Gary W. McCutcheon, Ed.

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Objective: To lead a proprietary university site as the chief academic officer
Self Employed Consultant to International and US Students Seeking Medical School
Admission

Over 36 years of progressively responsible teaching, leadership and admini

strative management experience in personnel, educational administration and mili
tary science.
* Extensive knowledge and leadership skills in educational leadership, employee
evaluation, effective schools, regulatory and accreditation compliance, organiza
tional management, guidance and counseling, transcript evaluation, recruiting an
d admissions, and personality and learning factors. Strong oral and written com
munication skills.
* Strong background in the organizational climate and culture, mentoring, coachi
ng, university student affairs and academic affairs interplay. Business analysis
and analytical ability.
* Leadership experience in military adult education and counseling at all levels
from GED 18 year olds to 50 something medical degree recipients.
* Designed and executed budget procedures with solid experience in zero based an
d program objective formats for capital funds. Managed the recruitment, supervi
sion, training, and evaluation of professional military and civilian staff.
* Possess extensive international and multicultural experience and sensitivity.
Very comfortable in changing environments.
* Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership. Nova Southeastern University, F
t. Lauderdale, FL. Significant research in school climate and culture
(dissertation topic), college and university recruiting, marketing, and higher e
ducation admissions. Well versed in the needs and learning styles of adult learn
ers.
* Post Masters Educational Leadership (Principal and Supervisor certification),
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
* MA Education in Student Personnel Management, Virginia Polytechnic Institute a
nd State University, Blacksburg, VA.
* Diploma, graduate level work in military science and leadership, Marine Corps
Command and Staff College, Quantico, VA.
* BS Social Studies, Monmouth University, W. Long Branch,

Professional Experience
* Dean of Clinical Students- St. Matthew's University
July 2007 - March 2010
Responsible to the Chancellor for the daily accomplishment of the operational an
d strategic goals. Specifically responsible to lead the professional assignment
of clinical students, manage the growth and development of ACGME approved clini
cal sites, liaise with the ECFMG, administer of student discipline when appropri
ate, and ensure compliance with all regulatory agencies. Additionally maintain c
lose coordination with the Dean of Basic Science to ensure smooth transition of
basic science students to the clinical years. Responsible for hiring and firing
of clinical personnel and faculty.
* Vice President of Operations-St. Matthew's University
February 2006- July 2007
Directly responsible to the President for daily tactical functions of the Admiss
ions Department, Financial Aid Department, and Clinical Department. Close attent
ion to the growth of the medical and veterinary schools through marketing and ad
missions and follow-on assignment to clinical rotations.
* Director of Admissions-St. Matthew's University School Of Medicine, Grand Caym
an, Cayman Islands (Oviedo, FL Administrative Office)
August 2005- February 2006
Supervisory and personnel responsibility for the admissions department team hand
ling rolling admissions (three times per year) to the medical school. Responsibl
e for the close coordination of the recruiting, marketing, and admissions functi
on of the University.
* Assistant Principal for Curriculum- Seminole High School, Seminole, FL
July 2002-June 2004
Responsible for the guidance and curriculum needs of 2300 students. Functionin
g as the primary curriculum principal and adviser, counselor, and disciplinaria
n to the 12th grade class of 360.
* Assistant Principal - Tampa Bay Technical High School, Tampa, FL,
July 2001- June 2002
Responsible for discipline and curricular aspects affecting over 820 students.
* Assistant Principal for Curriculum and International Baccalaureate and Advance
d Placement Coordinator - Hillsborough High School, Tampa, FL,J
June 1999 - July 2001
Responsible for all leadership and managerial aspects of running the 5th larg
est International Baccalaureate (IB) Program in the world.
* Assistant Principal (Intern) / International Baccalaureate Coordinator/ Teache
r - Battery Creek High School, Burton, SC ,
September 1994-June 1999
Adjunct Faculty and Asst. Site Director, Park College, MCAS Beaufort, SC, 1
990-1992
Fourteen undergraduate courses taught in the subject areas. Significant involvem
ent with adult and non-traditional education technique.
* Instructor, Marine Corps Command and Staff College, Quantico, VA,
1988-1989
Taught leadership theory, motivation, and ethics to a student body of 175 U.S. a
nd international officers en masse and in seminar.
* Honorable Discharge, Major, USMC 1974-1994
* Director, Human Services Division, U.S. Marine Corps, Beaufort, SC and Iwakuni
, Japan
* Operations Officer, U. S. Marine Corps, Beaufort,SC,
Directed the 24/7 functioning and operations of a major strategic airfield. Mer
itorious Service Medal for duties executed during Desert Storm. C-12B transport
flights to Saudi Arabia. Graduate of TOP GUN (US Navy Fighter Weapons School).
* Instructor, Leadership Department, Marine Corps Command and Staff College, Mar
ine Corps Combat Development and Education Command, MCB Quantico, VA,
* Assignments and Control Officer, Headquarters USMC, Washington, DC,
Directly responsible for the strategic and operational assignment and transfer
of over 18,000 Marines equaling 14% of the total Corps.
* Squadron Operations Officer, Fighter\Attack Squadron-312, MCAS Beaufort, SC
* Commanding Officer, H&S Company, 3rd Bn, 2nd Marine Regiment
Commanding Officer during drug interdiction combat operations in Latin America.
* Squadron Intelligence Officer, Fighter\Attack Squadron 212, MCAS Kaneohe, HI