John Gorel

• Overseeing day-to-day operations of adult, graduate, and online education programs.
• Collaboration with faculty committees to create academic programs
• Graduate admissions to facilitate and support a smooth application process while creating strong retention and application completion rates.
• Monitors student progress in courses and provides proactive academic assistance.
• Cultivated relationships with community leaders to identify opportunities for programmatic offerings.
• Created alliances with local businesses and professional organizations to build pipelines for future students.
• Reviewed and approved marketing materials for online brands and programs.
• Served as an academic advisor to all online graduate students.
• Assisted with the development of all graduate and online course schedules.
• Budget development for Keystone College Virtual Campus.

• Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
• Secured key partnerships are contributing to the College's overall growth strategy and market reach.
• Customized workforce training for businesses and community groups.
• Created and Implemented numerous personal enrichment programs
• Created numerous credit and non-credit certificate programs.
• Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
• Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue and effectively targeting new markets.
• Established departmental performance goals and provided feedback for underperforming areas.
• Formed strategic partnerships and connected with potential clients to drive business development.

• Created relationships with corporate industries to promote education in the workforce.
• Dual enrollment outreach to school districts within Northeastern Pennsylvania.
• Provides support to the Keystone College Professional Development Institute, with outreach to various industries to support professional development in the workforce
• Created an alternate source of revenue for Keystone College.
• Met revenue budget goals set by the cabinet.

• Provides daily oversight all the Chambers operations and programs
• Leader and advocate for all Chamber businesses and community groups of the Upper Valley Northeastern Pennsylvania Region.
• Daily Operations- Serves as a liaison between businesses and municipalities. Implements policies as directed by the Board of Directors.

•Workforce Development within the community. Planned employment fairs. Assisted numerous businesses in recruiting employees.
• Fundraising- Secured funding for the organization by a variety of means, including memberships, special events, and donations.
• Marketing/ Public Relations- Developed and implemented marketing/PR strategies, programs and events.
• Business Development- Leads the organization's business attraction and retention efforts.
• Communication and Education- Ensures effective communication between all members and the Board of Directors. Prepares all correspondence from the Chamber. Primary spokesperson for the organization.
• Event Planning- Planning an array of fundraising events, as well as educational and workforce development programs.

• Provided direction, leadership, resources to students and alumni of Keystone College
• Planned and implemented internships for students in their various fields of study
• Worked to follow the mission and strategic plan of Keystone College.
• Experience in Handshake Career Information Systems, as well as FOCUS2 Assessment
  • Planned and executed a Fall 2021 Keystone College Career Fair for students and alumni
  • Certified in Applicant Tracking Systems for online resume reviews
  • Experience in graduation strategies to career development regarding the Keystone Promise.
  • Created relationships with students and faculty to work together to create career goals moving forward.

• Joined as Executive Assistant, was promoted to Executive Manager just one year later
• Responsible for all operations within the Village including staffing, budgets, compliance, event planning, maintenance, safety, communication & more.
• Reduced fiscal year labor budget expenses almost 20% by decreasing seasonal labor costs & revising schedules.
• 0% turnover for full-time staff in eight years
  • Used technology and social media platforms to reduce printing and mailing costs for resident communications.
  • Developed detailed database for all capital projects & online registration for special events
• Increased overall team productivity by implementing innovative management strategies and streamlining communication channels.
• Negotiated high-value contracts with key partners and suppliers, securing favorable terms that supported business objectives.
• Fostered a collaborative work environment through regular team-building activities designed to enhance interpersonal relationships.
• Successfully navigated complex regulatory environments to ensure compliance with all relevant laws and industry standards, mitigating potential legal risks.
• Communicated with customers and vendors positively with particular attention to problem resolution.