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Kim Dorn

SALEM,OR

Summary

Experienced owner/director with a strong background in operations management, customer relations, and staff leadership. Proven success in growing business through strategic planning, marketing, and employee development.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner/Director

Sylvan Learning Center
01.2006 - 02.2026

Center Operations

  • Directed center operations, aligning tutoring services with student achievement goals and expectations.
  • Built parent relationships through clear communication on progress, expectations, and enrollment.
  • Supervised budget, enrollment activity, and operational priorities to support business growth.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with customers, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
  • Achieved financial growth with strategic planning, cost control measures, and targeted marketing efforts.

Education

  • Managed student assessments and placement decisions to align instruction with learning needs.
  • Coordinated tutor assignments, training, and performance oversight across instructional programs.
  • Monitored academic data to adjust learning plans and improve student outcomes.
  • Proctored assessments for several online universities as well as the Department of Agriculture.

Marketing

  • Implemented strategies to increase brand awareness and attract new customers.
  • Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses, and attract new customers.
  • Evaluated industry competition regularly to maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
  • Enhanced the company's market position by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.

Owner/Director

Sylvan Learning Center
10.2013 - 03.2023

Education

Southern Oregon State
Ashland, OR

Skills

  • Customer engagement
  • Customer loyalty
  • Team leadership
  • Relationship management
  • Employee development
  • Team management
  • Strategic planning
  • Staff management
  • Customer retention
  • Customer relations
  • Talent management
  • Employee relations

Timeline

Owner/Director

Sylvan Learning Center
10.2013 - 03.2023

Owner/Director

Sylvan Learning Center
01.2006 - 02.2026

Southern Oregon State