Robert Resume Sep 2015

3
Robert W. Donnell 109 Marigold Meadows O’Fallon, Missouri 63368 636-698-5081 cell PROFILE Mid-level professional with ability to lead, mentor, and motivate staff while accomplishing the goals of the organization. Successful at developing the vision and strategies required to generate new business development, influence public perceptions, and build a positive corporate and brand reputation. Possess strong business and marketing acumen with a clear sense of urgency. Skilled at managing teams to have a positive impact on sales, establishing and fostering relationships with key stakeholders both inside and outside the organization. A strong team builder with large P&L and general management skills. Excellent community outreach, communication, and interpersonal skills. CAREER HIGHLIGHTS 19 years of progressive management experience including large, sales, academic, and administrative teams Successfully developed, motivated, and led teams exceeding 140 employees Successfully managed P&L responsibility for a campus exceeding $15 million in annual revenue Promoted and rehired within the same organization, promotion to lead the largest of the organization’s 26 nationwide campuses and then oversee 3 large campuses while still directly managing a top campus Highly regarded as a dedicated, analytical decision maker with excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and relation-building skills PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE June 2013 – present Vatterott College Assistant Regional Director of Operations – Region 1/Campus Director – St. Charles, MO Campus Campus Director – Berkeley, MO Campus Interim Regional Director – Region 1 Responsible for oversight of 8 department managers including Campus Directors, admissions, financial aid, and operations Grew student population and exceeded projected profit margins during falling enrollment periods at many other campuses Awarded with Presidents Award for top campus Successfully led campus through accreditation new program visit and reaccreditation visit Nov 2012 – April 2013 Anthem College - Maryland Heights, MO Executive Director Overall operations management including educational sales, financial aid, career services, and academics Six direct reports and 40+ employees Recruited to the Anthem organization to turn around struggling campus Increased career placement by 26% in just over four months Dec 2009 – Nov 2012 Vatterott College

Transcript of Robert Resume Sep 2015

Page 1: Robert Resume Sep 2015

Robert W. Donnell109 Marigold Meadows

O’Fallon, Missouri 63368636-698-5081 cell

PROFILE Mid-level professional with ability to lead, mentor, and motivate staff while accomplishing the goals of the organization.Successful at developing the vision and strategies required to generate new business development, influence public perceptions, and build a positive corporate and brand reputation. Possess strong business and marketing acumen with a clear sense of urgency. Skilledat managing teams to have a positive impact on sales, establishing and fostering relationships with key stakeholders both inside and outside the organization. A strong team builder with large P&L and general management skills. Excellent community outreach, communication, and interpersonal skills.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS 19 years of progressive management experience including large, sales, academic, and administrative teams Successfully developed, motivated, and led teams exceeding 140 employees Successfully managed P&L responsibility for a campus exceeding $15 million in annual revenue Promoted and rehired within the same organization, promotion to lead the largest of the organization’s 26 nationwide

campuses and then oversee 3 large campuses while still directly managing a top campus Highly regarded as a dedicated, analytical decision maker with excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and

relation-building skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEJune 2013 – present Vatterott CollegeAssistant Regional Director of Operations – Region 1/Campus Director – St. Charles, MO CampusCampus Director – Berkeley, MO CampusInterim Regional Director – Region 1

Responsible for oversight of 8 department managers including Campus Directors, admissions, financial aid, and operations Grew student population and exceeded projected profit margins during falling enrollment periods at many other campuses Awarded with Presidents Award for top campus Successfully led campus through accreditation new program visit and reaccreditation visit

Nov 2012 – April 2013 Anthem College - Maryland Heights, MOExecutive Director

Overall operations management including educational sales, financial aid, career services, and academics Six direct reports and 40+ employees Recruited to the Anthem organization to turn around struggling campus Increased career placement by 26% in just over four months

Dec 2009 – Nov 2012 Vatterott CollegeCampus Director – Berkeley, MO Campus

Internal promotion in 2009 to the largest of Vatterott's 26 campuses, with 100+ employees and 1500 students, including direct oversight of 8 department managers

Maintained student population and projected profit margins during falling enrollment periods at many other campuses Awarded with Outstanding Regional Campus and Top Re-Enrollment Achievement Successfully led campus through several accreditation visits including program visits and change of ownership

Dec 2007 – Dec 2009Campus Director – O’Fallon, MO Campus

Awarded “Most Improved Campus” within 9 months of taking over campus. Recently awarded Regional Academic Excellence and Outstanding Regional Campus among 6 St. Louis area campuses, along with the President's Award out of all Vatterott campuses

Increased campus enrollment by 70% within 18 months Increased revenue by 60% in 12 months Ended 2009 ahead of projected profit margin by 67% Manage day-to-day operations for campus of 40+ employees, including 3 department managers Administration and management of the O’Fallon campus to include admissions, education, financial aid, registrar,

accounting, and placement Responsible for P&L of multi-million dollar annual budget Conduct staff/faculty meeting and training schedule Oversee program additions/changes and submit all paperwork

to appropriate state, federal, and accrediting bodies

Page 2: Robert Resume Sep 2015

May 2006 – Dec 2007 Vatterott CollegeDirector of Admissions - Springfield, MO Campus

Manage team of up to 8 Admissions Coordinators Annual Sales Volume for 2007 exceeding $10MM Trained and Managed 3 “Top Performers” More than doubled student population since becoming DOA Ranked #2 out of 21 DOA’s, never below #5 Implemented two new training programs to reps Implemented successful “Bring A Friend” program Oversee all aspects of admissions department Responsible for all AOS and Agency enrollments Asked by National DOA to visit another campus

to improve admissions team performanceMay 2005 – May 2006Admissions Coordinator

Weekly goal of 250 calls, typically averaged 400 Consistent “Top Performer” for campus Hit individual goal in all but one phase with company Took on additional responsibility from DOA Attended college fairs and community functions Asked within 6 months to start handling agency enrollments

May 2003 – May 2005 HR Consulting Republic, MORecruiting Consultant

Started own consulting/recruiting company for managed health care companies

Apr 2001 – May 2003 MRI of Springfield Springfield, MOAccount Executive/Recruiter

Started a “desk” for managed health care recruiting which had not been done at this office from ground up Recruited top executives for HMO//PPO’s across United States Set record for placement fee with first placement and broke my own record with second placement Recognized with “Pacesetter Award”, national award give to less than top 5% of account executives Awarded trip to Jamaica for achieving all-time office sales record Awarded trip to Cancun for Pacesetter Convention

Nov 2000 - Mar 2001 MCH Sweet Springs, MOSales Specialist

Established new prospects through a custom-designed “mail-saver” program and then cold-calling proven direct mail users Specialized in uncovering high-level prospects Worked hand in hand with marketing directors to build campaigns Grew program so much that two additional people were hired

May 1997 - Nov 2000Lead Conversion Specialist

Position created to generate new clients through variety of leads including trade show follow-up and incoming inquiries Consistent annual sales margins of $250,000 plus

Sep 1996 - May 1997Phone Research Compiler

Entry level phone research position calling on schools, districts, hospitals, churches, and other institutions Promoted to Asst Manager for the Department within 6 months

EDUCATION Vatterott College Sunset Hills, MOOnline Business Management DegreeGraduated September 2010 with 3.8 GPA and Directors List Honors

Western Governors University Online ProgramBachelors of Business Management/Organizational LeadershipAnticipated Graduation Spring 2016