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James Polley

Experienc Education Director Seeks Oppor

Maadi, Cairo, Egypt

Work 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 University

      Jan 1982 - Jan 1985 - 3 yr

    • High School - Other

      ACVI

      Jan 1978 

    Skills

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    Languages

    • English

      Fluent
    • Japanese

      Intermediate
    • French

      Intermediate
    • Arabic

      Beginner

    Training & Certifications

    • Schulich School of Business

      Schulich Executive Education Centre·2014
    • SPIN Sales Mathodology

      Huthwaite International·2006
    • TESL Ontario / TESL Canada

      Centre for Lived Languages, TESL Canada·2001
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