Robert Knapton
Minneapolis
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Robbinsdale Schools, adept in strategic planning and staff development. Excelled in enhancing program operations and team productivity through effective leadership and relationship building. Achieved significant improvements in program delivery and staff skill enhancement, demonstrating strong financial management and personnel supervision capabilities.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Director
Robbinsdale Schools
05.2002 - 01.2025
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Recruited and trained staff and volunteers to upgrade collective team skills.
- Mentored team members for professional development, resulting in increased productivity and job satisfaction.
- Provided ongoing direction and leadership for program operations.
- Collaborated with various teams to uncover issues, identify applicable solutions, and offer guidance.
Head Night Custodian
Fridley Public Schools
09.1991 - 04.2002
- Coordinated with other departments to address facility needs, ensuring smooth operations across the organization.
- Evaluated performance of custodial staff regularly to identify areas for improvement or recognition.
- Contributed to the continuous improvement efforts within the department by offering suggestions based on experience.
- Managed a team of custodians to ensure effective collaboration and timely completion of tasks.
- Maintained detailed records of completed tasks, enabling accurate reporting on cleaning activities.
Education
Associate Of Arts - Economics
Anoka Ramsey Community College
Coon Rapids06.1991
Diploma - College Prep
Fridley High School
Fridley, MN06.1987
Skills
- Relationship building
- Effective leader
- Program leadership
- Staff development
- Task delegation
- Strategic planning
- Regulatory compliance
- Personnel supervision
- Policy implementation
- Operations oversight
- Budgeting and financial management
- Group and individual instruction
- Compliance management
- Budget coordination
- Financial management
- Budget administration
- Quality assurance
- Safety protocols
- Coaching and mentoring
- Staff management
Timeline
Program Director
Robbinsdale Schools
05.2002 - 01.2025
Head Night Custodian
Fridley Public Schools
09.1991 - 04.2002
Associate Of Arts - Economics
Anoka Ramsey Community College
Diploma - College Prep
Fridley High School
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