Pete C.

Experience

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  California Republic Leadership Academy

  Founding Board Member, Board Secretary

  Jul 2022 - Present

  California Republic Leadership Academy (CRLA) is a classical charter school organization in Southern California focused on virtuous leadership, content-rich curriculum, and traditional classroom environments to prepare students for college and civic life.

  • Co‑founded the organization and established board governance, bylaws, and policies as Founding Board Member and Board Secretary.
  • Served as board secretary — maintained corporate records, prepared and distributed board materials, and ensured compliance with charter and state reporting requirements.
  • Led stakeholder engagement and community outreach that supported successful charter approvals and program expansions (including approval of a new Flex/Homeschool program).
  • Built fundraising and event infrastructure (annual auctions, donor cultivation) and coordinated partnerships with local education offices and elected officials to advance growth and openings.
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  BloomBoard

  Vice President, Partner Success

  May 2021 - Present

  BloomBoard is a talent development provider that helps K–12 school districts design and scale educator pipeline, advancement, and retention programs using portfolio-based, coaching-supported learning experiences.

  • Lead strategy and operations for partner success, managing district partnerships to increase program adoption and sustainment across K–12 systems.
  • Scaled turnkey educator development programs (from paraprofessional to school leader), aligning BloomBoard offerings with district HR and salary advancement pathways.
  • Built cross‑functional processes (onboarding, implementation, coaching, data handoffs) to drive partner retention and measurable teacher development outcomes.
  • Partnered with higher education institutions and district leaders to customize credential and degree pathways, improving time‑to‑placement and program ROI.
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  BloomBoard, Inc.

  Director, Client Success

  Jun 2019 - May 2021

  • Managed a portfolio of district clients as Director of Client Success, leading onboarding, implementation, and ongoing program support.
  • Designed and executed client success plans that increased practitioner engagement and completion rates for portfolio‑based learning.
  • Coordinated coaching networks and data reporting to demonstrate instructional growth and link professional learning to career advancement.
  • Served as primary client escalation and renewal stakeholder, collaborating with product and partnerships teams to adapt offerings to district needs.
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  AMPS - Amethod Public Schools

  Chief Operating Officer

  Jun 2013 - Apr 2019

  Amethod Public Schools (AMPS) is a nonprofit charter school management organization serving Oakland and Richmond that blends rigorous academics with character development to prepare low‑income students for college and life.

  • Oversaw day‑to‑day operations and systemwide operational strategy as Chief Operating Officer for a multi‑site charter network.
  • Led district and community engagement efforts to secure approvals for school expansions and campus transitions.
  • Directed central services (human resources, recruitment, professional development, school operations) to improve staffing pipelines and school readiness.
  • Implemented operational policies and data dashboards to support school leaders, improve fiscal controls, and track programmatic outcomes across the portfolio.
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  The Broad Center (2001-2021)

  Director, Resident Development

  Sep 2009 - Jun 2013

  Yale University is a longstanding research university committed to expanding knowledge, inspiring innovation, and preparing leaders across disciplines. (Listed company profile referenced for The Broad Center role.)

  • Designed and delivered residency‑style leadership development programs for aspiring district and school leaders as Director, Resident Development.
  • Managed multi‑year cohorts that combined coursework, on‑the‑job practice, and coaching to accelerate leadership readiness and school improvement.
  • Built partnerships with universities, district leaders, and mentors to secure placements and accreditation pathways for residents.
  • Monitored participant progress, refined curriculum based on competency outcomes, and supported alumni placement into school leadership roles.

• PUC Schools

  Director of School Support Services

  Jul 2007 - Sep 2009

  PUC Schools is a public charter school organization providing K–12 education and school support services (profile information limited in source data).

  • Directed school support services across network schools to improve instructional quality and operational consistency.
  • Coordinated site support teams, special initiatives, and compliance activities to ensure adherence to state and charter requirements.
  • Partnered with school leaders to implement improvement plans, family engagement strategies, and targeted professional development.
  • Established monitoring and reporting practices to surface needs early and allocate central resources effectively.
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  DKN Hotels

  Director of Sales

  Sep 2005 - May 2007

  DKN Hotels is a California‑based hotel owner, developer, and management company that operates a portfolio of select‑service and extended‑stay properties and emphasizes revenue performance, guest experience, and a culture of teamwork and innovation.

  • Led sales strategy and business development as Director of Sales for a regional hotel portfolio, driving group and transient revenue growth.
  • Coordinated pre‑opening sales programs and local partnership development for new hotel launches and openings.
  • Built and coached high‑performing sales teams, ran GM/Sales summits, and implemented revenue‑driving initiatives (distribution, direct sales, and events).
  • Collaborated with operations and marketing to improve RevPAR performance and increase market share through targeted sales campaigns and local outreach.
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  Kaplan

  National Sales Director

  Sep 2004 - Sep 2005

  Kaplan is a global provider of education products and services — including test prep, professional education, and higher‑education programs — focused on helping learners and institutions succeed.

  • Directed national sales efforts for Kaplan’s education and training portfolio, targeting enterprise and institutional partners.
  • Built and executed go‑to‑market strategies to expand market share in higher education, workforce development, and credentialing programs.
  • Led cross‑functional teams (marketing, product, partnerships) to coordinate large RFP responses, channel partnerships, and strategic accounts.
  • Managed sales forecasting, pipeline development, and quota attainment while coaching a distributed sales team to exceed revenue targets.
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  ADP

  Sales and Management

  Jun 1995 - Jul 2004

  ADP (Automatic Data Processing) is a global provider of cloud‑based Human Capital Management solutions and business process outsourcing services, specializing in payroll, HR, talent, and compliance.

  • Held sales and management responsibilities selling ADP’s HCM and payroll solutions to small and mid‑market employers.
  • Developed new business pipeline, led client presentations and product demos, and closed enterprise agreements.
  • Coordinated post‑sale handoffs with implementation teams to ensure smooth onboarding and high client retention.
  • Trained and mentored junior sellers on consultative selling techniques and compliance‑focused value propositions.