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Maryellen Brett

Boston,MA

Summary

Accomplished, dynamic leader with 20+ years of successful experience building strategic partnerships across education, workforce development, government, and the private sector. Industry and government-savvy with superior relationship-building and management skills. Strategic thinker. Mission-driven.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate Dean of Corporate Education

Massasoit Community College
Brockton, MA
04.2015 - Current
  • In addition to activities noted in section below, collaborate with nonprofit, community, government, and corporate stakeholders on workforce and education initiatives
  • Serve as College lead on economic development initiatives for City of Brockton, including MIT-Brockton plan, Working Cities (Federal Reserve Bank) and Urban Agenda (Comm. of MA) grant applications
  • Work across College to coordinate efforts, leverage resources and deepen engagement with external organizations
  • In fiscal year 2019, provided 196 training courses to 108 regional companies, training 1855 employees
  • Lead special projects including annual fundraising Gala and new location expansion
  • Produce ad hoc reports for Board of Trustees and Presidents
  • Design concept and author marketing collateral and media kit
  • Increase revenue for four of the last five years

Director of Corporate and Professional Training

Massasoit Community College
Brockton, MA
01.2014 - 03.2015
  • Oversee all public and privately-funded training programs
  • Consult with employers from diverse sectors on incumbent worker training, including gap analysis, program development, instructor selection, outcomes, and timelines
  • Develop strategic marketing plan to include video, print and advertising
  • Apply LEAN concepts to improve effiency
  • Expand market penetration by adding training sites
  • Collaborate with regional workforce entities on best practices and resource sharing
  • Serve as point person to five regional chambers of commerce on matters of education, employment and training
  • Increase the number and type of training courses targeted to small businesses

Executive Director

South Shore Workforce Investment Board
Quincy, MA
2006 - 2013
  • Led congressionally-mandated, private sector majority 501(c)3 corporation with C-suite board of directors for regional workforce system comprising 22 municipalities with annual budget ranging from $4M to $8M spread across multiple funding streams
  • Analyzed federal and state legislation and adapted locally
  • Ensured oversight of two regional Career Centers and eight youth organizations serving approximately 12,000 job seekers, 400 businesses and 300+ youth annually
  • Built organizational capacity through staffing and space utilization, ensuring alignment with goals.
  • Secured additional resources and tripled the number of youth providers
  • Collaborated with Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development, New England Council, Commonwealth Corporation, chambers of commerce, college presidents, employers, and elected officials (local, state and federal) on matters of education and training
  • Managed community, corporate and government affairs as well as Board operations, budget, staff and vendors
  • Created public information materials to educate stakeholders on workforce initiatives, accomplishments and opportunities

Business Development Manager

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Boston, MA
2003 - 2006
  • Wrote and applied business plan for growing photography business
  • Improved administrative efficiency by 40% via automated billing system
  • Converted client records from paper-based to database, decreasing operational inefficiency by 50%
  • Designed competitive pricing structure based on market research
  • Increased revenue by 20% by leveraging expertise in niche and emerging markets
  • Prepared and negotiated vendor contracts
  • Compiled reports to forecast sales and profit projections
  • Worked with existing client base to increase frequency of boookings
  • Assisted in business expansion by adding product options for purchase

Director of Career & Alumni Services

University Of Massachusetts, College Of Management
Boston, MA
1998 - 2003
  • Established first and only College-specific career center on campus
  • Successfully entered Greater Boston hiring community by working with senior executives from leading industries. Developed internship, co-op and permanent placements for MBA and undergraduate students
  • Identified well-placed alumni to facilitate major corporate inroads, including experiential opportunities, company tours, and sponsorships
  • Authored comprehensive suite of job search materials
  • Designed and taught innovative and highly successful 8 week "Job Strategies" class
  • Created extensive library with on and off-line resources
  • Established Boston-based "Alumni Networking" series for alums to re-engage with College community

Education

CONNECT Key Talent Leadership Program
Bridgewater, MA
2017

Bachelor of Arts - Major - Sociology, Minor - Economics

University of Massachusetts Boston
Boston, MA

Skills

  • Workforce Development
  • Legislative Advocacy
  • Grantmaking & Oversight
  • Strategic Planning
  • External Affairs
  • Higher Education Administration
  • Resource Development
  • Nonprofit Management

Affiliations

  • Chair, Community & Economic Development Strategy ("CEDS"), Old Colony Planning Council
  • Advancement Chair and Executive Committee member, Center for Collaborative Leadership at UMass Boston
  • Member and Immediate Past Chair, Business Resource Team, South Shore Chamber of Commerce
  • Member, Higher Education Sub committee, New England Council
  • Board Member, Irish Pastoral Centre
  • Vice President, Brockton 21st Century Corporation

Timeline

Associate Dean of Corporate Education

Massasoit Community College
04.2015 - Current

Director of Corporate and Professional Training

Massasoit Community College
01.2014 - 03.2015

Executive Director

South Shore Workforce Investment Board
2006 - 2013

Business Development Manager

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2003 - 2006

Director of Career & Alumni Services

University Of Massachusetts, College Of Management
1998 - 2003

CONNECT Key Talent Leadership Program

Bachelor of Arts - Major - Sociology, Minor - Economics

University of Massachusetts Boston

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