Derek J. McBeth

Background

About Derek J. McBeth

ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP:•Structured, inspired, & put organizations into action to deliver the strategic objectives and goals•Leadership of a CEO, president, & business owner’s roundtable •Set clear operating compliance expectations, & held employees accountable•Set an example of how teamwork and partnerships workSTUDENT/CUSTOMER CENTERED:•Worked cross-functionally to expand & nurture a positive student-centered culture•Instructed Business, Gen Ed, & Computer classes•Created Soft Skills Tuesday, a weekly seminar taught by community professionalsFINANCIAL MANAGEMENT:•Set clear financial compliance expectations, & held employees accountable•Responsible for building and maintaining Profit & Loss statements and projections•Managed budgeting/forecasting process, expense control, capital planning & ensured profitabilityTEAM BUILDING:•Built effective working relationships to produce a positive service centered culture•Trained educational professionals on college policies and procedures•Improved staff satisfaction as measured by regular surveysCOMMUNICATION:•Able to share complex ideas and data in full richness or simple summaries•Ensured good communication flow throughout the school by leading regular & ad hoc meetings•Originated and hosted client educational and informational seminars•Organized a monthly newsletter as well as wrote both general and technical articlesCROSS-FUNCTIONAL COLLABORATION:•Provided guidance and direction for staff/faculty to ensure an ethical & compliant atmosphere•Planned and developed college programs & degrees•Worked cross-functionally to expand & nurture a positive student-centered cultureOPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT:•Transitioned the sale and reconfiguration of a multi-million dollar manufacturing & sales company•Negotiated Local, State, and Federal approvals and navigated regulations for school licensing•Obtained Regional, and program specific accreditations•Oversaw and coordinated the various construction projects