Dane Brennan, MPS

• Established and scaled a food business from concept to retail, navigating licensing, production, and distribution. • Secured placements in local markets, restaurants, and winery/brewery retail spaces, driving brand growth. • Built relationships with suppliers, vendors, and wholesale buyers to ensure consistent product availability. • Managed budgeting, pricing strategies, and cost control to optimize profitability. • Negotiated contracts with distributors, suppliers, and retail partners to secure favorable terms. • Addressed challenges in production, supply chain, and market fluctuations with strategic solutions. • Pursued grant opportunities to support business growth and expansion into scalable commercial production.

• Consistently interacts with both internal and external stakeholders throughout the student intern placement process. • Responsible for research and identification of potential partners through the use Salesforce and independent analysis. • Identifies both geographical and demographic enrollment growth areas while establishing new partnerships. • Assists in the internship placement of MSW students at multiple brand recognized institutions. • Addresses various placement and managerial inquiries.

• Responsible for viability research of special programming at Georgetown University. • Supported Georgetown University in the preparation and execution of summer programs. Aided in the orientation of students, operations of programs and future special program initiatives. Responsible for marketing and student recruitment efforts. Involved in the applicant-student lifecycle. Created and managed content for Summer Sessions social media and email communications. • Pioneered usage of the virtual learning environment during Georgetown University’s COVID-19 crisis response.

Resource Center Director: Built long-standing relationships with multiple organizations to inform clients of higher education and employment opportunities. Responsible for marketing and relationship building with local universities involving outreach and ongoing communication. Participated in executive summits to provide input on how universities might more effectively address addiction and the opioid crisis. Assisted clients in resume building and job application methods and strategies. Developed relationships with potential employers.

Planned, organized and implemented outdoor excursions for individuals in substance abuse treatment. Built long-standing relationships with various dual diagnosis centers in Southern California. Lead guide responsible for all logistical planning and maintaining the safety of clients during excursions.

Responsible for supporting and mentoring clients while maintaining a substantial caseload. Worked closely with clinical therapists, the Clinical and Program Directors to formulate treatment plans. Central recipient of pertinent clinical data and responsible for charting client progress. Advocated on behalf of clients and participated in crisis intervention, IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program) group facilitation and client scheduling.

Responsible for providing a safe and secure environment for clients during their time in IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program) including maintaining discipline during group sessions. Participated in drug testing program activities and performed real time note using the KIPU electronic health record management system.

Georgetown’s Master of Professional Studies in Higher Education Administration prepares students with the practical, applied knowledge needed to transition into roles of increasing responsibility within the field of higher education.