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Richie Ploesch

San Diego,CA

Summary

Results-oriented executive with a proven track record in strategic business leadership, special education, and the application of emotional intelligence. Known for successfully managing multimillion-dollar budgets and expanding organizations into new geographic areas and service domains. Committed to fostering an engaging work culture that prioritizes open communication, collaboration, and the cultivation of strong relationships with diverse stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Sr. Director of Partnerships

Learn Behavioral
05.2019 - Current
  • Spearhead business development and partnership expansion for national behavioral therapy service provider delivering over 3M hours of therapy to over 18,000 families annually.
  • Member of executive leadership team that successfully outlined 1, 3, and 5 year strategic plans.
  • Developed standardized process for location expansion (15 new centers per year) and new client onboarding (250 new clients per month).
  • Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders including: Finance, Marketing, Talent Acquisition, Operations, HR, regional directors, and executive team in development and launch of new locations, services, and processes.
  • Championed data-driven decision-making, launched improved KPI's across multiple departments
  • Built business expansion team who generated over 500 new referral sources during initial year
  • Maintained high service levels while increasing customer satisfaction while leading transition to telehealth delivery model
  • Coach and mentor various leaders across organization including those in other departments and regional leaders

Director of Partnerships

Learn Behavioral
07.2017 - 05.2019

Co-Founder, Program Director

Unscripted Learning
05.2017 - Current
  • Co-founded non-profit organization designed to increase social skills for youth with autism spectrum disorder and other disabilities through improvised comedy.
  • 3x'd enrollment within first 3 years, spearheaded community networking and partnering with local resources.
  • Established all training, teaching, and operations standards.
  • Drive fundraising efforts through community speaking events, partnerships with universities, and presentations to donors.

Program Specialist

Grossmont Union High School District
09.2015 - 07.2017
  • Outlined new operational processes and behavioral support services for use across 15 different school sites and over 20,000 high school and transition age students.
  • Crafted Behavioral Intervention Plans for individual students and proactive systems of supports for individual classrooms and alternate education sites.
  • Ensured adherence to federal mandates and state regulations.
  • Developed training curriculum and led groups of key leaders from over 5 districts, worked in partnership with Educators, Psychologists, and Administrators.
  • Transformed systems of support to allow for increased data driven decision making, leveraged findings to shift mental supports on campus.

Clinical/Business Operations Director

Autism Spectrum Therapies
12.2013 - 08.2015
  • Grew San Diego Regional office from 3 to over 200 clients.
  • Designed and implemented new training programs for staff, outlined new 80-hour new hire training.
  • Built Clinical Services Team to over 70 staff.
  • Enhanced service delivery operations to maximize utilization of contracted hours for each client.
  • Led P&L oversight of annual operating revenue of $6M.

Clinical/Business Operations Manager

Autism Spectrum Therapies
09.2008 - 12.2013

Adjunct Professor

University Of West Florida, Online Campus
10.2012 - 07.2014

Graduate Advisor, Practicum Supervisor

San Diego State University
12.2012 - 06.2014

Special Education Teacher

San Diego Unified School District
05.2005 - 07.2008
  • Created and managed IEPs to define student learning objectives and educational strategies, in addition to applying instructional knowledge and methods to support goals.
  • Modified general education curriculum for special-needs students using various instructional techniques and technologies.
  • Delivered effective and differentiated classroom instruction to range of neurodiverse students (K-6th grade)

Education

Master of Business Administration -

Arizona State University
Phoenix, AZ
05.2024

M.A - Education

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
05.2008

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
05.2005

Skills

  • Business Development
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Servant Leadership
  • New Market Penetration and Expansion
  • Ethical Decision Making
  • Client Service and Support
  • Vendor Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Supply Chain Management

Timeline

Sr. Director of Partnerships

Learn Behavioral
05.2019 - Current

Director of Partnerships

Learn Behavioral
07.2017 - 05.2019

Co-Founder, Program Director

Unscripted Learning
05.2017 - Current

Program Specialist

Grossmont Union High School District
09.2015 - 07.2017

Clinical/Business Operations Director

Autism Spectrum Therapies
12.2013 - 08.2015

Graduate Advisor, Practicum Supervisor

San Diego State University
12.2012 - 06.2014

Adjunct Professor

University Of West Florida, Online Campus
10.2012 - 07.2014

Clinical/Business Operations Manager

Autism Spectrum Therapies
09.2008 - 12.2013

Special Education Teacher

San Diego Unified School District
05.2005 - 07.2008

Master of Business Administration -

Arizona State University

M.A - Education

San Diego State University

Bachelor of Arts - Economics

San Diego State University

Certification

Education Specialist Instruction Credential

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

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