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Sheryl Ridens
Buffalo,WY
Summary
Performance-driven Vice President with 10+ years of experience aligning systems with business requirements, policies and regulatory requirements. Passionate about applying excellent organization and communication skills to manage and lead teams. Results-oriented individual well-versed in interfacing and consulting on business processes to drive results based on sound overall business judgment.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President / Dean of Academics /Branch Manager
Coleman University
01.2005 - 01.2014
- Oversaw and directed wide range of academic operations – including annual educational plan coordination, student retention strategic planning, and supervision of international students from initial I-20 to CPT / OPT status.
- Actively served as key member of executive team, supervisor of student success advisors, and manager of career services department
- Devised, implemented, and maintained cost-effective, growth-oriented front office budget.
- Developed and instituted various successful student policies and procedures
- Trained, supervised, and evaluated performance of middle managers, department deans, and front office directors.
- Managed curriculum development and assessment procedures with accuracy
- Maintained key role in accreditation processes – including school candidacy and visitations preparation.
- Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to establish long-term business objectives and provide strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
- Enhanced company profitability by implementing strategic business plans and optimizing operational processes.
- Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
- Shaped solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in customer marketplaces and industries.
- Implemented advanced data analytics tools to drive data-driven decision-making across all levels of organization, leading to better business outcomes.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Established performance goals for department and outlined processes for achievement.
- Developed program to promote new managers from within, building and maintaining cohesive leadership structure.
- Clarified roles, responsibilities and expectations of staff.
- Transformed customer experience by designing and executing comprehensive service improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing satisfaction levels.
- Aligned organizational objectives with company mission to increase business growth and integrate work strategies.
- Launched new products or services in various markets by conducting comprehensive market research studies and tailoring offerings based on customer needs analysis.
- Streamlined operations to maximize business efficiency and profits.
Instructor
BCTI
01.2003 - 01.2005
- Utilized strong teaching skills while instructing students in use of MS Office during nine-week module.
- Developed lesson plans, assessed curriculum data, and skillfully interacted with students.
- Responsible for Student retention, learning, and development of student career choice
- Mentored student in social skills, resumes, interviews, budgeting, and time management
- Instructed students in keyboarding skills and ten key operations.
- Improved student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods and materials.
- Enhanced classroom collaboration through implementation of group projects and team-building activities.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
Department Chair
Coleman College
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Managed vast array of educational processes, procedures, and operations – ensuring efficiency and successful student learning.
- Performed effective student counseling and support, utilizing strong student interaction and communication skills.
- Completed wide range of financial processes – including payroll management, annual fiscal planning, and budgeting.
- Developed student curriculum and scheduled student activities.
- Built collaborative team of adults dedicated to joint attainment of department goals.
- Spearheaded interdisciplinary collaborations to foster well-rounded educational experience for students.
- Established clear performance expectations for faculty members, promoting accountability and professional growth.
Electronics Technician / Supply Petty Officer/Administrator
US Navy
01.1990 - 01.1999
- Coordinated all troubleshooting, repair and maintenance projects for various electronic equipment, tracking status of projects with efficiency and allocating personnel to most effective projects.
- Responsible for budget planning, implementation, and procurement of equipment, parts and tools
- Responsible for Administrative tasks including payroll for Naval Reserve unit at Fallbrook NWS
- Responsible for evaluation and day-to-day management of 15 un-designated female sailors
- Possessed Top Secret Security Clearance.
- Delivered high-quality results under pressure by managing multiple simultaneous projects with tight deadlines efficiently.
- Reviewed and interpreted service manuals, specifications, wiring diagrams, and blueprints.
- Assembled, tested and maintained components and systems for high-performing electronics.
- Developed and maintained technical documentation for compliant records.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
National University
La Jolla, CA02.2024
Master of Science - Information Technology
Coleman College
La Mesa, CA05.2001
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering Technician
Coleman College
La Mesa, CA05.1999
Associate of Science - Computer Engineering Technician
Coleman College
La Mesa, CA05.1999
Skills
- Risk Management
- Articulate Communication
- Financial Management
- Staff Management
- Process Improvement
- Goal Setting
- Staff Training
- Report Preparation
- Expense Reporting
- Budget Oversight
- Procedure Implementation
- Systems Organization
- Corporate Communications
- Profit and Loss Management
- Board Reporting
Timeline
Vice President / Dean of Academics /Branch Manager
Coleman University
01.2005 - 01.2014
Instructor
BCTI
01.2003 - 01.2005
Department Chair
Coleman College
01.1999 - 01.2002
Electronics Technician / Supply Petty Officer/Administrator
US Navy
01.1990 - 01.1999
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
National University
Master of Science - Information Technology
Coleman College
Bachelor of Science - Computer Engineering Technician
Coleman College
Associate of Science - Computer Engineering Technician
Coleman College
Technology Skills
- Highly Skilled with MS Office
- QuickBooks
- Familiar with Student Management Systems
- Windows 95/98/NT/8
- High Concept of Database Management
- DOS and Basic Scripting Skills
- Proficient in MS Project
- Ability to learn new systems/software quickly
- Knowledgeable of common office equipment
References
Available upon Request
Software
Tableau
MS Excel/PowerBI
MS Office Suite
Training
- ACICS Evaluator Training
- ET ‘A’ School
- IFF Radar School
- Vistage Leadership Training
- Various WASC Training: Seven habits for highly effective people
- Excel Advanced training
Work Availability
monday
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thursday
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saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Technology Skills
- Highly Skilled with MS Office
- QuickBooks
- Familiar with Student Management Systems
- Windows 95/98/NT/8
- High Concept of Database Management
- DOS and Basic Scripting Skills
- Proficient in MS Project
- Ability to learn new systems/software quickly
- Knowledgeable of common office equipment
References
Available upon Request
Training
- ACICS Evaluator Training
- ET ‘A’ School
- IFF Radar School
- Vistage Leadership Training
- Various WASC Training: Seven habits for highly effective people
- Excel Advanced training
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