Inspiring, innovative educator offering 12 years of experience developing and implementing business and professional development course curriculum. Proficient in evaluation, monitoring student performance and organizing examinations. Hardworking and energetic individual with excellent communication and supervisory skills.
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JOHN Q. TILLMAN
Waxhaw,NC
Summary
Overview
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Union Academy Charter School
TECHNICAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR & INTERNSHIP COORDINATOR
08.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Utilized project-based learning and individualized instruction techniques to deliver captivating courses in business, marketing, career management, and entrepreneurship, catering to diverse learning preferences and individual talents
- Spearheaded the development of innovative work-based learning initiatives, establishing an internship program that enabled students to earn academic credit while gaining invaluable work-related skills and networking opportunities with professionals in their chosen career areas
- Fostered the growth and development of students by providing exceptional leadership training, guidance, and support as the mentor for the multicultural alliance club
- Served as a dedicated mentor, offering guidance and support to numerous students, helping them navigate academic challenges and personal growth
- Achieved remarkable success as a track and field coach, leading several athletes to State Championships and ultimately securing the school's first-ever team title as State Champions
- Demonstrated exceptional coaching skills and mentorship, nurturing the talents and potential of student-athletes, fostering a winning culture, and instilling a sense of pride and achievement within the team.
Goodlife Coaching & Personal Development, Inc
FOUNDER AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
01.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Devise organizational vision, mission and foundational structure to facilitate early growth
- Drive efforts to gain working capital and angel funding to start and grow business
- Developed innovative life coaching program and mental health treatment model to address the social, emotional and academic needs of underserved youth, adults and families.
Anson County Schools
TECHNICAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR
01.2019 - 07.2022
Job overview
- Consistently achieved student growth goals by individualizing instruction and utilizing students' strengths and preferences to gain greater engagement
- Taught courses including Principles of Business, Career Management, Sports and Entertainment Marketing, MS Office Suite, and Computer Programming
- Improved the academic performance of students across all ability levels by coordinating and collaborating with other educators, administrators, parents, coaches and community stakeholders
- Developed meaningful, supportive relationships with students and parents through mentoring, sponsoring and supporting various extracurricular activities and community outreach efforts.
Union County Public Schools
TECHNICAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR
08.2016 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Selected by peers to represent the Career and Technical Education Department on the School Improvement Team
- Provides school-wide leadership through identifying and advocating for resources, tools and initiatives that enhance the learning environment of the school and promotes the academic, social, emotional and professional growth of all students
- Implemented project-based learning throughout courses taught with positive impact in the areas of student engagement, motivation, comprehension, and the ability to apply acquired knowledge
- Improved the academic performance of students across all ability levels by coordinating and collaborating with other educators, administrators, parents, coaches and community stakeholders
- Developed meaningful, supportive relationships with students and parents through mentoring, sponsoring and supporting various extracurricular activities and community outreach efforts.
Capital Asset Recovery of The Carolinas, Inc
07.2014 - 08.2016
Job overview
- Oversaw all aspects of business operations including budgeting, planning and administration, accounting functions, marketing, contract negotiations, hiring, purchasing and bi-weekly payroll
- Built and deployed operational procedures, training programs and administrative systems to handle simple and complex customer needs
- Achieved sales goals and increased revenue and profits through effective strategy development, organizational leadership and exceptional customer service
- Developed reputation as an efficient service provider with high levels of customer satisfaction, earning an "A+" rating by the Better Business Bureau.
Strategic Business Solutions, LLC
SENIOR CONSULTANT
01.2010 - 07.2014
Job overview
- Assist small to mid-sized business owners to re-engineer their operations for efficiency and to acquire capital to grow their organizations and enhance their profitability
- Provide business coaching to directors and owners to enhance their effectiveness and improve their knowledge and capacity to set and achieve goals
- Conduct strategic planning sessions in order to develop solutions to pressing problems and to identify the strategic direction that will yield the most favorable return on the organization's investment of resources
- Provide hands-on project management and implementation of key business initiatives.
Excel Tutoring & Personal Development Co
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
04.1998 - 12.2009
Job overview
- Founded the company to address the educational and behavioral healthcare needs of at-risk youth and their families in central and western North Carolina
- Grew the company into an industry leader with offices covering two-thirds of the State and employing more than 400 mental health professionals
- Successfully negotiated contractual agreements and partnering arrangements with multi-county, quasi-governmental Local Management Entities and State Agencies
- Successfully led the company through a rigorous privatization process in which Excel submitted a winning proposal and demonstrated clinical and managerial capacity to take over state run services in a 5-county area
- Of the 54 private provider agencies vying for contracts, Excel was the top scorer.
Monroe-Union County Community Development Corp
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
05.1995 - 06.1999
Job overview
- Improved the quality of life for hundreds of low- and moderate-income citizens of Union County, NC through housing development, homeownership counseling and assistance, business development, consumer counseling, job training and self-improvement seminars
- Partnered with First Union National Bank to acquire and convert 22 units of dilapidated housing into quality refurbished homes for first-time homebuyers
- Leveraged $1M for construction costs and down payment assistance
- Successfully wrote grant proposals that increased funding for MUCCDC by 85% during first year as Executive Director
- Worked with Board of Directors to more than double housing development during second year as Executive Director
- Expanded services to include community education, and commercial/business development activities.
Hayti Development Corporation
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
11.1994 - 05.1995
Job overview
- Worked closely with Executive Director to prepare grant applications and proposals for foundations and principal supporters of downtown revitalization activities
- Made presentations to and interfaced with local and State government, business and civic leaders to gain support for company initiatives
- Responsible for developing and implementing creative marketing, promotions and brand development campaigns for businesses owned by the company.
Durham Technical Community College
BUSINESS INSTRUCTOR
08.1990 - 12.1990
Job overview
- Developed a stimulating and informative course for business professionals seeking to enhance their managerial skills.
Education
University of Texas At Austin
Master of Business Administration
University Overview
University of Tennessee
Bachelor of Science from BUSINESS, MARKETING
University Overview
Skills
- Special Assignments
- Critical and Creative Thinking
- Instructional Strategies
- Positive Learning Environment
- Individual Support
- Entrepreneurship Expertise
- Informative Lectures
- Course Materials Development
- Project-based Learning
- Business Planning
- Strategic Vision
- Contract Negotiation
- Critical Thinking
- Team Leadership
- Business Development and Planning
- Strategic Execution
- Executive Leadership
- Lean Methodology
- Business Consulting
- Client Engagement
- People and Culture
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Certified Economic Development Finance Professional
- State Licensed Educator - Business and Marketing
Additional Information
Additional Information
United States Olympian - Participated in Track & Field at Barcelona Olympics
Entrepreneur of The Year - Union County Chamber of Commerce
Founding Board Member - Union Academy (K-12 Charter School)
Timeline
TECHNICAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR & INTERNSHIP COORDINATOR
Union Academy Charter School
08.2022 - Current
FOUNDER AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Goodlife Coaching & Personal Development, Inc
01.2021 - Current
TECHNICAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR
Anson County Schools
01.2019 - 07.2022
TECHNICAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTOR
Union County Public Schools
08.2016 - 08.2018
Capital Asset Recovery of The Carolinas, Inc
07.2014 - 08.2016
SENIOR CONSULTANT
Strategic Business Solutions, LLC
01.2010 - 07.2014
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Excel Tutoring & Personal Development Co
04.1998 - 12.2009
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Monroe-Union County Community Development Corp
05.1995 - 06.1999
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
Hayti Development Corporation
11.1994 - 05.1995
BUSINESS INSTRUCTOR
Durham Technical Community College
08.1990 - 12.1990
University of Texas At Austin
Master of Business Administration
University of Tennessee
Bachelor of Science from BUSINESS, MARKETING
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