Bena Finkelberg
Montreal,Quebec
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Summit School, excelling in relationship building and critical thinking. Spearheaded projects that enhanced profitability and school culture, demonstrating exceptional decision-making and financial leadership. Skilled in fostering teamwork and collaboration, consistently delivering solutions that exceed expectations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Principal
Summit School
08.2019 - Current
- Managed large-scale projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to budget constraints and timeline requirements.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to enhance overall business performance and profitability.
- Enhanced company culture by implementing employee engagement initiatives that fostered collaboration, innovation, and professional development.
- Delivered exceptional client experiences by cultivating strong relationships and addressing concerns in a timely manner.
Camp Director
Summit School
03.2007 - 08.2022
- Oversaw team of counselors and support team members.
- Recruited high-quality personnel by promoting a positive workplace culture, resulting in a skilled and dedicated team of counselors and support staff.
- Hired, disciplined and managed [Number] camp staff members.
- Supervised, guided and assisted students during crafts, art projects, games and other activities to provide developmental stimulation.
Vice Principal
Summit School
08.2009 - 08.2019
- Served as an approachable liaison between administration, faculty, parents, and students to ensure effective communication and cooperation within the school community.
- Met with parents to discuss student performance and behavioral issues.
- Led meetings to convey policy changes, gather information, and assess employee thoughts.
- Monitored academic progress of all students through regular review of assessment data to identify trends and potential areas of growth or concern.
Special Educatiional Consultant
Summit School
08.2001 - 07.2009
- Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
- Liaised with customers, management, and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive solutions for clients.
- Managed client relationships through regular check-ins and updates on project progress.
Summer Camp Office Manager
Wooden Acres Camp
06.2005 - 06.2007
- Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
- Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
- Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
Education
Certificate in Special Education - Education
McGill University
Montreal, QC05.1994
Masters of Educational Psychology And Counslling - Education
McGill University
Montreal, QC05.1991
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
McGill University
Montreal, QC05.1988
Skills
Verbal and written communication
Relationship building and networking
Training and mentoring
Policy and procedure development
School safety
Goal Planning
Staff Development
Financial Leadership
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem-Solving
Time Management
Responsible and Dependable
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Affiliations
- Positive Behavioral Interventions and Strategies
- Council for Exceptional Children
- International Conference on Autism, Intellectual Disability & Developmental Disabilities
- International Literacy Association
- Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
Certification
Ukuru Certified
Timeline
Senior Principal
Summit School
08.2019 - Current
Vice Principal
Summit School
08.2009 - 08.2019
Camp Director
Summit School
03.2007 - 08.2022
Summer Camp Office Manager
Wooden Acres Camp
06.2005 - 06.2007
Special Educatiional Consultant
Summit School
08.2001 - 07.2009
Certificate in Special Education - Education
McGill University
Masters of Educational Psychology And Counslling - Education
McGill University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
McGill University
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