Lawrence Brinkley
Organizational Management
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Demonstrated Executive Operations Officer and educator offering extensive knowledge in business development and strategic planning. Adept at analyzing data and performance metrics to obtain a complete business overview.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
ESL Language Teacher
Cambly Educational Services
San Francisco, CA
10.2019 - Current
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to class sizes of 40 students in conversational English.
- Improved instruction methods by using various assessment tools and strategies.
- Used positive reinforcement and provided clear feedback to help students succeed.
- Prepared students for tests by teaching relevant concepts and enforcing good test-taking skills.
- Achieved 95% passing rate for IELTS and TOFEL exam students
ESL Teacher
International House Language Schools
Cancun, Quantana Roo, Mexico
09.2019 - 06.2020
- Created monthly academic status reports based on in-depth student evaluations.
- Educated 30 students per class in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Provided individual mentoring and special tutoring to struggling students.
- Conducted skills assessments to uncover performance gaps.
- Increased English speaking proficiency by 80%
- Instructed 100 % of students through lectures, discussions and demonstrations in English, business and negotiations.
ESL Language Teacher
Education First EF
Shanghai, Mainland China
05.2018 - 05.2019
- Created new lesson plans based on course objectives.
- Educated 10 students daily in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Developed and taught ESL curriculum to improve students' conversational abilities.
- Created monthly academic status reports based on in-depth student evaluations.
- Administered and graded tests and assignments to evaluate student progress.
- Maintained complete student records with accurate grades and attendance information.
- Conducted group lectures of 10 students and small-group instruction of 7 students to teach and reinforce concepts.
ESL Language Teacher
WEB International
Shanghai, Mainland China
05.2017 - 05.2018
- Developed activities and integrated technology to diversify instruction.
- Reviewed course materials and student progress to identify strengths and weaknesses for future improvements.
- Coordinated communication between 100 students and school administration to create culturally-sensitive learning environment.
- Gave one-on-one attention to each student while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Educated class size of 30 students in basics of English grammar and conversational speaking.
- Increased 30 % of ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
Independent Contractor
RB Rainbow Systems
Houston, TX
11.2014 - 09.2017
- Delivered outstanding service to 80 % of customers to maintain and established relationships for future business opportunities.
- Boosted customer experiences by delivering superior customer service, issue resolution and increasing sales merchandising 20% annual growth .
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Increased production of sales distribution by expanding regional customer base by 10% to exceed annual sales goals.
Manager, Transportation Division
The School District Of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
09.2010 - 09.2014
- Developed Citywide Advisory Councils
- Managed state grant funded programs in excess of 500, 000
- Generated external donations exceeding 250,000
- Expanded districts programs by 50% for automotive division Identified training needs and developed content while evaluating existing programs.
- Partnered with business teams and IT personnel to align project goals with business strategy and define project milestones.
- Designed, planned, organized and directed orientation and training programs for principals, teachers, Advisory Boards and students.
- Monitored resource allocation, budget development and personnel recruitment for multiple automotive division programs.
- Worked with internal and external businesses and led cross-functional teams to develop intricate business plans.
Manager, University Partnerships
The School District Of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
11.2009 - 12.2010
- Lead senior district management initiatives with 46 university and college partners
- Increase school district partnerships with post-secondary institutions by 50%
- Expanded cross-functional organizational capacity by collaborating across departments on priorities, functions and common goals.
- Executed regular process updates to reduce discrepancies and enhance scheduling across production calendars and programs.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
- Served as district liaison for outreach at universities and colleges
Industry Development Specialist
The School District Of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
09.2004 - 10.2009
- Obtained, organized and developed training procedure manuals, guides and course materials.
- Identified training needs and developed content while evaluating existing programs.
- Standardized curriculum for schools and students that increased graduation rates by 20%
- Obtained historic first national certification for The School District of Philadelphia (NATEF)
- Increased student college admissions by 20% through student, parent, college collaboration
- Enhanced industry recognized certifications for students by 75%
Senior Marketing Representative
Southeastern Transportation Authority (SEPTA)
Philadelphia, PA
01.1987 - 11.2007
- Determined customers' needs and provided brand awareness and recommendations to fulfill requirements to 60% of ridership .
- Developed advertising and marketing collateral to transit 30 % of city locations.
- Strengthened outreach by coordinating monthly events to maximize marketing initiatives.
- Coordinated with social media, public relations and other teams to execute product introductions.
- Attracted 15% new ridership by creating and implementing innovative marketing strategies.
- Achieved or surpassed monthly and yearly sales goals on consistent basis
Deputy Director, PAGN
City Of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
01.1983 - 12.1987
- Managed annual $2 million budget
- Directed and managed operations for 9 citywide programs in 150 neighborhoods
- Lead teams of up to 33 personnel, supervising daily performance as well as training and improvement plans.
- Consulted with Mayor’s Office and City of Philadelphia officials to implement best strategies
- Developed business and community coalitions to eradicate graffiti from 50,000 properties
- Functioned as city liaison with businesses, government and nonprofit coalitions
- Contributed to short- and long-term annual strategic planning .
- Delivered data outcomes to internal and external staff to drive continuous improvement and client engagement.
- Directed citywide operations and future beautification plans. to eradicate graffiti
- Negotiated and administered vendor contracts in strict compliance with city policy and procedures.
- Liaised between organization and affiliates and managed networking relationships with funders, partners and vendors.
- Oversaw business calendar of events and scheduled key initiatives.
- Kept operations responsive and agile with proactive troubleshooting and problem-solving of routine and complex concerns.
- Assisted with internal and external audits and inspections by liaising with representatives in regards to city regulations and annual stat e funding compliance
Regional Director
Goode For Mayor Campaign
Philadelphia, PA
05.1982 - 11.1983
- Managed daily operations of election campaign organization, orchestrating forward-thinking strategies to accomplish voter registration and candidate visibility
- Increased voter participation by 30 percent
- Managed staff of 300 volunteers
- Recruited volunteers to work in campaign headquarters
- Orchestrated election day vote operations
- Obtained historic voter turnout with 67% of minority voters
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA 09.1999 - 05.2004
Skills
Budget management ability
6Years as TESOL Instructor
Strategic planning
Staff Management
Business Development
Budgeting
Operations management
Business planning
Strategic leadership
Consulting
Overseeing partnerships
Training program development
Public speaking
Accomplishments
Assisted in the election of Philadelphia's First African-American Mayor
Achieved School District of Philadelphia's first National CTE Certification
Developed and collaborated Citywide Advisory Council to gain more 250,000 donations
Citation Award – The School District of Philadelphia
Citation Award- National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation
Sojourner Truth Award – University of Pennsylvania
Phi Theta Kappa Society- Community College of Philadelphia
Collaborative Teaching in Excellence Award – Community College of Philadelphia,
Liberty Bell Award – City of Philadelphia
Good Citizenship Award – Daughters of the American Revolution
Developed and collaborated Citywide Advisory Council to gain more 250,000 donations
Work Availability
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Timeline
ESL Language Teacher
Cambly Educational Services
10.2019 - Current
ESL Teacher
International House Language Schools
09.2019 - 06.2020
ESL Language Teacher
Education First EF
05.2018 - 05.2019
ESL Language Teacher
WEB International
05.2017 - 05.2018
Independent Contractor
RB Rainbow Systems
11.2014 - 09.2017
Manager, Transportation Division
The School District Of Philadelphia
09.2010 - 09.2014
Manager, University Partnerships
The School District Of Philadelphia
11.2009 - 12.2010
Industry Development Specialist
The School District Of Philadelphia
09.2004 - 10.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Pennsylvania
09.1999 - 05.2004
Senior Marketing Representative
Southeastern Transportation Authority (SEPTA)
01.1987 - 11.2007
Deputy Director, PAGN
City Of Philadelphia
01.1983 - 12.1987
Regional Director
Goode For Mayor Campaign
05.1982 - 11.1983