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Brian Kier

Indian Rocks Beach,FL

Summary

With over two decades at Polk County Schools, I transformed a low-performing elementary into a top-tier arts school, demonstrating exceptional staff management and strategic planning skills. My tenure also includes surpassing sales quotas at Surgidev Corporation, showcasing my adept relationship-building and negotiation abilities.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal

Polk County Schools
08.1998 - 12.2019

The last 21 years of my career; which began in 1978; I was appointed as the principal of Davenport Elementary School, a kindergarten-5th grade, low performing school. In three years, I lead the transformation of that school to one of the highest performing statewide kindergarten-5th grade arts school. Then within the next three years middle school was added.


  • Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
  • Managed budgets and resources efficiently to ensure optimal allocation of funds for school programs and initiatives.
  • Fostered a positive learning environment by promoting open communication among staff, students, and parents.
  • Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
  • Cultivated positive relationships between community members, school students, and teachers.
  • Increased teacher effectiveness through comprehensive coaching, professional development opportunities, and mentorship programs.
  • Implemented innovative approaches to teaching and learning that improved student engagement and achievement levels.

Medical Sales Representative

Surgidev Corporation
01.1983 - 03.1989
  • Increased sales revenue by consistently meeting and exceeding sales targets through strong relationship building and product knowledge.
  • Developed key relationships with medical professionals, leading to consistent referrals and increased customer base.
  • Boosted sales performance through effective negotiation skills, customizing pricing plans according to client budgets while maintaining profitability.
  • Consistently surpassed quarterly quotas by identifying key decision-makers within target organizations and tailoring sales pitches accordingly.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Elementary School Teaching

Clemson
Clemson, SC

Educational Leadership - Administration

Nova Southeastern University
Davie, FL

Skills

  • Employee performance evaluations
  • Staff management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Training and mentoring

Timeline

Principal

Polk County Schools
08.1998 - 12.2019

Medical Sales Representative

Surgidev Corporation
01.1983 - 03.1989

Bachelor of Science - Elementary School Teaching

Clemson

Educational Leadership - Administration

Nova Southeastern University
Brian Kier