Antoneisha Wilson
Hamden,CT
Summary
Strategic and results-driven leader with 15+ years of experience in organizational transformation, strategic planning, and cross-functional leadership within the education and nonprofit sectors. Proven ability to lead large-scale change initiatives, optimize systems, and drive multi-stakeholder collaboration to improve efficiency, compliance, and operational effectiveness. Adept at managing cross-functional project teams, designing scalable solutions, and executing complex projects that enhance institutional performance. A trusted advisor to senior executives, with a track record of leading system-wide improvements across 39+ K-12 schools, streamlining operations, and driving measurable impact.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Academic Operations and Strategy
Achievement First
10.2022 - Current
- Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to the Chief of Schools, leading key operational and academic initiatives across seven high-performing schools serving 5000+ students in 3 regions
- Lead large-scale transformation initiatives across 41 K-12 schools, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and improving operational effectiveness.
- Spearhead a multi-phase project to prepare 41 K-12 schools for the new school year, optimizing school readiness processes and increasing operational efficiency
- Designed and implemented a centralized course of study submission system, reducing processing time by 30% and significantly improving cross-team coordination
- Drive strategic planning and execution for major work streams, including staffing models, instructional leadership development, and compliance management
- Lead cross-functional project teams, directly managing a virtual assistant and collaborating with executive stakeholders, program leaders, and regional teams
- Develop and monitor operational budgets, ensuring cost-effective resource allocation for high-impact professional training programs
- Design and manage compliance protocols ensuring 100% adherence to state education requirements across NY, CT and RI
Manager of Academic Operations & Strategy
Achievement First
07.2019 - 09.2022
- Promoted within six months due to exceptional performance, strategic problem-solving, and leadership impact
- Enhanced operational efficiencies, optimizing systems and structures to improve leadership team effectiveness across multiple schools and regions
- Led the planning and execution of 50+ high-impact leadership development events, ensuring alignment with instructional goals and budget priorities
- Managed complex cross-team initiatives, partnering with regional superintendents and content directors to drive strategic priorities and data-informed improvements
- Analyzed and synthesized key performance data, enabling senior leaders to make informed decisions that improved student outcomes and leadership effectiveness
- Designed and facilitate a DEI leadership reflection protocol, ensuring senior leaders embed equity-driven decision-making into organizational culture and practices
Coordinator
Achievement First
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Optimized operational processes, streamlining event logistics and executive support to maximize efficiency across the organization
- Provided strategic scheduling and administrative oversight, ensuring leadership teams remained focused on high-priority initiatives
- Supported 20+ large-scale training and development events, enhancing the impact of professional learning experiences across the network
Administrator
Shipping Association of Jamaica
01.2008 - 08.2017
- Led process automation and workflow enhancements, reducing administrative inefficiencies by 30% and improving team productivity
- Managed high-impact projects supporting the CEO and senior leadership, ensuring seamless execution of strategic initiatives
- Facilitated cross-departmental collaboration, strengthening internal coordination and communication
- Led an energy efficiency upgrade project with a multi-million-dollar budget, driving cost-saving initiatives that significantly reduced overhead expenses and improved operational sustainability
Education
Supervisory Management -
University of West Indies
Kingston, Jamaica01-2017
BBA - Business Administration
University of Technology, Jamaica
Kingston, Jamaica W.I01-2015
Skills
- Executive Leadership & Strategy Development
- Organizational Growth & Operational Excellence
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Strategy
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Government & Stakeholder Relations
- Budgeting & Fiscal Oversight
- Operations management
- Project management
- Change management
- Logistics management
- Data-Driven Decision Making
Timeline
Director of Academic Operations and Strategy
Achievement First
10.2022 - Current
Manager of Academic Operations & Strategy
Achievement First
07.2019 - 09.2022
Coordinator
Achievement First
01.2019 - 06.2019
Administrator
Shipping Association of Jamaica
01.2008 - 08.2017
Supervisory Management -
University of West Indies
BBA - Business Administration
University of Technology, Jamaica
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