Curtis Rodriguez-Porter

About Curtis Rodriguez-Porter

Demonstrated history of working in the marketing and advertising industry within the field of education and nonprofit organizations. Also Skilled in Microsoft, Sales, Account Management, and Event Management. Credible professional with a Master\'s in Public Administration from Walden University and a Bachelor\'s in Communication, Public Relations, from Central Connecticut University.

Experience

1. Managing Director - School Choice Division & Hartford Region Open Choice Program

   CREC

   Nov 2023 — Present

   Leading the CREC School Choice Division including strategic marketing. This office encompasses the Welcome Center for enrolling students in CREC Magnet Schools and the Hartford Region Open Choice Program, in collaboration with the State Department of Education\'s Regional School Choice Office.Leading a diverse team in Hartford, consisting of multicultural, multilingual, and intersectional leaders and educators. Our team is dedicated to providing an inclusive, supportive, and high-quality school experience for over 2,500 Hartford resident students attending schools across 27 partner districts throughout the region.

Education

• CT State Gateway

  Associate of Science (A.S.), General Studies

  2006 — 2009

• Central Connecticut State University

  B.A. Communication, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Minor in Business Mgmt. & Econ.

  2009 — 2012

• Walden University

  Masters, Public Administration

  2013 — 2015