Marsha Pittman
Education Corporation of America
Summary
Oriented professional with over 20 years of management experience in educational settings. Recognized for strong organizational and communication skills, leading initiatives that improve student success and streamline career placement processes.
Work History
Director-College Program
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance student enrollment and retention rates.
- Implemented, conducted, and ensured all students attended Career Coaching Workshops prior to program completion.
- Conduct initial assessment of students, develop inter-departmental relationships to ensure all needed elements are successful for career placements.
- Responsible for completing all exit paperwork, including all North Carolina State Board applications and fees.
- Ensure documentation of one-on-one coaching sessions and other correspondence between the department, career services and student.
- Facilitated and led the Program Advisory Committee to ensure compliance with North Carolina State Board of Cosmetology, and Education Corporation of America accreditation agencies.
- Interview, hire and train new staff.
- Managed budget allocation for educational programs, ensuring optimal resource utilization.
Lead Instructor
- Facilitated hands-on training sessions to enhance student understanding of course material.
- Ensure documentation in CampusVue of all correspondence.
- Ensure compliance with the North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Arts, institutional and programmatic accreditation regulations.
- Conducted resume and portfolio preparation and development workshops.
- Trained staff in the department, and clearly communicated job expectations.
- Evaluated student performance through assessments and provided constructive feedback for improvement.
Education
MBA - Management
- Dean's List Q4/2012
- Extracurricular Activities: Strayer University Alumni Association
- 3.5 GPA
Master of Science - Public Administration
- Dean's List 1994
- Awarded Anne Day Shepard Scholar
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Scholarship Recipient
- Elected to Student Representative for Student Body Government Association in 1988-1990
- Student Housing Board Member
- Students Against Drunk Drivers (Lead team) Member
- NCCU Student to Student Mentor
Skills
Knowledge of and experience with standard concepts
practices
and procedures in staffing and/or placement environment
20 years of management experience
Ability to lead and work in an observation/coaching style environment
Career coaching
Strong organizational and problem-resolution skills
Strong written
oral
and interpersonal communication skills with demonstrated success in collaborating with diverse groups of employees and customers
Excellent computer skills
including MS Office products
Google sheets
excel
CampusVue
PowerSchool
Infinite Campus.
Accomplishments
- Achieved 90% graduate rate by completing state testing with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved 100% results by introducing student retention tracking spreadsheets for department leaders.
- Collaborated with Career Services in the development of student career placement at 85-90%.
Timeline
Director-College Program
Education Corporation of America
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Lead Instructor
Miller-Motte College
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Strayer University
MBA from Management
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North Carolina Central University
Master of Science from Public Administration
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