arlando dawson

* Turnaround assignment: Assigned to school by the Superintendent to lead turnaround of low performing school. Increased key CCRPI measure by 10BPS in the first year. * DES designee: Spearheading effort to bring school into compliance with regulations * 3-5 Instructional Leader: Developed collaborative planning protocols to maximize teachers’ instructional focus * Testing coordinator

I have been consistently recognized as a top performing educator and trainer. I have created innovative programs that positively and strategically impacted school and District objectives while guiding schools to transcend dysfunctional dynamics and embrace perspectives that yield fuller functioning and more proficient teachers and administrators. Some of my accomplishments are: Developed new writing program for Clayton County School District, which resulted in a 10% increase in writing scores for High Schools and 11% increase in writing scores for Middle Schools. Created innovative academic programs for high and low achieving students that resulted in Lovejoy High Schools achieving AYP status. Trained Assistant Principals, Instructional Coaches and teachers on an AYP tracking mechanism report that. allows schools to identify at risk students and develop specific programs to help those students. Member of the Clayton County Public Schools Curriculum Revision Committee for English Language Arts.

* Purchased and managed a midsized child care facility. Planned, controlled and directed the operation of 100 students and 15 employees. Scope of position included staff recruitment, hiring and development * fiscal management * record administration, organization, and management * student discipline * state and program initiatives * and creating a safe learning environment * Achieved National Accreditation in only 3 years. * Tripled enrollment and successfully sold business. * Developed and design training modules for new teachers. * Created a parent resource center to help young mothers. * Recruited educational professionals for all age levels. * Initiated strategic partnership with feeder schools to ensure smooth transition for students. * Participated in cross-functional team of educators, community leaders, and State licensing personnel to design programs to improve the retention of qualified teachers.

I was promoted to lead a strategic marketing alliance for Ford dealers in Southeastern US. In this position, I was directly responsible for $30 million media buy for the Southeast. Accountable for regional brand strategy and positioning, marketing, mass media, market research, point of purchase promotion and staff development. Developed key reports for tracking Balance Score Card Fundamentals and yearly Business Plans that resulted in the best performance in the nation. Major accomplishments include: Awarded top Business management and Project management award for 21 dealers in the Southeast Region. Created Regional product launches for 2003 Expedition and 2002 Explorer Brands. Received national recognition for Regional marketing budget that increased market share by 10%.

* I was selected to serve as cross functional manager for to address accounting and auditing irregularities, as well as address the loss of business loans to competitors. Responsible for managing account P&L of mortgage and capital loan portfolio. * Responsible for an office of 100 employees, with 8 direct report. * Operational responsibility for the third largest Ford Credit branch in the US. * Successfully acquired 3multi-million dollar building loans. * Created quick response presentation, which was implemented on a national basis, to address other banks attempts to acquire our clients' loan portfolios. * Developed 1999Business Plan, which included portfolio actions and personnel assignments.

* Dealers set all-time profit record of $82 million on sales of $3.5 billion in 1999. * Coordinated e-commerce roll-out (DealerConnection) and satellite based training (FordStar). * Coordinated Ford Division's major area events, NASCAR, Auto Show, Race for the Cure. * Recognized for achieving, 1998 Business Plan, dealer profit goal of $53 million (Record Year). * Selected as Area Manager Representative on Southeast Regional Realigned Team.

* GA DOE Bronze Award for highest academic achievement growth * US News and World Report Top School * Instructional Leader for ELA and Foreign Language * Testing Coordinator * Administrator for AP, Honors, and IB programs

Selected by District Leadership to lead change and Turnaround Initiative at a low performing Focus school. Developing collaborative, process-driven tools to enhance student achievement and improve school climate.

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