Angela Hiland
Louisville,KY
Summary
Seasoned Executive Director with proven track record of leading organizations to growth and success. Demonstrated ability to drive growth via innovative solutions and a proactive leadership style. Strengths include strong interpersonal skills, fundraising, financial acumen, and commitment to fostering a positive organizational culture. Notable impact includes turning around underperforming programs and implementing effective strategies for long-term success. Demonstrated excellence in stakeholder engagement and sustained growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Advancement & Financial Assistance
St. James Catholic School
Louisville, KY
07.2025 - Current
- Analyzed community needs and crafted targeted communication strategy to foster meaningful connections.
- Oversaw marketing campaigns to promote school events and increase community engagement.
- Implemented donor management systems to streamline contributions tracking and reporting.
- Facilitated communication with legacy and bereavement donors to drive initiatives for facility upgrades, specifically in the early childhood program.
- Collaborated with school leadership to align advancement goals with overall institutional mission.
- Directed efforts to improve early childhood program while ensuring comprehensive departmental oversight.
Executive Director of Childcare Services
Holy Spirit School
Louisville, KY
08.2019 - Current
- Developed a strategic plan to increase enrollment within preschool, after-school care, and summer camp programs
- 78% increase in summer enrollment, utilizing fun-based learning opportunities to reduce learning loss
- 72% increase in preschool enrollment
- Established programming for younger students to build and increase enrollment.
- A variety of database admission and financial systems
- Open House, scheduling tours, marketing, promotional materials
- Built a curriculum based on standards that produced measurable results focused on math, language and pre-reading skills
- In partnership with the K-8 leadership and school advisory board guided operational strategy to produce a school improvement plan that meets standards and benchmarks for Catholic Education.
- RTI, PLC & PLT Leadership
- Staff management, retention, training, and development
- Create and manage budget for four programs: Wee School, Preschool, Afterschool Care, and Summer Camp
- Negotiated contracts with vendors, securing favorable terms while adhering to budgetary constraints.
- Approximately 2.2 million dollars collectively
Director of Operations/Executive Leadership Team
Southside Christian Child Care and Preschool
06.2015 - 10.2019
- Developed a strategic plan to produce growth of the center in the area market
- Increased revenue from $3,000/weekly to $12,000/weekly
- Open House, scheduling tours, marketing, and all aspects to produce growth
- Implement, collect data, manage, and supervise all aspects of the new Kentucky All STARS Quality Program at all Kentucky Southside Christian Childcare locations
- Monitor classrooms, staff, and families to ensure KSR guidelines are met and upheld
- Staff management, retention, and development
- Weekly reporting: income, CCAP, CACFP
- Implemented SEC (Support, Encourage, Change), a football-themed teacher support system
- Implement Creative Curriculum, including data collection and developmental screenings
- Communication via newsletter, informal greetings, and parent conferences
- Oversee Director-In-Training program
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities following business objectives.
- Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
Assistant Director/Interim Director of Early Childhood
Jewish Community Center of Louisville
Louisville, KY
07.2012 - 05.2015
- Developed the program from a $64,000 budget to a $1.1M budget
- Profit July 2012 $(16,000)
- Profit May 2015 $180,000
- Increased profit from negative earnings yearly to $179,000 fiscal year ending June 2015
- Developed and oversaw the management of a $850,000 budget during fiscal year 2013-2014
- Assisted in the development and management of a $1.1 M budget during fiscal year 2014-2015
- Assisted in the development of a strategic five-year plan to ensure the viability and continued growth of preschool in the Louisville Jewish and non-Jewish market
- Monitor classrooms, staff, and families to ensure KSR guidelines are met and upheld
- Staff management, retention, and development
- Monthly staff meetings
- Communication via newsletter, informal greetings, and parent conferences
- Managed and oversaw STARS Quality Program implementation
- Develop and implement behavior plans for students who require extra assistance
- Doubled enrollment with a restructuring of space
- Restructured fundraising and increased efforts by 500%, 2 consecutive years
- Worked with committees and volunteers on JCC 125 Campaign, Annual Campaign, Membership Appreciation Week, and other JCC mission-driven projects
Summer Camp Director of Early Childhood and Kindergarten Camp Program
Jewish Community Center of Louisville
Louisville, KY
07.2012 - 05.2015
- Created a developmentally appropriate preschool camp program that provides the youngest children in the community with a taste of the JCC Summer Camp experience
- Monitored staff, classrooms, and facilities to ensure KSR guidelines were met and upheld
- Developed and managed an additional $250,000 budget that was seamless with the school year budget to improve quality in both programs
- Discover CATCH Trainer and Coordinator for all summer camp programs, ie, Early Childhood, Inclusion, School Age, and Trek 46
- Hired, trained, managed, and evaluated 20 Early Childhood seasonal staff
- Increased enrollment with restructuring of space and block scheduling
- Worked with the Camp Committee to increase parent involvement and fundraising efforts.
Yachad Camp Director
Jewish Community Center of Louisville
Louisville, KY
06.2012 - 05.2015
- Developed and implemented a special needs inclusion program
- Hired, trained, managed, and evaluated 10 Inclusion Seasonal Specialist Staff
- Developed intake/screening forms for new participants to ensure success
- Database-based admission systems for enrollment.
- Hosted families for a camp preview day
- Research and grant writing for program development and growth
- Developed three three-year grant-funded partnerships with the National Inclusion Project
- Developed a strategic five-year plan to ensure the continued growth of the program
- Developed foundation for a self-contained camp program for teens with special needs
Teaching Assistant (Behavior/Exceptional/Gifted)
Wilson County Schools
08.2009 - 06.2012
Education
General Diploma -
McGavock Comprehensive High School
Middle Tennessee State University
Jefferson Community
Early Childhood Professional Development -
KentuckyLeadership Professional Development -
CPR/First Aid Certified -
CIP Intervention Specialist -
04-2014
Certified Behavior Analyst -
01-2007
Skills
- Community engagement
- Program management
- Strategic planning
- Project management
- Proficient in database systems
- Developing collaborative partnerships
- Public speaking
- Stakeholder engagement
- Partnership development
Timeline
Director of Advancement & Financial Assistance
St. James Catholic School
07.2025 - Current
Executive Director of Childcare Services
Holy Spirit School
08.2019 - Current
Director of Operations/Executive Leadership Team
Southside Christian Child Care and Preschool
06.2015 - 10.2019
Assistant Director/Interim Director of Early Childhood
Jewish Community Center of Louisville
07.2012 - 05.2015
Summer Camp Director of Early Childhood and Kindergarten Camp Program
Jewish Community Center of Louisville
07.2012 - 05.2015
Yachad Camp Director
Jewish Community Center of Louisville
06.2012 - 05.2015
Teaching Assistant (Behavior/Exceptional/Gifted)
Wilson County Schools
08.2009 - 06.2012
Middle Tennessee State University
Jefferson Community
Early Childhood Professional Development -
Leadership Professional Development -
CPR/First Aid Certified -
CIP Intervention Specialist -
Certified Behavior Analyst -
General Diploma -
McGavock Comprehensive High School