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Claremont, Ca

Leading Technology Initiatives to achieve Business ExcellenceThe Claremont Colleges consist of five undergraduate and two graduate colleges, with a combined enrollment of 7,000 + students, and 2,350 staff and faculty. The colleges were founded in 1925, with the university design of a group of academic institutions situated around a commonly used library and other resources; a concept inspired by Oxford University and Cambridge University borrowed from the Oxford model. This distinguished cluster of private colleges are ranked as one of the nation's top 40 undergraduate liberal arts, science and engineering colleges in the US, with graduate programs ranking in the top tier of programs nationwide. As a director level position, I was integral in creating and leading the Administrative Information Services Office, (AISO), providing technology vision and leadership by partnering with the colleges in the development and implementation of systems including infrastructure, governance, support operations, resource planning, crisis management and ongoing technology projects in a complex matrix environment collaborating with five undergraduate colleges. Responsible for leading common enterprise systems utilized by the members of the Claremont Colleges, •Program Management of large scale, multiple database, $13 million dollar ERP solution using commonly accepted PMI methodology•technical operations, staff, strategic planning•Managed customer requirements and relations, AIS datacenter and functions by establishing operational controls and standards, monitored ongoing operations and adjusted priorities to meet changing conditions.•Led fiscal operational budget of 1 million and strategic five year budgets over 5 million, negotiation of maintenance contracts•IT audit oversight in cooperation with Sarbanes Oxley and auditor requirements, implemented changes as required• Oversight of Disaster Recovery planning and procedures

Irvine

Providing organizational leadership, vision, strategic planning, coaching, and facilitation of programs, events, project teams, sponsorships, membership and affiliates aligned with AWT mission, values and guiding principles.Achievements include: Integral role in leading AWT board in developing structure, governance, job charters, resulting increased membership, strategic plans contributing to expanding Charitable Foundation Funds and strengthened affiliate alliances.

Irvine

The Association for Women in Technology is the largest non profit organization in Southern California dedicated to improving communication, furthering professional development, promoting education, and increasing opportunities through networking and programs for women and girls interested in the technology field.Responsible for program development for the organization through creative planning, effective use of AWT management, membership, and professional networks. Currently managing ten concurrent projects for senior level executive management.

Claremont, Ca.

The Claremont Community Foundation, one of over 400 local community foundations throughout the country, was established in 1989 to serve the long-term philanthropic needs of our community. A private nonprofit organization, the Foundation accepts tax-deductible gifts from individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, and other organizations seeking to maximize their long-term philanthropic impact.I volunteered as technical support and foundation assistance to the Claremont Community Foundation as a way of giving back to my community. It's a special small town within the larger Los Angeles metropolitan area, surrounded by the beautiful campuses of The Claremont Colleges, (ranked top 10 in the nation).

Since Northampton Community College (NCC) establishment in 1967, and is also one of the largest providers of workforce training, adult literacy programs, and non-credit classes in a four-county region and the only community college in Pennsylvania to offer on-campus housing.NCC serves more than 35,000 students a year in credit and non-credit programs, and is strategically positioned to provide students with the education that they need in order to enter the workforce or further their studies at other four year college institutions. In my role as the manager of Systems & Operations, I managed the data center, and network and systems infrastructure supporting staff and faculty at the main campus, and other satellite campus locations. This also includes managing the staff who provided PC support and ongoing maintenance of this infrastructure. This includes the following: •Managed main campus local and WAN fiber networks and satellite campus networks•Project Management of infrastructure planning and implementation•Assessed IT audit procedures in cooperation with Sarbanes Oxley and auditor requirements, implemented changes as required•Planned and coordinated AIS infrastructure-oversight of hardware, database and application requirements/upgrades from the beginning of the SDLC to the final stages •Responsible for campus wide disaster recovery planning, procedures and testing for data center•Project Management - planning and scheduling of Microsoft windows and application updates across multiple campuses •Maintained client/vendor relationships •Participated on Executive Strategic Planning Committee •Maintained fiscal budgets, interviewed and reviewed staff• Participated on the President appointed committee supporting the Middle States Commission (MSCHE) on Higher Education Accreditation

San Diego, Ca.

USIU has roots that extend back to 1927, when Leland Ghent Stanford founded the Balboa College of Law in San Diego. In 1952, Balboa became California Western University & is now Cal Western Law School in San Diego, an independent institution. In 1967, the university became USIU with a new focus on international education. With campuses throughout the United States and the world, including such places as Mexico City & Nairobi, Kenya, the university offered bachelor's, master's & doctoral programs in business, education, psychology, international relations, performing and visual arts, & other disciplines.I directed all phases of administrative information system operations for the San Diego, and Orange County campuses. •Oversight of AIS Office and managed staff •Integral in creating the Nairobi Campus AIS office, & served as a liaison to ensure policies and system connectivity are maintained. •Maintained fiscal budget•Maintained client/vendor relationship and contract negotiations •Project Management of infrastructure planning, implementation and upgrades•Participated in cross-functional and technical projects related to business continuity and developed and maintained disaster recovery plans and procedures. Defined cross-functional specific risks and exposures, developing business impact plan and recovery alternatives•Developed and led AIS disaster recovery planning and testing•Strategic IT Planning• Participated on the President appointed committee supporting the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Accreditation Additional/Campus Volunteer/Involvement: Mentorship Program - I provided guidance to an international student as they acclimated to campus life, and throughout their academic experience. The goal of the mentorship program was a simple and powerful strategy for student retention that provided support and help build relationships between students and Alliant International University faculty and staff.

San Diego, Ca.

•Managed daily operations and staff for administrative information systems •Handled system and Informix database administration•Provided technical support and programming development•Installed software updates as required•Coordinated implementation of the academic administrative system and various data conversions•Established policies to increase system and database integrity•Maintained fiscal budget•Assisted Registrar - Institutional Research Analytical reporting used in campus decision-making and planning

Mediware Information Systems is a leading provider of specialized healthcare solutions; with the Hospital inpatient/outpatient pharmacy systems. This comprehensive pharmacy management system maintained patient records, generated outpatient prescriptions, and streamlined tasks, such as profiling, third party, billing, medication administration records, inventory management and clinical screening (drug interaction analysis, therapeutic duplication and allergy alert). Provided technical support, assisted with systems upgrades and participated in special IT projects with clients, such as university hospitals (ie:UCSF) and pharmacies, assisting with implementation of the HL-7 interface with insurance provider. Interacted with pharmacists, clinicians and technical staff and in-house developers. Conflict Analysis - All interactions and incompatabilites are supported by the American Druggist Database.

Chula Vista, Ca.

Performed investigative and general police work involving the protection of life and property, apprehension of criminals, enforcement of laws and ordiances, and the preservation of peace. For example, patrol the city to prevent and detect crime, respond to calls for assistance, conduct criminal investigations, pursue and arrest suspects, enforce traffic and parking laws, interact with the community to build cooperative support, write reports, work with superiors and peers, and prepare for court and give testimony.

San Diego, Ca.

•Project Manager of a fully integrated inventory control and financial ERP system and report writer applications for fastener distributors and manufacturers. Traveled throughout the United States conducting onsite implementation and training. o Warehouse management and Inventory control, lot traceability, EDI, kit assembly or electronic processing of components into finished goods, Import/Export of raw materials and finished goods, manufacturing of raw materials into finished goods, Order and Financial management.•Provided systems and application support. •Prepared coursework content and conducted classroom training •Assisted clients with business processing, analyzing their inventory turnover, shortages, inventory control processing and order fulfillment, evaluating raw and finished inventory levels, recommended solutions through alignment of process and effective use of the ERP system.

San Diego, Ca.

Manage computer center and supervise the technical support staff, for the following systems, Work in Process, Cost Accounting, Financials, Payroll, Fixed Assets, and reporting.Rick Enginnering is a multi-disciplined planning, design and engineering company providing comprehensive services throughout the Southwest. Our 450 employees work on a variety of client based projects of all sizes and complexities in both the private and public sectors. With over 50 years of award winning project execution, Rick Engineering Company has grown to eight offices and our broad range of services benefit your project from conception to successful completion.

San Diego, Ca.

Megatek designed and manufactured high performance graphics sub-systems for inclusion in large scale CAD and custom applications.

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