Stephanie Howard
Memphis,TN
Summary
Dynamic executive leader with a proven track record at Memphis Capital Academy School, specializing in strategic planning and operational leadership. Expert in relationship management and financial oversight, driving organizational growth and sustainability initiatives. Recognized for cultivating high-performance teams and enhancing profitability through innovative business development strategies.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
Memphis Capital Academy School
08.2021 - 06.2025
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers and vendors, ensuring cost-effective procurement processes.
- Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
- Identified new revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
Lead Teacher
Global PreSchool Academy
09.2022 - 03.2025
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Established positive relationships with parents through regular communication regarding student progress, collaborating on strategies for academic success at home and school.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
Executive Director
Directors Academy
08.2016 - 01.2020
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.
- Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
- Guided staff through periods of organizational change, maintaining morale and engagement during transitions.
- Forge strong relationships with board members, providing regular updates on organizational progress and soliciting their expertise when needed.
- Built and maintained strong company teams by hiring and training qualified staff to create positive and productive work environments.
- Set organizational goals and objectives to guide and direct company focus and achieve mission fulfillment.
Dean of Students
Kiddie Kingdom Academy
08.2009 - 08.2016
- Developed strategic partnerships with industry leaders, enhancing company reputation and access to new customers.
- Cultivated high-performance organizational culture, aligning employee goals with corporate objectives and rewarding excellence.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
- Implemented cutting-edge technology solutions to improve data analytics, enabling more informed decision-making.
- Interviewed, recruited and trained new onboarding candidates.
- Oversaw financial management, ensuring fiscal responsibility and long-term sustainability for the organization.
- Monitoring 527 students and Staff, meeting state guidelines.
- Assessments, inspections, and renewal of licensing
- Oversaw disciplinary processes with fairness and consistency while adhering to institutional policies.
- Served as a liaison between students, parents, faculty, and administration to facilitate communication and resolve conflicts.
Executive Director
Kiddie Land Advance Academy
08.2000 - 05.2009
- Oversaw disciplinary processes with fairness and consistency while adhering to institutional policies.
- Served as a liaison between students, parents, faculty, and administration to facilitate communication and resolve conflicts.
- Developed strategies to improve student behavior school-wide and help teachers better manage classroom environments.
- Established and enforced clear school-wide disciplinary procedures to protect students and staff.
- Implemented proactive measures to prevent incidents of bullying or harassment within the school community.
- Mentored new faculty and staff members to promote professional growth and enhance their contributions to the institution.
- Led efforts to boost student attendance and on-time arrivals with ambitious parent relations initiatives.
- Collaborated with faculty members to enhance curriculum quality and ensure alignment with institutional goals.
- Improved campus-wide student engagement by implementing innovative programs and activities.
- Coordinated outreach events to bring in parents, family members and community at large to support students.
- Helped teachers develop and diversify instruction to better serve students of different skill levels and backgrounds.
- Facilitated series of workshops on diversity and inclusion, enriching campus cultural environment.
- Developed and implemented student success initiatives to recognize and encourage achievement.
Education
TECTA-Administrative, AfterSchool And Center Base - Educational Leadership And Management
South West Co. College
Memphis, TNMaster of Arts - Early Childhood Education Pre-K To 4th Grade
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, NY10-2024
A.S. Business Fundamentals - Business Administration And Management
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, AZ09-2023
CDA - Early Childhood Education
South West Community College
Memphis, TN09-2023
English
Hamilton High School
Memphis, TN05-1993
Skills
- Executive leadership
- Staff management
- Operational leadership
- Strategic planning
- Organizational growth
- Ethical leadership
- Administrative leadership
- Business administration
- Business development
- Relationship management
- Data-driven decision making
- Organizational management
- Budget planning
- Financial leadership
- Sustainability initiatives
- Human resources management
- Corporate social responsibility
- Program leadership
- Leadership and people development
- Relationship and team building
- Organizational leadership
- Risk management
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Global PreSchool Academy
09.2022 - 03.2025
Chief Executive Officer
Memphis Capital Academy School
08.2021 - 06.2025
Executive Director
Directors Academy
08.2016 - 01.2020
Dean of Students
Kiddie Kingdom Academy
08.2009 - 08.2016
Executive Director
Kiddie Land Advance Academy
08.2000 - 05.2009
TECTA-Administrative, AfterSchool And Center Base - Educational Leadership And Management
South West Co. College
Master of Arts - Early Childhood Education Pre-K To 4th Grade
University of Memphis
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of Phoenix
A.S. Business Fundamentals - Business Administration And Management
University of Phoenix
CDA - Early Childhood Education
South West Community College
English
Hamilton High School
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