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John Poole

John Poole

Regional Program Manager
San Jose,CA

Summary

As a strategic leader with a proven track record in fostering collaborative work environments and driving successful outcomes, I specialize in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives and program management. With extensive experience in managing cross-functional teams and stakeholders, I excel in balancing budgets, controlling costs, and optimizing resource allocation for project success. My strengths include developing and implementing robust mentoring programs, facilitating workshops, and conducting one-on-one training sessions. My commitment to creating diverse, inclusive, and engaging workplaces has led to increased operational quality and staff morale. Through my work in education and technology, I've successfully designed and developed programs, coached team members, and spearheaded initiatives to improve practices and address systematic issues. As a seasoned manager, I bring a focus on positive change, continuous improvement, and strategic leadership to every role.


Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

South Bay Regional Manager

Summer Search
5 2023 - Current
  • Recognized for fostering collaborative and motivating work environments, resulting in increased staff morale and higher engagement levels.
  • Demonstrated success in gaining team commitment to project objectives and driving successful project outcomes through effective leadership and communication.
  • Demonstrated ability to balance budgets, control costs, and allocate resources effectively, resulting in successful project outcomes.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Launched staff engagement, gender diversity and cultural programs in addition to robust reporting tool that increased operational quality.
  • Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members.
  • Engaged and worked alongside cross-functional stakeholders to manage strategic initiatives.

South Bay Program Manager | DEI Initiatives

Code Nation
09.2021 - 05.2023
  • Facilitated workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members.
  • Leveraged project management processes and tools to define and execute projects.
  • Developed and maintained logistics workflows, procedures and reports.
  • Worked with subject matter experts to develop and implement mentoring programs to promote better learner experiences.
  • Researched industry best practices in support of training development and program content.
  • Coached team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
  • Engaged and worked alongside cross-functional stakeholders to manage strategic initiatives.
  • Developed and maintained logistics workflows, procedures and reports
  • Designed and developed programs and projects for dissemination to personnel
  • Built teams to address project goals and objectives for multiple projects

Stem Department Lead

Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep
06.2020 - 12.2021
  • Supervised existing employees and recruited, interviewed and hired new ones.
  • Trained instructors in classroom management, instructional strategies and behavioral improvements.
  • Develop Schemas of Work and Diversified Equitable and Inclusive Learning.
  • Chaired department meetings covering new implementations, problem-solving and other operational areas.
  • Mentored new teacher in successful strategies, techniques, materials and supplementary technologies.
  • Identify and Select Different Instructional Resources and Methods to Meet Students' Varying Needs.
  • Reviewed and selected appropriate curriculum for classes
  • Assessed student abilities and recommended appropriate placement in classes and special programs.

Instructional Coach - Math

KIPP Houston High School - Yes Prep Public Schools
07.2018 - 05.2020
  • Coached teachers to improve practices through professional development and modeling instructional strategies.
  • Analyzed student data, diagnosed instructional needs and identified research-based instructional strategies.
  • Addressed systematic issues with math curriculum by collaborating with colleagues.
  • Met diverse student population needs by planning and implementing lessons with wide variety of teaching strategies.
  • Developed staff members' attitudes, skills and knowledge through various professional development targeted topics.

Assistant Manager - Operations

Gulf Coast MRI & Diagnostics
02.2012 - 04.2015
  • Devised hiring and recruitment policies for 30 employee company.
  • Collaborated with legal and compliance teams to review paperwork, obtain feedback and procure available information for new training processes.
  • Streamlined HR efficiencies, coordinated new hire orientations and provided onboarding and training for new employees.
  • Discovered and resolved complex employee issues that affected management and business decisions.
  • Enhanced employee management by developing schedules, tracking time and administering payroll.
  • Lead Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leadership Team

Education

Certification - People Manager Qualification (PMQ)

Society For Human Resource Management (SHRM)
05.2001 -

Diversity & Inclusion Certification - Intercultural, Multicultural, And Diversity Studies

Cornell University
Ithaca, NY
05.2022 - 07.2022

Master of Arts - Educational Psychology

Ashford University
Clinton, IA
01.2015 - 01.2017

Master of Science - Educational Administration

Ashford University
San Diego, CA
01.2013 - 05.2015

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics Education

University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
05.2010 - 05.2006

Skills

Data Analysis

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Timeline

Diversity & Inclusion Certification - Intercultural, Multicultural, And Diversity Studies

Cornell University
05.2022 - 07.2022

South Bay Program Manager | DEI Initiatives

Code Nation
09.2021 - 05.2023

Stem Department Lead

Rocketship Fuerza Community Prep
06.2020 - 12.2021

Instructional Coach - Math

KIPP Houston High School - Yes Prep Public Schools
07.2018 - 05.2020

Master of Arts - Educational Psychology

Ashford University
01.2015 - 01.2017

Master of Science - Educational Administration

Ashford University
01.2013 - 05.2015

Assistant Manager - Operations

Gulf Coast MRI & Diagnostics
02.2012 - 04.2015

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics Education

University of New Orleans
05.2010 - 05.2006

Certification - People Manager Qualification (PMQ)

Society For Human Resource Management (SHRM)
05.2001 -

South Bay Regional Manager

Summer Search
5 2023 - Current
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