Dennis Swender Email & Phone Number

Indianapolis, IN, US

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Freshman Seminar (Preparing for College and Careers) is a foundational course to help students navigate systems, assess personal goals, values, and interests, and understand and plan for academic requirements for future goals including: Employment, Enlistment, Enrollment, and Entrepreneurship. The Big Question: What do I need to do now to be ready to do.

Carmel, Indiana, United States

• Created account codes and invoice processing systems to notify and track accounts payable including codes to differentiate trades to lower liability exposure expenses.
• Implemented job costing process to assure 15% profitability, up from -1 to 5%.
• Audited liability and workers compensation insurance and provided necessary documentation to insurers and underwriters resulting in first audit savings of $9,000, and continued accurate exposure projections.
• Customized and programmed CRM to maintain all client communication, project details, contracts and programmed automations to streamline routine processes including lead notifications, invoicing, and communicating about.
• Streamlined and implemented Standard Operating Procedures to authorize work, invoice clients, process payables and receivables, schedule projects, order materials, onboard subcontractors and sales representatives, and.
• Consulted with the commercial bank representative to execute new solutions to track deposits and manage cash flow.

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

• Prioritized and managed projects within a budget of $1.45M, including annual capital and special projects of $750,000 to meet the academic program needs, maximize building efficiency, and meet code requirements.
• Managed operations teams including custodians, facilities specialist and created training programs to maintain a safe, sanitary, and hospitable environment.
• Developed training processes in line with state code, OSHA, and indoor air quality practices to protect operations employees.
• Negotiated service provider contracts to reduce costs and fit within fiscal years.
• Completed safety training and audits to reduce threats; manage $75,000 in Homeland Security grant funds to install cameras, access controls, and property barriers.
• Coordinate volunteer groups of 20-300 people, such as Lilly Day of Service, TeenWorks, and College Park SERVE, to connect people to the mission of the school and relieve $25,000 from capital budget.

Greater Indianapolis

• Taught First Year Seminar IVYT 101, 120 and 120 Online with a focus on personal responsibility, networking, problem solving and decision making.
• Collaborated with Student Success Advisors, Financial Aid, and Career Services to assist students
• Integrated Indiana Career Explorer into the career and life plan project
• Encouraged students to develop their personal management skills utilizing a variety of technologies
• Coached students on speaking with interpersonal communication skills in the classroom
• Presented best practices teaching strategies at adjunct training

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

• Advised students on diploma requirements and post-secondary education, training, and career plans.
• Collaborated with Work One, Employ Indy, Indiana Safety Professionals, and Next Step Computer Training to qualify and enroll 30% of the seniors in industry recognized certification courses.
• Developed career exploration and job skills curriculum for all grade levels utilizing Indiana Career Explorer.
• Evaluated ACT and SAT results with students and advise on college admissions, careers, or test remediation.
• Proctored and tutored TABE and COMPASS exams resulting in 3-5 grade level increases on placement scores.
• Built advisory team and consulted on curriculum in the College and Career Advising Center.

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

• Team taught a 3 credit course: Bio-Comm (Biology, Child Development, and Composition)
• Taught End-Of-Course Assessment (ECA) skill development
• Created Project-Based-Learning unit using social media and product creation for the zero to three developmental milestones

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

• Implemented a completely individualized, project based curriculum via a Learning Plan
• Placed and support all students in 'Learning Through Internship' experiences and develop relevant projects leading to course credit
• Communicated with parents and guardians on a weekly basis; Conduct annual home visits
• Intervened and deescalated student conflicts
• Coordinated Field Experiences including: Follow The North Star, Battle Ground, Indiana, Weather Chasers at Purdue, Central Library and more
• Collaborated with College Advisor to plan postsecondary options, campus visits and dual credits

Greentown, Indiana

• Taught Child Development and Parenting, Human Development and Family Wellness, Orientation to Life and Careers, Interpersonal Relationships, Adult Roles and Responsibilities and Middle School FACS.
• Coordinated career exploration and job shadow opportunities
• Agent of change in school through encouraging professional reflection of lesson planning, curriculum development, assessment and evaluation.
• Extracurricular Responsibilities: Textbook and Bookstore Manager, Office Hours Proctor, Student Council Sponsor, Sophomore class Sponsor.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba

Master Of Science - Ms, Curriculum And Instruction

Studied under Dr. Wanda Fox.

Bachelor, Occupational Family And Consumer Sciences Education

Activities and Societies: Indiana Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, Admissions Tour Guide, CFS Ambassador, Kappa Omicron Nu.

Diploma, Core 40