A Brief Portfolio of Wayne Adrian Davis

Journey

Wayne Davis is an experienced Education Strategist who has spent over 28 years working in various educational roles. He has expertise in different educational domains ranging from school administration and classroom instruction to Education Leadership and youth development training.

His passion lies in transforming education and empowering the youth to achieve their full potential. He understands the challenges and opportunities in the education landscape and has accomplished a lot in this field. He has created an environment that fosters success through innovative strategies and a commitment to academic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement.

Apart from his role as an educator, he is also actively engaged in entrepreneurial skill development training, facilitation as well as Organizational development, and problem-solving. He inspires individuals and organizations by equipping them with the tools and mindset necessary for success. Sharing his expertise and experiences, he strives to empower others to pursue their passions and make a positive impact.

Davis founded Bright Future School when he was just 24 years old, which gave him invaluable insights into the challenges faced by the youth. He understands the obstacles they encounter, including limited access to capital, the need for clear focus, goal setting, and motivation to thrive under challenging circumstances. With this knowledge, he is dedicated to developing innovative solutions that address these barriers and pave the way for their success.

His commitment to education and youth empowerment goes beyond local endeavors. He served as a member and then Chairman of the Africa Scout Committee from 2012 to 2015 and from 2015 to 2018, respectively, in the World Organization of the Scout Movement (WOSM) Africa Region. These roles have given him the opportunity to make a global impact and advocate for the importance of youth leadership and development. Currently, he serves as a member of the World Scout Committee (2021 -2024).

Davis firmly believes in the power of education to create a brighter future. He is passionate about fostering an environment where young people can take the lead in driving positive change.

Achievements

Under his stewardship, Bright Future School has flourished, impacting over 20,000 students with a curriculum that emphasizes academic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement. Beyond academia, Davis's entrepreneurial and youth development initiatives are equipping tomorrow's leaders with the skills to succeed.

Philosophy

Davis's educational philosophy centers on creating environments that foster success through innovation, resilience, and a deep understanding of today's young people's challenges. His approach integrates traditional wisdom with contemporary strategies to unlock the full potential of every learner.

Impact

From the classrooms of Africa and the Middle East to the global stage of the World Scout Committee, Davis's commitment to youth empowerment and leadership has made waves worldwide. His work with the WOSM Africa Region and as Chairman of the Africa Scout Committee has solidified his role as an advocate for sustainable development and youth leadership.

Abridged Professional Background

Founder and Principal of Bright Future School

Spearheaded the start-up and successful operations of this growth-oriented K-12 school with 2,000+ students across campuses in Addis Ababa and Hawassa. Recruited, trained, mentored, and managed a top-performing team of 283 academic associates dedicated to delivering excellence in education. Proactively directed all business- and education-specific strategies for the school while ensuring the school consistently met the Ministry of Education and Educational Development International(EDI) standards for comprehensive licensing and standardization requirements.

Grew the school from 26 students in 1998 to 2,000+ students in 2019.
Generated a 100% pass rate for all national exams in Grades 8, 10, and 12.
Seamlessly launched a balanced scorecard system to optimize student results.
Ensured stellar school-wide quality assurance while driving business development.
Recognized for quality with several local and international educational excellence awards.

Executive Director of Sylvan Learning Center of Woodbridge, NJ.

He is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations to ensure a consistent, quality educational experience for all our students while managing the Finances.
He ensures that policies and procedures are executed according to Sylvan standards.
He manages and coaches staff members

Chief Executive Officer of Bright Future Global Consulting

Manages the company's overall operations. He is the principal consultant and manages strategic planning workshops for nonprofit as well as for-profit companies, higher educational institutions, and governmental offices.

Scouting

Trainings

Certified WoodBadge & High-Level Adult Leader Trainer -LT (WOSM) | (Global Support Assessment Tool (GSAT) | Certified in Global Education (Network University / North-South Center of the Council of Europe) | Certified Facilitator | Managing for Outcomes Toolbox￨ African Regional Scouting- Environmental Awareness ￨ Environment & Scout Membership- United Nations Youth – WOSM Workshop ￨ HIV / AIDS Prevention & Care .

Leadership

WOSM Consultant – Organizational Development & Governance (2018 – Present) | Chairman; WOSM Fees and Voting Task Force, 2015 - 2017 - Member: World Non-Formal Education Congress Planning Team ( 2019) | Chairman, Africa Scout Committee, 2015 - 2018 | Member, Africa Scout Committee, 2012 - 2015 | Chief Commissioner, Ethiopia Scout Association, 2008 - 2011 and 2018 - 2021 | International Commissioner, Ethiopia Scout Association, 2002 - 2008 | Co-Lead WOSM Humanitarian Action Team 2020

Contributions

Africa Scout Foundation, Platinum Member | World Scout Foundation, Member | Europe Scout Foundation, Member | Facilitated, led, and organized a multitude of training on a wide range of topics both nationally and internationally as a WOSM facilitator, trainer, and consultant | Coordinated and managed team building, leadership, and motivational seminars for both staff and volunteers | Represented Scouting at different regional and international fora at the African Union, United Nations, European Union, and others (2002 - 2019)

Awards

The Africa Elephant Award, Africa’s highest youth service award.
The Black Lion Award, Ethiopia-the highest award for service to youth in Ethiopia.