Dana Hitchcock

Business Development Director at Specialized Assessment & Consulting

Dana Hitchcock, SHRM-CP, has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries. Dana is currently working as the Business Development Director at Specialized Assessment & Consulting, a role they started in October 2022. Prior to this, they served as the Director of Services at the same company from March 2021 to November 2022.

Before joining Specialized Assessment & Consulting, Dana founded and served as the Online Business Manager at The Vision Virtual Services in August 2018. Dana'sresponsibilities included managing people, projects, and processes to facilitate business growth and streamline operations for clients.

Dana also has extensive experience in the field of operations and management. Dana held various roles at Specialized Assessment & Consulting from 2013 to 2018, including Director of Operations and Assistant Director of Operations. In these positions, they contributed to organizational planning and strategy, designed orientation and onboarding programs, and implemented customer-focused initiatives.

Prior to joining Specialized Assessment & Consulting, Dana worked in the education sector, holding positions as an ESL teacher and team leader. Dana worked at Cypress-Fairbanks ISD from 2004 to 2013, coaching and supporting staff for ESL students. At Spring Branch ISD, they served as a Team Leader and ESL Teacher, implementing innovative teaching strategies and overseeing curriculum requirements from 2000 to 2004. Dana also worked as a Language Arts Teacher and ESL Teacher at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in 1999.

Dana's earlier career includes a role as a Direct Sales Trainer at Telespectrum in 1998, where they managed a team of sales representatives, conducted training, and facilitated new employee orientation.

Overall, Dana Hitchcock brings a wealth of experience in business development, operations, education, and training to their current role as the Business Development Director at Specialized Assessment & Consulting.

Dana Hitchcock, SHRM-CP, obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, where they studied from 1995 to 1998. Additionally, Dana Hitchcock attended Penn State University, although the specific details regarding the degree and field of study are not provided.

Dana Hitchcock also holds several additional certifications. In March 2019, they obtained a Certificate in Women's Entrepreneurship from Cornell University. In May 2018, they earned the SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification from SHRM. Furthermore, they obtained the Certified Online Business Manager certification, although specific details regarding the institution and date of attainment are not available.

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Timeline

  • Business Development Director

    October, 2022 - present

  • Director Of Services

    March, 2021

  • Director Of Operations

    March, 2016

  • Assistant Director Of Operations

    June, 2013