Temple's Professional Resume



Temple Ogundu
503 Judy Ann Drive
Hahira, GA 31632


Human Resources Department


Dear Committee Members,

While my enclosed resume provides a solid overview of my strengths and achievements; I have also listed some of my applicable skills for this position:
• Maintained a high performance environment characterized by positive leadership and communication that is consistent, timely, and reliable as the Dean for Academic Affairs.
• Supervised the administrative functions for Park University School for Extended Learning for ten years. In this capacity, as Director/Administrator, my responsibilities included recruitment and monitoring of faculty, academic advising of all students in day, evening, and online programs. Advised approximately 400 students on academic and policy/procedure issues, course requirements, course selection and sequence, and graduation requirements.
• Strategically planned, developed, and implemented programs and operations toward achievement of team’s mission, goals, and objectives.
• Consistently motivated and empowered civil management leaders and numerous personnel teams.
• Organized meetings, inspections and reviews affecting the operation of the Center.(MOU, visits by State Approving Agency/VA, and SACSCOC)
• Highly experienced at working in many levels of government and with highly respected government officials.
• Possess over twenty years of exceptional knowledge and experience in both academic and career counseling.
• Developed and taught several business courses for over ten years.
• Participated in budget planning process.
• Earned a Masters of Business Administration in Finance degree, which has added a solid theoretical and practical component to my educational background.
• Earned, Doctorate of Education, Organizational Leadership, with emphasis in Higher Educational Leadership.

I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my education, leadership skills, and experiences working in a higher education setting can benefit your organization and students.
You can reach me by phone at (229) 560-1387.  I look forward to speaking with you again.

​​Thank you for your assistance.

Sincerely,


 Dr. N. Temple Ogundu, MBA., Ed.D



N. TEMPLE OGUNDU,  MBA., Ed.D
503 Judy Ann Drive Phone: 229.560.1387
Hahira, GA 31632 Email: templeogundu@gmail.com

Dean of Academic Affairs
A dedicated, accomplished Dean of Academic Affairs with over 20 years of experience leading and directing in technical colleges, universities, businesses, and occupational programs, and municipal governments. Recruits and supervises instructors while developing and implementing academic training programs. Excels at negotiating intergovernmental agreements, managing annual divisional budgets, and marketing training programs.


Areas of Expertise
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 Curriculum Knowledge
 Parent Support
 Reporting Procedures
 Work Evaluation  Classroom Management
 Student Performance
 Leadership & Team Building
 Special Projects  Project Management
 Strategic Planning
 Appropriate Discipline
 Student Retention


Key Skills Assessment
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MENTORING & COACHING – Develops and implements effective mentoring and coaching techniques in order to improve the knowledge and social and life skills of the students and teachers.
SCHOOL MANAGEMENT – Extensive experience managing multiple types of teachers, schools, and classrooms; committed to building positive and productive teaching and learning environments.


Professional Experience
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OKEFENOKEE TECHNICAL COLLEGE, WAYCROSS, GA 2008 – 2014
DEAN OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
 Drew on expertise in order to improve the direction, supervision, and management of day- to-day operations including academic coordination, financial reporting, and student advisement.
 Motivated students to increase their activity and achievements by recruiting, advising, scheduling, and counseling students on how to achieve their personal best.
 Excelled at hiring and training quality adjunct instructors that went on to be highly valuable members of the team.
 Managed and supervised curriculum and instructional programs, ensuring all necessary facets were included and making adjustments where appropriate and necessary.
 Exhibited excellent communications skills that directly contributed to positive student-staff relationships.
 Increased productivity and streamlined operations by developing and implementing Adjunct Handbook and Adjunct Mentor List.

CITY OF HAHIRA, HAHIRA, GA 2003 - 2007
MAYOR (2006 – 2007)
MAYOR PRO-TERM (2004 – 2007)
CITY COUNCILMAN (2003 – 2007)
 Successfully enforced the charter and ordinances of the municipality, thereby increasing citizen quality of life.
 Developed and implemented a five-year strategic plan for the city of Hahira; built a new fire station; obtained a $300K grant; initiated a health insurance program for city employees.
 Key player in city receiving City of Ethics Designation.
 Worked to reinstate citizens to be heard in monthly council meetings; increased voter confidence and city morale.

PARK UNIVERSITY, VALDOSTA, GA 1995 – 2005
DIRECTOR AND ADMINISTRATOR, THE SCHOOL FOR EXTENDED LEARNING
 Achieved 18 years of teaching experience and 15 years of leadership experience at the College/University level.
 Accomplished management of day-to-day operations, including academic coordination, financial reporting, record disbursement, and positive public relations.
 Communicated with other Heads on scheduling and staffing in a timely and efficient manner.
 Recruited, hired, trained, and oriented adjunct instructors.
 Maintained liaison with Education Service Officer and Education Center personnel in order to ensure consistency of academic quality.
 Increased enrollment hours from 128 to 1100 by aggressively promoting Park University programs.
 Consistently rated most effective and outstanding instructor by students.



Awards and Honors
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Sustained Growth Award recipient, Park University, Valdosta, GA
Georgia Municipal Association Award recipient, Mayor’s Day Conference, Hahira, GA, 2004
Georgia Municipal Association Award recipient, Mayor’s Day Conference, Hahira, GA, 2007


Community Service
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Vice Chairman Valdosta Chapter, American Red Cross Board of Directors
Board of Directors, Lowndes Associated Ministries to People
Advisory Committee, Education and Planning, Moody Air Force Base, GA
Certifying Official, Veteran Administration Southern Region
Member, Parent/ Teachers Organization, Hahira Elementary School, Hahira, GA
Member, The Executive Board, Georgia Association of Veteran Education Administrators

Education
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Doctor of Education, Organizational Leadership, Higher Education, Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, AZ.
Master of Business Administration, Finance, Alabama A&M University, Normal, AL
Bachelor of Science, Finance, Alabama A&M University, Normal, AL