Hi, I’m
David Joseph Issabey
Coach/Academic Advisor/Education Director
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic educational coach and founder of Chesnut State, offering extensive experience in academic advising and college admissions counseling. Committed to fostering student development through personalized mentorship, with a proven track record as a strategic consultant and effective manager. Expertise includes delivering tailored support and guidance that empowers students to successfully navigate their academic journeys. Passionate about creating impactful educational experiences that inspire growth and achievement.
Overview
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Chestnut State Education Consulting
Founder & Director
04.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Founded firm dedicated to adolescent mental health, development and personal fulfillment
- Consulted families and students, providing individualized coaching, academic advising, teaching, and college admissions counseling.
- Developed and implemented strategic educational programs that enhanced student engagement and achievement across diverse learning environments.
- Led a team of consultants in creating tailored solutions for educational institutions, improving operational efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Facilitated partnerships with local organizations to expand service offerings, resulting in increased community involvement and resource accessibility.
- Oversaw project management for multiple consulting engagements, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
C2 Education
Director
11.2017 - 04.2023
Job overview
- Consulted K-12 families and students, providing individualized programs and curriculum, comprehensive academic planning, and college admissions counseling.
- Managed Chicago’s North Shore region: hired teachers and staff, provided employee professional development, created/implemented center policy, conducted marketing and community outreach initiatives, established partnerships with public and private organizations including major universities.
- Doubled student engagement, tripled yearly revenue in first two years, significantly increased student progress (measured by scores), and held impressive college admissions outcomes YOY.
- Led the development and implementation of strategic educational programs, enhancing student engagement and overall success rates.
- Directed a team of educators and administrative staff, fostering collaboration to achieve organizational goals and improve service delivery.
- Analyzed educational outcomes and operational processes, identifying areas for improvement that increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Established performance metrics and accountability measures, resulting in improved tracking of student progress and program success.
Assyrian Cultural Foundation
Deputy Advisory Consultant
05.2017 - 05.2020
Job overview
- Developed employees into new roles, expanded departments, and initiated employee training.
- Created framework for key roles to support employee professional growth.
- Developed strategic outreach initiatives that enhanced community engagement and increased attendance at cultural events and programs.
- Led a team in the implementation of cultural preservation projects, resulting in improved operational efficiency and participant satisfaction.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to design educational programs that promoted cultural awareness and strengthened community ties.
- Analyzed program effectiveness through participant feedback, refining processes to enhance overall program delivery and impact.
Wright Foundation
Business Development Manager
07.2017 - 11.2017
Job overview
- Provided competency consulting to organizations in order to create hiring and employee development protocol.
- Partnered with some of the world’s largest companies’ executive teams to create programs for manager training.
- Created and designed marketing philosophy, including campaigns, budgets, and strategies.
- Developed strategic partnerships that expanded market reach, enhancing brand recognition and customer engagement opportunities.
- Led cross-functional teams to identify and pursue new business opportunities, driving initiatives that increased sales pipeline.
- Conducted market analysis to identify trends and competitive positioning, informing strategic decision-making and business planning.
Assyrian Arts Institute
Creative Director
08.2016 - 03.2017
Job overview
- Researched global markets to identify and prioritize clients, donors and partner organizations to create strategic partnerships.
- Created and designed marketing philosophy, campaigns, budgets, and strategies.
- Led a multidisciplinary team to conceptualize and execute innovative art projects, enhancing community engagement and participation.
- Developed and implemented strategic marketing campaigns, significantly increasing visibility and attendance at cultural events.
- Collaborated with artists and stakeholders to curate exhibitions, ensuring alignment with organizational vision and artistic integrity.
- Oversaw the production process for multimedia installations, optimizing resource allocation and improving project delivery timelines.
Academic Achievement
Program Manager
10.2012 - 05.2016
Job overview
- Led cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategic educational programs, enhancing student engagement and achievement outcomes.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to analyze program effectiveness, resulting in optimized curricula and improved resource allocation.
- Managed project timelines and deliverables, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and facilitating timely execution of initiatives.
- Developed comprehensive training materials and conducted workshops, enhancing team capabilities and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Global Environmental Legacy Foundation
Director of Development
04.2015 - 10.2015
Job overview
- Created partnerships with universities, NGO's, nonprofits, business, government, and technology partners while working with funders, investors, municipalities, and local and federal government stakeholders to advance mission of organization.
- Provided management consultation to identify client needs. Provided consulting services, research, information gathering, analysis and documentation in conjunction with third-party agencies.
- Secured $1M in funding through partnering with the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, and the University of California Irvine.
- Cultivated partnerships with key stakeholders and community leaders, driving collaborative projects that aligned with organizational mission and goals.
- Implemented data-driven approaches to track and analyze fundraising performance, optimizing strategies for increased revenue generation.
Education
DePaul UniversityChicago, IL
Master of Arts from Interdisciplinary Studies
06.2013
University Overview
- Political Philosophy
- Thesis: Aristotle's Politics
- Graduation with Distinction
New York Law SchoolNew York, New York
J.D. from Law
06.2010
DePaul UniversityChicago, IL
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology and Political Science
06.2008
University Overview
- Dean's List
- Honoree of Psi Chi
- Honoree of Pi Sigma Alpha
Skills
Management
Strategic Planning
Business Development
Operations
Consulting
Teaching
Project management
Academic Advising
Educational Program Design & Development
College Admissions Counseling
Project Management
Community Outreach
Timeline
Founder & Director
Chestnut State Education Consulting
04.2023 - Current
Director
C2 Education
11.2017 - 04.2023
Business Development Manager
Wright Foundation
07.2017 - 11.2017
Deputy Advisory Consultant
Assyrian Cultural Foundation
05.2017 - 05.2020
Creative Director
Assyrian Arts Institute
08.2016 - 03.2017
Director of Development
Global Environmental Legacy Foundation
04.2015 - 10.2015
Program Manager
Academic Achievement
10.2012 - 05.2016
DePaul University
Master of Arts from Interdisciplinary Studies
New York Law School
J.D. from Law
DePaul University
Bachelor of Arts from Psychology and Political Science