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MARIA E. LUCCESE, MBA, M ED
4332 NW 54th
Street  Coconut Creek, FL 33073  914-393-9447  mluccese@comcast.net
ACADEMIC, NONPROFIT, & BUSINESS OPERATIONS LEADERSHIP
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT/STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT/PROGRAM EXPANSION
EDUCATION
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY, Portland, OR
Pursuing Doctorate in Higher Education, 2020
PACE UNIVERSITY, Pleasantville, NY
Master of Science (MS) in Education, 2014
Post-Graduate Certificate in Strategic Management, 1999
IONA COLLEGE, New Rochelle, NY
Master of Business Administration (MBA), 1990
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance, 1984
EXPERIENCE
ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE SCHOOL/GREENWICH CATHOLIC SCHOOL, Carmel, NY & Greenwich, CT
CCD 4th
Grade Teacher (9/2014 to Present)
Assistant Kindergarten Teacher (3/2015 to 6/2015)
 Present subject matter to students to maximize learning opportunities and provide real-world, application-based
examples and learning experiences. Monitor compliance with Common Core standards.
 Create purposeful and appropriate lesson plans consistent with established guidelines. Use effective teaching
strategies and maximize time on task.
 Design and implement a flexible program and classroom environment favorable to student learning, personal
growth, and classroom management.
 Establish effective rapport with students, staff members, and parents. Motivate students to develop skills,
attitudes, and knowledge for an effective educational foundation in accordance with each student’s ability.
PACE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, Pleasantville, NY
Graduate Assistant (2012 to 2013)
 Performed administrative tasks, such as preparation of PowerPoint presentations, marketing materials, and
communication efforts. Contributed to critical data analysis through input and data entry.
 Provided event planning support while supervising undergraduate student workers.
Demonstrated expertise in:
 Project & Program Management
 Team & Relationship Building
 Marketing, Branding, & Social Media
 Community Relations & Outreach
 Technical Services & Support
 Customer Needs Discovery
 Financial & Budget Oversight
 Academic Administration
 Staff & Volunteer Training
Highly effective teacher, consultant, board member, and
operations executive with proven record of directing programs,
businesses, nonprofits, and academics to exceptional outcomes.
Creative and innovative manager, adept at designing marketing
programs based on customer trends and competitive activity.
Proactive project supervisor, excelling in high-pressure,
tight-deadline settings with fixed budgets and strict regulatory,
reporting, and quality standards.
Strategic, visionary leader with excellent record of developing
programs, markets, funding sources, and technical advancements.

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YMCA OF CENTRAL & NORTHERN WESTCHESTER, Somers, NY
Site Supervisor (2008 to 2014)
 Provided overall site management and quality control to maintain appropriate child to staff ratios. Supervised all
site staff and created a positive atmosphere which boosted self-esteem for all participants.
 Recognized with YMCA 2011 Leadership Award for significant contributions to the organization.
 Supplied visionary leadership that promoted learning, a positive spirit, high performance, and diversity. Planned
and implemented well-organized and well-varied activities based on the mandated curriculum.
 Communicated clearly and regularly with parents about the program and their child’s participation. Informed
parents of behavior problems that didn’t respond to verbal correction.
 Cooperated fully with school personnel on appropriate facility use; collected fees.
GIRL SCOUTS OF HUDSON, ROCK HILL CAMP, Mahopac, NY
Business Manager (Summer 2011)
 Oversaw daily business operations of summer camp attended weekly by approximately 200 children, ages 7-14.
Gave efficient and professional administrative support to the Camp Director.
 Managed all financial accounting, processed supply orders and payroll, directed support services activities, and
maintained administrative policies and procedures, including information and financial systems.
 Handled, reconciled, and deposited registration revenues and used money for paying bills and payroll.
 Conducted camp counselor reviews and certification checks and maintained staff certification records.
GREENWICH ADVISORS, LLC, Greenwich, CT
Vice President Operations (2005 to 2008)
 Reported to the Managing Directors in managing all budgets and operations for this startup financial services firm
focused on mutual funds. Ensured compliance with all government authorities.
 Organized and implemented new contact management system while liaising with public relations firm. Supported
marketing efforts by developing branding and logo, as well as preliminary website and marketing materials.
 Provided strategy, vision, and leadership in identifying new revenue streams derived from new products, markets,
and ideas that leveraged the brand and organization.
 Recruited, hired, trained, and supervised employees, interns, and office staff, including generating performance
appraisals, recommending promotions, and recognizing achievements.
 Implemented ACT! database system for investors and potential sales leads; trained and directed management
and staff on the ACT! system.
 Researched and hired public relations firm and liaised between firm and management. Met with executive team
and board members to conduct presentations on operational strategies and enhancement projects.
MARIA E. LUCCESE CONSULTING, Greenwich, CT
Business Development Consultant (2001 to 2005)
 Consulted with small and medium-sized businesses on business productivity, staff management, client relations,
and marketing strategies, including branding, logo development, and marketing materials.
 Used contact management systems, bold thinking, and creative ideas to maintain and grow an active database of
prospects and clients. Collected and analyzed data, numbers, and account information.
 Applied strong leadership and mentoring skills in working independently and collaboratively in producing high-
quality work, planning and prioritizing assignments, and handling multiple tasks in a timely manner.
 Established rapport with clients in proactively seeking new opportunities, producing robust business plans,
delivering business and technical changes, managing budgets and roadmaps, and giving onsite presentations.

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EPSTEIN BECKER & GREEN, PC, New York, NY
Director, Technology & Operations (1984 to 2001)
 Reporting to the Managing Partner and Executive Technology Committee, held increasingly responsible positions
with this firm (nine offices), leading to director position. Managed strategic planning of enterprise-wide IT systems,
while establishing policies and implementing best practices.
 Recruited, trained, mentored, coached, and supervised 30-member high-performance technical team and
consultants. Served on transition teams during mergers and acquisitions. Established firm-wide training protocol.
 Instituted previously nonexistent project management guidelines to improve the ability to meet timelines, budgets,
and objectives. Directed large, complex, multi-issue, cross-business-unit projects.
 Handled such administrative accountabilities as preparing financial statements, developing budgets, controlling
spending, negotiating contracts, and supervising vendor selection.
 Interacted extensively with clients, building relationships, influencing decision-making, communicating progress,
obstacles, and results, and developing additional business and services.
 Spearheaded national expansion initiative and collaborated with the executive team on the strategic business
planning process and long-term IT roadmap.
 Sat on Executive IT Committee to ensure system controls and compliance; chaired Marketing Committee in
developing branding (logo and website).
 Established quality assurance, documentation, telecommunications/WAN, and help desk departments. Planned
and rolled out new architecture and infrastructure for enhanced systems and productivity.
 Initiated migration of 700 users, from nine offices nationwide, from WordPerfect to Microsoft Word, including
document management system and email.
BOARD LEADERSHIP
Board Member: WESTCHESTER-PUTNAM WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTER
Officer, Board of Directors: GIRL SCOUTS HEART OF THE HUDSON COUNCIL
Board Member: CARMEL-KENT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
 Perform strategic and operational leadership for nonprofit’s staff, programs, expansion, and mission execution.
 Oversee all board and volunteer development, staff supervision, fundraising, financial operations, programming,
and community relations.
 Recruit and maintain boards of directors, with strengths in leading development, annual giving, and programs.
 Engage community leaders to develop and foster partnerships that are beneficial to both parties.
 Ensure ongoing local programmatic excellence, rigorous program evaluation, and consistent quality of finance and
administration, communications, and systems.
 Lead, coach, develop, and retain highly productive senior management teams.
 Deepen and refine all communications, from web presence to external relations to create a stronger brand.
 Build partnerships in new markets, establishing alliances with funders, and nurture relationships with donors,
political figures, and community leaders,
 Apply strong marketing, public relations, and fundraising abilities in engaging stakeholders of diverse cultures.