Michael Burton
Washington,D.C.
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience and ability to drive impactful results. Skilled in curriculum development, instructional design, and educational assessment. Strong focus on team collaboration and adapting to changing needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and results-driven approach.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Consultant
Art and Abolition
01.2023 - Current
- Provided personalized support for students with special needs, enhancing their learning experiences and fostering academic success.
- Facilitated constructive and regular communications between educators and parents via telephone and email.
- Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
- Delivered top-quality training documentation, manuals, and tools addressing needs of specific specialist groups.
Program Manager (Diversity and Technology)
T. Howard Foundation
09.2022 - Current
- Facilitated youth workshops and conducted one-on-one training to educate team members.
- Compiled and organized data in preparation for calls, meetings, reports, & calendar documentation
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring support for program initiatives.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Coached adolescent team members on productivity strategies to accomplish challenging goals.
Assistant Community Manager
Gables Residential
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Streamlined operations by communicating efficiently with clients, keeping meticulous records, budget management, and internal collaboration.
- Developed annual operating budgets and forecasts, as well as sales and marketing plans.
- Managed educational program budget and prepared monthly reports.
- Managed partnerships with external organizations to provide additional resources and opportunities for students.
- Developed and maintained positive customer relations and coordinated with team members to properly handle requests and questions.
Business Development Associate
Professional Systems, Inc.
10.2015 - 04.2021
- Contributed to annual sales targets by consistently meeting or exceeding individual performance goals across various territories.
- Verified work aligned with service levels agreed and client requirements.
- Monitored sales pipeline closely to track progress toward monthly quotas, adjusting tactics as needed for optimal results.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns promptly and maintaining regular communication throughout the partnership process.
- Maintained accurate records of all prospecting activities using CRM software tools for effective lead tracking and follow-up efforts.
- Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
- Participated in industry conferences and events to network with potential partners, strengthening brand visibility in target markets.
- Maintained the company’s social media presence with weekly posts
General Assignment Reporter
WAND-TV
10.2013 - 10.2020
- Collaborated with other journalists and departments to produce well-rounded and comprehensive news coverage.
- Developed expertise in covering various beats, demonstrating versatility and adaptability as a reporter.
- Participated in community events as a representative of the publication, fostering positive relationships between the news outlet and its audience members.
- Utilized social media to promote stories and build audience.
- Edited stories for accuracy and clarity.
- Researched and analyzed newsworthy events, trends and issues.
- Edited, proofread and fact-checked content for accuracy.
- Investigated important community issues and put together well-received reports.
- Addressed sensitive topics professionally while adhering to ethical standards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Broadcast Journalism
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Urbana, IL05.2013
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Teams
- Acuity
- Airtable
- Canva
- Constant Contact
- Jotform
- Zengine
- Yardi
- Inclusive education
- Goal setting
- MS Excel
- Educational leadership
- MS PowerPoint
- Teacher training
- Test planning
- Product management
- STEM education
- Learning management systems
- Digital literacy
- Google workspace
Timeline
Education Consultant
Art and Abolition
01.2023 - Current
Program Manager (Diversity and Technology)
T. Howard Foundation
09.2022 - Current
Assistant Community Manager
Gables Residential
08.2021 - 08.2022
Business Development Associate
Professional Systems, Inc.
10.2015 - 04.2021
General Assignment Reporter
WAND-TV
10.2013 - 10.2020
Bachelor of Science - Broadcast Journalism
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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