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Rico J. Buckhaulter

Florence,MS

Summary

Accomplished Executive Director recognized for leveraging strong team leadership and development to drive forward progress. Highly organized, detail-oriented leader skilled in directing high-performing teams to develop solutions and solve operational and technical problems. Success implementing systems across multiple operations with superior organizational and communication skills.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Director of Fed Pro and Student Supports

Rankin County School District
07.2020 - Current
  • Aligned department vision, goals, and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Drove strategic improvements to enhance operational and organizational efficiencies.
  • Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
  • Exercised appropriate cost control to meet budget restrictions and maximize profitability.
  • Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
  • Supervising the Special Education Director and overseeing the compliance of the special education department
  • Supervising the Counseling and Student Support Director and overseeing the implementation of counseling services, mental health services, behavior supports, foster care and homeless student services
  • Assisting the District English Learners Director with services for students with English as a Second Language
  • Assisting the District Pre-K Director with services for Pre-K Students
  • Managing all Federal Programs and Budgets
  • Assisting with supplemental resources for curriculum
  • Reviewing residency documents for enrollment and compliance
  • Reviewing all considerations for student transfers
  • Assisting parents and principals with student concerns such as attendance and grade placement






Director of Federal Programs and Residency

Rankin County School District
04.2015 - 06.2020
  • Visited schools and classrooms regularly and confirmed proper implementation of programs and instructional, research-based practices.
  • Directed long-range planning, organization, evaluation and coordination of district's educational and special funded programs.
  • Led districtwide continuous improvement of student achievement and oversaw accreditation processes.
  • Developed, implemented and evaluated high-quality, research-based professional learning.
  • Managed Federal Programs budgets and activities
  • Support Dual Enrollment and Advanced Placement Activities
  • Develop and review Schoolwide Plans
  • Act as a liaison between district office and Mississippi Department of Education
  • Review and approve residency documentation
  • Assist with Professional Development Trainings and Activities
  • Develop the Consolidated Federal Program Application
  • Develop Parental Engagement Plan
  • Work with Principals to plan and develop budgets for school operations

Mississippi Sales Representative

Teacher N Tools
06.2013 - 04.2015
  • Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
  • Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
  • Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
  • Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
  • Reviewing data to determine the needs of students
  • Reviewing program implementation
  • Coordination of funding sources

Director of Title Programs

Rankin County School District
07.2008 - 06.2013
  • Oversaw operations and provided corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
  • Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
  • Managed daily operations while overseeing multiple locations to foster increased productivity.
  • Assisted the Federal Programs Director with the operations of the Federal Programs Department


State Director for Special Populations

Mississippi Department Of Education
01.2005 - 06.2008
  • Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
  • Supervised Title III, English Language Learners, Immigrant, Mckinney-Vento Homeless, Title VI Rural and Low Income Grant Programs
  • Approved Consolidated Federal Program Applications
  • Monitored and evaluated programs across the state of Mississippi
  • Conducted numerous statewide, regional, and national workshops
  • Provided technical assistance to school district statewide
  • Audited school districts for compliance
  • Supervised staff in the Office of Innovative Support

State Coordinator for Comprehensive School Reform

Mississippi Department Of Education
09.2002 - 01.2005
  • Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
  • Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
  • Coached employees through day-to-day work and complex problems.
  • Developed school reform programs for school districts
  • Provided technical assistance to school districts
  • Oversaw a 3.5 million dollar budget
  • Approved budget amendments
  • Monitored the implementation of Comprehensive School Reform Programs


Coordinator of Student Services

Piney Woods School
06.2000 - 06.2002
  • Supported student social, emotional, and academic development.
  • Monitored curricula and course sequencing.
  • Implemented retention strategies to improve outcomes.
  • Developed tutoring program to help students excel in studies.
  • Served as contact person for parent and student concerns
  • Handled discipline, activities, counseling services
  • Supervised residential living staff

Physical Education Teacher

Rankin County School District
07.1998 - 05.2000
  • Taught physical education classes covering exercise strategies, sports, and safety.
  • Assessed student physical fitness levels and adjusted objectives according to successes.
  • Utilized knowledge of biology, anatomy, and kinesiology to design safe and effective exercises.
  • Complied with state and federal standards for physical fitness benchmarks and exercise programs.

Introduction to Student Life Instructor

Alcorn State University
01.1998 - 05.1998
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
  • Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
  • Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.

Education

Ph.D. - Elementary, Middle And Secondary Administration

Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS
05.2017

Master of Science - Educational Administration And Supervision

Alcorn State University
Lorman, MS
05.1998

Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Business

Alcorn State University
Lorman, MS
05.1995

Skills

  • Staff Management
  • Grant Writing
  • Program Management
  • Report Compilation
  • Teacher Evaluation
  • Professional Development and Planning
  • Auditing

Timeline

Executive Director of Fed Pro and Student Supports

Rankin County School District
07.2020 - Current

Director of Federal Programs and Residency

Rankin County School District
04.2015 - 06.2020

Mississippi Sales Representative

Teacher N Tools
06.2013 - 04.2015

Director of Title Programs

Rankin County School District
07.2008 - 06.2013

State Director for Special Populations

Mississippi Department Of Education
01.2005 - 06.2008

State Coordinator for Comprehensive School Reform

Mississippi Department Of Education
09.2002 - 01.2005

Coordinator of Student Services

Piney Woods School
06.2000 - 06.2002

Physical Education Teacher

Rankin County School District
07.1998 - 05.2000

Introduction to Student Life Instructor

Alcorn State University
01.1998 - 05.1998

Ph.D. - Elementary, Middle And Secondary Administration

Mississippi State University

Master of Science - Educational Administration And Supervision

Alcorn State University

Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Business

Alcorn State University

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