Challis Breithaupt is a highly efficient, creative, and efficient manager with broad experience in both the private and ...
Challis Breithaupt Bowie, MD 20720 • 443.204.2219 •
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EDUCATION MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL Highly efficient, creative, and efficient manager with broad experience in both the private and public sectors with hands-on management experience, coupled with an exceptional track record achieving and exceeding challenging organizational goals. Effective in gaining the trust of individuals, achieving consensus, and maintaining long-term, mutually-beneficial relationships. Excel in implementing efficiencies that improve organizational goals and monetize results. Excel in developing high-performing individuals and departments. CORE COMPETENCIES PROGRAM MANAGEMENT / PROJECT MANAGEMENT • HUMAN RESOURCES • STAFF TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT • DOCUMENTATION & REPORTING MANAGEMENT • POLICY DEVELOPMENT • PROCESS IMPROVEMENT • PROFESSIONAL COACHING • REGULATORY COMPLIANCE • PUBLIC RELATIONS • INTERVIEWING & HIRING • PRESENTATION • CUSTOMER SERVICE
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY ASSESSMENT SPECIALIST VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Since 2010 Montpelier, VT
Effectively directed the development, implementation, and administration of a national assessment program. Liaised with personnel from the State Agency of Education and the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) to gather data. Ensured quality, analysis, and reporting of state assessment data. Directed and coordinated policy and program planning and state participation in assessment reviews. Worked closely with and achieved consistent deadlines and satisfaction with 300 schools and districts to facilitate full compliance with Title I mandates. Contributions:
Authored press releases, PowerPoint presentations, and special documents for use on the state website for reporting NAEP performance data, and presented results clearly and concisely to various state organizations.
As State Lead, built awareness and capacity of Vermont’s efforts to disseminate Smarter Balanced resources to numerous educators. Collaborated with the State Common Core Program Manager to provide information and support to educational stakeholders state-wide. Developed and wrote weekly “Eye on Assessment” documents on the Smarter Balanced state assessment that was distributed electronically.
State Lead for the Real World Design Challenge, a key initiative giving high school students the opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real-world engineering challenges.
PROGRAM MANAGER MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
1999-2010 Baltimore, MD
Developed, tracked, and reported performance data to the US DOE through the Education Data Exchange Network (EDEN). Assisted Program Managers with file specifications, and worked with state Data Managers in meeting federal timelines. Duties also included directing, coordinating, and disseminating state assessment and accountability data for the annual Maryland School Performance Report Card. Assisted state policy makers, education researches, and parents with technical assistance on data and policy inquiries promptly and efficiently. Contributions:
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Developed a successful Data Process Improvement Plan report, compiled and reported Consolidated State Performance Report data, and prepared reports on request from congressional education committee on state education statistics.
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Compiled and submitted reports to the Office of Children, Youth and Families in support of annual collection of data for graduate rates, high school completion, dropout rates, and school effectiveness and intervention.
Worked hand-in-hand with content specialists and vendor to complete school improvement website for education stakeholders.
Prepared reports on request from the Governor’s Office and the state Board of Education on state accountability data. Prepared responses to education surveys for state and national organizations and the US Department of Education. Assisted in preparing documentation for the peer review process and for internal state audits.
Established reviews and provided guidelines affecting production, use, confidentiality, release, and distribution of education statistics.
Proactively directed development, implementation, and administered National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) within the State of MD for K-12 in 300 schools. Managed data collection and quality assurance, and provided performance data to state policy makers, local school administrators, classroom teachers, parents and the general public.
OFFICE MANAGER LCA VISION
1998-1999 Towson, MD
Managed daily operations to ensure that business goals were met and exceeded. Trained and supervised staff members, managed financial and accounting functions, and provided monthly status reports to corporate headquarters. Contributions:
Managed all facets of HR, including payroll, performance reviews, benefits administration, on-boarding and regulatory compliance.
Interfaced with patients, performed procedure scheduling, and provided medical education to prospective clients to lower anxiety and secure revenues.
Previous positions include: Meeting Manager – Allen Press, Inc. • Operations Manager – National Seminars Group • Store Manager – Jonathan Logan • Marketing Specialist – Harry Turner & Associates • Logistics Director – Path Management
EDUCATION & ENRICHMENTS MASTER OF SCIENCE – PUBLIC RELATIONS Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS BACHELOR OF ARTS – JOURNALISM Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ CERTIFICATES & LICENSES Human Resource Management Certificate – Pending COMPUTER COMPETENCIES Excel • Publisher • Word • PowerPoint REFERENCES PROVIDED UPON REQUEST
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