Renee Hargrove, MBA, MLS, CSRM

Experience

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  The Regus Group

  Oct 2001 - Mar 2003

  General Manager

  Managed the operations of three business suite operations, including full service receptionist, conferencing, and office solutions for virtual and onsite businesses in the DC Metropolitan area.

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  BusinesSuites

  Mar 2003 - Aug 2004

  Center Manager

  Accountable for the sales and operations of the 120-office complex, including all business services for over 150 on-site and virtual companies (clients)Developed and executed a strategic marketing plan for the region Responsible for the staff hiring, training and supervision of all administrative, technical and managerial personnel Successfully negotiated all Center service agreements, including vendor contracts and client leases Maintained a 90% client retention rate following an acquisition of four regional Business Centers in the Maryland region Developed strong relationships with building management to ensure a well-maintained facility, including conference/meeting rooms, business centers, cyber café, reception, and lavatories Planned and coordinated client functions for increased relationship management Show less

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  EdisonLearning

  Aug 2004 - Nov 2010

  Responsible for all operational functions for two K-8 Charter Schools (serving 1200+ students and 100 instructional/non-instructional team members) including grants management, P&L, transportation, food service, facilities management, safety & security, purchasing and personnel. Developed and managed an efficient financial plan and site operating and capital budget that supports the requirements of the District/School Achievement PlanManage the schedule and $5 million budget for all Federal and State grant funding to ensure timely drawdown of monthly cash requests and submission of final expenditure reports Successfully completed all Federal, State and Local financial and operational audits including successful completion of Provision 2 base year audit for the National School Lunch Program Manage payroll process for over 150 Instructional and Non-Instructional StaffEffectively manage Accounts Payable and Reconciliation processes Monitor compliance to HQT requirements per NCLB guidelines Plan and manage student enrollment and retention programs to meet projected financial targetsOversee student information systems to insure accuracy and timeliness of data and compliance to state, local and grants reporting deadlinesSupervise and evaluate non-instructional staff to provide performance feedback and goal setting measurementsFacilitate professional development training for all non-instructional staff, including topics related to enrollment/retention, records management, client satisfaction, and student information systems Represent school operations and finance as the Schools' Leadership Team member at monthly Board meetings Show less Managed the Supplemental Education Services (SES) after-school programs in seven schools in Baltimore City Public School System under No Child Left Behind (NCLB) in 2007 and five assigned regions in FY05-FY07 Responsible for all program components, including, but not limited to, determining strategy for financial and enrollment targets; managing relationships with State and District officials, Administrators, Community Leaders, parents and staff; and adherence to all State/District contract terms to ensure compliance at all levels in the fieldMet all requirements to successfully complete Federal, State and District program audits and evaluationsManaged student enrollment cycle and initiatives across Baltimore City including recruitment, retention and re-enlistment campaigns for over 800 participating students Oversight of the identification, recruitment, hiring, and training of operations personnel, as well coordinating and facilitating the program of professional development for over 100 teachers in the assigned regionsSupervised Operations Managers, Campaign Managers, Site Directors, and Teachers in all assigned regions Managed the implementation of the education program, including the administration of pre and post assessments to track and report program effectiveness to Local and State governing authorities Managed the accounts payable and receivables processes to ensure accurate billing and reporting for all student participation Show less

  • School Operations Manager

    Aug 2004 - Nov 2010

  • Regional Program Manager

    Aug 2004 - Jun 2007
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  DePaul Cristo Rey High School

  Jan 2011 - Jul 2015

  Director of Business Administration/CFO

  Founding Fiscal, Human Resources and Business Officer for the Catholic College Prep high school in Cincinnati, Ohio, serving students and families with economic need who desire a quality, affordable private school experience. The program is made affordable through an innovative Corporate Work Study Program where all students work five days a month in professional, entry level jobs. The Sponsoring companies then support the largest part of the student's cost of education. The school continues to seek new students, corporate sponsors and donors. Please visit the website at www.depaulcristorey.org Show less

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  Berea College

  Apr 2015 - May 2017

  Associate Executive Director

  Partners for Education at Berea College- All Appalachian KY youth will succeed in school. Served as Chief Operating Officer overseeing finance, operations, people services, family engagement and grant services. Accountable for a 300 person department and $26 million of annual federal funding.

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  University of Cincinnati

  Jun 2017 - Jul 2022

  Business Officer

  Accountable for the strategic and operational functions of the Division of Student Affairs with special focus on the business processes for Human Resources, Finance and Compliance. Responsible for the budget development and management of a $15 million division operating budget and the distribution of allocations of $28 million of general fee funds across each campus. Serve as the equal opportunity coordinator for the division under the guidance of the UC Office of Equal Opportunity and Access

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  Partners for Rural Impact

  Jul 2022 - now

  Our ApproachOur place-based approach empowers rural leaders and communities to accelerate educational outcomes for all students by:Addressing the program gap found in rural places to ensure students have equitable access to resourcesBuilding the capacity of rural schools and communities to be data-driven and equity-focusedAligning local, regional and national systems to ensure student success

  • Vice President of Administration and Finance

    Apr 2024 - now

  • Vice President of Human Resources, Operations and Legal

    Jul 2022 - Mar 2024