Jodie Dunn
Public School Administration/Campus Director
Stuart,OK
Summary
Motivated professional with over 20 years of experience in workforce and economic development programs, community relations, and legislative advocacy. Proven success in stakeholder engagement and establishing strong partnerships that foster prosperity for communities. Committed to lifelong learning and embracing challenges that cultivate growth while creating opportunities to best enhance organizational brand.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Career Break/Family Leave
Freelance Projects
Calvin, OK
01.2019 - Current
- Provided career guidance information to individuals regarding training programs, apprenticeship opportunities, credentialing and funding sources.
- Served on advisory committees and area civic organizations to advance economic development goals.
- Designed and implemented advertising for local automobile sales and service business.
- Performed research activities to locate desired vehicles and negotiate purchase price and delivery.
- Updated social media platforms with latest inventory and content.
- Provided outreach services to underserved community members by connecting them with available and relevant resources.
- Assisted with researching COVID relief grants and grant writing tasks.
- Completed disaster relief applications for individuals with limited access to internet and computerized devices.
Campus Director
Kiamichi Technology Centers (McAlester/Atoka)
Wilburton, OK
01.2015 - 11.2018
- Planned, staffed and directed campus operations and programs to drive campus success measures, meet district school improvement goals and state accreditation guidelines.
- Drove student program completion and placement rates to exceed district goals averaging 93%.
- Served as Public Information Officer and managed social media accounts, external communication and media releases.
- Co-chaired monthly school administrator meetings, coordinated quarterly business advisory council and district guidance counselor meetings, legislative luncheons and Chamber of Commerce meetings.
- Ensured compliance of district board policies, state and federal regulations.
- Implemented successful strategic recruitment and retention model that increased participation rates of 9-12 grade students enrolling in career tech programs directly impacting state average enrollments to 40%.
- Fostered relationships with community partners, businesses, civic groups, and feeder school districts to create awareness of career tech programs.
Director of Student Services
Wes Watkins Technology Center
Wetumka, OK
08.2006 - 12.2014
- Presented at state and national conferences on successful school improvement strategies that increased enrollment, teacher buy-in and academic performance.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to promote career and technology education programs and services.
- Developed a comprehensive guidance counseling program that served ten K-12 partner school districts and post-secondary students.
- Assisted post-secondary students in securing funding through various state, federal and tribal agencies.
- Served as "Tech Centers That Work" school improvement site coordinator.
- Managed grant projects by performing research, analysis, and writing grant proposals to supplement local and state funding sources.
- Managed full time programs, student support services, recruitment, and communications and marketing program.
- Served as Gold Star Ambassador and National Technical Honor Society adviser.
- Actively involved in advocacy efforts with policymakers that strengthen connections between education and workforce development systems.
- Successfully implemented ACT Workkeys job skills assessment as the standardized entrance exam in meeting application and admission requirements.
Training and Development Manager
Choctaw Nation Of Oklahoma
Durant, OK
11.1995 - 01.2006
- Coordinated employee training programs with a management and leadership focus to support development of future senior level tribal leaders.
- Collaborated with leadership to address workforce needs by implementing a "grow your own" model that attracts, develops, supports, and retains employees to create a sustainable pipeline of workers.
- Coordinated customer service training for tribal staff members with emphasis given to those working in direct support and front-line positions.
- Performed community outreach and public relations activities across Choctaw Nation tribal boundaries which included10 1/2 counties in Southeast Oklahoma.
Education
Master of Science - Education Administration
East Central University
Ada, OK 08.2008 - 05.2010
Master of Science - Guidance Counseling
East Central University
Ada, OK 08.1998 - 05.2001
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
Durant, OK 08.1992 - 05.1994
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Eastern Oklahoma State College
Wilburton, OK 08.1990 - 05.1992
High School Diploma -
Stuart High School
Stuart, OK 08.1986 - 05.1990
Skills
Human Resources
undefinedCertifications
Standard Teaching Certificate – Superintendent, Principal, Guidance Counselor, English, Business Education, Elementary Education
Career Tech Administrators' Credential
Teacher Leader Effectiveness Evaluation (TLE)
CPR; First Aid; ALICE Active Shooter Training; National Incident Management System (NIMS); Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI)
Affiliations
School Board Vice-President - Calvin Schools
Kiamichi Vo-Tech Foundation Board Member
National Council of Local Administrators
Southeast Healthcare Investment Co. Board Member
Atoka County Chamber of Commerce Board Member
Association of Career and Technology Education
Oklahoma Southeast Economic Development
Adult Education Advisory Board Member- McAlester Schools
Oklahoma Association of Career & Technology Education
Cooperative Council for Oklahoma School Administration
Career Tech Accreditation Evaluation Examiner
Technology Centers That Work
Southern Regional Education Board
Rotary Club
Accomplishments
Administrator of the Year - Oklahoma Association of School Administrators District #20
Gold Improvement Award in Student Achievement (Tech Centers That Work)
OKACTE Administration Division Awards - Chairman
Gold Star Award - Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education
Grant Award Winner - Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation
Career Tech Women in Leadership Program
TechCAP - Technology Center Administrator Program
Gold Star School Award of Excellence - Oklahoma Association of Technology Centers
Career Tech Champions Award
Years of Service Award - Wes Watkins Tech Center 5 Years
Years of Service Award - Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma 10 years
Work Availability
monday
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wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
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morning
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Quote
The ones who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones that do.
Steve Jobs
Timeline
Career Break/Family Leave
Freelance Projects
01.2019 - Current
Campus Director
Kiamichi Technology Centers (McAlester/Atoka)
01.2015 - 11.2018
Master of Science - Education Administration
East Central University
08.2008 - 05.2010
Director of Student Services
Wes Watkins Technology Center
08.2006 - 12.2014
Master of Science - Guidance Counseling
East Central University
08.1998 - 05.2001
Training and Development Manager
Choctaw Nation Of Oklahoma
11.1995 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
08.1992 - 05.1994
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Eastern Oklahoma State College
08.1990 - 05.1992
High School Diploma -
Stuart High School
08.1986 - 05.1990
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