Years of Leadership & Operations Experience
Tiffany T. Fanning
Summary
Strategic Community Engagement and Marketing Leader with over 18 years of experience in driving brand loyalty and high-impact operational growth. Currently, an Assistant Head of School is leveraging digital storytelling and empathetic communication to scale enrollment and foster deep community roots. A former corporate regional manager who blends data-driven marketing with a human-centered approach to build joyful, mission-aligned communities, and amplify brand visibility across digital and physical platforms.
Overview
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Work History
Assistant Head of School
GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI
Dallas
04.2024 - Current
- Operational Excellence: Lead daily school operations, including staffing ratios, schedules, and classroom coverage; ensure 100% compliance with safety regulations and organizational systems.
- Staff Mentorship: Coach and mentor Guides and support staff through regular classroom observations and actionable feedback, fostering a culture of accountability and Montessori excellence.
- Community Growth: Drive enrollment and retention by leading empathetic parent communications and school tours; manage social media platforms to curate mission-aligned content.
- Culture Building: Model professionalism and collaborative leadership to maintain a joyful, high-performing school environment.
Montessori Practitioner & Curriculum Lead
HOME EDUCATOR
Dallas
08.2021 - 04.2024
- Intentional Pedagogy: Successfully implemented a comprehensive Montessori home-schooling curriculum, focusing on child-led exploration, practical life skills, and cognitive development.
- Operational Transition: Utilized this period to transition from corporate leadership to educational advocacy, deepening knowledge of the Montessori Method and child development milestones.
Regional Manager
ESSILORLUXOTTICA – SUNGLASS HUT
Dallas
08.2016 - 08.2021
- Strategic Oversight: Led sales and operational performance for 22 stores representing a $15M market.
- Performance Metrics: Achieved the #1 company-wide conversion rate and consistently maintained positive year-over-year sales comps.
- Talent Pipeline: Identified and promoted high-potential leaders while ensuring strict brand and operational compliance across the region.
Area Manager
LUXOTTICA – SUNGLASS HUT
Dallas
03.2014 - 08.2016
- Directed sales and operations for multiple retail locations within the DFW market.
- Coached teams to deliver consistent customer experiences, resulting in top-tier conversion rankings.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication & Media Studies
DePaul University
Field Leadership Development Program -
Luxottica
Corporate Leadership & Experience Councils -
Sunglass Hut
Skills
- Digital marketing platforms
- Canva
- Google Workspace
- MS Office
- Tableau
- Kronos
- PeopleSoft
- Illumine
- Zoom
- MS Teams
- Webex
Education And Professional Development
- Bachelor of Arts in Communication & Media Studies, DePaul University, Chicago, IL
- Field Leadership Development Program, Luxottica
- Corporate Leadership & Experience Councils, Sunglass Hut
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Assistant Head of School
GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI
04.2024 - Current
Montessori Practitioner & Curriculum Lead
HOME EDUCATOR
08.2021 - 04.2024
Regional Manager
ESSILORLUXOTTICA – SUNGLASS HUT
08.2016 - 08.2021
Area Manager
LUXOTTICA – SUNGLASS HUT
03.2014 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Communication & Media Studies
DePaul University
Field Leadership Development Program -
Luxottica
Corporate Leadership & Experience Councils -
Sunglass Hut