President Adler Graduate School, CAREER & TALENT MANAGEMENT, EDUCATION Management, NONPROFIT-SOCIAL SERVICEs  BUSINESS Consulting and Coaching

Summary

Jeffrey Allen, Ph.D., LISW
Does the Eagle know what is in the pit? Or wilt thou go ask the Mole? "Book of Thel", William Blake
Caring innovative Leader and President Adler Graduate School; helping higher education, nonprofit, human service, community, and education organizations with mission driven growth strategies and people to achieve a sense of purpose in the next phase of their careers and their lives. Through an ethic of care, and applying Adlerian principles of: encouragement, dignity, respect, purpose and belonging to contribute to the community people find happiness, contentment and success. Create an environment to cultivate participation, engagement, and learning through strategic partnerships, make the world a better place and nurture a feeling of community. Growing organizations through mission and shared values. Goal achievement is based on clear organizational strategies in operational alignment  with the organizational mission.  Leadership and Board Membership:  current Boards; 2 build 4ward International Organization, Burnett County Historical Society. Former Chair Eureka, Recycling

Career Timeline

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    President , Adler Graduate School
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    Owner/Manager, Black Bear Storage a Division of AAAC LLC

    Black Bear Storage, is a 41 unit self storage facility in Danbury, Wisconsin.
    We believe that providing excellent customer service is our number one priority. We are here to answer your questions and help you in any way we can to make your storage experience a pleasant one. All of our units have two locks on the garage doors, one on the garage door handle, and a sliding dead bolt where you can attach your own lock. All units have cement floors and are clean and well maintained. We hope that you will consider Black Bear Storage for all your Burnett County Storage needs.

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    Chair, Board of Directors, Eureka Recycling

    Eureka Recycling is the only organization in Minnesota that specializes in zero waste. The organization's services, programs, and policy work present solutions to the social, environmental, and health problems caused by wasting. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, based in the Twin Cities of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, Eureka Recycling's mission is to demonstrate that waste is preventable, not inevitable. Because this mission is realized by any person or group that chooses to prevent waste, Eureka Recycling provides opportunities for everyone to experience firsthand that waste can be prevented

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    BA Political Science, State University of New York at Binghamton
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    Ph.D., Education Policy and Administration, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
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    MAT, Teaching Social Studies, State University of New York at Binghamton
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    Executive Education-Fundraising Certificate, Non-P, University of Saint Thomas - School of Business
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    Adjunct Faculty, Humanities, National American University

    Regularly taught eight different courses in the disciplines of Humanities, Sociology, and History

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    Reseach Assistant, University of Minnesota

    Participated in the Professional Practice School research at Patrick Henry High School. Research, focus groups, and teacher and administrative feedback on professional practice, and school change.

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    Program Director/Licensed Independent Social Worke, Nekton Inc.

    Directed a semi-independent living program (SILS) with 25 counselors serving 200 clients: provided community support and teaching to people with disabilities in 4 Twin Cities’ counties.
    Grew program with new county contracts and funding streams.
    Established the first residential program for people with traumatic head injury in Minnesota.
    Supervised licensing and foster care services, for children, under Minnesota Rule 4. Participated in governmental relations and rule making policy, legislation, and lobbying.

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    Academic Dean, National American University

    Oversaw the expansion and accountability of the education delivery of the college and participated in system leadership. Led the academic leadership and vision, fiscal health of the education department and achievement of strategic objectives, compliance with system rules, state regulations, and accrediting criteria.

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    Program Director and School Principal, Beth Jacob Congregation

    Created and directed early childhood and family, holiday, adult, and youth programing. Recruited and supervised volunteers for programmatic participation.
    Managed the financial development process and budget for the education and program departments.
    Facilitated team building, volunteer coordination, fundraising and participation in community-wide
    events which included concerts, silent auctions, dinners, and age specific programming.
    Served as Saturday School Principal to provide educational curriculum for preschool to high school.

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    Regional Academic Dean, National American University

    Coordinated the academic programs offered at 3 campuses of Roseville, Bloomington, Brooklyn Center.
    Created and implemented a collaborative process of hiring and supervising faculty across the region.
    Participated in marketing strategies and television advertising campaign.

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    Campus Executive Officer, Vice President, National American University

    Led educational delivery and operations of admissions, accounting and financial aid.
    Oversaw operations and fiscal health of the Brooklyn Center Campus, with a population of 250
    students, 65 part time faculty, and 15 staff.
    Led creation and implementation of new programs which included Paralegal and Medical Assisting, which led to the growth of the campus.

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    Dean of Education, EDMC, The Art Institutes International MInnesota

    Oversaw the expansion and accountability of the education delivery of the college. Provided an environment which is conducive to innovation, positive thinking and expansion. Led the academic leadership and vision, fiscal health of the education department and achievement of strategic objectives, compliance with system rules, state regulations, and accrediting criteria. Serving 1500 students in Bachelor and Associate programs in the applied arts, culinary, and applied management.

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    Vice President of Academic Affairs, EDMC, The Illinois Institute of Art

    Led the merging of for the four branches in the ILIA system which includes: Chicago, Schaumburg, Detroit and Cincinnati, which grew the size of the Illinois Institute of Art by 30%. With key members of the executive committee of the Chicago branch and as part of the executive committee functions helped to assure that the schools mission and vision are implemented, with quality education and services to the students, staff and faculty within the education department and the whole school. Oversaw the expansion and accountability of the education delivery of the branch campuses in the ILIA system. Provided an environment which is conducive to innovation, positive thinking and expansion. Led the academic leadership and vision, fiscal health of the education department and achievement of strategic objectives, compliance with system rules, state regulations, and accrediting criteria for the branch campuses.

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    President, EDMC, The Art Institutes International Minnesota and the International Culinary School

    Oversaw the academic quality, operational effectiveness- $30 MM budget, human resources development, and growth of The Art Institutes International Minnesota; a college for Design, Media Arts, Fashion and Culinary. Led the executive team which included, Finance, Academics, Student Services , Career Services, Technology, Facilities and Human Services in the operations and delivery of quality professional education to students and assured graduate success in career placement by leading the overall administrative and educational functions of the campus. Led strategic local marketing initiatives which led to inquiry growth. Led campus governmental relations and lobbying increasing good public relations and advocacy for students in need of state funding.

    Assured the educational delivery was based on the college philosophy and mission; quality services to clients; development, growth, involvement and recognition of employees; sound economic principles and an environment which is conducive to innovation, positive thinking and expansion.

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    Chairman of the Board of Directors, Vesper Atelier

    To Inspire Students to Sculpt a Contemplative Space, That Better Connects Us to Earth and Community, Through Teaching Designing and Making.  Changed from a College in 2015 to a Community Art Program

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    Board Member, 2Build 4ward International Organization-2x4 International Organization
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    Contributor, Nonprofit-360 Consulting, LLC

    Provide consulting by assisting nonprofits with personalized solutions for financial resource development, strategic planning, leadership development and training, agency operations, board governance, program development and evaluation, marketing and communications, and information systems and technology

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    Career Management Consultant-Executive Services, Right Management

    Provide career management and transition coaching and consulting to top-level executives, and groups. Design and deliver customized workshops focusing on changing psychological perspectives that impedes professional growth. Provide strategies and consulting for top-level executives and groups to effectively manage change and move to the next phase of their careers in complex environments.

Proudest Accomplishment

Helping people be successful

Experience Highlights

  • President
    Adler Graduate School
  • Chair, Board of Director
    Chair, Eureka Recycling- a zero waste organization
  • President
    Allen and Associates Consulting LLC;  Non Profit and Education Management and  Career Coaching
  • President
    EDMC, The Art Institutes International Minnesota and International Culinary School
  • Career Management Consultant-Executive Services
    Right Management

Education Highlights

  • Dissertation
    Human Service Theory and Action: an Applied Model for Community Services, Health Care, Education....
  • BA, Political Science
    State University of New York at Binghamton
  • MAT, Teaching Social Studies
    State University of New York at Binghamton
  • PhD Education Policy and Administration
    University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
  • Executive Education-Fundraising Certificate, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
    University of Saint Thomas - School of Business

Causes

  • Bees and Pollinators
    Advocating for increase Pollinators and to not use Pesticides and herbacides
  • Chair, Board Member
    Chair Eureka Recycling-Zero Waste Movement  Enhanced Producer Responsibility  composting
  • 2build 4ward International Organization
    Board member Helping to Eliminate Poverty
  • Volunteer
    Citizens League Policy formation on a Grass Roots level

Interests

  • Gardening
    Edible organic landscaping and design
  • Acetylene Welding
  • Bee Keeping

Skills

  • Non profit Leadership
    20+
  • Public Policy Formation
    20+
  • Change Management
    20+
  • Volunteer Management
    15
  • Public Speaking
    20+
  • Teaching
    20+
  • Educational Leadership
    15
  • Curriculum Development
    20+
  • Adult Learning., Andragogy
    20+
  • Student Engagement
    15
  • Strategic Planning
    15
  • Career Management
    20+
  • Executive Coaching
    10
  • Fundraising
    15
  • Training and Development
    20+
  • Human Services
    20+
  • Team Building
    15
  • Leadership Development
    15

Location

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area