Romeo Michael
Raymore
Summary
As an executive administrator in nonprofit, business, and education I have supervised teams comprised of 2-320 employees/faculty. I have managed budgets upward of 15 million dollars per year. I have utilized a capital campaign to secure 2.5 million dollars in funding, while also lobbying for HSI and low-socioeconomic initiatives. I have led two successful turnaround projects for two different K-12 school districts in Texas. I have worked with the State of Texas on investigating and remediating the problem of over identifying low socioeconomic and minority students into special education. I have led Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Crisis Prevention, and Behavioral Supports and Intervention for both K-12 and Higher Education. I believe my unique blend of job experiences/skill sets has enabled me to be successful in any and all administrative/leadership endeavors.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Excel Center Executive Director
Goodwill of Western Missouri & Eastern Kansas
Kansas City, MO
01.2025 - Current
- Secured 2.5 million dollars utilizing a capital campaign.
- Lobbied for HSI and Low-socioeconomic initiatives/grants.
- Developed 3 year strategic plans to ensure profitability.
- Developed partnerships with city, state, and legislative partners.
- Developed a comprehensive employee training program, improving employee retention rates over time.
- Streamlined operational processes for increased efficiency and improved employee and student satisfaction.
- Implemented innovative marketing strategies to attract new students and increase visibility in the community.
- Managed budgets responsibly, ensuring fiscal stability and sustainability for the center.
- Developed strong relationships with community leaders to promote the center''s programs and services.
- Collaborated with external partners to expand the center''s reach into underserved communities.
- Efficiently managed resources by allocating funds appropriately based on priorities set by stakeholders.
- Created detailed progress reports, monitoring key performance indicators to inform decision-making processes.
- Coordinated special events and fundraisers, raising awareness about the center''s mission and services.
- Promoted positive company image and established reputation as provider of choice for educational programs in greater community.
- Developed and implemented emergency response plans for disasters, security issues, and injuries.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
Director of Accessibility, DEI, and Mental Health Services
Concordia University
Austin, TX
01.2022 - 01.2025
- University Equity Team Administrator – develops, coordinates, supports, implements, and assists with the diversity and inclusion framework for the campus community
- Monitors and ensures compliance with current federal and state requirements
- Creates and maintains procedures for students to request 504, MTSS, or ADA academic, housing, and/or dietary accommodations
- Provides Differentiation, Accessibility, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion professional development to all faculty and staff
- Implements policies and tracks data to drive institutional goals
- Establishes internal and external partnerships to enhance student achievement and post-secondary outcomes
- Lobbies to ensure that the institution receives and maintains funding for HSI and Low Socioeconomic initiatives
- Works with Enrollment to develop strategies that engage the diversity efforts across the institution
- Creates and maintains accurate, confidential, and well-organized systems for student documentation, accommodation notices, academic success plans, and related correspondence
- Reviews and assesses the effectiveness of programming utilizing both quantitative and qualitative data
- Provides professional consultation regarding disability services and inclusive design across the university
- Responsible for creating inclusive activities, organizations, and inviting spaces for diverse populations
- Manages a budget consisting of Accessibility, DEI, Police, Counseling, and Behavioral Support departments
- Collects performance data and creates reports for accreditation
- Responsible for utilizing Restorative Practices to mediate conflict and to create an engaged community dedicated towards collaboration
- Provides early intervention and support for all members of the college community
- Senior Administrator for the BIST committee, charged with having the final say in all matters of high risk or possibly critical mental health situations
- Title IX Liaison for first contact, documentation, and qualification metrics
Adjunct Professor – Life and Leadership – Higher Education Administration
Concordia University
Austin, TX
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Curriculum development focused on leadership and diversity, connection to the institution, and personal reflection
- Developing syllabi and assignments
- Lecturing, leading class discussions, and conducting all other teaching activities
- Conducting research and staying current in the field
- Assessing student performance
- Collaborating to create coursework that supports the department
North Texas Regional Director of Student Support Services
Great Hearts TX
Irving, TX
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Provides Instructional Leadership Training and Support
- Designs and implements Strategic School Support for Turnaround and New Schools
- Supports and develops School Turnaround and Student Intervention Best-Practices Strategies
- Ensures TEA compliance for Sped, 504/MTSS, ESL, and Dyslexia Services
- Works with the district on Campus Needs Assessments and Campus Improvement Plans
- District trainer for Intervention Curriculum
- District Trainer for Crisis Prevention
- District Trainer for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Creates and implements district wide systems of data collection
- Effectively prioritizes and utilizes the budget to address district needs
- Actively participates in recruitment and hiring of district staff
- Participates in general education, special education, and administration evaluations
- Responsible for Principal and Assistant Principal leadership development for all student support services
- Responsible for data collection and analysis in all matters relating to student mental health services
District Coordinator/Behavior Specialist
Southwest ISD
San Antonio, TX
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Demonstrates alternative classroom management techniques
- Coaches’ teachers and administration in student behavior management
- Works with all stakeholders in the community to ensure standards are met
- Works with the district attorneys to ensure district wide special education compliance
- Creates and implements behavior intervention plans
- Creates and implements functional behavior assessments
- Creates and implements level/point systems that effectively utilize positive reinforcement
- Crisis prevention, close proxemics, and verbal de-escalation
- Responsible for creating present levels of performance, annual goals and objectives, and modifications
- Leads all professional development for behavior management staff
- DEI, CPI, and Verbal De-escalation trainer for the district
- Provides professional development for the Autism Academy and for any teachers with students on the spectrum
- Responsible for managing a $3 million Autism grant from Texas A&M San Antonio
- Develops crisis intervention teams and plans for 18 different campuses K-12
Department Head/Lead Teacher
Leander ISD
Leander, TX
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Professionally develops faculty and administration in behavior and classroom management
- Crisis prevention and verbal de-escalation trainer for the district
- Data analysis and teaching cross curricular utilizing Differentiation and Universal Design
- Developing Adapted Physical Education lesson plans that directly correspond to their current IEP’s and Present levels of performance
- Running the SUCCESS program and working with ASPIRE to create a district model for 'alternative/high risk' students
- Integrating 'high risk' students back into the Gen Ed classroom settings
- Proficient in implementation of current physical assessments
- Works with other teachers and administrators to evaluate and revise inclusion models within physical education programs
- Manages the budget for both the behavior and adapted physical education department
- Teacher Liaison to all special education first year teachers and aides
- District Advocate for the prevention of over identifying minority students into special education
- State Advocate for auditing special education Individualized Educational Plans
Price Analyst/Multi-State Trainer
LifeStorage
Austin, TX
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Responsible for price recommendations and analysis for Texas, Nevada, Utah, and Mississippi
- Trainer for new hires and employees requiring refresher courses
- Responsible for maintaining and exceeding all sales goals for 32 multi-million-dollar properties, across 4 states
- Responsible for website, phone, and in-person pricing
- Responsible for staffing in Austin and Houston
- Multi-state property acquisition specialist
- Human resources officer
- Trainer for all employees, being kept through mergers and acquisitions
- Oversees the day-to-day operations of $9 million property
- Develops long-term operational strategies to meet company objectives
- Monitors key performance indicators (KPI’s) to ensure operational efficiency
- Conducts performance evaluations and handles discipline and termination
Education
Doctor of Education - Higher Education Administration
SOUTH COLLEGE
Knoxville, TN06-2024
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS
Denton, TX10-2018
Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology Minor in Business
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY
Austin, TX06-2013
Skills
- Accounting Analytics
- Human Resources Analytics
- Business Analytics
- Leading Diverse Teams & Organizations
- Operations Management
- Faculty Development
- Compliance Management
- Fund Allocation
- Professional Development
- Strategic Planning
- Lobbying
- External Partnerships
- Student Success
- Student Affairs
- Curriculum Development
- Special Education, MTSS, & 504
- Accommodations in Higher Education
- My Finance
- CPI National Trainer
- Budget Officer
Certification
- Standard – Operations Management
- Standard – Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Standard – Leading Diverse Teams & Organizations
- Standard – Accounting Analytics
- Standard – Human Resources Analytics
- Standard – Crisis Prevention
- Standard – Special Education
Publications
- Inequities in Higher Educations’ DEI Integration: A Quantitative Analysis of Federal Pell Grant Recipients’ Graduation Outcomes by Demographics, ProQuest, 06/01/24
- Lalitamba 5, Chintamani Books, 11/01/12
Timeline
Excel Center Executive Director
Goodwill of Western Missouri & Eastern Kansas
01.2025 - Current
Director of Accessibility, DEI, and Mental Health Services
Concordia University
01.2022 - 01.2025
Adjunct Professor – Life and Leadership – Higher Education Administration
Concordia University
01.2022 - 01.2025
North Texas Regional Director of Student Support Services
Great Hearts TX
01.2021 - 01.2022
District Coordinator/Behavior Specialist
Southwest ISD
01.2017 - 01.2021
Department Head/Lead Teacher
Leander ISD
01.2015 - 01.2017
Price Analyst/Multi-State Trainer
LifeStorage
01.2013 - 01.2015
Doctor of Education - Higher Education Administration
SOUTH COLLEGE
Master of Education - Educational Leadership
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS
Bachelor of Arts - Kinesiology Minor in Business
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY