Brian Baker
Baltimore
Summary
Results-driven Director of Staff Development with expertise in organizational development, coaching, and stakeholder management, optimizing training programs to enhance staff skills and improve service delivery.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Staff Development
Fitness Fun & Games
Baltimore, MD
10.2018 - Current
- Developed training programs to enhance staff skills and improve service delivery.
- Facilitated workshops to promote team collaboration and professional growth.
- Streamlined communication between departments to enhance operational efficiency across the organization.
- Optimized resource utilization by accurately forecasting staffing requirements based on business demands and growth projections.
- Ensured regulatory compliance in all aspects of staff development and site based operations
Quality Assurance Evaluator
BellXcel
Boston, MA
04.2018 - 07.2019
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve quality issues in real-time.
- Led quality audits, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and company policies.
- Conducted site visits to locations within my assigned region, providing detailed, actionable feedback to the program's leadership team.
Assistant Principal
Central Dauphin School District
Harrisburg, PA
07.2017 - 12.2017
- Collaborated with faculty to develop and implement school-wide academic initiatives, improving student performance outcomes.
- Managed student discipline procedures, ensuring adherence to district policies while fostering a positive school climate.
- Analyzed student data to identify areas for improvement, guiding targeted interventions and support services.
- Oversaw daily operations of school programs, optimizing resource allocation and scheduling for maximum efficiency.
- Led strategic planning sessions with administrative teams, aligning goals with district objectives to enhance educational quality.
Assistant Principal
Baltimore City Schools
Baltimore, MD
08.2014 - 06.2017
- Coordinated communication between parents and educators, strengthening community engagement and support networks.
- Performed classroom evaluations to assess teacher strategies and effectiveness.
- Built and maintained positive relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as parents, school volunteers and outside agencies.
- Monitored student behavior and enforced discipline policies.
Library Media Specialist
Baltimore City Schools
Baltimore, MD
08.2008 - 07.2014
- Developed and implemented innovative library programs to enhance student engagement and literacy skills.
- Collaborated with teachers to integrate media resources into curriculum, fostering interdisciplinary learning opportunities.
- Managed library collections, ensuring up-to-date and diverse materials to support educational needs of students.
- Collaborated with teachers by scheduling library activities and procuring resources.
- Took on role of effectively troubleshooting PCs, software, printers and other equipment for entire school.
Education
Post-Master's Certificate - Administration And Supervision
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Baltimore, MD08-2012
Master of Science - Leadership in Teaching
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Baltimore, MD05-2010
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
SUNY College At Plattsburgh
Plattsburgh, NY05-2003
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Fulton-Montgomery Community College
Johnstown, NY05-2000
Skills
- Organizational development
- Talent acquisition
- Coaching and mentoring
- Policy implementation
- Stakeholder management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
Timeline
Director of Staff Development
Fitness Fun & Games
10.2018 - Current
Quality Assurance Evaluator
BellXcel
04.2018 - 07.2019
Assistant Principal
Central Dauphin School District
07.2017 - 12.2017
Assistant Principal
Baltimore City Schools
08.2014 - 06.2017
Library Media Specialist
Baltimore City Schools
08.2008 - 07.2014
Post-Master's Certificate - Administration And Supervision
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Master of Science - Leadership in Teaching
Notre Dame of Maryland University
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
SUNY College At Plattsburgh
Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education
Fulton-Montgomery Community College