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Work History
Education
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Hobbies and Interests
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Meloney Rhynie

Meloney Rhynie

Lauderhill,Florida

Summary

Am a dedicated higher education leader and student success advocate with nearly a decade of experience, offering proactive, goal-oriented leadership focused on the intersection of education, career, and workforce development. Expertise lies in working with youths, especially at-risk and marginalized students, collaborating with local and international stakeholders, and leading teams to identify and address skills, opportunities, and gaps within the organization and communities. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading, and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring, and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. A strategic and relentless leader with proven proficiency at raising record-setting funds and at leading and inspiring teams to attain new levels of funding success. Consummate people-person with enviable skills at building trust and long-term relationships with potential donors. Expects and achieves personal and team results while always exhibiting interpersonal respect. Dedicated education professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of the Career Advancement Program (CAP)

Ministry of Education Youth and Information Jamaica
09.2014 - 11.2022
  • Managed the design of the Sixth Form Integration program for Grades 12 and 13
  • Provided leadership and academic guidance to assigned high schools and universities
  • Developed accountable SOPs for program quality and compliance
  • Facilitated the development of college credit programs on high school campuses
  • Assisted in developing and implementing the Occupational Associate Degree (OAD) program
  • Conducted research to improve certification rates in Career and Vocational Training programs
  • Directed a team of Technical Development Officers to enhance certification and retention of at-risk youths
  • Evaluated and ensured the relevance and quality of schools' career training packages
  • Designed capacity-building initiatives for teachers and trainees to align with workforce development needs
  • Prepared and executed strategic and operational plans for the program, serving minority students effectively
  • Conducted regional evaluations of schools and provided need-based interventions
  • Audited and monitored financial documents and chaired various committees
  • Advised and led the Head of Schools in the operational effectiveness of career programs
  • Assisted in developing policies and standard operational procedures
  • Participated in various committee affiliations, including Citizen Security and Justice, National Poverty Reduction Programme, and Alternative Pathway to Secondary Education
  • Conducted annual administrative audits of tertiary schools.
  • Maintained excellent financial and state licensing records and employee files.
  • Identified and resolved office operational problems.
  • Oversaw recruitment, hiring, development, and position management.
  • Analyzed program requirements and determined staff resources, equipment, and other resources needed to accomplish work assignments.
  • Established goals and procedures for solicitation, funds management and disbursement.
  • Determined target demographics and devised strategic marketing initiatives to reach target audiences.
  • Contacted corporate representatives, government officials or community leaders to increase awareness of organizational causes and activities.

Dean of Academic Affairs/ Lecturer

Western Hospitality Institute
09.2010 - 08.2014
  • Managed hospitality programs and the institution's academic quality standards
  • Supervised faculty recruitment and assisted in revising and developing curriculum and academic policies
  • Reviewed and developed new and existing courses and programs for accreditation
  • Promoted employee growth through professional, technical, and academic programs
  • Spearheaded the development of new academic programs to meet evolving needs
  • Increased and maintained high academic standards, resulting in improved student success rates
  • Implemented strategies to enhance the overall quality of teaching and learning
  • Developed and implemented retention initiatives that improved student persistence and graduation rates
  • Fostered collaborative relationships with academic institutions, industry partners, and community organizations
  • Lectured basic mathematics, college algebra, and statistics and facilitated basic economics
  • Provided academic advice and mentorship to students.

Education

Doctor of Education (EdD) in Educational Leadership -

Delaware State University
Dover, Delaware
10.2023

Post Graduate Diploma in Education and Training -

Vocational Training Development Institute
Kingston, Jamaica
05.2014

Master of Science Degree in Educational Leadership -

Central Connecticut State University
New Britain, Connecticut
01.2014

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Planning
  • Team Building
  • Performance Management
  • Strategic Development
  • Organizational Skills
  • Project Management
  • Academic and Curriculum
  • Curriculum Evaluation and Rationalization
  • Program Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Quality Assurance
  • Teaching and Training
  • Lecturing (Basic Mathematics, College Algebra, Statistics)
  • Faculty Recruitment and Supervision
  • Capacity Building Initiatives
  • Research and Data Analysis
  • Conducting Research
  • Regional Evaluations
  • Financial Auditing
  • Technological Proficiency
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Digital Budging Implementation
  • Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET)
  • Interpersonal and Communication
  • Community Engagement
  • Committee Affiliations
  • Advising and Mentorship
  • Core / Behavioral Competencies
  • Values, Ethics, and Integrity
  • Strategic Thinking and Visioning
  • Mobilization
  • Stewardship
  • Customer / Client Focus
  • Organizational Development
  • Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Operations Management
  • Staff Development
  • Business Planning
  • Budget Control
  • Business Administration
  • Logistics Management
  • Staff Management
  • Project Coordination
  • Grant Writing
  • Resource Allocation

Accomplishments

  • Increase Partnerships and Community Engagement by 50%
  • Successfully executed expanded Grades 12 and 13 initiatives under the Career Advancement Programme (CAP) to implement the seven years of high school program so that students can be developmentally ready for the world of work.
  • Achieved a remarkable increase in certification rates from 34% in 2013 to 70% in 2019/2020.
  • 100% increased enrollment and 70 % increase in training/capacity-building opportunities for both students and teachers.
  • Enhanced teacher empowerment through need-based Capacity-building exercises focusing on competency-based education and training and progressivism methods in education.
  • Pioneered the implementation of digital badging for student recognition through City and Guilds.
  • Successfully implemented Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) monitoring and evaluation instruments in schools.
  • Mentored and coached hundreds of students throughout their academic journey.
  • Assisted in initiating a high school program on college campuses.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Helping the less fortunate
  • Volunteering
  • Sightseeing
  • Visiting historical sites.

The why

I enjoyed giving back to society, volunteer with tutoring and other church events. I valued people and strongly believe how you treat people is what makes you wealthy and not how much early possessions you have. As such, I invest time with my family and friend and enjoys socializing to build positive relationships and support. 

Timeline

Director of the Career Advancement Program (CAP)

Ministry of Education Youth and Information Jamaica
09.2014 - 11.2022

Dean of Academic Affairs/ Lecturer

Western Hospitality Institute
09.2010 - 08.2014

Doctor of Education (EdD) in Educational Leadership -

Delaware State University

Post Graduate Diploma in Education and Training -

Vocational Training Development Institute

Master of Science Degree in Educational Leadership -

Central Connecticut State University
Meloney Rhynie