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Simone Maxwell

@simonemaxwell

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Accomplished and results-driven professional with extensive experience in organizational development

United States

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What I'm looking for

Seeking a challenging role that leverages my expertise in organizational development, leadership consulting, and program creation to drive business growth and success.

As a seasoned professional with a strong background in organizational development, leadership consulting, and program creation, I have a proven track record of driving exceptional outcomes in fast-paced environments. My expertise spans analyzing project prospects, supervising operational activities, and implementing robust strategies to ensure success. I am adept at formulating departmental policies and procedures, maintaining quality assurance and safety management, and managing organizational change.

With a strong focus on customer relationships, I have a talent for building and maintaining strong connections, enhancing satisfaction, and driving repeat business. My expertise in identifying and mitigating risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and safeguarding organizational assets and reputation has been instrumental in my success.

As a skilled communicator and relationship-builder, I have developed and maintained long-term professional relationships, delivering exceptional customer service and driving business growth. My experience in grant writing, fundraising, and business development has enabled me to secure significant funding and drive revenue growth.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Foundation President

Current

The Escoffier Scholarship Foundation

Feb 2021 - Present (4 years 4 months)

As Foundation President, I deliver corporate and philanthropic support by implementing efficient workflows and overseeing marketing strategies. I have successfully increased donor engagement and fundraising success by over 30%, optimized scholarship review processes, and managed over $2.5M in funds.

Fundraising Marketing Strategy Event Planning Financial Management Workflow Optimization Donor Engagement

Business Development Manager

Fostering Media Connections

Sep 2019 - Sep 2021 (2 years)

In my role as Business Development Manager, I identified potential clients and secured a $500K contract with LA County. I expanded revenue streams by securing new advertising campaigns and maintaining existing contracts worth over $1M.

Contract Negotiation Market Research Revenue Advertising Stakeholder Engagement Sales Strategy

Center Director

Sylvan Learning

Mar 2014 - Mar 2015 (1 year)

As Center Director, I provided strategic leadership and achieved a 72% growth in revenue by maximizing student enrollment and enhancing community awareness. I also received an award for producing the most sales growth among regional centers.

Leadership Revenue Policy Development Community Engagement Financial Management Sales Performance

Senior Registrar

Ross University School of Medicine

Jul 2012 - Mar 2014 (1 year 8 months)

In my role as Senior Registrar, I improved department compliance by 52% and boosted student satisfaction through innovative service techniques. I also streamlined the medical degree audit process and collaborated with department heads.

Compliance Management Services Process Improvement Cross Functional Collaboration Data Analysis

Virtual Faculty Manager

Kaplan University

Aug 2007 - Apr 2011 (3 years 8 months)

As Virtual Faculty Manager, I developed strategies for managing virtual faculty and achieved the highest national ranking by raising teacher excellence scores significantly. I also increased student participation rates through strategic outreach.

Outreach Team Leadership

Business Consultant

Maxwell Consulting

As a Business Consultant, I secured $200K in funding for federal grants and maintained a 100% approval rate for immigration plans. My expertise in grant writing and strategic resource acquisition has proven successful.

Strategic Planning Business Development Immigration