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Shannon Guse

Shannon Guse

Education Leadership
New York,NY

Summary

I am a passionate and committed leader, dedicated to revolutionizing our current education system! I am known for my ability to initiate impactful change while fostering trust and collaboration among the greater school community. With a diverse background in education encompassing roles such as Executive Director, Director of Advancement, Dean of Faculty, I have provided strategic leadership, development and growth strategies, managed recruitment plans, and implemented comprehensive onboarding and training programs. I have a knack for effectively allocating resources and establishing high-impact collaborations and am poised to partner with leadership in stimulating cross-departmental programs to foster innovation and ultimately drive student success. My commitment extends beyond organizational boundaries to engaging and inspiring the community, cultivating leadership teams, nurturing and developing staff. These efforts are bolstered by my strong communication skills, which enable me to effectively convey vision and inspire action.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Startup Founder

Broadway Express Productions
New York, NY
09.2021 - Current
  • Recruit and hire a team of skilled professional Broadway Artists, administrators, educators, and assistants.
  • Create onboarding process for educators, staff, and students.
  • Provide training and guidance to staff members to ensure program success.
  • Oversee curriculum development and implementation.
  • Create, design and maintain website
  • Coordinate logistics for off-site events, including transportation, equipment, and accommodations if necessary.
  • Identified potential investors and presented investment opportunities.
  • Conducted market research and identified target customer segments.
  • Developed strategies for marketing campaigns to increase brand awareness.
  • Design promotional swag.

Executive Director

Phenomenon Academy
New York, NY
11.2019 - 08.2021
  • Developed and implemented recruiting strategies to attract qualified candidates. Facilitated the onboarding process by providing new hire orientation sessions.
  • Developed and implemented development strategies, policies, and programs.
  • Oversaw performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, and employee feedback, to drive continuous improvement and accountability.
  • Fostered a positive and inclusive company culture that encourages employee engagement, diversity, and a sense of belonging.
  • Integrated website with our learning management system and curriculum vendors.
  • Maintained and updated customer relationship management software to ensure accuracy of donor information.
  • Developed and implemented automated processes for student data tracking and analysis.

Director of Advancement

Could You
New York, NY
07.2023 - 01.2024
  • Collaborated with key stakeholders on campaigns and initiatives that promoted the organization's mission and values.
  • Organized events such as galas to raise funds for specific projects.
  • Represented the organization at conferences and other relevant meetings in order to build awareness among potential supporters.
  • Created and managed a network of volunteers to assist with fundraising activities.
  • Analyzed donor data to identify trends in giving patterns and develop strategies for increasing philanthropic support.
  • Managed relationships with current donors to ensure ongoing financial commitments.
  • Prepared grant proposals for submission to foundations and other sources of funding.
  • Maintained an up-to-date database of all donor information including contact details, donation history, preferences.

Dean of Faculty & Professor

Globe University
Minneapolis, MN
01.2009 - 01.2014
  • Collaborated with senior leadership to understand and implement the organization's strategic goals.
  • Led and managed the full talent acquisition lifecycle, including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding, to ensure a steady pipeline of qualified candidates.
  • Designed and executed employee development and training programs to enhance skills and competencies across all levels of the organization.
  • Managed budgets and resources for academic departments and programs.
  • Ensured compliance with state and federal regulations pertaining to academics.
  • Analyzed trends in enrollment data to inform strategic decisions.
  • Prepared weekly reports using academic or institutional data and information.
  • Established policies and procedures and made modifications based on analysis of operations, performance and other research information.

Creative Team Member/Teacher

Sing for Hope
New York City, NY
08.2022 - 01.2024
  • Prepared students to execute high level performances within government agencies such as the United Nations.
  • Organized and led community outreach events, performances, and workshops to foster a stronger connection between the organization and its local commnity.
  • Collaborated closely with other creative team members to ensure a harmonious integration within larger artistic productions.
  • Developed innovative and effective education strategies that align with the organization's goals and values.
  • Developed relationships with students, parents, staff members, and administrators to ensure the best outcomes for all involved parties.
  • Reviewed and tested United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) curriculum.

Executive Board Member

Reaching For The Arts
New York, NY
01.2018 - Current
  • Establish long-term community partnerships within the arts community for support, educational programming, and funding.
  • Create functional strategies to grow organization and develop policies and procedures for sustainability.
  • Assess needs, create programming and ensure staff meet program objectives.

Education

Master of Arts - Education Leadership (Organization & Leadership)

Columbia University, Teachers College
New York

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education (Voice Concentration)

University of Cincinnati, College Conservatory of Music (CCM)
Cincinnati

Skills

  • Executive Leadership and Development
  • Needs Assessment & Innovative Program Design and Deployment
  • Community Engagement and Partnerships
  • Employee Motivation and Performance
  • Relationship and Team Building
  • Change and Growth Mindset Management
  • Conflict Resolution and Mediation
  • Development/Fund Raising
  • Data Tracking, Analysis, Reporting
  • Curriculum & Content Development
  • Create and Lead Staff Onboarding, Training and Continued Support
  • LMS/SIS/EMS Training and Management
  • Compliance and Regulations (Policy Oversight)
  • Effective Communicator and Dynamic Public Speaker

Timeline

Director of Advancement

Could You
07.2023 - 01.2024

Creative Team Member/Teacher

Sing for Hope
08.2022 - 01.2024

Startup Founder

Broadway Express Productions
09.2021 - Current

Executive Director

Phenomenon Academy
11.2019 - 08.2021

Executive Board Member

Reaching For The Arts
01.2018 - Current

Dean of Faculty & Professor

Globe University
01.2009 - 01.2014

Master of Arts - Education Leadership (Organization & Leadership)

Columbia University, Teachers College

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education (Voice Concentration)

University of Cincinnati, College Conservatory of Music (CCM)

Professional Certifications

  • Conflict Resolution and Mediation/Negotiation: The Morton Deutsch International Center for Cooperation and Conflict Resolution (ICCCR)
  • Wisconsin Teaching Certification (General Music K-12, Band/Orchestral Music K-12, Choral K-12)
  • Senior Talent Management Practitioner (STMP): Talent Management Institute
  • Group Dynamics, A Systems Perspective: Columbia University, Teachers College
  • Insights Discovery Practitioner: Insights Discovery L&D Consultant

Professional References

  • Chris Strand (Globe University) CKStrand19@gmail.com 612-281-4350
  • Bridget Hogan (Amani Charter School, Sing For Hope) Bridget@singforhope.org 973-270-1530
  • Sharon Daley-Johnson (Reaching For the Arts) sjohnson@reachingforthearts.org 917-287-1178

Professional Certifications

  • Conflict Resolution and Mediation/Negotiation: The Morton Deutsch International Center for Cooperation and Conflict Resolution (ICCCR)
  • Senior Talent Management Practitioner (STMP): Talent Management Institute
  • Group Dynamics, A Systems Perspective: Columbia University, Teachers College
  • Insights Discovery Practitioner: Insights Discovery L&D Consultant
  • State of WI Teaching Certification (Choral, Instrumental, General Music K-12)

Professional References

  • Chris Strand (Globe University) CKStrand19@gmail.com 612-281-4350
  • Bridget Hogan (Reaching for The Arts) BHogan@reachingforthearts.com 973-270-1530
  • Sharyn Pirtle (Sing For Hope) sharyn@singforhope.com 917-526-7762

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