J. Daniel Hollinger's Resume (Last updated December 27th 2008)

J Daniel Hollinger is the Founder and President of Hollinger International, an education and leadership development consulting firm that focuses on establishing new schools, improving existing schools and leadership development. A visionary education entrepreneur, Dr. Hollinger founded, built and led two International Baccalaureate schools in Washington, DC. He serves on George Mason University's FAST TRAIN Advisory Board, Next Generation Foundation's Board and previously served on the Board of the Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington.

EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Hollinger International focuses on helping clients establish new schools, improve existing schools and develop leadership.


Education and Schools

• Establish New Schools
  

• Improve Existing Schools
  

• Implement International Baccalaureate Programmes
  

• Teach Critical World Languages Effectively
  

• Improve Student Performance
  

Leadership Development

• Develop Compelling Visionary Leadership
  

• Create a Vibrant, Innovative Organizational Culture
  

• Build Collaborative, High-Performing Teams

Founded, built and led international schools. Built $6M company in highly competitive market, transitioning it from start up to full-scale operations. Captured emerging markets with ground-breaking programs and services. Built and led executive management, faculty and board teams - capitalizing on assets to create and improve services, programs and operations for competitive advantage, cost savings and revenue growth. Increased annual revenue from $25K to $5.7M. Recruited, trained and supervised 300+ faculty and staff members. Established strategic partnerships with corporations, foundations, governments, NGOs, schools and universities worldwide to enhance services, enter new markets and raise funds. Acquired and developed five campuses, raised $7M and negotiated below-market contracts for $3M savings. Designed and delivered dual-language International Baccalaureate (IB) Programmes in Arabic, English, French, Greek, Mandarin and Spanish. Functioned as Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operations Officer, Chief Development Officer and Chief Academic Officer.

• Business Development & Strategic Planning - Developed business concept and brand, assessed the market and identified target markets. Designed and implemented strategic plans for organizational growth and development, including comprehensive marketing, branding, sales, financial, staffing and campus expansion strategies to compete successfully against significantly stronger institutions. Developed business plan and raised $1.6M for start-up and operating capital. Developed strategic plan to scale up globally.
  

• International, Dual-Language & Special Education Programs - Developed and delivered highly acclaimed international, dual-language programs that achieved extraordinary academic, intellectual and social/emotional results for students from extremely diverse economic, linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Transformed teaching and learning into a dynamic engagement among educators and learners across languages, disciplines and ages. Established innovative programs, including International Baccalaureate Programmes offered through the schools' signature dual-language immersion model, Professionals-in-Residence, Peace Education, and Olympism Athletics. Set up international exchange programs globally to promote cross-cultural understanding and enhance learning. Tailored curriculum and teaching to serve special education students. Offered a world-class education to prepare students to be international persons, leaders and peacemakers.
  

• Strategic Partnerships & Relationship Building - Built partnerships with corporations, foundations, governments, multilateral organizations, schools and universities in Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and North and South America. Developed relationships, obtained funding and received unsolicited requests for proposals to establish international schools in the UAE, Bahrain and Kuwait. Established affiliations with schools locally and globally for teacher and student exchange programs. Forged alliances with universities for teacher training and curriculum development. Cultivated relationships with stakeholders, trustees and donors. Built, sustained and led high-performing, innovative and collegial teams at all organizational levels.
  

• Organizational Culture & Leadership - Built, sustained and led high-performing, collaborative executive management, faculty, board and support staff teams. Created an organizational culture that promoted innovation, professional growth and teamwork. Identified intellectual assets to create and improve services for competitive advantage.
  

• Enrollment & Revenue Growth - Grew enrollment from 5 to 250 and revenue from $25K to $5.7M at RCIS. Increased enrollment from 75 to 125 and nearly doubled revenue from $650K to $1.2M in two years at CIS.
  

• Negotiations & Savings - Consistently demonstrated outstanding negotiating skills. Delivered $4M in savings by negotiating below-market real estate lease, acquisition, financing and construction contract terms.
  

• Campus Acquisitions, Design & Build-Out - Managed five campus acquisitions, complex zoning changes, architectural design and build-out. Completed projects prior to deadlines and under budget.
  

• Faculty & Staff Recruitment, Training & Supervision - Recruited approximately 300 faculty and staff members locally, nationally and internationally. Provided training in dual-language, inquiry-based pedagogy, classroom management, special education and business development. Managed supervision of 50+ faculty and staff.
  

• Compensation & Performance - Designed and implemented an innovative "Faculty Support, Evaluation and Compensation System" that linked performance to compensation, resulting in significant performance improvement, enrollment and revenue gains, and annual 10% salary increases for four consecutive years.
  

• Fund Raising - Raised over $1M from foundations and stakeholders in annual and capital campaigns.
  

• Marketing & Public Relations - Conducted high-impact marketing and public relations campaigns.
  

• Accreditation - Obtained accreditation from the International Baccalaureate Organisation and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. Secured IB Candidate School status within an extraordinarily brief two-month period. Received commendations for superior quality programs from both organizations.
  

Directed K-12 school for seriously emotionally disturbed / behaviorally disordered and learning disabled students.

Taught education and special education courses, and supervised intern teachers.

Established early childhood intervention program.

Evaluated grant applications to fund educational programs.

Provided special education consultation for classroom teachers. Assessed students to identify special needs and eligibility for special education services. Developed and monitored Individualized Education Programs. Provided direct intervention services.

Established and managed a residential and commercial general contracting business.

Taught all subjects to 32 students in grades 1 through 8 in a one-room schoolhouse.

Member, Advisory Board, George Mason University FAST TRAIN Program, 2006-Present.

Member, Board of Trustees, Next Generation Foundation, 2007-Present.

Member, Board of Trustees, Association of Independent Schools of Greater Washington, 1998-2001.

Volunteer, DC College Success Foundation - Achievers Scholarship Program, Washington, DC

Volunteer, Mennonite Disaster Service, New Orleans

Volunteer, Lutheran Social Services, St. Croix, USVI