Zach Wasilew

About Zach Wasilew

A proven track record in growing education companies- Special Education - Growing a network of therapeutic day schools serving kids with autism- Secondary Education - Launched innovative charter school programs using Blended Learning - Higher Education - Helped Rasmussen College grow 10X in six years- Early Childhood Education - Expanded via acquisition a network of ECE centers Core strengths in corporate development, business start-up, operating management, financial oversight and strategic planning.Operations experiencing managing teams delivering EBITDA, financial management, compliance, and customer attraction and retention.Corporate Development experience links business growth, transaction opportunities and fund-raising.Education sector knowledge connects all facets of the industry, risks, and its growth drivers: technology, colleges, trade schools, secondary education, primary education, special education, and charter schools.Real Estate skills and connections link business needs and real estate solutions.Specialties: Operations leadershipFinancial ManagementCorporate DevelopmentStrategy and PlanningMarket Selection including demographic analysis, competitive review, and contact with government and local business leaders.Developing the real estate; zoning change, municipal approval, infrastructure improvements, building construction.

Experience

1. Vice President Business Development

   Gersh Autism Academy

   Jan 2020 — Present

   Multi-site therapeutic day school provider for students and families with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We serve students and young adults across the United States and Puerto Rico. Gersh Autism provides education, life skills, and vocational training, all with wrap-around related services therapies.I\'ve driven the Company\'s growth strategies- Acquisitions- Partnerships and - Greenfield expansion opportunities.Raising capital to fuel the growth strategy.

Education

• The University of Chicago Booth School of Business

  MBA, Finance, Economics

• Vanderbilt University

  BA, Chemistry

Skills

• Leadership
• Real Estate
• Negotiation
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Project Management
• Program Management
• Strategic Thinking
• Infrastructure
• Financial Modeling
• Competitive Analysis
• Contract Negotiation
• Higher Education
• Strategy
• Strategic Planning
• Educational Technology
• Secondary Education
• Corporate Finance
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Management
• Construction
• Budgets
• Business Strategy
• Budgeting