Jonathan Keith
Benton,LA
Summary
Dedicated administrator, enthusiastic about assisting all students to develop top-notch knowledge and skills in needed fields. Motivational and engaging leader with 24+ years of Educational and Community Engagement experience. Advanced skills in planning, organizing and prioritizing work.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Agent
New York Life Insurance Co
Shreveport, LA
06.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated strong understanding of industry trends and competitive landscape.
- Monitored client portfolios to ensure that recommended investments remain in line with their goals and objectives.
- Increased assets under management by offering investment and insurance solutions to clients.
State Director
Pathways In Education
Shreveport, LA
06.2014 - 05.2023
- Organized meetings with key stakeholders to discuss current initiatives and develop new ideas for collaboration.
- Represented organizations in relations with governmental and media institutions.
- Conducted outreach to local community leaders and progressive organizations and assisted with local and regional on-site events.
- Maintained up-to-date records regarding contacts, resources, materials related to all aspects of public engagement work.
- Ensured compliance with relevant laws or regulations pertaining to public interactions through proper documentation.
- Built partnerships with local businesses, government agencies, and schools to support our mission.
- Participated in networking events focused on connecting organizations working towards similar goals.
- Used knowledge of marketing and communications to create emotional bonds with consumers and clients.
Principal
YMCA Charter Schools
Detroit, MI
06.2013 - 05.2024
- Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.
- Developed and implemented standards for student academic achievement aligned with district, state and local initiatives.
- Directed school human resources including hiring, training, policy enforcement and legal compliance for school employing over 100 staff members.
- Facilitated communication between teachers, administrators, parents, and other stakeholders in the school community.
Assistant Principal
Chicago Public Schools
Chicago, IL
08.2000 - 06.2013
- Monitored and evaluated performance of school employees.
- Oversaw school budgets, documented changes and tracked expenses to allocate and manage school funds.
- Maintained master calendar of grants and prospects with associated files and correspondence.
- Researched potential funders and wrote tailored grant applications that met the funder's criteria.
- Identified new sources of grant funding, including corporate, private, and government grants.
Education
Master of Arts - School Leadership
Concordia University Chicago
Chicago12-2008
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Concordia University Chicago
River Forest, IL12-2006
Bachelor of Arts - History
Trinity Christian College
Palos Heights, IL06-2000
Skills
- Contract Negotiations
- Marketing Management
- Lead Prospecting
- Problem-Solving
- Stakeholder Relations
- Community Engagement
Affiliations
- Optimist Club - President/Grant Committee Chairman
- Rotary International - Board Member
- BSA Norwella Council - Board Member/ Scout Master
- Bossier Business Associations
- Southern Hills Business Association
- North Shreveport Business Association
- Bossier 4H Fundraiser
- Kiwanas
- Knights of Columbus
- Lions Club
- Business Networking International
Accomplishments
- National Board Certified Teacher
- 10 plus years of consulting and providing training across the country with AVID
- Developed Partnerships with Ford, and several other organizations
Certification
- Louisiana Educational Leadership 2
- Illinois Type 75 Leadership
Timeline
Agent
New York Life Insurance Co
06.2023 - Current
State Director
Pathways In Education
06.2014 - 05.2023
Principal
YMCA Charter Schools
06.2013 - 05.2024
Assistant Principal
Chicago Public Schools
08.2000 - 06.2013
Master of Arts - School Leadership
Concordia University Chicago
Master of Arts - Curriculum And Instruction
Concordia University Chicago
Bachelor of Arts - History
Trinity Christian College