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Dr. Retha Purcell

Fayetteville

Summary

Strategic CEO specializing in financial management and community engagement. Skilled in driving organizational growth through innovative programming and partnerships. Expertise in educational administration and team leadership, enhancing operational efficiency and fostering collaboration. Committed to transforming challenges into opportunities, contributing to institutional growth and reputation.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CEO

Star Institute
Fayetteville
01.2009 - Current
  • Directed strategic planning and implementation for organizational growth and development.
  • Fostered partnerships with stakeholders to strengthen collaboration on key initiatives.
  • Oversaw financial management, ensuring budget adherence and resource allocation.
  • Championed innovation by launching programs that advanced institutional goals.
  • Cultivated positive organizational culture through strategic leadership practices.
  • Engaged in community outreach to strengthen institute visibility and reputation.
  • Recruited, trained, mentored, and managed employees at all levels within the organization.

Principal

Sampson County Schools
Clinton
01.2006 - 10.2009
  • Coordinated curriculum implementation across grade levels to ensure educational consistency.
  • Oversaw daily operations to ensure a safe and conducive learning environment.
  • Facilitated data-driven decision-making processes for academic improvement strategies.
  • Managed budgetary allocations to enhance resource distribution and support school needs.
  • Implemented school-wide policies and procedures to promote student well-being and success.
  • Managed school administration operations and organized teacher schedules, student registration processes and class orientation sessions.
  • Visited classrooms to evaluate teacher instructional techniques as part of annual evaluation cycle.
  • Monitored student academic performance data in order to identify trends or areas of need that require additional resources or support.
  • Facilitated communication among teachers, administrators, families, and stakeholders to foster collaboration in the educational process.

Education

Ph.D. - Educational Leadership And Management

Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC
12-2007

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Financial management
  • Financial leadership
  • Risk management
  • Program implementation
  • Partnership development
  • Innovation management
  • Data analysis
  • Decision making
  • Team leadership
  • Inspirational leadership
  • Communication strategy
  • Culture building
  • Conflict resolution
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Effective decision making
  • Educational administration

Certification

Licience-K-6 Elementary Ed, Middle Grade, Language Arts, Visual Art, Reading, Social Studies, Certified Medical Assistant, CPR certified

Timeline

CEO

Star Institute
01.2009 - Current

Principal

Sampson County Schools
01.2006 - 10.2009

Ph.D. - Educational Leadership And Management

Fayetteville State University
Dr. Retha Purcell