Danny Perez
Dallas
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Athletic Director
Uplift Education
01.2024 - Current
- Manage all sports and provided leadership for the athletic program
- Developed game schedules for coaches and referees
- Manage the annual budget for the athletic program
- Recruited and interviewed individuals for coaching jobs and other athletic department staff positions.
- Oversaw coach salaries, pay rates and all other program budget aspects.
- Built trust with athletes and coaching staff by being courteous, respectful, responsible and professional at all times.
- Assigned work to staff, set schedules, and motivated strong performance in key areas.
- Trained and supervised staff to consistently meet performance goals and customer service standards.
- Restored customer loyalty by resolving complaints with workers, activities or services rendered.
SEL Specialist and Champion of Restorative Practices
Uplift Education
01.2020 - Current
- Create culturally sustainable environments to promote progress and growth
- Implement restorative processes focused on students
- Support teachers and staff at both the campus and district levels to reduce behavioral incidents
- Provide professional training for cultural responsiveness
- Effectively communicate information to students’ team members, clients, and vendors
- Actively listen to concerns and understand their perspective from students and clients
- Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
Campus Director (Principal)
Responsive Education Solutions
01.2017 - 12.2020
- Increased the graduation rate by 12% through student-focused academic initiatives
- Increased parental involvement by establishing parent monitoring assignments and campus processes
- Implemented disciplinary processes to enhance campus structure, parental participation, and decrease student incident reports
- Organized and led professional development training to provide tools for student success and staff production
- Implement effective solutions to problems
- Understand and relate to the needs of customers
- Motivate and inspire teams to deliver exceptional customer service to staff
- Create a positive work environment that encourages collaboration and productivity
- Managed a team of counselors that carried out departmental initiatives and processes focused on decreasing behavior incidents and increasing student performance
- Exceeded the state standards for assessment ratings for four consecutive years
- Monitored the areas of state accountability for ADA, academics, and discipline reporting
- Administrative leader that led a student body of 500 scholars
- Directed daily academic administration, faculty support, and admissions efforts.
- Developed and oversaw campus budget to support annual planning and goal achievement.
- Oversaw student retention efforts and to maintain university goals and objectives.
- Conferred with educators to rebalance classes, increase resource utilization, and integrate new technology.
- Guided and supported faculty and staff in development of new programs.
Counselor
CAEO- Upward Bound Program
01.2005 - 12.2006
- Company Overview: University of Nevada, Las Vegas
- Provided academic support and career guidance to a caseload of 50 students
- Actively monitored student progress to ensure student-athlete eligibility
- Above 80% of students attended a college or university
- University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Student Advisor/Sports Director
Texas Can Academies
01.2003 - 12.2005
- Maintained a student attendance rate above 90%
- Developed a sports program that included basketball, football, and soccer
- Implemented strategies for student improvement in the areas of academics, socialization, and conduct
- Advised students individually and in groups on academic programs for individual interests.
- Pointed students to relevant information about academic and personal support services available on campus.
- Oversaw career and job fairs to connect students with area schools and employers.
- Analyzed student academic records to assess educational and career goals.
- Developed and implemented student guidance plans to foster academic success.
Special Education Teacher
Ouachita Parish School District
01.2001 - 12.2003
- Provided effective instruction for the development of students with learning disabilities in all content areas
- Developed individualized plans of instruction for teachers to ensure student success
- 100% of students advanced to the next grade level
- Implemented classroom policies that were adopted by department teachers
Education
Master of Education - School Counseling
Amberton University
Garland12-2015
Master of Arts - Education
Concordia University
Austin05-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Grambling State University
Grambling, LA12-2000
Skills
- Athletic program development
- Coach orientation
- Scheduling coordination
- Effective customer communication
- Complaint resolution
- Customer consulting
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Coaching
- Talent management
- Staffing coordination
Timeline
Athletic Director
Uplift Education
01.2024 - Current
SEL Specialist and Champion of Restorative Practices
Uplift Education
01.2020 - Current
Campus Director (Principal)
Responsive Education Solutions
01.2017 - 12.2020
Counselor
CAEO- Upward Bound Program
01.2005 - 12.2006
Student Advisor/Sports Director
Texas Can Academies
01.2003 - 12.2005
Special Education Teacher
Ouachita Parish School District
01.2001 - 12.2003
Master of Education - School Counseling
Amberton University
Master of Arts - Education
Concordia University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work
Grambling State University
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