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steven lukasiewicz

@stevenlukasiewicz

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Experienced management professional with a focus on recruitment and training.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that values leadership and fosters team development.

I am a diverse senior management professional with over 20 years of experience in management, supervisory roles, and counseling. My career has been marked by a proven record of excelling in various management roles, demonstrating exceptional skills in recruiting, onboarding, conflict resolution, and organizational development. I thrive in complex environments, ensuring the safety of equipment and personnel while developing high-performance teams.

In my recent role as Associate Director of Admissions at StackRoute Learning, I successfully increased enrollment rates from an average of 42 to over 150 per cohort while significantly reducing attrition rates. My responsibilities included budget management, staffing, training, and performance management, where I led a team of 20 Program Admissions Counselors. My previous experience at Pearson further honed my skills in recruitment and admissions, where I implemented strategies that reduced student melt rates and enhanced overall attendance.

Throughout my career, I have been dedicated to fostering a positive work environment and driving accountability within my teams. My background in training and development has equipped me with the tools to identify skill gaps and implement effective training programs, ensuring that my teams are well-prepared to meet organizational goals.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Associate Director (Admissions)

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StackRoute Learning

Oct 2023 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Interacted with Head of Enrollment, Vice President, Academic Partners and the Business Unit to achieve recruiting goals. Drove performance in the Admissions rate from 42 enrollments (avg) to 150+ per cohort start, while decreasing attrition during start week from 48% on average to 10%.

Recruiting Admissions Budget Management Performance Management Team Leadership Staffing Training Conflict Resolution Organizational Development Process Improvement

Associate Director (Admissions & Recruitment)

Pearson

Apr 2022 - Oct 2023 (1 year 6 months)

Interacted with Managing Directors, Academic Partners and the Business Unit to achieve recruiting goals. Drove performance in the Recruitment Service function to reduce the melt rate for students during start week from 32% on average to 12% while increasing attendance.

Recruitment Admissions Budget Management Performance Management Team Leadership Training Communication Operations Management Process Improvement Stakeholder Management

Recruitment Manager (Admissions & Recruitment)

Pearson

Apr 2018 - Apr 2022 (4 years)

Proactively managed, coached and mentored a team of 18 members to reach goals while maintaining a positive work environment. Monitored and assessed advisors to ensure proper prospective student engagement and quality outreach for 40 plus programs.

Team Management Coaching Mentoring Student Engagement Quality Assurance Training Onboarding Accountability Communication

Corporate Trainer

Brian Bemis Auto Group/Driftless Glen

Sep 2016 - Mar 2018 (1 year 6 months)

Provided training for new and existing employees in all customer touch departments. Supported the team with company-wide policy and software changes.

Corporate Training Policy Implementation Software Training Curriculum Development Employee Development Communication

Navy College Scholarship Program Manager

Navy

Nov 2011 - Oct 2015 (3 years 11 months)

Managed 450 applicants from over 200 high schools, colleges and universities a year and led a team of 11 district representatives. Identified production shortfalls in key areas and developed a plan to correct prospecting and production shortfalls, leading the district from the bottom nationally to number 1.

Program Management Team Leadership Strategic Planning Performance Improvement Data Analysis Recruitment Strategy Mentoring Communication Project Management

Recruiting Manager

Navy Recruiting Chicago

Oct 2011 - Jul 2016 (4 years 9 months)

Constructed, delivered and integrated a high-quality solutions training program from scratch, including indoctrination and evaluation processes. Directly supervised five recruiting stations and 35 recruiters across nine counties in Northern Illinois, increasing production by 46% and earning regional recognition.

Recruiting Leadership Team Management Sales Methodology Strategic Planning Process Improvement Mentoring Public Speaking

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Columbia College of Missouri

Bachelor of General Studies, General Studies with a minor in Business

Completed a Bachelor of General Studies with a minor in Business. This program provided a broad educational foundation with a focus on business principles.