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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Numerous Awards over the years
Timeline
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David. H. Booker

Cincinnati,OH

Work Preference

Work Type

Part TimeContract Work

Location Preference

RemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Work from home optionWork-life balance

Summary

Dynamic executive leader with a strategic vision, previously at AMICUS II, Inc, driving substantial business growth through innovative initiatives. Expert in ethical leadership and relationship building, enhancing employee satisfaction and retention. Achieved consistent revenue growth by identifying new market opportunities, leveraging financial acumen, and fostering collaboration with stakeholders.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Executive Officer/ Co-Founder

AMICUS II, Inc
02.2001 - Current
  • Addressed employee and managerial concerns and implemented corrective actions to promote compliance.
  • Engaged positively with staff and leadership colleagues, soliciting and encouraging feedback and collaborative spirit.
  • Identified new revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
  • Coached and guided senior managers to improve employee job satisfaction and achieve higher performance levels.
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
  • Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.

CEO

Amicus Children Learning Centers
10.2001 - 03.2010
  • Created a positive work culture, resulting in increased employee satisfaction and retention rates.
  • Improved organizational structure by reallocating resources and redefining roles for greater efficiency.
  • Secured financing for critical projects through negotiation of favorable loan terms with financial institutions or investors.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by developing robust policies, procedures, and internal controls.
  • Led successful turnaround efforts for underperforming divisions or subsidiaries, restoring profitability within tight timeframes.
  • Drove profitability with thorough financial analysis and strategic decision-making.
  • Delivered consistent revenue growth by identifying new market growths
  • Developed a high performing teaching team
  • Enhanced student/ parent value by including them in innovative learning programs
  • collaborated with federal and state vendors
  • Mentored parents through continued partnerships with city and statewide initiatives.

Department Director, Department of Community Medic

Wayne State University - Dept of Community Medicine
05.1992 - 01.2001

Strategic leader with a passion for social impact.

Over 15 years of prior program management with a proven ability to build partnerships with community stakeholders, government agencies and other non-profit entities.

  • Managed relationships with key stakeholders, fostering trust and collaboration between departments and external partners.
  • Secured resources needed for department success by identifying funding opportunities and submitting competitive grant proposals or requests.

Education

Master of Education - Education And Community Development

University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI
06-1977

Master of Education - Educational Leadership And Management

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
06-1974

Skills

  • Ethical leadership
  • Organizational leadership
  • Executive leadership
  • Strategic visioning
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Administrative leadership
  • Excellent communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Relationship and team building
  • Leadership and people development
  • Financial acumen
  • Crisis management

Affiliations

  • NAACP in Detroit, MI and Cincinnati, Ohio, Member
  • Detroit Rotarty Club, Former Member
  • Ohio Afterschool Network, Former Vice President
  • Ohio Child Care, Advisory Board
  • Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Life Member
  • WestCurc, Board Member
  • Community United for Action, Board Member

Numerous Awards over the years

Over the years I have maintained a relationships with many of my past and now current students as they progressed with their careers. Additionally,  for the past several years I maintain a volunteer tutoring relationship with numerous youth and adults in non-violence and basic ....................  .  

Timeline

CEO

Amicus Children Learning Centers
10.2001 - 03.2010

Chief Executive Officer/ Co-Founder

AMICUS II, Inc
02.2001 - Current

Department Director, Department of Community Medic

Wayne State University - Dept of Community Medicine
05.1992 - 01.2001

Master of Education - Education And Community Development

University of Michigan

Master of Education - Educational Leadership And Management

Wayne State University