Paul Powers
Twinsburg,OH
Summary
An established school administrator with a strong background in facilities, coordination, operational oversight, staff supervision, and budget management within a public school district. Proven ability to collaborate across departments, lead non-instructional personnel, manage vendors and contractors, and support long-range planning and preventative maintenance initiatives. Committed to maintaining a safe, efficient, and innovative learning environment that supports the development of future ready learners who are collaborative, empathetic, resilient, balanced, and critical thinkers.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Athletic Director
Aurora City School District
Aurora, OH
08.2008 - Current
- Experiences includes supervising personnel, establishing work priorities, managing budgets, coordinating purchases, and ensuring compliance with safety and security protocols.Through this work, I have learned the importance of collaboration across departments, thoughtful, and empathetic leadership of staff, and resilience in addressing unexpected operational challenges.. I am also actively involved in planning and supervising facility improvements, and evaluating services and equipment to ensure our learning environment remains adaptable and innovative.
Athletic Director
Bedford City School District
Bedford, OH
08.1998 - 07.2008
- Supervised personnel and established work priorities to enhance operational efficiency. Managed budgets and coordinated purchases while ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Facilitated collaboration across departments to address unexpected challenges effectively. Led staff with empathy and thoughtfulness to promote a positive work environment. Planned and supervised facility improvements to maintain an adaptable learning environment. Evaluated services and equipment for innovation and effectiveness in operations.
Athletic Director
West Geauga Local Schools
Chesterland, Ohio
08.1993 - 07.1998
- Directed personnel supervision, managed budgets, and prioritized tasks efficiently. Streamlined purchasing processes, achieving cost savings and enhancing operational efficiency. Ensured compliance with safety and security standards across all operations. Led planning initiatives for facility improvements to create engaging learning environments. Assessed services and equipment continuously to promote innovation and adaptability. Facilitated cross-department collaboration to resolve operational challenges effectively.
Provided empathetic leadership during periods of organizational change to support staff. Demonstrated resilience in overcoming unexpected operational obstacles.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Management
Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH02-1991
Skills
- Budget management
- Facility planning
- Safety compliance
- Performance evaluation
- Resource allocation
- Team collaboration
Certification
National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association, Certified Athletic Administrator, October 2006
Timeline
Athletic Director
Aurora City School District
08.2008 - Current
Athletic Director
Bedford City School District
08.1998 - 07.2008
Athletic Director
West Geauga Local Schools
08.1993 - 07.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Management
Ohio Northern University