GUY COOPER

Spearhead all aspects of company startup, strategic direction, and daily operations, specializing in customized training programs for the construction and service sectors, with a focus on fire protection, HVAC, plumbing, and fire service for both commercial and military applications.

• Manage the entire sales process from initial prospecting to final closure, with a strong ability to negotiate favorable terms with clients and vendors.
• Engage in extensive networking with potential clients at professional gatherings, utilizing both traditional and innovative outreach methods to foster relationships and create new opportunities.
• Innovate feedback mechanisms and evaluation processes to continuously improve instructional quality and staff performance, and oversee a 7,200 square foot training facility, demonstrating a commitment to operational excellence and adaptive learning solutions.
• Conduct meticulous needs analyses to design and develop impactful training materials, while securing partnerships with key manufacturers and distributors to obtain over $250,000 in donated state-of-the-art training equipment.
• Drive business expansion through strategic marketing platform use and effective website design.
• Integrate technology to support a dynamic learning environment and maintain vigilant oversight of financial health, ensuring budget adherence and revenue growth.

• Held responsible for the academic instruction and achievement of 25+ students each year;
• Set and evaluated academic goals with each student;
• Used student-based research methods to design instruction that was conducive to all learning modalities;
• Key member of multiple committees; Social Studies Curriculum Committee, Teacher Mentoring Program, Master Scheduling Committee, Academic Excellence Committee, Head of School Hiring Committee,
• Member of Board of Directors; assisting in the revision of school policies and the hiring of a brand new Head of School. (October 2014-December 2017);
• Implemented a brand new National Junior Honor Society and oversaw the leadership team as Faculty Advisor (Problem of Practice for University of Delaware Principal Preparation Program);
• Member of the Secretary of Education's Teachers' Advisory Council with the Delaware Department of Education;
• Completed Board Excellence Training through Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement;

• Played a pivotal role in the Residential Sales Team, spearheading outreach efforts to identify and engage potential clients, effectively expanding the customer base.
• Expertly managed the end-to-end sales process, from initiating contact with prospects to scheduling meetings, ensuring a seamless and efficient sales cycle.
• Acted as the primary liaison between clients and the company, meticulously communicating job specifications and requirements to both the business owner and the installation team, guaranteeing alignment and customer satisfaction.
• Led comprehensive marketing strategies, from conceptualization to execution, including the dynamic management of social media platforms and spearheading a website redesign project, enhancing online presence and brand visibility.

• Member of Middle States Accreditation Objective Committee (Accreditation for Growth);
• Spoke at multiple assemblies;
• Odyssey of the Mind Coordinator (2 years);

• Developed grade-level reading curriculum;