Brad Mitchell

About Brad Mitchell

Brad Mitchell is a highly accomplished executive consultant with a proven history of success in strategic and operational areas. He has successfully completed many projects including organizational assessments, personnel reviews, reorganizations, mergers, and acquisitions.As a creative, meticulous, and relational leader, Brad excels at quickly grasping complex issues, synthesizing information, and communicating effectively even under tight deadlines, and during crisis situations. His ability to respond thoughtfully and transparently sets him apart as a trusted advisor and leader.Brad is experienced as both an “insider” and an “outsider” to the higher education sector and is skilled in understanding and communicating with a broad range of constituencies. Brad’s professional journey spans more than 40 years including 25 years in the corporate world, where he held leadership roles at major publicly traded and private equity-backed firms. Fifteen years ago, Brad made the deliberate choice to shift his focus and dedicate his expertise to the higher education sector and align his career with his passion for meaningful purpose and mission.As an executive, and consultant, Brad brings extensive knowledge and experience to the higher education sector. Brad’s is focused on supporting these institutions by providing guidance and empowering them to achieve enhanced long-term success and fulfill their missions.Key Areas of ExpertiseStrategy: Brad helps organizations in developing and refining long-term strategic plans that enable them to achieve their missions. By helping with thoughtful planning processes, he helps institutions set clear goals and chart a course for long-term sustainable growth.Process Improvement; Brad excels at analyzing and enhancing existing processes, ensuring that organizations operate efficiently and effectively. Brad also supports the development of key performance indicators enabling institutions to measure progress and reach organizational goals.Finance; Brad offers valuable insights and solutions related to fiscal management, sustainability, cash flow reviews, and resource allocation to strengthen the fiscal health of organizations, supporting their long-term stability and impact.Facility & Campus Planning; Brad works with leadership to ensure facilities are strategically aligned with both short- and long-term business goals, enabling institutions to meet current requirements and prepare for future needs.Governance; Brad advises on best practices for organizational leadership, board effectiveness, and policy development.

Experience

1. Licensed Real Estate Agent

   Coldwell Banker Realty

   Nov 2012 — Present

   Licensed real estate agent working with investors and entrepreneurs. Authorized Home Path, HUD-registered selling agent, representing cash and leveraged transactions. Directly involved in 20+ residential flips in excess of $8MM+ in the US, Canada and France.

Education

• University of Windsor

  Bachelor of Commerce, Honours, Accounting and Economics

  1978 — 1982

• General Amherst High School

  Secondary School Honours

• Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management

  MBA, Finance, Operations

  1984 — 1986

• Middlebury College

  French Language Immersion Program, French Studies

Skills

• Process Improvement
• Management
• Financial Reporting
• Business Development
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Mergers
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups
• Analysis
• Financial Analysis
• Budgeting
• Due Diligence
• Change Management
• Marketing
• Leadership
• Budgets
• Finance
• Strategic Planning
• Strategy
• Six Sigma
• Corporate Finance
• Erp
• Business Strategy
• Forecasting
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Business Process Improvement
• Financial Modeling
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Lean Manufacturing
• Manufacturing
• Program Management