Dusty Worsley
Columbus,GA
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director
The Gardens at Calvary Assisted Living
08.2021 - 02.2025
- Directed operations while maintaining oversight of $3.5M annual budget.
- Oversaw and provided ongoing feedback to management on individual and department performance.
- Boosted occupancy rate from 60% to 98%, resulting in increased revenue.
- Directed successful integration of two non-profit organizations during August 2022.
- Oversaw operations within administrative and clinical departments.
- Streamlined exchanges between staff members, medical professionals, and clients for optimal service.
- Identified opportunities for cost reduction in ongoing contracts.
- Obtained contributions from various external entities through grants, outreach to individual donors, and successful fundraising initiatives.
- Developed insights and compiled data into comprehensive quarterly presentations for Board review.
Superintendent & Safety Director
CPJ Custom Homes
09.2019 - 07.2021
- Achieved OSHA 30 certification to ensure compliance with occupational safety standards.
- Managed development and implementation of safety measures.
- Monitored CPJ worksites to align operations with OSHA guidelines.
- Supervised and coordinated project activities in role of on-site Superintendent.
- Directed subcontractor schedules and monitored materials logistics.
- Developed and maintained project timelines and financial plans utilizing Construction management software, Co Construct.
- Enhanced efficiency through technological application.
Adjunct Professor
Columbus State University
05.2013 - 08.2020
- Facilitated annual online coursework covering ITDS 2735 – Life and Career Planning for diverse student groups.
- Led guidance initiatives aimed at enhancing career readiness through exploration, strategic planning and document preparation.
- Engaged with students via CougarView learning management system.
- Achieved Quality Matters certification in instructional design.
Outside Sales Representative
Acme Brick & Tile
08.2017 - 12.2018
- Conducted outside sales targeting residential contractors and homeowners in Columbus, Lagrange, and nearby counties.
- Earned recognition for exceptional increase in sales percentages for Southeast region over consecutive months in 2018.
- Enhanced performance by 115%.
- Facilitated communication between assigned contractors and subcontractors.
- Identified leads through assessment of local government permits.
- Developed customized plans addressing specific client needs efficiently.
- Performed detailed takeoffs to gauge material needs precisely.
- Negotiated material prices with contractors and homeowners.
- Facilitated procurement and shipment of materials.
Assistant Director, Academic Center for Excellence
Columbus State University
05.2013 - 08.2017
- Supervised team of five professional advisors and one administrative assistant daily.
- Directed the administration and execution of EAB's Student Success Collaborative.
- Led initiatives in adult education services.
- Directed operations of Adult Resource Center on campus.
- Managed Square One: Adult Re-Entry project.
- Implemented virtual adaptation of the Square One: Adult Re-Entry initiative.
- Managed creation and execution of internal and external communications.
- Directed transition of academic advisors to a retention-focused specialist role through evolving workflows.
- Coordinated various projects in role of Co-Principal Investigator.
- Conducted yearly evaluations of employee performance.
- Executed strategies for annual budget planning.
- Conducted training sessions for personnel focused on enhancing student support processes.
Project Manager & Academic Advisor
Columbus State University
01.2012 - 05.2013
- Directed MAP-Works initiative to pinpoint first-year students at risk.
- Administered, marketed, and maintained MAP- Works.
- Facilitated group and individual MAP-Works training programs.
- Offered thorough advisement and resolved student inquiries both by appointment scheduling as well as in spontaneous, walk-in consultations.
- Managed caseload exceeding 300 students across five majors.
- Continuously engaged in professional development via research and attendance at conferences on best practices.
- Participated in NACADA activities to support advising community.
Education
Master Of Public Administration - Health Services Administration
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA07.2012
Bachelor Of Science - Social Sciences
Columbus State University
Columbus, GA05.2009
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Project management
- Operations management
- Budgeting and financial management
- Staff management
- Relationship building
- Public speaking
- Business development
- Crisis management
- Team management
- Organizational development
- Conflict resolution
- Regulatory compliance
Certification
National Leadership Certification – Leaders for Tomorrow, 04/01/12, Columbus State University
Timeline
Executive Director
The Gardens at Calvary Assisted Living
08.2021 - 02.2025
Superintendent & Safety Director
CPJ Custom Homes
09.2019 - 07.2021
Outside Sales Representative
Acme Brick & Tile
08.2017 - 12.2018
Adjunct Professor
Columbus State University
05.2013 - 08.2020
Assistant Director, Academic Center for Excellence
Columbus State University
05.2013 - 08.2017
Project Manager & Academic Advisor
Columbus State University
01.2012 - 05.2013
Master Of Public Administration - Health Services Administration
Columbus State University
Bachelor Of Science - Social Sciences
Columbus State University
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