Jeffrey M. Zelda
Omaha
Summary
Experienced in team development and leadership in all aspects of an organization. A team player that sets the organization at the forefront of any decision. Critically reviews operations and project needs to determine areas of improvement for the achievement of goals as well as evaluating individual team members for their success and growth. Outcomes driven with a dedication to exemplary customer service, training development, mentorship and attention to detail. A servant leader prepared to foster and grow the mission, vision and people of the organization.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Associate Dean of Administration
Creighton University
04.2024 - Current
- Responsible for administration and oversight of the college and the office of the dean
- Manage all operation functions across a multi-campus multi-state system
- Provides leadership on college strategic initiatives
- Strategic oversight of advancement and recruitment targets, long-term planning for donor development and stewardship
- Budget management in conjunction with finance liaison for the college
- Grants management and oversight of resources pre/post award for successful outcomes. Support the dean in all extra mural funding efforts
- Support and implementation of research tools for academic success including online learning and training platforms, InfoEd, RedCap and Intellectus. Development of course content and presentation at events, in person and online to meet funding targets
Associate Dean of Operations
Creighton University
10.2018 - 04.2024
- Responsible for College of Nursing training and content for student compliance, clinical placement, and preceptorship
- Leadership of initiatives of the dean and vice provost for health sciences
- Serve as special assistant to the Vice Provost of Health Sciences Campuses in support of the dual role
- Project management of the college for C-suite strategic initiatives, partnership development, training, recruitment, events, and academic searches
- Management of 7 assistant deans and 15 professional staff in a collaborative team environment
Senior Director Alumni Relations and Donor Engagement
Creighton University
07.2016 - 10.2018
- Leadership of strategic initiatives and operational oversight for alumni relations
- Direct management of 14 staff within the division
- Daily operations and planning for division with emphasis on increased participation through external relations and events
- Direct collaboration with the university leadership and the deans of the nine schools and colleges, as well as collaboration with the office of the provost on university initiatives
- Chief of Staff to the Assistant Vice President of Alumni Relations
Associate Director of Academic Initiatives
Creighton University
11.2012 - 07.2016
- Developed mentoring and shadowing program content in support of pre-professional learning communities
- Collaborated with the nine schools and colleges to develop programs in support of the learning community models
- Designed learning platform content
- Chief of Staff support to Vice Provost for Academic Administration
Operations Management
Borsheims, Fine Jewelry and Gifts
10.2001 - 11.2012
- Company Overview: Berkshire Hathaway
- Leadership of a team of 125 across all levels of the organization including budget oversight, compliance requirements, training, insurance and operations
- Sales support and front-line training to achieve sales goals and revenue targets
- Developed and executed external events to drive sales revenue targets and engage with top tier clients. Executive client portfolio management
- Implemented and planned for dignitary and C-suite visits in accordance with client needs and security requirements
- Chief of Staff support to the Vice President of Human Resources
Education
Juris Doctor (JD) -
Creighton University
Omaha, NebraskaMasters Business Administration (MBA) - undefined
Creighton University
Omaha, NebraskaBachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) - undefined
Creighton University
Omaha, NebraskaSkills
- Training and mentoring
- Team development and leadership
- Strategic planning
- Project management
- Board management
- Event planning
Certification
- ASANA
- Board Effects
- Diligent Board Management Software
- Google suite
- Intellectus
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, pending final project submission by 12/25
- Microsoft Suite certified
- Redcap
- Salesforce
- SharePoint
- Visio certified
- WRIKE
Community Service
- ALS in the Heartland, Organization, and volunteer annual golf tournament, Omaha, Nebraska
- Creighton University OPUS Prize Steering Committee, Omaha, Nebraska
- Creighton University Pandemic Immunization Clinic, Contributing Organizer, Omaha, Nebraska
- Creighton College of Nursing Dean’s Advisory Board, Omaha, Nebraska
- Foodbank of the Heartland, Volunteer, Omaha, Nebraska
- Jesuit Academy, Study Buddy Program development and volunteer, Omaha, Nebraska
- Nursing Leadership Program Preceptor, Creighton University College of Nursing, Omaha, Nebraska
Affiliations
Associate, The Chief of Staff Association. Global organization in support of education, networking, and certification of the Chief of Staff role.
Timeline
Senior Associate Dean of Administration
Creighton University
04.2024 - Current
Associate Dean of Operations
Creighton University
10.2018 - 04.2024
Senior Director Alumni Relations and Donor Engagement
Creighton University
07.2016 - 10.2018
Associate Director of Academic Initiatives
Creighton University
11.2012 - 07.2016
Operations Management
Borsheims, Fine Jewelry and Gifts
10.2001 - 11.2012
Masters Business Administration (MBA) - undefined
Creighton University
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) - undefined
Creighton University
Juris Doctor (JD) -
Creighton University
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