Matthew D Kass
Media,Pennsylvania
Summary
Hands-on Regional Operations Manager with exceptional gifts in budgetary and cost control. Adaptable and versatile to oversee multiple locations. Exceptionally skilled at motivating location managers to perform duties and achieve highest potential.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Operations Director
SESI Schools
09.2020 - Current
- Traveled to over 3 locations per week to manage each school and perform reviews of individual managers and employees including stakeholder deliverables.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, provided constructive feedback and implemented targeted professional development to enhance staff effectiveness and student outcomes.
- Developed, managed and monitored regional budgets to ensure optimal allocation of resources and alignment with contract deliverables.
- Implemented crisis management plans to address emergencies, effectively communicating with staff and stakeholders to ensure the safety and well being of students and staff.
Executive Director
Camelot Education
09.2015 - 08.2020
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
- Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
- Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
- Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
Vice President of Operations
The Camelot Schools PA
Colorado,Texas, Kansas
04.2010 - 08.2015
- Established Private/Public School partnerships and provided educational programming,character development and single school culture for grades 6-12 public school students.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
- Increased company profits through performance optimization strategies and efficiency improvements.
- Applied excellent problem-solving, process development, and strategic implementation skills to lead and support all areas of operations.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
Director of Camelot Academy
The Camelot Schools PA
09.2009 - 04.2010
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
Director of Excel Academy Central
The Camelot Schools of PA
09.2008 - 09.2009
- Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
- Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.
- Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Director of Excel Academy North
The Camelot Schools of PA
04.2007 - 09.2008
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Supervisor of Capital Academy
The Camelot Schools of NJ
11.2006 - 04.2007
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective supply of services and materials.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
Teacher/ Counselor
Clock Tower Schools
11.1999 - 11.2006
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Boosted cultural awareness by incorporating children's literature from world cultures.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Virginia Military Institute
Lexington, VASkills
- Budgets
- Outstanding communication skills
- Customer and vendor relations
- Maintenance scheduling
Certification
- Handle with Care Trainer Certification, 2004-Present
- CPI Trainer Certification 2024-Present
- National Gang Crime Research Certification, 2011-Present
- Crisis Prevention Intervention Certification, 1999-present
- Guided Group Interaction, 1999-present
- Normative Systems, 1999-present
Affiliations
- Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development
- Pennsylvania Association for Learning Alternatives
- National Alternative Education Association
Phone Numbers
(215) 783-0194
Training
- Educational Leadership
- Performance Evaluation
- School Law
- School Finance
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Special Education
- Classroom and Environment Management
- Academic Counseling
- Multicultural Awareness
- Guided Group Interaction (Group Facilitator)
- Group Dynamics
- Normative Systems
- Behavioral Interventions
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
- Handle with Care
- Trauma Informed Care
Professional Service
- Committee Member, Pennsylvania Alternative Education Conference, 2006-Present
- Student Government Advisor, 1999 to 2019
Timeline
Regional Operations Director
SESI Schools
09.2020 - Current
Executive Director
Camelot Education
09.2015 - 08.2020
Vice President of Operations
The Camelot Schools PA
04.2010 - 08.2015
Director of Camelot Academy
The Camelot Schools PA
09.2009 - 04.2010
Director of Excel Academy Central
The Camelot Schools of PA
09.2008 - 09.2009
Director of Excel Academy North
The Camelot Schools of PA
04.2007 - 09.2008
Supervisor of Capital Academy
The Camelot Schools of NJ
11.2006 - 04.2007
Teacher/ Counselor
Clock Tower Schools
11.1999 - 11.2006
Bachelor of Arts -
Virginia Military Institute
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