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Gray Carr Bridgers

Independent School Assistant Head
Boulder,CO
Gray Carr Bridgers

Summary

Customer-oriented, strategic-thinking sales professional with years of experience in building relationships, cultivating partnerships, retaining top accounts and growing profit channels. Multi-tasking and self-motivated leader with expertise in expanding network connections, persuasively introducing products, implementing pricing models, inventory control and projections, vendor relations, territory development and revealing customer needs to deliver solutions.

Overview

35
years of professional experience

Work History

Watershed School
Boulder , CO

Assistant Head for Enrollment Management
07.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Managed Enrollment for a progressive school, 6th grade through 12th grade.
  • Achieved board-targeted enrollment goals year over year.
  • Ninety-eight percent of the school's operating budget comes from enrollment. Therefore, Enrollment Management's role was to stay on target with financial goals.
  • Managed the Admissions Team to be dynamic, focusing on successes and uncovering opportunities for the growth of the school and staff.
  • We moved the entire school this past summer from one campus to another.
  • Implemented marketing strategy for the school as it moved from one location to another.
  • Empowered teaching staff to aid in the enrollment process, to maintain student retention.
  • Developed a Business Plan for Admissions to overachieve in enrollment.
  • Presented trends and strategic initiatives to the Board of Trustees and Head of School.
  • Member of the Senior Leadership Team
  • Oversaw maintenance of facilities such as classrooms, library, cafeteria, ensuring cleanliness at all times.
  • Served as a liaison between the school administration and other departments within the district.
  • Analyzed data from surveys conducted among students and staff to determine effectiveness of programs and services provided.
  • Organized special events such as open houses, orientations, parent-teacher conferences.
  • Conducted regular meetings with the faculty to discuss issues, concerns, initiatives and improvements.
  • Monitored student performance data to identify areas needing improvement or intervention.
  • Facilitated communication between parents and guardians and school personnel regarding individual student needs.
  • Participated in various committees related to school operations and decision making.
  • Developed a budget for the department and managed resources effectively.

Wakefield School
The Plains , VA

Director of Admissions
07.2015 - 06.2023

Job overview

  • Consistently over-achieve enrollment goals
  • Understanding mission-aligned families to position the school for their students..
  • Superior customer service in supporting families through the admissions process and assisting the school through the annual fund and capital fundraising efforts.
  • Managed Associate Directors of Admissions, Marketing, and Communications.
  • Dynamic recruiting skills and knowledge of the community marketplace.
  • Managed our CRM and reworked the software to streamline communication.
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusivity were paramount goals in the department, and diversity in the school increased by 20%.
  • Research-based leadership focus.
  • Member of the Senior Leadership Team.
  • Presented trends and strategies to move the school forward and achieve enrollment goals to the Board of Trustees and Head of School.
  • Trends and strategies to move the school forward and achieve enrollment goals to the Board of Trustees and Head of School.

Radix BioSolutions
Austin , TX

Director of Business Development
09.2009 - 07.2015

Job overview

Providing small to large-scale antibody labeling services and assay development to the research and development marketplace through phase III clinical trials.

  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive business development strategy for the organization.
  • Analyzed market trends and identified new business opportunities in existing and potential markets.
  • Negotiated partnerships with key industry players to expand market presence.
  • Established relationships with clients, vendors, suppliers, partners, and other stakeholders to ensure successful collaborations.
  • Managed the entire sales cycle process, including prospecting, lead generation, qualifying prospects, presenting solutions, negotiating terms, and closing deals.
  • Organized promotional events, such as conferences, exhibitions, and trade shows, to reach target customers.
  • Monitored competitor activities by gathering current marketplace information on pricing strategies, new products, and services.
  • Provided guidance in developing pricing models for products or services based on customer requirements.
  • Generated reports on progress against targets and objectives set by the management team.
  • Developed strong internal relationships across departments to effectively manage projects from conception through completion stages.
  • Maintained accurate records of all sales activities in CRM systems, including contacts made and agreements reached.

Immucor Gamma
Norcross, GA

Regional Sales Manager
06.2011 - 12.2012

Job overview

Global in vitro diagnostic company specializing in the areas of pretransfusion diagnostics.

  • Developed strategies and plans for regional sales growth.
  • Monitored competitor activities and analyzed pricing trends in the region.
  • Analyzed regional sales performance data to develop actionable insights.
  • Established relationships with key regional accounts through personal visits and phone calls.

STERIS Corporation
Mentor , OH

Global Scientific Product Manager
06.1997 - 04.2004

Job overview

Global manufacturer of infection prevention and other procedural products and services for the healthcare and scientific markets.

  • Developed product roadmaps to help guide the development of new products.
  • Managed and sold capital and consumable products.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders to define product requirements and user stories.
  • Created processes and procedures that ensure high-quality products are delivered on time.
  • Drafted presentations for internal review meetings and external events such as trade shows or conferences.
  • Prioritized features to maximize impact while meeting budget constraints.
  • Worked closely with engineering teams to understand and implement feature specifications correctly.
  • Managed cross-functional teams across departments, including engineering, marketing, and sales.

Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC

ASCP Certified Medical Laboratory Technician
03.1990 - 06.1992

Job overview

Pediatric oncology stat lab that serviced pediatric oncology, PICU, NICU, and Labor and Delivery.

  • Performed laboratory tests such as hematology, urinalysis, coagulation, and serology according to established procedures.
  • Analyzed test results for accuracy and precision utilizing various instruments and equipment.

Education

George Mason University
Fairfax, VA

Master of Arts from Education
08-2023

University Overview

  • 2022-2023 - Dean's List
  • 4.0 GPA
  • Top Ranked: 1%
  • Member of Kappa Delta Phi - Graduate School Honors Society (09/2022 - 06/2023)

Duke University Medical Center
Durham, NC

ASCP/HCT from Clinical Hematology And Clinical Chemistry
08-1991

University Overview

Duke University
Durham, NC

Bachelor of Arts from Biology
05-1989

University Overview

Skills

  • Team Management/builder
  • Innovation and Creativity
  • Budgeting
  • Fundraising
  • Communication
  • Public Speaking
  • Diversified Sales Experience
  • Technical Sales Experience
  • Comfortable in selling to C-Suite, Doctors, and Scientists
  • Relationship Building
  • Workload Management
  • Positive and professional

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Most Valued Employee, Wakefield School, June 2016
  • Paragon Award, STERIS Corporation, June 2000 (Highest Sales Award honoring sales, team-oriented strategies, and overall commitment to the company.
  • Hexawave Award, STERIS Corporation, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
  • Setting the Standard Awrad for Sales Management, STERIS Corporation, 2002

Affiliations

Affiliations
  • Avid Photographer
  • Writer
  • International Travel
  • Hiker
  • Scuba Diver
  • Yoga Instructor
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

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Important To Me

Career advancement

Timeline

Assistant Head for Enrollment Management
Watershed School
07.2023 - Current
Director of Admissions
Wakefield School
07.2015 - 06.2023
Regional Sales Manager
Immucor Gamma
06.2011 - 12.2012
Director of Business Development
Radix BioSolutions
09.2009 - 07.2015
Global Scientific Product Manager
STERIS Corporation
06.1997 - 04.2004
ASCP Certified Medical Laboratory Technician
Duke University Medical Center
03.1990 - 06.1992
George Mason University
Master of Arts from Education
Duke University Medical Center
ASCP/HCT from Clinical Hematology And Clinical Chemistry
Duke University
Bachelor of Arts from Biology
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