Paige Licata
St. Petersburg,FL
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven leader with a strong focus on meeting and exceeding goals. She brings extensive experience in educational institutions, overseeing Admissions, Student Services, Enrollment Coordination, Student Success, Strategic Planning, Market Development, and Business Development. She combines detail-oriented discipline with excellent communication and multitasking abilities. Additionally, she has a robust background in coaching, college athletic consulting, and college admissions with expertise in athletic recruitment and division eligibility standards. Paige’s strategic vision and commitment to empowering others make her a valuable asset to any team.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Development Officer (CDO)
Valor Canines
01.2024 - Current
- Bringing healing, increased safety, and empowerment to survivors of human trafficking, Valor Canines provides combat Veteran-trained service dogs to those seeking strength in recovery
- We foster relationships promoting resilience and a renewed sense of purpose for Veterans and survivors.
Partner
VantagePoint
02.2023 - Current
- We build legacies by bringing transformational solutions to educational institutions, brands, and people
- No task is too small, and no dream is too big
- In the ever-evolving space of technology and education enrollment strategy, we're your everything partner-plus.
Executive, Strategy & Business Development
Superior Communication Services
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Forged strong relationships with clients, fostering loyalty and encouraging repeat business.
- Led proposal development efforts, crafting compelling pitches that successfully secured new contracts and projects.
- Conducted market research to identify new opportunities for business expansion and diversification.
- Managed contract negotiations with vendors and suppliers, securing favorable terms for the company's benefit.
Vice President of Enrollment & Market Strategy
National Aviation Academy
06.2020 - 07.2022
- Enhanced company profitability by implementing strategic business plans and optimizing operational processes.
- Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency and client satisfaction.
- Developed new revenue streams by identifying growth opportunities and forging strategic partnerships with key industry players.
- Spearheaded organizational restructuring initiatives, streamlining operations and reducing overhead costs.
Vice President of Strategic Planning & Customer Experience
National Aviation Academy
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Championed talent development programs, promoting employee engagement and retention while enhancing overall workforce capabilities.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement, fostering innovation and driving sustainable growth across the organization.
Enrollment Coordinator
National Aviatiion Academy
06.2018 - 10.2019
- Streamlined enrollment processes by implementing efficient data management and communication strategies.
- Enhanced student satisfaction with enrollment procedures through timely response to inquiries and resolution of issues.
- Developed training materials for new Enrollment Coordinators to ensure consistent service delivery across the department.
Head Varsity Softball Coach
St. Mary's High School
02.2016 - 05.2019
- Catholic Central League Champions, Massachusetts Semi-Finalists
- Total Head Coaching Record of 46-8
- Named youngest coach in Massachusetts by ESPN.
- 2017 & 2018 - Back to back Central Catholic League Championships
- 2017 & 2018 Back to Back Holland Tournament Champions
- Our team collectively scored 108 runs and has doubled the amount from last year including 17 home runs as a team.
- Previous owner of Licata Athletix, a softball training and instruction company that utilizes video analysis in lessons.
- I have been a professional softball instructor for over ten years now and have trained 28 players who went on to play at the college level on athletic scholarship at various private and state universities.
College Coordinator
St. Mary's Lynn
06.2015 - 06.2018
- Built and maintained relationships with college admissions offices.
- Assisted with admissions process, financial aid process and obstacles that arose.
- Managed budgets for various events, ensuring cost-effective operations without sacrificing quality or impact on attendees'' experience.
- Refined curriculum to create top-notch college placement courses.
Student Athlete Academic Advisor
Global Performance Academy
06.2014 - 01.2015
- Gained valuable experience in goal-setting processes by working closely with coaches to develop customized improvement plans based on individual strengthsweaknesses.
- Assisted coaching staff with organizing practices, developing game strategies, and analyzing opponents'' strengths and weaknesses.
- Effectively communicated with diverse group of athletes, coaches, and game officials using dynamic listening and open-ended questioning skills.
- Promoted physical health and injury prevention through proper stretching techniques, nutrition habits, and adherence to safety protocols.
Athletic Department - Sports Assistant
Assumption College
08.2010 - 05.2013
- Throughout my college tenure as a student athlete at Assumption College, I worked with the Athletic Department as a Sports Assistant
- My job as an assistant to the athletic department included game preparation and participation for all sporting teams on campus, athletic media assistance and game analysis and statistical researching.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - BA - Education/ Psychology
Assumption College
01.2014
High School Diploma -
Revere High School
01.2010
Skills
- Fundraising
- Capital Raising
- Nonprofit Leadership
- Team Leadership
- Relationship Building
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Client Relationship Building
- Results-Driven
- Training and mentoring
Certification
Grant Professionals Certification (CPC)
Timeline
Chief Development Officer (CDO)
Valor Canines
01.2024 - Current
Partner
VantagePoint
02.2023 - Current
Executive, Strategy & Business Development
Superior Communication Services
09.2022 - 01.2024
Vice President of Enrollment & Market Strategy
National Aviation Academy
06.2020 - 07.2022
Vice President of Strategic Planning & Customer Experience
National Aviation Academy
10.2019 - 06.2020
Enrollment Coordinator
National Aviatiion Academy
06.2018 - 10.2019
Head Varsity Softball Coach
St. Mary's High School
02.2016 - 05.2019
College Coordinator
St. Mary's Lynn
06.2015 - 06.2018
Student Athlete Academic Advisor
Global Performance Academy
06.2014 - 01.2015
Athletic Department - Sports Assistant
Assumption College
08.2010 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Arts - BA - Education/ Psychology
Assumption College
High School Diploma -
Revere High School
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