KENDALL LATHAM
Monroe,NC
Summary
Strategic, results-driven educational leader and business developer with a strong background in leveraging technology to enhance learning outcomes and drive educational innovation. Over 20 years of proven success aligned to supporting the transformational needs of state organizations, schools, districts, and industry leaders. Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as the ability to develop and elevate teams.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Innovation Strategist
Dell Technologies
01.2019 - 08.2022
- Responsible for revenue retention, driving new customer buying base, and expanding executive relational footprint.
- Expanded Dell footprint across Southeast by closing multiple lines of business resulting in over $650 million in sales over last 4 quarters.
- Served as strategic thought-partner with K-12 districts, industry leaders, state organizations, and non-profits around visioning, strategic planning, and organizational norms.
- Developed and expanded client relationships based on deep understanding of business needs.
- Built relationships with internal and external teams to expand brand reputation and global presence.
- Leveraged expertise and guidance to support Dell’s ESG priorities, as well as state-level education agencies and advisory boards.
- Accelerated and amplified Women in Action ERG as Chapter and Professional Development Pillar Lead.
- Continuously learned and built practitioner skills across digital ecosystem.
- Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
Director of Strategic Learning Partnerships
Advanced Learning Partnerships
06.2015 - 01.2019
- Lead and supported team members in strategic partnerships across educational institutions.
- Cultivated and managed partnerships with external organizations and school districts resulting in expanded customer base and revenue growth.
- Developed strong collegial relationships with district leaders, corporate and nonprofit partners, and colleagues to foster maximum impact of services and creative contributions to enhance learning.
- Designed and implemented professional learning and coaching services for educators and district leaders.
- Leveraged core services by aligning with district’s initiatives, mission, and strategy.
- Designed and implemented company-wide system for monitoring, developing, and mentoring consultants to ensure quality of service delivery.
- Lead Quarterly Business Reviews with internal teams to drive continuous improvement.
Education Consultant
Kendall Latham & Associates
06.2011 - 06.2015
- Served as thought-leader to support educational institutions to drive change and deepen learning for students, teachers and leaders.
- Provided expert guidance to K-12 districts aligned to creating 21st century learning environments, including purposeful technology integration, digital content curation, and blended/personalized learning.
- Collaborated with district leaders to refine their vision for learning in their community.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps and set priorities for future learning.
- Designed and facilitated customized systems-oriented professional learning services for educators and district leaders.
Curriculum Coordinator
Union County Public Schools
11.2006 - 04.2012
- Designed, coordinated and evaluated education programs, schedules and curricula to enhance student learning outcomes.
- Established data driven culture to positively impact learning outcomes.
- Organized and facilitated professional learning opportunities to strengthen collective capacity.
- Supported teachers and staff while moving to blended learning environment.
- Established outreach programs to strengthen community engagement.
Middle Grades Teacher
Union County Public Schools
08.2002 - 11.2006
- Designed and delivered student-centered, collaborative, inquiry based approaches to learning.
- Utilized formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and tailor instructional strategies.
- Fostered a positive and inclusive culture where students were respected, valued and engaged.
- Participated in professional learning communities to improve teaching skills and academic performance of students.
- Developed strong partnership with families and community to support needs of whole child.
Education
Ph.D. - Curriculum And Instruction, Urban Education
University of North Carolina
Charlotte, North Carolina05.2011
Master of Arts - Education
East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina05.2005
Bachelor of Science - Education
East Carolina University
Greenville, North Carolina05.2002
Skills
- Agile and Flexible
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Collaborative
- Humbly Confident
- Emotionally Intelligent
- Creative Problem Solver
- Empathetic
- Strategic Thinker
- Continuous Learner
- Balanced Work Ethic
Affiliations
North Carolina Business Committee for Education - Board of Directors (2020- present)
SPARK NC- Advisory Council (2022- present)
NC Public School Forum- Advisory Committee (2023- present)
Union County 2050 Broadband Internet Committee- Member (2022)
First Baptist Preschool Board- Chair (2021-2022)
Recent Speaking Engagements
Moderator, NC TECH's 2022 Summit for Women in Tech (September 2022)
Panel Speaker, NC Chamber’s 2022 Women > A Force in Business (November 2022)
Panel Speaker, Social Innovation Summit (June 2022)
Panel Speaker, NC Chamber: Education & Workforce Conference (August 2021)
Speaker, ISTE (2023, 2022, 2019)
Timeline
Chief Innovation Strategist
Dell Technologies
01.2019 - 08.2022
Director of Strategic Learning Partnerships
Advanced Learning Partnerships
06.2015 - 01.2019
Education Consultant
Kendall Latham & Associates
06.2011 - 06.2015
Curriculum Coordinator
Union County Public Schools
11.2006 - 04.2012
Middle Grades Teacher
Union County Public Schools
08.2002 - 11.2006
Ph.D. - Curriculum And Instruction, Urban Education
University of North Carolina
Master of Arts - Education
East Carolina University
Bachelor of Science - Education
East Carolina University
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