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BRIAN C. MCCANDLESS
2729 Ridge Road Huntingtown, Maryland 20639
410.610.6727 mccandless@gmail.com
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Experienced technical and education professional focused on providing high quality and innovative
educational support. Track record of productivity, creativity, and efficiency in a competitive and
challenging market.
Fluent communicator and leader; able to construct strong relationships among stakeholders,
subordinates, colleagues, and students.
Meticulous attention to detail and data collection, a keen insight for how students learn and
react to content.
Innovative problem solver with an ability to grow business while maintaining a high level of
service.
Adept in instructional design and content development to meet the diverse needs of learners
from skill enhancement to advanced enrichment.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2U, INC., Landover, Maryland
Senior Manager – Learning Operations, March 2014 - July 2016
Spearheaded techniques and resources for the Learning and Development department. Clear focus on
best strategies for instructional design and content development to meet student needs. Consistent
communication and collaboration among stakeholders and collaborators to ensure optimal quality
and content. Created videos featuring high-quality lighting, audio, and teleprompter applications.
Targeted problems and created solutions to ensure productivity and alignment to company
business objectives.
Entrepreneurial mindset demonstrated in the creation of instructional design and content
development teams.
Lead Training Manager, July 2012 - March 2014
Assisted during skill training sessions. Topics of instruction included: leadership development,
adapting style, and delegating for growth. Primary stakeholder for company-wide LMS
implementation (Cornerstone OnDemand); deep knowledge of LMS administration and integrations.
Senior Placement Coordinator, June 2010 - July 2012
Drove daily operations for a team of 5 Placement Coordinators. Handled the positioning of all
domestic MAT@USC students outside of California. Coordinated student teaching experiences.
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Student Support Advisor & Admissions Counselor, March 2009 - June 2010
Acted as a primary point of contact for 240 students enrolled in the MAT@USC program.
Maintained exemplary technical support and involvement in registration, state testing, and
certification. Skilled at facilitating academic and curricular concerns for students. Liaison to students
during the admissions process.
COLLEGE OF SOUTHERN MARYLAND, PRINCE FREDERICK, MARYLAND
Instructor, Fall 2008
Educated undergraduate students in Psychology.
CALVERT COUNTYPUBLIC SCHOOLS, PRINCEFREDERICK, MARYLAND
Huntingtown High School Counseling Department Chair, June 2004 - June 2008
Directed counseling department aimed at optimizing progress in meeting student needs.
School Counselor – Patuxent High School, June 2002 - June 2004
Acted as Ninth Grade Academy Coordinator. Collaborated with 14 teachers and school
administrators to enact a team approach in promoting student welfare.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Master of Education – School Counseling
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL – Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Bachelor of Science – Child and Family Studies
SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY– Syracuse, New York
