Kaleb Miears
Shawnee
Summary
Diligent project manager with background in managing complex projects across various industries. Known for successfully leading cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within scope. Demonstrated ability to manage project lifecycles and implement process improvements.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Enrollment Management Project Manager
Carnegie Higher Ed.
03.2025 - Current
- Strategic Portfolio Leadership: Lead comprehensive project planning for complex, multi-client initiatives, managing interdependent timelines and shared resource requirements across search and research teams.
- Financial & Resource Optimization: Track project revenue performance and burn rates to ensure profitability; optimize team utilization and ROI through real-time resource adjustments.
- Cross-Functional Integration: Coordinate with Solution PMs to align Enrollment Management projects with broader portfolio initiatives, ensuring a cohesive and integrated client experience.
- Advanced Workflow Management: Architect Asana workflows for milestone tracking and performance reporting, providing full stakeholder visibility and accountability.
- Mentorship & Team Development: Provide strategic oversight and mentorship to fellow PMs, supporting hiring, onboarding, and the development of internal training programs.
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Risk Mitigation & QA: Proactively identify portfolio-level risks to prevent cascading issues and implement QA standards that exceed internal and client benchmarks.
Director of Student Leadership & Engagement
Oklahoma Baptist University
08.2023 - 03.2025
- Program Lifecycle Management: Spearheaded development of leadership programs for 250+ students, increasing engagement across 60 campus organizations.
- Strategic Alignment: Established a new operational framework for student initiatives aligned with institutional goals and community involvement.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilized assessment tools and data-driven insights to evaluate program impact and inform strategic improvements.
- Executive Reporting: Prepared comprehensive ROI reports and presentations for university leadership to demonstrate program outcomes.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Coordinated collaborative events with academic departments, student affairs, and campus stakeholders.
Student Success Specialist
Oklahoma Baptist University
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Performance Analytics: Managed academic mentoring for 80+ students annually, achieving a 75%+ retention rate through data-driven success plans.
- Cross-Functional Liaison: Served as a primary advocate and liaison between students, faculty, and administrative offices to facilitate resource access.
- Resource Coordination: Coordinated campus-wide resources including career services and disability support to enhance student access.
Resident Director
Oklahoma Baptist University
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Operations & Team Leadership: Directed a residential community of 250 students and supervised a team of 12 Resident Advisors.
- Budget & Risk Management: Managed residence hall budgets and implemented emergency response protocols to ensure community safety.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Partnered with campus security and academic departments to enhance the residential experience.
Admissions Counselor
Oklahoma Baptist University
08.2016 - 08.2019
- Account Management: Managed a portfolio of 500+ student accounts annually, meeting enrollment benchmarks across a 10-state territory.
- Project Execution: Assisted in planning and executing large-scale campus events and marketing initiatives.
Education
Master of Arts - Christian Studies (Ethics Emphasis)
SE Baptist Theological Seminary
06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies (Cum Laude)
Oklahoma Baptist University
05.2017
Skills
- Portfolio management expertise
- Revenue management
- Asana workflow management
- Team leadership
- Project management
- Project planning
- Project planning and development
- Project scheduling
Affiliations
Graduate: Institute for Emerging Leaders (Strata Leadership, Class XVII)
Certification
Graduate: Institute for Emerging Leaders (Strata Leadership, Class XVII)
Timeline
Enrollment Management Project Manager
Carnegie Higher Ed.
03.2025 - Current
Director of Student Leadership & Engagement
Oklahoma Baptist University
08.2023 - 03.2025
Student Success Specialist
Oklahoma Baptist University
06.2022 - 08.2023
Resident Director
Oklahoma Baptist University
08.2019 - 06.2022
Admissions Counselor
Oklahoma Baptist University
08.2016 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Biblical Studies (Cum Laude)
Oklahoma Baptist University
Master of Arts - Christian Studies (Ethics Emphasis)
SE Baptist Theological Seminary