ERIC MITCHELL
MARATHON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
North Bethesda,MD
1
Certification
14
years of professional experience
Learning, Talent & Organizational Development Leadership Results-driven Learning, Talent & Organizational Development Leader with 13 years of experience in directing complex facilities and multidisciplinary teams. Expertise in facility operations, workforce management, strategic planning, and organizational effectiveness. Focused on building efficient systems, managing change, and fostering high-performing teams. Designed and facilitated impactful learning experiences for over 150 educators across various organizations.
Work History
Operations & Administrative Leader (Assistant Principal)
3 Years- Directed the school-wide social-emotional and academic student support teams | Led staff development in social-emotional learning and restorative practices in the classroom | Served as a liaison between senior administration and teaching staff | Collaboration with the Marathon Elementary PTO | Managed daily operational functions including staffing, scheduling, facility coordination, safety procedures, and resource allocation | Supervised, coached, and evaluated professional and support personnel while fostering accountability and operational excellence | Developed workforce schedules and staffing plans to maximize efficiency and service coverage
- Directed school-wide social-emotional and academic student support teams, led staff development in social-emotional learning and restorative practices, served as liaison between senior administration and teaching staff, and collaborated with Marathon Elementary PTO; managed daily operations including staffing, scheduling, facility coordination, safety procedures, and resource allocation; supervised, coached, and evaluated personnel while fostering accountability and operational excellence.
- | Coordinated emergency preparedness planning, safety initiatives, and incident response procedures; managed stakeholder concerns and resolved operational issues through collaborative problem-solving; partnered with senior leadership on strategic planning and organizational improvements; oversaw logistics and execution of events, programs, and community engagement activities while maintaining compliance with organizational policies and operational standards.
Operations Executive (Principal)
8 Years- Provided executive leadership for approximately 370 students with approximately 70 employees, overseeing operations, personnel, facilities, budgeting, and strategic initiatives.
- Directed daily operations, ensuring consistent service delivery and organizational effectiveness while managing operating budgets and resource allocation aligned with strategic priorities | Led recruitment, hiring, onboarding, supervision, evaluation, and retention of professional and support staff | Oversaw facility operations, maintenance coordination, safety compliance, and security planning while managing capital improvement projects
- Led strategic planning initiatives to enhance academic programs and improve student outcomes.
- Coordinated professional development workshops for faculty, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to optimize resource allocation and operational efficiency.
Operations and Administrative Leader (Assistant Principal)
3 Years- Supported executive leadership in daily operations administration, personnel management, facility coordination, budgeting, and organizational planning to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Assisted in facility operations management, staffing, scheduling, and program implementation | Supported budget development and resource planning for informed operational decision-making | Coordinated employee development initiatives and training programs to foster skill growth | Maintained relationships with stakeholders while addressing concerns and operational challenges | Contributed to safety planning, compliance initiatives, and operational improvement projects
- Streamlined administrative processes to enhance efficiency across departments.
- Coordinated staff training initiatives, improving team performance and engagement.
- Implemented new scheduling system, optimizing resource allocation and time management.
Education
Master of Education
(M.Ed.)
Bachelor of Arts - History
Skills
Operations Management
Strategic Planning
Budget oversight
Workforce scheduling
Facility Administration
Risk management
Crisis Management
Process Improvement
Organizational Effectiveness
Performance Management
Vendor management
Event Coordination
Policy Implementation
Stakeholder Engagement
Stakeholder relations
Team leadership
Conflict management
Software proficiency
Certification
Administrator License (Principal/Assistant Principal) | Teacher, General Education Grades 1-6 | Adult & Child CPR Certification | Safety Care Training | Valid Driver's License | SEI Endorsement
Timeline
Operations & Administrative Leader (Assistant Principal)
MARATHON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
01.2023 - 01.2026Read More
Operations Executive (Principal)
WOODWARD ACADEMY
01.2015 - 01.2023Read More
Operations and Administrative Leader (Assistant Principal)
WOODWARD ACADEMY
01.2012 - 01.2015Read More
Georgia State University
Master of Education
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Providence College
Bachelor of Arts from History
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ADDITIONAL LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
- Program Director, Summer Odyssey Day Camp | Directed seasonal operations, staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and program delivery | Recruited, trained, supervised, and evaluated seasonal personnel | Managed logistics, facility usage, safety compliance, and customer service functions.
- Town of Hopkinton Emergency Response Task Force Participant | Examined the town/school district response in a severe weather event (Tornado)
- Founder & Director, Boys to Men Leadership Program | School-based afterschool mentor and leadership program for boys in grades 2-5.
- Head Junior Varsity Soccer Coach