Alcee Lamar Hastings, II
Fort Lauderdale
Summary
Seasoned Director of Strategic Partnerships with a background in fostering beneficial corporate relationships. Strengths lie in identifying and cultivating potential partnerships, strategic planning, and implementing initiatives that drive growth. Previous roles have demonstrated success in facilitating alliances between organizations to achieve mutual objectives. Known for insightful leadership and adept negotiation skills, consistently leading teams towards operational excellence.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Academic Advisor
Broward College North
Coconut Creek
05.2026 - Current
- Guided students in selecting appropriate courses and academic paths.
- Developed personalized academic plans based on student needs and goals.
- Facilitated workshops on study skills and time management techniques.
Academic and Career Success Coach
Florida Memorial University
Miami Gardens
03.2025 - 05.2026
- Guided students through academic challenges and personal development strategies.
- Facilitated workshops on time management and study skills for student success.
- Collaborated with faculty to enhance student engagement and retention initiatives.
Certified Teacher
City of Hallandale Beach
Hallandale
07.2024 - 03.2025
- Implemented classroom management strategies that established a positive learning environment, improving student behavior and engagement.
- Collaborated with colleagues to refine curriculum delivery, enhancing student engagement through shared resources and innovative practices.
- Developed engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse student needs, fostering inclusivity and participation.
Director of Strategic Partnerships & Grants
Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale
06.2021 - 10.2023
ESE Teacher
Plantation Middle School
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Taught varying exceptionality students in an inclusion classroom, facilitating learning for students with disabilities alongside neurotypical peers.
Doctoral Enrollment Counselor
Nova Southeastern University
North Miami
04.2020 - 12.2020
- Assisted recruitment representatives in guiding students with academic program selection.
- Assisted the admission representative in guiding students from provisional admission to degree application.
- Supported students in maintaining accurate contact information in Banner, enhancing communication and support.
- Processed credit transfer requests while maintaining regular communication with students about academic progress and program changes.
- Establish the link for the student to ARO in regard to dissertation continuing services (seamless connection from program to ARO).
- Provide oversight and process academic benchmarks and degree candidacy, advise students of program completion requirements and procedures such as degree application and conferral providing the seamless connection from advisement to Student Academic Progress Oversight Team.
- North Miami, Florida
Program Recruiter
NSU Florida
Davie
08.2001 - 04.2003
- Coordinated planning and development of recruiting programs to enhance candidate engagement.
- Counsel with prospective students regarding advanced degree programs.
- Supported recruitment representatives in guiding students toward suitable academic program selections.
- Oversaw academic benchmarks and degree candidacy processes, advising students on completion requirements and facilitating seamless transitions to Student Academic Progress Oversight Team.
Instructional Employment Services – Personnel Specialist/Resource Teacher
Palm Beach County School District
Palm Beach
08.2000 - 08.2001
- Outlined key responsibilities for the team, including recruitment and placement of personnel.
- Planning and participating in recruitment, interviewing and placement of personnel.
- Coordinating with area staff, principals and department heads, filling vacancies with qualified applicants.
- Assist with planning and development of recruiting programs.
- Prepare and track vacancy lists for position advertisement.
- Counsel applicants regarding employment opportunities.
- Monthly reports related to number and type of applicants.
- Ensure strict adherence to existing legal statutes, regulations, and rules as they relate to personnel issues.
- Palm Beach, Florida
New River Middle School – Language Arts Seventh & Eighth Grade Teacher
School Board of Broward County
Fort Lauderdale
09.1998 - 06.2000
- Managed various responsibilities within the educational environment.
- Advanced Courses, Gifted Inclusion and ESE Inclusion.
- Collaborated with peers, parents, community, and stakeholders to enhance educational experiences for students.
- Advised and supported student council activities and initiatives.
- Coached boys’ softball team during practices and games.
- Employed instructional strategies and materials tailored to each student’s culture, learning styles, special needs, and socio-economic background.
- Applied effective communication techniques to engage students, parents, and all stakeholders.
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
William Dandy Middle School – Language Arts Sixth Grade Teacher
School Board of Broward County
Fort Lauderdale
09.1996 - 06.1998
- Managed various educational tasks and initiatives.
- Collaborated with peers, parents, community, and stakeholders to enhance educational experiences for students.
- Advised Student Council on activities and initiatives.
- Use of appropriate instructional strategies and materials to reflect each student’s culture, learning styles, special needs, and socio-economic background.
- Utilized effective communication techniques to engage students, parents, and stakeholders in the learning process.
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Vocational Adult and Community Education – Teacher on Special Assignment
School Board of Broward County
Fort Lauderdale
11.1994 - 06.1996
- Handled various responsibilities such as program coordination and participant recruitment.
- Male teen parent facilitator in several county high schools.
- Facilitated group meetings to encourage participation and discussion.
- Recruiting and identifying participants for the program.
- One church/one tutor recruiter.
- Demonstrations pertaining to program at church sites.
- Identify potential volunteers to train illiterate adults.
- Planning and conducting two annual workshops.
- Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Education
Doctor of Education - Organizational Leadership
NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
Davie, Florida 06.2002 - 06.2012
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
Davie, FloridaBachelor of Arts -
FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY
Boca Raton, FloridaSkills
- Educational leadership
- Strategic planning
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Partnership evaluation
- Proposal development
- Influential communication
- Self motivation
- Brand messaging
- Active listening
- Verbal and written communication
References
Furnished upon request.
Awards Recognition
- Certificate of Appreciation for Martin Luther King Day program, 01/19/98
- PACT Honor Roll, University of Florida
- Award for service dedication, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
- Student Government Recognition Award, F.A.U.
- Broward Program Board Dedication Service Award, F.A.U.
- Certificate of Appreciation, U.S. Pre-Trial
- Letter of Appreciation, William Dandy Middle School
Organizational Involvement
- State of Florida Department of Education, Professional Educator’s Certificate Middle Grades English (Grades 5-9), 2013 - 2018
- Gallup Organization, Urban Teacher Perceiver Specialist, 2001
- Broward County Student Government, Instrumental in developing Student Council Handbook, 1998
- National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Miami-Dade Chapter
- Masonic Temple, Lodge 409
- Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
- Literacy Volunteers of America, Inc., 1996
Timeline
Academic Advisor
Broward College North
05.2026 - Current
Academic and Career Success Coach
Florida Memorial University
03.2025 - 05.2026
Certified Teacher
City of Hallandale Beach
07.2024 - 03.2025
Director of Strategic Partnerships & Grants
Keiser University
06.2021 - 10.2023
ESE Teacher
Plantation Middle School
01.2021 - 06.2021
Doctoral Enrollment Counselor
Nova Southeastern University
04.2020 - 12.2020
Doctor of Education - Organizational Leadership
NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
06.2002 - 06.2012
Program Recruiter
NSU Florida
08.2001 - 04.2003
Instructional Employment Services – Personnel Specialist/Resource Teacher
Palm Beach County School District
08.2000 - 08.2001
New River Middle School – Language Arts Seventh & Eighth Grade Teacher
School Board of Broward County
09.1998 - 06.2000
William Dandy Middle School – Language Arts Sixth Grade Teacher
School Board of Broward County
09.1996 - 06.1998
Vocational Adult and Community Education – Teacher on Special Assignment
School Board of Broward County
11.1994 - 06.1996
Master of Science - Educational Leadership
NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Arts -
FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY