Samantha Cordell
Plano
Summary
Results-driven Partnership Manager with expertise in strategic partnership development, stakeholder management, and effective communication. Proven ability to cultivate relationships and enhance collaboration for organizational success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Partnership Manager
Edmentum
Bloomingdale
07.2019 - 05.2026
- Developed strategic partnerships with educational institutions and organizations.
- Coordinated communication among stakeholders, fostering collaboration and alignment on partnership objectives.
- Analyzed partnership performance to identify improvement opportunities.
- Drafted partnership proposals that directly supported organizational goals and values, facilitating strategic alignment.
- Facilitated training sessions for staff on partnership initiatives and tools.
- Managed onboarding processes for new partners and clients.
- Conducted market research to identify potential partnership opportunities.
- Facilitated communication between partners to ensure expectations are met or exceeded.
- Utilized networking skills to develop new relationships with key organizations in communities.
- Maintained up-to-date records of all partner agreements and communications.
- Cultivated expert-level staff to assist in development and implementation of partner-oriented programs and functions.
- Maintained awareness of contemporary changes in federal, state and local regulations concerning corporate affiliate programs.
- Researched potential partners, identified opportunities and negotiated terms.
- Cultivated relationships with existing partners, driving engagement and ensuring sustained partnership success.
- Investigated competitive offerings from other organizations in order to remain competitive.
- Organized meetings, conferences and other events to facilitate collaboration between partners.
Teacher
Carrollton Farmers Branch School District
Carrollton
07.2009 - 07.2019
- Utilized technology-based learning tools to enhance classroom instruction.
- Implemented technology tools to support interactive learning experiences.
- Conducted assessments to monitor student progress and understanding.
- Assessed student performance through tests, quizzes and other assessments.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem solving strategies among students.
- Mentored new teachers in effective classroom management strategies.
- Collaborated with colleagues to design interdisciplinary projects.
- Participated in workshops, trainings and conferences to improve educational skills.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
- Documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes and performance information, informing program adjustments to enhance comprehension.
Education
Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT07-2018
Bachelor of Science - Biology
The University of Texas At Arlington
Arlington, TX08-2000
Skills
- Partnership strategy
- Partnership development
- Negotiation
- Negotiation terms
- Market strategies
- Revenue generation
- Growth planning
- Pipeline development
- Stakeholder management
- Budget oversight
- Revenue projections
- Process improvement
- Clear communication
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Critical thinking
- Problem solving
- Issue resolution
- Business growth
- Business growth
Timeline
Partnership Manager
Edmentum
07.2019 - 05.2026
Teacher
Carrollton Farmers Branch School District
07.2009 - 07.2019
Master of Science - Educational Leadership And Management
Western Governors University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
The University of Texas At Arlington