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Empowering humanity’s innate curiosity and developing transformational change through media interactions which lead users to become the best version of themselves.

• Design information literacy course material and instruct students to become effective users of information.• Work collaboratively with staff to find resources that will support their curriculum goals.• Provide ongoing support and resources to school community as school’s Information Specialist.• Responsible for all aspects of school library operations and collection development.• Initiated and took leadership role in redesigning media center to serve as informational hub leading to significant increase in circulation and daily use.

Worcester, Ma, Us

Provide brand management, online advertising, event/tradeshow planning, and creative marketing. Expertly direct all aspects of product development and marketing. Design website and unique educational packaging. Increased company visibility and implemented financial strategy. Established, retained, strengthened, and managed wholesale/retail accounts. Supervised four direct reports. Produced 100+ designs and six product lines in ten years for an untapped niche market following extensive research. Optimized profitability by producing business plan, advocating directly with manufacturers, and driving growth initiatives. Cultivated 450 domestic wholesale accounts and ensured high ROIs for marketing programs through strong client retention. • Designed product lines for Dead Sea Scrolls and King Tut exhibits featured around the world. • Created opportunity for further exploration of product history and theme through unique packaging. Developed archaeological curriculum supporting Antika product in educational settings with 37+ unique lessons. Interfaced with key personnel in local and national Jewish education organizations for relationship building.

Norwood , Massachusetts , Us

Engaged in comprehensive social media marketing services to diverse businesses. Strengthened corporate identities and visibility with search engine marketing, viral campaigns, and online advertising. Researched and capitalized on untapped niche markets. Monitored performance of targeted marketing campaigns, developed web content, and utilized web analytics. Designed unique products/packaging. Consulted and enabled social media strategy that combined resources not previously used by clients.• Fastest growing social media management company in central MA, securing largest and fastest marketing with up to 600% ROI through targeted marketing programs. Developed large client base and increased retention; exceeded client expectations by achieving challenging program goals, growing brand awareness, and implementing innovative social/digital media strategies. • Established and managed 40 projects simultaneously. Led and motivated multi-disciplinary marketing team of 11+ to peak levels of performance. Educated profit and not-for-profit organizations on social media landscape and implemented training on effective use of web 2.0 tools.

Devised and executed high-impact marketing plans. Provided creative direction and change management, delivering effective solutions and programs for multi-generational populations. Produced impactful promotional videos/DVDs and media presentations. Planned 30 lucrative fundraising events in two year span with no allocated budget, attracting record breaking attendance. Served as public spokesperson representing programs developed and successfully implemented.• Researched and developed project interconnecting organizations online. Linked silos of mixed agenda Jewish organizations to gain understanding of operations and set up methods to coordinate and work together as a network community that now shared resources, saving expenses and securing greater fundraising goals. • Designed individual marketing programs targeted to every single age group. Knowledge of latest research associated with social issues relevant to target. Increased community participation and awareness significantly by launching highly effective PR initiatives, garnering attention from multi-generational populations. • Maximized organizational capabilities by setting high standards and training staff members. Developed shared visions to be used as guidelines for staff and congregation vitality.• Assessed evaluation methods and utilized outside resources to support review of program goals and objectives. Spearheaded development of reports containing educational data and comparisons.• Developed and presented proposals for new initiatives in educational programs for all groups.• Researched financial feasibility of current programs as well as future guest lectures, ensuing cost savings and increased numbers of planned yearly events.• Played major role in staging a community-wide festival and march.

Science teacher grades 3,4,5 Math teacher grade 5 Hebrew teacher 6th - 8th Hebrew primary teacher Second grade – Hebrew, Judaics, Math, etc.During the years spent in the pluralistic day school environment, I found it extremely gratifying to be part of a professional team dedicated to delivering a quality Judaic curriculum to fit the needs of every student, regardless of observance, without compromising the needs of the individuals.•Incorporated innovative teaching methods, such as participatory music programming, role-play and cooperative learning through games.•Cooperatively worked with team members to bridge gap between Judaic and General Studies to enable more cohesive learning.

Teacher grades 2, thru 8, Boys and Girls H.S.•Acknowledged for development of Modern Hebrew curriculum for grades 2nd through 12th•Created study material to enhance Hebrew book covering Holocaust in Iraq•Introduced open ended student project

Waltham, Ma, Us

Network Administrator in charge of supporting all faculty and staff needs with regards to technology. Maintenance of available desktops hardware and software.Make recommendation to business manager for upgrade of equipment at the next fiscal year. Support weekly video conferencing with School in Haifa, Israel.

As, " The Multicultural Entertainer," I have delighted campers and staff of hundreds of camps around New England each summer for many years, with my upbeat program of songs and dances from around the world. This unique program got everyone involved in learning about the diverse cultures of the world, as well as becoming more environmentally aware.My fast paced, action packed, show was a one-of-a kind event, which had kids babbling about it for days after. Throughout the show, everyone joined in by singing along to flip-charts in many languages, participated by way of wearing different ethnic costumes, or even getting up " on stage" to play authentic instruments!Campers, and staff, all became involved by learning and partaking in exiting traditional and contemporary dances from many of the continents.Coming from an ethnically diverse background, I was able to incorporate the traditions and cultures of others into the shows. I helped people understand, in a fun way, aspects of culture that are often misunderstood or misrepresented.The Multicultural Experience reached out to hundreds of thousands of children from many social, ethnic, and economic backgrounds (including those with special needs) sharing our love for the world.

(Two year break 1997-1999 in SSDSof Essex and Union in NJ)Judaic studies teacher grades 6,7,8 Technology Coordinator K-8•Nominated for the Covenant Foundation award for creative Torah project (now implemented by many day schools) in which students created personal Torah scrolls through study of the weekly portion. •Taught interdisciplinary applications of Mishnah regarding modern ethical problems in society.•Developed plays in Hebrew including performances based on student written journals.•Expanded upon interdisciplinary learning units and supported co-workers with activities, such as; cafe for a day, multi-grade plays, multi-level Hebrew curriculum and arts based programming.•Initiated introduction of Rashi commentary, both reading & writing to Middle School students•Cooperatively worked with team members to bridge gap between Judaic and General Studies to enable more cohesive learning.•Organized ongoing intergenerational social action workshop with nursing home & day school students•Set up a Hebrew computer lab enhancing Hebrew /Rabbinic study by students use of computer software

Judaic studies teacher grades 6,8,9,10•Taught interdisciplinary applications of Mishnah regarding modern ethical problems in society.•Initiated Media Torah Value program for High school students.

Judaic studies & Drama teacher grades 6,7,8 Tefilah (prayer) Coordinator.•Developed and implemented program for “Mechina” in grade 6.•Initiated first student developed Hebrew newspaper•Created community wide dedication to Israel’s 50th •Set up use of Hebrew computer lab enhancing Hebrew /Rabbinic study by students use of various software applications.•Developed plays in Hebrew including performances based on student written journalsHebrew Language Arts (6/8), Rabbinic Literature(6/7/8), Biblical Studies in Exodus and Leviticus (6/7), Dram (6), Music (6,7)

Judaic studies teacher grades 6,7

Master'S Degree, Library And Information Science

Master Of Education (Med), Middle School

Bma, Music Production & Sound Engineering

Music