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Hull, Ma, Us

Watertown, Ma

Responsible for the strategy, delivery and support of communication technology throughout the enterprise. Drive program planning process for the Business Communication space by outlining key initiatives and determining best levers and strategy to deliver against business goals. Build strategic capability roadmap by identifying opportunities to improve the meeting experience and enhance athena's ability to share information via conferencing and streaming media technologies in support of global and agile use cases.

Cambridge, Ma

Designed and implemented videoconferencing and streaming media solutions from Proof of Concept to Production in support of the research capabilities of Novartis. Managed videoconferencing backend and endpoints, in addition to over 2,000 desktop videoconferencing clients. Managed IPTV, live and VOD streaming platforms. Developed metrics used to determine inefficiencies and areas for improvement.

Greater Boston Area

Served a client-facing role in order to leverage an in-depth understanding of end-to-end client experience to identify pain points and latent client needs. Identified gaps in service impacting clients.Led a cross-functional team of engineers, network and information security personnel to implement a branded, firm-wide desktop videoconferencing platform geared toward investment personnel to improve communication and work-life balance. Developed and implemented a comprehensive training program targeting various audiences within the firm; produced training materials and videos; provided hands-on training for executive-level investment personnel.

Greater Boston Area

Acted as subject matter expert and managed global audiovisual projects as part of a cross-functional construction team. Responsible for management of global AV infrastructure. Technical Director for high-profile meetings and events, managing both internal and external support staff. Identified technical requirements; planned and directed external client offsite events.

Greater Boston Area

Collaborated to direct the growth of the firm's videoconferencing endpoints from 15 endpoints to over 350 endpoints globally. This included the management of a VC bridging and infrastructure platform to allow multipoint and external client calls, resulting in new business won while reducing travel costs. Troubleshot and maintained AV equipment as part of day-to-day operations.

Greater Boston Area

Managed academic technology campus-wide. Configured and managed videoconferencing for distance-learning courses. Developed ways to promote, enrich and enhance teaching through the use of emerging technologies. Created a service model and training guides for students and faculty. Collaborated on the production of Suffolk University commencement exercises.

Greater Boston Area

Ethics and Jurisprudence in the Regulatory Environment:Instructed a class of 28 students on various legal and ethical issues facing the business community. Held in-class exercises demonstrating corporate wrongdoings and the effects on shareholders, stakeholders and customers.Speech Communication: Instructed a class of 24 students on how to become effective public speakers. Developed exercises to help overcome the fear of public speaking. Utilized communication theory and real-world situations to empower students to feel confident in speaking in front of an audience, often for the first time in their lives.

Master'S Degree, Public Administration

Graduated Magna Cum Laude

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Communication And Journalism

Graduated Summa Cum Laude