
James Polley
Experienc Education Director Seeks Oppor
Maadi, Cairo, EgyptWork Experience
Manager, Education Strategy & PlanningFull Time
Canwell Education Consultants
Jul 2017 - Present -7 yrs, 11 months
Egypt , Cairo
- Job Details: Responsible for all aspects of Project Management for set up of University Campus Egypt Responsible for Training Needs Assessment of Egyptian business sectors Provide strategic direction and set goals for a program areas to ensure P&L goals are achieved Develop criteria for and initiate new partnerships based on strategic outreach goals Represent UCE on partnerships, boards, community groups, agencies, etc. to provide leadership Lead cross-unit teams to research, design, develop, execute, and evaluate programs Facilitate communication and liaise with consortium of Canadian parent universities Participates in selection process for project subcategory leadership team
School Principal, ConsultantFull Time
Star British School
Mar 2017 - Jul 2017 -4 months
Egypt , Cairo
- Job Details: Oversaw full curriculum development FS-KS4 ( K – 12) • Detailed curriculum development KS2 ( grades 3-6) • Recruitment & Selection of Teaching & Admin Staff • Oversaw Learning Materials selection & procurement • Marketing / Marketing Communication Consulting • Designed and Oversaw Entrance Exam process • Directed Website Design & LMS implementation • Assisted in development of HR Policies & Procedures • Assisted in Development of School Handbooks
Academy DirectorFull Time
Centennial Training International
Jan 2016 - Mar 2017 -1 yr, 2 months
Canada , Toronto
- Job Details:Responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the GB Auto Training Academy project in Cairo, Egypt. Manage all aspects of operations to ensure the delivery of professional training within the GB Academy project of Centennial College Championing the development of blended learning programs at the Academy Manage a group of 2 expatriate managers and local training/administrative staff Ensure consistent and professional delivery of tailored trainings as per business units' needs. Develop and manager local budget for the annual purchase of goods, ongoing operational expenses and capital expenditures Participate in the recruitment and development of local trainers, consistent with college standards Direct the consultation and analysis of training needs across businesses Oversee the development of applicable training paths Participate in cross-functional projects, implementations and assessments with business stakeholders Ensure consistent management of all locally-developed content design and development activities in the GB Academy project Lead development and business development with strategic partnerships
Associate DirectorFull Time
Schulich School of Business
Jun 2013 - Aug 2015 -2 yrs, 2 months
Canada , Toronto
- Job Details:Managed over 100 open enrollment professional development programs Implemented SEO & Remarketing campaign, realized 18% increase in conversions Development of strategic partnerships and ongoing vendor relations management Responsible for forecasting and budgeting ($7 million) & cost controls Successfully developed and implemented several new Professional Learning Programs Strategic planning direction of executive education, including blended & e-learning programs Strategically reduced MARCOM costs by 15% with no negative impact on revenue
Education
Bachelor of Education in Education
Queen's UniversityJan 1982 - Jan 1985 - 3 yr
High School - Other
ACVIJan 1978
Skills
- Strategy
- Operations Management
- Program Development
- education management
- Microsoft Office
- Academy Administration
- Marketing
- hr management
- facilities management
- Adobe Captivate E-Learning
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Languages
English
FluentJapanese
IntermediateFrench
IntermediateArabic
Beginner
Training & Certifications
Schulich School of Business
Schulich Executive Education Centre·2014SPIN Sales Mathodology
Huthwaite International·2006TESL Ontario / TESL Canada
Centre for Lived Languages, TESL Canada·2001