Destinee Worthmore
Dacula,GA
Summary
Seasoned Executive Director offering five years experience in educational leadership positions. Focused on building and enhancing relationships, meeting service needs and maintaining smooth administration of all department operations. Have successfully managed program budgets, identified areas of growth and coordinate events promote community awareness.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Desires a growth-oriented position in dynamic, fast-paced environment, while creating a warm workplace environment that employees enjoy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of School (Executive Administration)
Sugarloaf Montessori School
2022.10 - Current
- Organized and allocated resources required to meet needs of 75 students and 14 montessori- based educators.
- Established clear school-wide disciplinary procedures to protect students and staff.
- Held staff accountable for implementing airtight school-wide systems and processes.
- Spearheaded training initiatives for teachers by leading classes on topics such as technology, efficiency, teamwork, safety and security.
- Diversified hiring practices to create an inclusive faculty that better reflects diversity of the student population.
- Increased student enrollment by effectively marketing the school's unique programs and extracurricular offerings.
- Improved staff retention rates by fostering a culture of collaboration, support, and ongoing professional development.
- Spearheaded fundraising initiatives to secure additional resources for academic programs and facility improvements.
- Implemented program-level departmental policies and procedures and managed budgets to support educational program and curriculum.
- Planned, administered and controlled budgets and produced financial reports.
- Guided strategic planning efforts for long-term visioning and goal-setting within the school community.
- Developed a positive school culture by fostering strong relationships among faculty, staff, students, and parents.
- Coordinated outreach events to bring in parents, family members and community at large to support students.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Executive Director (Executive Administration)
Discovery Point #8
2021.09 - 2022.05
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Built and maintained strong company teams by hiring and training qualified staff to create positive and productive work environments.
- Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
- Guided staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a collaborative work environment for increased productivity.
- Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
- Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
- Monitored compliance with laws and regulations to protect organization from legal liabilities and penalties.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Executive Director (Executive Administration)
CreekStone Academy
2021.01 - 2021.09
- Built and maintained strong company teams by hiring and training qualified staff to create positive and productive work environments.
- Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
- Oversaw divisional marketing, advertising and new product development.
- Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
- Advocated for organization and company mission to raise awareness and support.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Office Administrator and Executive Assistant
McGee and Associates
2018.05 - 2020.09
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.
- Tracked office supplies and restocked low items to keep team members on-task and productive.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Supported departmental goals with the coordination of inter-departmental meetings and collaborative initiatives.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Edited documents to improve accuracy of language, flow, and readability.
- Reduced administrative errors by diligently proofreading office documents and maintaining accurate records.
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering strong working relationships among colleagues.
- Elevated executive performance through adept calendar management skills that ensured punctual attendance at crucial appointments or engagements.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Managed travel arrangements for executives or visiting clients to ensure seamless logistics coordination during business trips.
- Facilitated office productivity, coordinating personnel schedules, quality assurance and procedural improvements.
Accounting, Bookkeeping, Financial Aid Assistant
North Greenville University
2015.08 - 2018.05
- Provided one-on-one counseling sessions for students seeking guidance on managing their educational expenses effectively.
- Utilized office management software to record and track customer information.
- Assisted students with completing tedious financial aid forms, ensuring timely submission and accurate data entry.
- Maintained detailed records of all financial aid transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
- Purchased and maintained office supplies.
- Helped students sign up and design for payment plans.
- Reconciled accounts and payments received for student accounts.
- Edited and proofread documents for accuracy and completeness.
- Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings and appointments.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Processed incoming and outgoing mail and packages according to established procedures.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Student Teaching
North Greenville Univewrsity
2015.08 - 2017.12
- Designed detailed learning plans for struggling students based on test, homework and assignment records.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Provided constructive feedback on student work, guiding them toward improvement while building their confidence in their abilities.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
- Observed and participated in special learning opportunities to expand horizons and learn different approaches.
Education
Graduate School - Social Work
Fordham University
New YorkBachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
North Greenville University
Tigerville, SC05.2018
Skills
- Executive Management to C Level Businesses
- Recordkeeping
- 7+ years Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Leadership and Efficiency
- Strategic Planning
- Business Acumen
- Budgeting and Fundraising
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Certification
- CPR/FA/AED Provider/ American Heart Association, American Heart Association, 10/01/22, Present
- American Heart Association for Infant/Child/Adult CPR/Pediatric/FA/AED, American Heart Association
Accomplishments
- Spring 2018— Graduate of North Greenville University
Community
Community member for local non-profit in Greenville, SC Non-Profit- Palmetto Housing and Assistance since the Fall of 2010- currently
References
- Dorothea Phillips, Co-worker, Lead Teacher in one of my classrooms
- Robbin Plesher, Executive for her School since 2021 before selling, 770-605-1927
- Wynelle Taylor, Assistant Director, 770-310-6565
- Viviana Rojas, Administrator and teammate, 770-265-3077
- Lindsay McGee, Community Member/Volunteer Since 2010, 864-918-9405
- Kallison Graham, Supervisor, 704-560-3401
Timeline
Head of School (Executive Administration)
Sugarloaf Montessori School
2022.10 - Current
Executive Director (Executive Administration)
Discovery Point #8
2021.09 - 2022.05
Executive Director (Executive Administration)
CreekStone Academy
2021.01 - 2021.09
Office Administrator and Executive Assistant
McGee and Associates
2018.05 - 2020.09
Student Teaching
North Greenville Univewrsity
2015.08 - 2017.12
Accounting, Bookkeeping, Financial Aid Assistant
North Greenville University
2015.08 - 2018.05
Graduate School - Social Work
Fordham University
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
North Greenville University
- CPR/FA/AED Provider/ American Heart Association, American Heart Association, 10/01/22, Present
- American Heart Association for Infant/Child/Adult CPR/Pediatric/FA/AED, American Heart Association
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