Robert J. Gignac

Experience

1. Chief Operating Officer (COO)

   Lowell Community Charter Public School

   Aug 2018 — Present · Lowell, MA, US

   Directs all non-academic areas of the organization. Responsible for oversight of all financial operations, human resources, operations dept, administration, facilities, food services and development, admissions & safety & security. Direct reports include: All Finance office staff, all HR staff & consultants, Director of Technology, Director of Operations, Registrar, Facility Manager & custodial staff, Food Service Manager & Cafe Staff, front office staff, Director of Extended Day Program and all outside contractors.Successfully led the school to annual surpluses with clean audits. Leading the schools $30M+ campus expansion project and capital campaign.LCCPS is a public charter school located in the heart of the City of Lowell. With over 815 students and nearly 160 faculty and staff. This level 1 school serves a diverse community and provides high quality, innovative learning opportunities for the students of Lowell.Serves as the school\'s Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief HR Officer and Chief Procurement Officer.

Education

• Harvard University

  Certificate in School Management and Leadership

  2019

• Harvard Graduate School of Education

  Harvard Institute for Superintendents

  2019

Skills

• Customer Service
• Volunteer Management
• Training
• Policy
• Budgets
• Community Outreach
• Community Development
• Public Speaking
• Grants
• Leadership Development
• Event Planning
• Strategic Planning
• Management
• Program Development
• Team Building
• Microsoft Word
• Resume Writing
• Outlook
• Staff Development
• Analysis
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Public Policy
• Social Media
• Non-Profits
• Economic Development
• Public Administration
• Data Analysis
• Research
• Editing
• Social Services
• Higher Education
• Education
• Fundraising
• Time Management
• Public Relations
• Government
• Nonprofits
• Career Counseling
• Grant Writing