Mary Birr-Vanden Busch
Green Bay,WI
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in educational program development and team leadership. Skilled in resource allocation and budget tracking, consistently achieving high-impact results through effective project management and strategic planning.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Coordinator of Faith Formation and Business Admin.
Resurrection Catholic Parish
Green Bay, Wisconsin
07.2021 - Current
- Coordinated project timelines across teams and schedules across multiple teams to improve collaboration and meet deadlines.
- Managed interdepartmental communication to ensure alignment on project objectives.
- Maintained up-to-date project documentation and status reports regularly.
- Supported budget tracking and resource allocation for various initiatives to ensure effective use of financial resources.
- Oversaw day-to-day departmental operations, including task scheduling and duty assignments.
- Organized meetings, prepared agendas, and documented meeting minutes for clarity.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered supplies to maintain workflow.
- Planned team-building events to foster collaboration and improve team dynamics. to enhance team cohesion and morale.
Head of School
Wisconsin International School
De Pere, Wisconsin
04.2011 - 07.2014
- Implemented strategic initiatives that enhanced student engagement and boosted academic achievement.
- Developed educational programs aligned with international standards and local curriculum requirements.
- Managed faculty recruitment, training, and performance evaluations to enhance staff effectiveness.
- Oversaw daily school operations to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment.
- Fostered relationships with parents and community stakeholders to strengthen support for educational initiatives.
- Coordinated budget planning and resource allocation for school projects and activities.
- Led collaborative staff meetings to discuss curriculum updates and best practices.
- Established partnerships with local organizations to enrich student learning experiences.
Principal
Notre Dame School of DePere
DePere, WI
07.2002 - 06.2010
- Led faculty recruitment and supported professional growth initiatives to enhance educational excellence.
- Implemented strategic plans aligning school goals with mission vision.
- Directed curriculum development to boost student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Coordinated assessments to analyze student performance and improve instructional effectiveness.
- Cultivated positive school culture through community collaboration.
- Advocated for student needs by building relationships with families and stakeholders.
- Oversaw financial planning for efficient resource allocation within the school.
- Facilitated staff meetings to encourage collaboration and share effective teaching practices.
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
Marian University
Fond Du Lac, WI08-1996
Master of Arts - Religious Education
Loyola University of Chicago
Chicago, IL05-1983
Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies/Education
St. Norbert College
De Pere, WI05-1980
Skills
- Project management and coordination
- Budget tracking and resource allocation
- Interdepartmental communication
- Documentation management
- Program and educational development
- Faculty training and evaluation
- Team collaboration
- Event organization
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Professional networking
- Staff supervision
Accomplishments
Nominated for National Principal of the Year by Green Bay Diocese 2007
Certification
International Baccalaureate Administrator Training 2013
Affiliations
Work with the homeless
Timeline
Coordinator of Faith Formation and Business Admin.
Resurrection Catholic Parish
07.2021 - Current
Head of School
Wisconsin International School
04.2011 - 07.2014
Principal
Notre Dame School of DePere
07.2002 - 06.2010
Master of Arts - Educational Leadership And Management
Marian University
Master of Arts - Religious Education
Loyola University of Chicago
Bachelor of Arts - Religious Studies/Education
St. Norbert College