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Sarasota, Florida, United States

Providing business development resources and entrepreneurial education for the Suncoast community. Also serving as an advocate for the Suncoast Business Support Coalition through the THRiVE accelerator. • Plan, develop, and facilitate education events (conferences, workshops, etc.) in person and remotely for a variety of audiences (entrepreneurs, business leaders, employers, and community job seekers).• Procure venues, technology, catering, sponsors, and subject matter experts to produce educational workshops, professional development, and educating the different constituencies of the workforce.• Coordinate entrepreneurial training opportunities to include the Kauffman FastTrac curriculum and THRiVE Business Model Canvas Accelerate to Success program.• Rapid Response Program Coordinator for Sarasota and Manatee Counties working with employers to prevent or mitigate the negative impacts of layoffs on workers, businesses, and communities.• Attend networking events to promote CareerSource Suncoast services and generate positive opinion for our innovative solutions and investment in talent-driven economic development.

Florida, United States

Sarasota, Florida, United States

Perform business analysis and assessment with respect to business strategy and management best practices. Develop strategic initiatives and prioritize the project portfolio to implement strategic projects and realize strategic goals. Perform research and develop content to contribute to the college of business body of knowledge. Special projects include Sustainability, Talent Management, Compensation, Performance Management, Safety, Compliance, Data Security, Organizational Development, Business Process Improvement, Information Technology and Systems. My passion is helping organizations succeed, optimize employee experience, and contribute value: People, Planet, Profit = Sustainability.

Sarasota, Florida, United States

Perform self assessment / business analysis to evaluate current state and develop a corporate information technology and systems program and prioritize projects to enhance our operational processes and organizational performance. • Work with cross-functional teams to build business cases to support investment decisions.• Developed the corporate information technology and systems strategy and roadmap forward.• Implemented strategy through successful project management using PMI best practices.• Developed corporate standards for technology procurement and network compatibility.• Developed and maintained I.T. departmental annual budget and identified cost reductions.• Lead technology team to solicit departmental input and disseminate technology plans / updates. • Managed corporate technology equipment inventory, and helpdesk support ticketing system. • Managed perimeter security upgrade with mobile app, cameras and wireless sensor hardware. • Managed network user accounts in O365, Active Directory, Exchange Server, and software. • Installed Ruckus Zone Director and Ruckus Access Points for optimal Wi-Fi signal on campus. • Managed corporate telephone VoIP technology, VoIP administration, end-user support. • Maintained company-wide ink supply inventory, and printer maintenance and consumables. • Managed contract with DEX Imaging including 4 network printers and end user administration. • Setup audio / visual / record equipment, and recorded video for training, and meetings. • Provided helpdesk technology and systems support, diagnostic troubleshooting for computers, tablets, peripherals, mobile devices, desktop printers, network access. and all software updates. • Facilitated corporate office technology training programs including Microsoft Office Suite w/Teams, KnowBe4 cybersecurity platform, GoToConnect/GoToMeeting/GoToWebinar, Email Security, VPN, iOS, Windows, ADP Mobile App.

Sarasota, Florida, United States

Perform research and business analysis activities from the human resource management perspective. Advise clients on matters including knowledge and business acumen in HRM strategy and best practices. Generate project portfolio and prioritize projects to achieve strategic goals. Draft project scope, cost, schedule, and plan. Execute project for successful completion. • Advise on employee benefit packages and evaluate benefit contract bids.• Maintain employee records, paperwork, database, and records management.• Cover all legal compliance for human resource federal and state requirements.• Represent employer in professional meetings, recruiting, and community events.• Organize and manage new employee orientation, on-boarding, and training programs.• Analyze staffing logistics and developed workforce planning and succession program.• Coach and mentor managers, supervisors, and employees for professional development. • Manage project to create & launch the organization's Leadership Development program.• Manage committees on wellness, health and safety, culture, technology, and communications. • Develop training for various topics including: Diversity & Inclusion, Harassment, Teamwork, Talent Acquisition, Safety and Personnel Regulations, Compensation and Benefits, Conflict Resolution.

Fort Myers, Florida, United States

Beginning as a Contract Support Specialist and promoted to Project Manager working with the ITS Program team on several advanced technology and ITS systems, construction, and tactical projects including contract management, software development, wireless communications, fiber-optic data communications, system architecture design and configuration, interactive voice recognition, and web-based systems, and website development. Manage the traffic incident management program and facilitate multi-agency response teams through several initiatives that are now nationally recognized resulting in increased member participation and positive opinion. FL 511 ATIS District Project Manager. Presented warrants for program funding, drafted RFP/ITN and managed contracts. RTMC SunGuide Center supervisor. Lead staff to align work activities and attitude with the mission, vision, values, business objectives, and commitment to excellence resulting in successfully bringing the communications center on-line in January 2010. Develop and administer operator training resulting in measurable operator performance improvement. Train operators on new SunGuide software functions and sub-programs. Actively engage staff to practice process improvement resulting in new levels of operational success. Manage conflict and communication to achieve practical resolutions and job satisfaction. Prepared RTMC staff for activation of a future Manatee County Public Safety Complex TMC.