RYAN RUSSO
Massapequa,NY
Summary
Results-driven partnerships professional with proven track record in building strategic alliances and fostering collaborative relationships. Expertise in negotiating and managing high-stakes partnerships, coupled with strong ability to adapt to changing business needs. Known for driving team success and consistently achieving impactful outcomes through effective communication and leadership skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Partnerships
Curvebreakers Test Prep
03.2023 - 12.2025
- Owned a portfolio of education partnerships across districts, schools, nonprofits, and education organizations, driving sustained year-over-year revenue growth of over 30% while maintaining churn well below industry benchmarks.
- Managed the full partnership lifecycle from initial consultation through renewal and expansion, achieving net revenue retention consistently above industry standards.
- Increased revenue per consultation by improving qualification rigor, aligning solutions to partner priorities, and focusing on measurable outcomes.
- Built long-term relationships with superintendents, principals, curriculum leaders, and nonprofit stakeholders to co-design programs aligned with instructional goals.
- Led forecasting, staffing coordination, and pipeline reporting to support scalable delivery and inform go-to-market and partnership strategy.
- Prioritized long-term partnership value over short-term wins, balancing growth targets with program quality and organizational trust.
English Department Chair | Teacher
Urban Assembly School for Collaborative Healthcare
09.2018 - 12.2022
- Led department-wide literacy strategy and curriculum planning, contributing to sustained improvements in student reading performance.
- Coached and mentored teachers on explicit reading instruction, data-driven practice, and differentiation.
- Designed and delivered workshops for staff and families focused on reading comprehension, fluency, and academic growth.
English Teacher
New Visions for Public Schools
05.2014 - 06.2018
- Designed and implemented Regents-aligned literacy curricula for grades 9–12.
Education
M.S.Ed. - English Secondary Education
Queens College (CUNY)
Queens, NYB.A. - English & Global Culture
Binghamton University
Vestal, NYSkills
- Strategic Partnerships & Account Management
- Revenue Growth, Renewals & Expansion
- District & School-Based Sales Cycles
- Pipeline & Portfolio Ownership
- Consultative Selling & Needs Assessment
- Literacy, Curriculum & Science of Reading
- Professional Development & Enablement
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Forecasting, Data Analysis & Reporting
- Emotional Intelligence
Timeline
Director of Partnerships
Curvebreakers Test Prep
03.2023 - 12.2025
English Department Chair | Teacher
Urban Assembly School for Collaborative Healthcare
09.2018 - 12.2022
English Teacher
New Visions for Public Schools
05.2014 - 06.2018
M.S.Ed. - English Secondary Education
Queens College (CUNY)
B.A. - English & Global Culture
Binghamton University