Robert Bigan is an experienced manager and director with a background in sales, business development, and turnaround management. He has over 15 years of experience in education and childcare roles, managing staff and developing educational programs. Currently he is the Before and After School Program Director at Pleasant Union Elementary School, where he oversees 185 children and a staff of 8-10. Bigan has a Masters in Elementary Education and is 18 credits away from another Masters, demonstrating his strong credentials in both education and management.

1. OBERT BIGAN
MANAGER / DIRECTORRR Sales ~ Business Development ~ Turn-around Management
Competitive, astute and results-driven professional, demonstrating exceptional management skills that enhance
productivity, drive sustained business performance, and maximize revenue potential. Capable to manage business
and exceed customer service goals, thereby increasing client retention and customer referrals in a highly
competitive field. Effective leader with the ability to empower management and lead teams to achieve company
objectives. Strong communication skills, including identifying client needs, resolving conflict, creating win-win
solutions and closing sales.
KEY STRENGTHS & EXPERTISE :
•General Management •New Business Development •Direct Sales & Marketing
•Staff Training & Leadership •Cost Avoidance, Reduction & Control •Program Management
•Strategic Planning/Forecasting •Employee Career Direction & Support •Problem Analysis/Resolution
EXPERIENCE & NOTABLE CONTRIBUTIONS
PLEASANT UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL  Raleigh, NC  2010-Present
BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM DIRECTOR
•Provide expert leadership and direction to 8-10 staff members and for over 185 children in my program.
•Directly responsible for facilitating mass group games, conducting open houses and kindergarten orientation,
public speaking and coordinating parent conferences.
•Design and developed a website that links to the school's website and contributed in the development of new
software that is currently being used (Online School Payment OSP).
•Perform ordering of supplies, collecting fees, preparing budgets, managing schedules, and authorizing time
sheets.
•Substitute for 2nd
grade through 5th
grade students providing students with high quality teaching of diverse subjects
utilizing state standards, course overviews and planning templates.
BRIGHT HORIZONS AT THE FORUM  Raleigh, NC  2008-2010
SCHOOL AGE TEACHER
•Proficiently taught educational programs to children from ages 5 through 12 years old in an afterschool program.
•Planned and implemented educational programs including field trips and summer camp.
•Developed lesson plans, conducted meetings, and interacted with children in all activity areas.
•Organized parent’s night out events.
•Won two awards through excellent performance and leadership.
BRIGHT HORIZONS AT GSK  RTP, NC  2007-2008
PRESCHOOL TEACHER
•Planned and executed lesson plans and provided educational instruction to a diverse student population.
•Communicated with parents on student performance.
•Ensured all students performed academically and remained active in the learning process within a safe and
consistent environment.
•Organized parent conferences, events and summer camp program.
LITTLE VILLAGE  Seaford, NY  2002-2006
TEACHER
•Directly responsible for the development and care of 12 special needs children and conducting parent
conferences.
•Designed lesson plans catering for student interests and diverse individual needs.
8130 Upper Lake Drive  Raleigh, NC 27615  516.729.7591  robertmbigan@gmail.com

2. ROBERT BIGAN
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PREVIOUS ENGAGEMENTS
SALES REPRESENTATIVE: CHEMSEARCH  Long Island, NY  Nov-Dec 2001
RESIDENTIAL MANAGER : IMPERIAL CLEANING COMPANY  West Babylon, NY  1999-2001
ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER : AQUARIUS CARDS AND GIFTS  East Meadow, NY  1998-2000
STORE MANAGER : TCBY TREATS  East Meadow, NY  1997-2000
FRONT LINE MANAGER : COSTCO WHOLESALERS  Melville, NY  1996-1998
COACH AND ASSISTANT : NEW YORK SPORTS ACADEMY  Old Westbury, NY  1995-1998
RANGE MANAGER : MERRICK PARK GOLF COURSE  Merrick, NY  1989-1995
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATES
MASTERS IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION AND TEACHING , GPA: 4.0, 18 CREDITS TO GRADUATE
KAPLAN UNIVERSITY Online  2004-2005
MASTERS IN EDUCATION (M.E D.), ELEMENTARY EDUCATION AND TEACHING
NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY  1999-2000
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (B.B.A.), BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT ,
GENERAL
NEW YORK INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY- OLD WESTBURY  1994-1998
CPR & FIRST AID TRAINED AND CERTIFIED
8130 Upper Lake Drive  Raleigh, NC 27615  516.729.7591  robertmbigan@gmail.com