Donte Sheppard

About Donte Sheppard

I am a proven advocate of higher learning, with a demonstrated history of working in secondary and higher education. A former teacher, coach, college recruiter, and admissions representative. Donte is currently working as the Early Learning Program Manager at the Studer Community Institute. Skills · Experienced in supervision, training, motivation and evaluation of personnel · Public Speaker with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Persuasive, with the ability to connect with culturally diverse audiences. · Expert presenter for small or large groups in a professional setting · Advanced organizational, planning, and time management skills · Effective tour guide and admissions specialist · Proficient multitasker and project manager · Experienced leadership trainer and mentor During my time at Pensacola State College, I have received recognition for my accomplishments as an exceptional leader and figure for the college and the community. I was featured in the Pensacola State College newspaper for the “Employee Spotlight”, selected to the President’s Leadership Institute Team, and designated as the commencement speaker for graduation. Also, In-Weekly Newspaper recognized me as a Pensacola 2019 Rising Star.

Experience

1. Early Learning Program Manager

   Studer Community Institute

   Sep 2022 — Present · Pensacola, FL, US

   Oversaw all initiatives for the Early Learning Program in four hospitals, including curriculum development and implementation for parents with children 0-3 years old, focusing on early brain development techniques and activities-Managed outreach projects, collaborations with other organizations, and established new partnerships to assist in the implementation of programs -Coordinated and executed a successful fundraising event that raised over while managing program budgets developing funding partnerships and sponsors, and optimizing resources for fiscal responsibility-Led continuous program improvement efforts through assessments and analysis, while maintaining strong relationships with partners, sponsors, and community organizations to foster collaborative and supportive learning relationships-Effectively communicated program initiatives and impact through interviews on various platforms, while designing and writing engaging content for marketing materials, publications and social media.

Education

• University of West Florida

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

• University of West Florida

  Master of Arts - MA, Strategic Communication and Leadership