Brandie Wolsefer
Springfield
Summary
Dynamic Program Manager with a proven track record at St. Tammany Parish Public Schools, driving a 22% increase in program adoption through strategic planning and stakeholder engagement. Expert in data analytics and project management, leveraging AI-informed insights to optimize resource allocation and enhance operational compliance.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Manager
St. Tammany Parish Public Schools
Covington
07.2023 - Current
- Led 0→1 strategy, design, and launch of three enterprise-scale programs, serving 37,000 learners and 2,000+ stakeholders, translating strategic vision into executable plans across teams, vendors, budgets, and timelines
- Applied SWOT and market analysis to guide strategic trade-offs, prioritization, and roadmap decisions, contributing to a 22% increase in program adoption over three years
- Redesigned programs using value-based differentiation and system-level alignment, increasing stakeholder engagement and adoption by 40%
- Owned end-to-end program execution, including RFP development, vendor selection, and partner governance, ensuring solutions aligned to strategic priorities, equity goals, and operational constraints
- Established governance, policies, audits, and operational controls, maintaining 100% regulatory compliance and reducing organizational risk
- Built KPI frameworks and real-time dashboards, leveraging AI-informed analytics to improve resource allocation and reduce manual data collection by 30%
- Led quantitative program evaluation and strategic iteration, applying incident trends, intervention fidelity, and service metrics to inform continuous improvement and investment decisions
- Developed scalable professional learning training using Articulate 360, supporting consistent implementation through asynchronous learning, job-embedded tools, and facilitator-ready materials
- Authored SOPs and program playbooks, standardizing operations and enabling repeatable, cross-site execution
- Selected as an expert witness for administrative and legal proceedings, delivering clear, data-supported testimony on program design, compliance, and operational execution
Program Coordinator
Ascension Parish Public Schools
Gonzales
07.2019 - 07.2023
- Developed and maintained performance and compliance dashboards and Excel models to track program execution, forecast outcomes, and support leadership decision-making, reducing reporting errors by 20%
- Conducted statistical analysis (t-tests, ANOVA, standard deviation) on large datasets to evaluate trends and inform program adjustments
- Supported multi-year initiatives through quantitative analysis, identifying improvement opportunities and contributing to measurable performance gains
- Coordinated multiple concurrent projects by maintaining structured project plans, automating recurring data pulls, and managing stakeholder review cycles to ensure accuracy, compliance, and on-time delivery
- Managed Medicaid billing for related services, including speech therapy, using data tracking and reporting tools to identify discrepancies, streamline claim submissions, and improve reimbursement accuracy by 15%
Program Lead
Livingston Parish Schools
Holden
08.2014 - 08.2019
- Led data-driven program operations, using assessment analytics to identify performance gaps and optimize instructional processes
- Implemented multi-classroom pilot program, improving engagement by 50% and coordinating cross-functional stakeholders to maintain governance standards
Instructional Leader
Holy Ghost Catholic School
Hammond
08.2013 - 08.2014
- Managed individualized program plans, aligning resources and stakeholders to meet performance goals
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to deliver targeted intervention strategies and improve outcomes
Licensed Financial Advisor & Operations Manager
01.2004 - 01.2012
- Managed portfolios and advised clients on risk management, regulatory controls, and financial governance
- Analyzed financial trends using Tableau, providing data-driven insights to ensure ethical and compliant strategies
- Oversaw a $6M+ budget, achieving 10% cost reductions through financial controls and process optimization
- Strengthened risk management practices and ensured 100% regulatory compliance
Education
Doctor of Education - Leadership and Technology
Southeastern Louisiana University
Master of Business Administration - Innovation and Technology
Southeastern Louisiana University
Master of Arts - Education
Southeastern Louisiana University
Bachelor of Science - Business and Finance
University of Phoenix
Skills
- Project Management
- Project Planning
- Cost Estimation
- Agile & Scrum
- Waterfall
- Risk Management
- Quality Assurance
- Stakeholder Management
- Project Scheduling
- Communication
- Tools & Platforms
- Jira
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workspace
- Excel
- Tableau
- SQL
- Google Sheets
- Python
- R
- SAP
- Salesforce
- Data & Analytics
- KPI Dashboards
- Predictive Analytics
- Data Cleaning
- Data Visualization
- Statistical Analysis
- Evidence-Based Decision Making
- Process & Compliance
- Lean Six Sigma
- Workflow Optimization
- Policy Development
- SOPs
- Regulatory Compliance
- Operational Governance
- Data Ethics
- AI & Automation
- Artificial Intelligence
- AI-assisted tools
- Workflow Automation
- Process Improvement
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Professional, SSGI, 165521913
- Ethics and AI: A Philosophical Guide to Responsible Use, Northeastern University
- Google Project Management Professional Certificate, Coursera
- Google Advanced Data Analytics Professional Certificate, Coursera
Publications
- The Relationship of Special Education Placement and Academic Outcomes in Southeast Louisiana: A Mixed Methods Study, Wolsefer, B., 2025, ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global, 3075817713
- The Relationship of Special Education Placement and Academic Outcomes in Southeast Louisiana, Wolsefer, B., 2025, Advances in Social Sciences Research Journal, https://journals.scholarpublishing.org/index.php/ASSRJ/article/view/19293/11451
Timeline
Program Manager
St. Tammany Parish Public Schools
07.2023 - Current
Program Coordinator
Ascension Parish Public Schools
07.2019 - 07.2023
Program Lead
Livingston Parish Schools
08.2014 - 08.2019
Instructional Leader
Holy Ghost Catholic School
08.2013 - 08.2014
Licensed Financial Advisor & Operations Manager
01.2004 - 01.2012
Doctor of Education - Leadership and Technology
Southeastern Louisiana University
Master of Business Administration - Innovation and Technology
Southeastern Louisiana University
Master of Arts - Education
Southeastern Louisiana University
Bachelor of Science - Business and Finance
University of Phoenix