Chris McEachron
Louisville,KY
Summary
Results-driven management professional with proven ability to lead teams to success. Strong focus on team collaboration, operational efficiency, and achieving measurable outcomes. Adept at strategic planning, process improvement, and fostering culture of accountability and excellence. Known for adaptability and consistently meeting changing organizational needs.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
MANAGER OF VISITOR ENGAGEMENT
The Kentucky Science Center
01.2023 - Current
- Managed approximately 30 part-time and 3 full-time staff
- Provided weekly professional development opportunities for staff at the Kentucky Science Center
- Re-evaluated and redesigned training, onboarding, and staff culture
MANAGER OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
The Kentucky Science Center
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Redesigned, coordinated, and managed 36 locations for the traveling exhibit 'Science in Play2Go'
- Trained approximately 75 staff on and off site to insure consistent, high quality early childhood experiences
- Promoted pedagogy based on child-led loose parts discovery
MUSEUM PROGRAM MANAGER
WonderTrek Children's Museum
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Developed play-based pedagogy for more than 2000 individuals throughout central Minnesota
- Managed the development of programming in line with the strategic master plan and the needs of the community
- Developed and maintained policies and procedures for programming, human resources, marketing, and public outreach
EDUCATION AND PROGRAM MANAGER
The Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Managed approximately 20 part-time and 2 full-time staff.
- Helped to facilitate a safe, fun, and engaging play experience for children and their families
- Developed and presented educational curricula to guests, to school groups, and at off-site locations
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION
Trinity Valley School
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Ran annual large group multi-day programming for K, 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students, often with the entire population of that grade level
- Ran high adventure programming for students in the Rockies, Bahamas, Austria, and Costa Rica
FIELD AND CURRICULUM COORDINATOR
Life Adventure Center of the Bluegrass
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Spearheaded the development, marketing, course logistics, and implementation of backcountry expeditions
- Utilized a 570 acre working farm to facilitate history, environmental education, and group development
- Worked as a high and low ropes facilitator for hundreds of groups
- Developed staff training, evaluation, and progression protocol for LAC
Education
MASTER'S OF SCIENCE - Experiential Education
Minnesota State University
Mankato MN2019
BACHELOR'S OF SCIENCE - Outdoor Education
Murray State University
Murray KY08.2007
Skills
- Employee Training Facilitation
- Cultivating Mission-Driven Culture
- Innovative Problem Resolution
- Resource Allocation
- Collaborative Strategic Planning
- Skilled in Microsoft Office Applications
- Client Relations
- Project Team Leadership
- Deadline-Oriented Planning
- Analytical Decision-Making
- Strong Oral and Written Skills
- Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Teaching And Learning Philosophy
It is my belief that the ability to profoundly learn and grow is the greatest superpower that human beings possess. By harnessing the power of mutual beneficial goals, employees and employers can work together to increase efficacy, morale, and ultimately for profit.
Timeline
MANAGER OF VISITOR ENGAGEMENT
The Kentucky Science Center
01.2023 - Current
MANAGER OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
The Kentucky Science Center
01.2022 - 01.2023
MUSEUM PROGRAM MANAGER
WonderTrek Children's Museum
01.2020 - 01.2021
EDUCATION AND PROGRAM MANAGER
The Children's Museum of Southern Minnesota
01.2017 - 01.2020
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION
Trinity Valley School
01.2014 - 01.2017
FIELD AND CURRICULUM COORDINATOR
Life Adventure Center of the Bluegrass
01.2009 - 01.2014
MASTER'S OF SCIENCE - Experiential Education
Minnesota State University
BACHELOR'S OF SCIENCE - Outdoor Education
Murray State University
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