organizational consultant

Posted on: 2006-01-09

Susan Maguire 12691 Wye Lake Blvd. SW Port Orchard, WA 98367 360-895-1951 [email protected] PROFILE Results-driven Leadership Professional with broad-based experience creating and facilitating customized leadership development programs for adult learners. Accomplished consultant who has earned a reputation for affecting positive change in organizational cultures and climates by successfully coaching leaders and training staff. Collaborative leader with the ability to build, train, motivate, and mentor adult learners to outstanding performance. Effective communicator possessing excellent interpersonal and presentation skills. Expertise includes: •Leadership Training and Development •Operations / Program Management •Organizational Analysis •Strategic Planning •Curriculum Development •Business Consulting •Project Implementation •Change Management PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE LEADERSHIP COACHING & CONSULTING Port Orchard, Washington This company offers customized business solutions to maximize human capital. PROFESSIONAL EXECUTIVE COACH / CONSULTANT August 2000 - Present •Guide leaders in articulating goals and objectives, and assist them in designing and implementing action plans. •Work with leaders to enhance their creative problem solving, conflict resolution, and leadership skills. •Prepare customized team trainings, workshops, and meetings with leaders to facilitate goal implementations. •Teach efficient teaming strategies, including decision-making, conflict navigation, and effective dialogue. •Train and mentor team facilitation skills. THE WITH-IN REACH INSTITUTE Port Orchard, Washington The institute provided leadership training and professional development consulting and coaching to educational and non-profit organizations. CO-FOUNDER AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER May 2001 - December 2004 •Conceived and founded this institute, and developed it into a profitable business unit. •Leveraged an extensive network to continually increase the client base. •Collaborated with leaders to identify and resolve problems in an effort to implement effective change. •Guided leaders and groups through decision-making processes. •Created and wrote professional development courses and workshops for leaders. •Taught collaborative techniques for successful teaming. •Assisted clients in applying leadership skills to everyday life. ANTIOCH UNIVERSITY Seattle, Washington A small university offering both master’s and bachelor’s programs in liberal studies. ADJUNCT FACULTY June 2001 - December 2003 •Redesigned and taught Changing Schools, a course for students pursuing their Master’s in Teaching. •Supervised, advised, and evaluated graduate student teachers. CLOVER PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT - LAKE LOUISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lakewood, Washington A Title One elementary school with a culturally diverse student body. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL August 1997 - August 2000 •Provided leadership in school reform and change initiatives at the school and district levels. •Used technology as a catalyst to spur school reform. •Secured innovative funding solutions to enhance existing resources. •Delivered effective site-based project management in multiple school, district, and regional settings. •Spearheaded initiatives to bring technological resources to the classroom. •Served as an inspirational instructional leader through staff training and support. •Facilitated collaboration among all constituents in a diverse, multicultural environment. LIFE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL / ACADEMY Tacoma, Washington A private school with approximately 1000 preschool through twelfth-grade students. ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL August 1993 - August 1997 •Developed and introduced an effective technology integration training model. •Coordinated school-wide curriculum integration and assessment processes. •Researched, advocated, and implemented a successful relationship between the school and the Title One Federal Funding Program. CLASSROOM TEACHER August 1986 - August 1993 •Developed, wrote, and implemented curriculum. •Served as a teacher representative on the school’s executive council. •Initiated peer review feedback processes to support teachers. EDUCATION AND LICENSE UNIVERSITY OF PUGET SOUND Tacoma, Washington MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION WITH AN EMPHASIS IN SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION May 1997 PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY Parkland, Washington BACHELOR OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATION ARTS AND EDUCATION May 1973 WASHINGTON STATE PRINCIPAL’S CERTIFICATE P-9 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS •Program Affiliate of the Coalition of Essential Schools Northwest Regional Center •Former Chairperson of the Professional Educational Advisory Board (PEAB) •Former Member of the Association of Washington School Principals •Former Member of the National Association of Elementary School Principals •Former Member of the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development ~ A Full List of Professional Presentations, Workshops, Courses, and Articles Available Upon Request ~ ~ Excellent Professional References and Client Acknowledgements Available Upon Request ~