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- Established strong partnerships with Ohio government entities and critical infrastructure officials, effectively navigating the cyber landscape.- Led evaluation and testing processes to enhance cybersecurity skills and resilience in local government entities as part of the Ohio Persistent Cyber Improvement Program.- Contributed to the development and enhancement of the Ohio Persistent Cyber Improvement program structure and processes, fostering innovation within the Ohio Cyber Range… Show more - Established strong partnerships with Ohio government entities and critical infrastructure officials, effectively navigating the cyber landscape.- Led evaluation and testing processes to enhance cybersecurity skills and resilience in local government entities as part of the Ohio Persistent Cyber Improvement Program.- Contributed to the development and enhancement of the Ohio Persistent Cyber Improvement program structure and processes, fostering innovation within the Ohio Cyber Range Institute framework.- Worked closely with educators and exercise teams at the Ohio Cyber Range Institute to develop and deliver advanced cybersecurity education, training, and research initiatives aligned with current US National Security policy. Show less

Educational consulting services focused on STEAM Education and Problem Based Learning for grades preK-12.

- Led the recruitment, vetting, and onboarding of schools, establishing strong connections with school district administrators, principals, counselors, foundations, and teachers to promote computer science (CS) education.- Advocated for the importance of CS education in the region, fostering an environment of innovation and learning.- Provided comprehensive training and ongoing mentorship to volunteer teams, collaborating closely with education partners.- Conducted impactful site… Show more - Led the recruitment, vetting, and onboarding of schools, establishing strong connections with school district administrators, principals, counselors, foundations, and teachers to promote computer science (CS) education.- Advocated for the importance of CS education in the region, fostering an environment of innovation and learning.- Provided comprehensive training and ongoing mentorship to volunteer teams, collaborating closely with education partners.- Conducted impactful site visits, offering feedback to volunteers and organizing engaging local teacher meetups and check-ins, providing continuous support throughout the academic year.- Managed day-to-day operations and budget effectively, executing programs against regional objectives, and enhancing enthusiasm for CS education through events and incentives for students, schools, and volunteers.- Developed and maintained relationships with regional nonprofits to strengthen the program's impact and outreach. Show less

- Spearheaded the adoption of dynamic design thinking methodologies in problem-solving after completing intensive training at Stanford University's d.school.- Developed and delivered an engaging curriculum tailored for middle school students, while conducting professional development training for school staff to foster a culture of innovation.- Co-led a project with an 8th-grade math educator, collaborating with external partners to create hands-on experiences for students in building… Show more - Spearheaded the adoption of dynamic design thinking methodologies in problem-solving after completing intensive training at Stanford University's d.school.- Developed and delivered an engaging curriculum tailored for middle school students, while conducting professional development training for school staff to foster a culture of innovation.- Co-led a project with an 8th-grade math educator, collaborating with external partners to create hands-on experiences for students in building birdhouses, squirrel and bat boxes, securing significant grant funding to support the initiative.- Collaborated with researchers from MIT's Personal Robotics program to develop cutting-edge curriculum on artificial intelligence for middle school students, including programming robots, exploring Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), and discussing ethical considerations. Show less

- Remote instruction of 5-8th grade campers in weekly tech-themed camps, including video editing, music creation, and javascript programming.- Implemented EDMO method of Social Emotional Learning skills by making connections between keywords and applications within each week's curriculum and celebrating student successes. - Advised curriculum team on ways to improve programming and future camps.

- Collaborated with technology education leaders and district administration across 20 member school districts in northeast Ohio, spearheading training initiatives ininstructional technology concepts for over 20,000 educators, staff, and administrators.- Developed and produced of bi-monthly instructional technology webinars,delving into cutting-edge topics such as makerspace design and utilization, computational thinking, and advanced Google Suite tools, equipping educators with the… Show more - Collaborated with technology education leaders and district administration across 20 member school districts in northeast Ohio, spearheading training initiatives ininstructional technology concepts for over 20,000 educators, staff, and administrators.- Developed and produced of bi-monthly instructional technology webinars,delving into cutting-edge topics such as makerspace design and utilization, computational thinking, and advanced Google Suite tools, equipping educators with the latest tools for a tech-savvy classroom environment.- Assisted in the planning and execution of the 2018 NEOTech Conference at Kent State University. Instrumental in the recruitment and selection of presenters, coordination of conference services and spaces, and facilitating the registration process for attendees. Conference Presentations:OETC 2018 - Building a Gaming Console with Raspberry Pi, Scratch, and a 3D PrinterITIP Ohio Google Summit 2018 - Engaging Families and Communities with Google SuiteAPS3T: Teach Teach Transform 2018 - Getting Started with MakerSpaces and Project Based Learning Show less

- Taught library, technology, and information literacy lessons to 85% Spanish speaking low income students in preschool through eight grade.- Coordinated media lessons with core curriculum subjects and collaborating with teachers in the use of technology and literature. - Executed reorganization and development of physical media center space.

- Maintained library collection in a 6-8th grade middle school library building, serving approx. 260 students. - Oversaw and managed bi-yearly Scholastic Book Fairs.- Intermediate experience with WorkFlows ILS system, including some cataloging. - Responsible for technical support of media center computer lab, classroom set of Chromebooks, and local printer, as well as on call support for school staff. - Assisted the media specialist with the development of the core library… Show more - Maintained library collection in a 6-8th grade middle school library building, serving approx. 260 students. - Oversaw and managed bi-yearly Scholastic Book Fairs.- Intermediate experience with WorkFlows ILS system, including some cataloging. - Responsible for technical support of media center computer lab, classroom set of Chromebooks, and local printer, as well as on call support for school staff. - Assisted the media specialist with the development of the core library collection to reflect common core standards as well as student and faculty interest.- Facilitated "Hour of Code" computer science event for two middle schools with over 35 participants. Show less

- Developed and created pages for media center website, including identification of books by genre and series and college and career resources. - Provided professional development session on Copyright and Fair Use- Updated and maintained school library web page. - Co-taught lessons with English department about summarization, citations, and academic research.

Provides support for students and faculty completing the video component of edTPA, a performance-based assessment of new teachers. Researches new technologies for the Instructional Resource Center in the College of Education, Health and Human Services. Supervises undergraduate student employees in completion of technology related tasks and goals.

Greets and assists patrons at public service desk. Accurately records patron statistics. Checks out/in and renews library materials for patrons. Directs patrons to areas of the collection. Provides reference assistance to patrons under supervision of full-time staff. Assists patrons in searching library catalogs. Proficient in the Library of Congress classification system to accurately shelve and retrieve materials. Basic usage of Millennium ILS circulation desk. Processes inter-library loans… Show more Greets and assists patrons at public service desk. Accurately records patron statistics. Checks out/in and renews library materials for patrons. Directs patrons to areas of the collection. Provides reference assistance to patrons under supervision of full-time staff. Assists patrons in searching library catalogs. Proficient in the Library of Congress classification system to accurately shelve and retrieve materials. Basic usage of Millennium ILS circulation desk. Processes inter-library loans. Provides basic technical support for PC lab, Epson scanner, HP color printer, and Xerox copier. Assists faculty in obtaining and maintaining reserve course materials. Show less

Preparation of specialty coffee beverages. Cash handling and creating daily deposits. Community outreach. Coordination of in store events. Training and coaching staff. Inventory and waste control. Development of weekly specials and outdoor signage advertising products or special events.

Represented Utrecht Art Supplies in local art community by meeting with department heads and faculty at local colleges, on campus outreach to students, and working with local arts organizations.Collaborated with vendors to arrange events at local colleges promoting their products. Oversaw Back to School outreach planning and execution including booking and attending college orientations, recruitment of campus representatives.Arranged and set up special in store events for students… Show more Represented Utrecht Art Supplies in local art community by meeting with department heads and faculty at local colleges, on campus outreach to students, and working with local arts organizations.Collaborated with vendors to arrange events at local colleges promoting their products. Oversaw Back to School outreach planning and execution including booking and attending college orientations, recruitment of campus representatives.Arranged and set up special in store events for students to increase businessContacted college professors to arrange for development of art kits to streamline purchasing and increase business.Developed a kit of specific supplies purchased by the universities to be re-sold to students within the campus bookstores increasing profits by $10,000.00 within the first semester.Merchandised store using information obtained from class lists and conversations with faculty and students from outreach efforts to meet current and potential customer needs. Show less

Overseeing opening, middle and closing shift procedures.Assisted in maintaining the store safe and deposits. Assisted in the training of new associates. Ensured fresh product through rotation of stock, monitoring temperatures of cooling/heating units, and applying date codes to all food products. Assisted with maintaining adequate stock levels.

Developed strong sales driven staff through training materials, role playing and constant feedback while on the sales floor. Improved store profit and cellular sales from below district average to above average within two months of taking over location.Implemented the Perfect Store project, including a complete overhaul of store displays and fixtures, backroom storage, and detailed cleaning and maintenance.

Interviewed, hired and trained new associates; promoted and provided on going management training to supervisors and leads. Maintained the daily operation of 10 locations in Geauga Lake Amusement Park; conducting weekly inventory, scheduling, entry and tracking of sales data to maximize seasonal profit. Developed and implemented frame and mat sales technique at Antique Photo location and established secondary airbrush tattoo location utilizing new water resistant paint.