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Over 20 years experience designing program curricula, teaching, writing user documentation, conducting academic research, analyzing, publishing and presenting professional findings. • Demonstrated supervisory and organizational management skills. Well suited to project management and team leadership roles. • Excellent written and interpersonal communications skills. Dynamic, creative and extremely self-motivated. • Extensive experience with multi-cultural, multi-generational consumer populations.• Fluent in all aspects of PC operations, end-user training and technical support. Fully conversant with Microsoft Windows and various commercial applications including MS Word, Excel, Access, Internet Explorer, Outlook, and Adobe Reader. Good working knowledge of Power Point and html code.• Expertise in assistive technologies for blind, partially-sighted and learning disabled users, including synthetic speech output systems, screen-magnification software, OCR technology, voice recognition, portable notetakers and Braille embossers. Practical background in all areas of systems configuration, software integration, training and technical support. • 15 years experience recruiting, training, and supervising professional staff, adjunct instructors, technical support personnel, interns, and volunteers.• Strong foreign language skills including French, Italian, and German. Familiar with American Sign Language.Specialties: program and course design, curriculum development, assistive technology, reasonable accommodation, job site/task analysis, technical writing, policy research, grants development, program evaluation
Visions/Services For The Blind And Visually Impaired
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Director Of Workforce Development And TrainingVisions/Services For The Blind And Visually ImpairedNew York, Ny, Us
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Director Of Workforce Development & TrainingVisions/Services For The Blind And Visually Impaired Apr 2008 - PresentServe as program administrator for agency-wide information, employment, and technology initiatives including oversight of all computer training programs, placement services, the Blindline® Information & Referral Service, and the annual Employment & Technology Institutes. Develop and implement curricula for all training programs. Establish standardized enrollment criteria, outcome measurement tools, and program evaluation protocols. Oversee the assessment of consumers’ job readiness, job search skills, basic computer and communications skills, work history, educational history, and employment goals. Monitor referral numbers to ensure that contract goals are met. Educate prospective employers about vocational abilities of legally blind applicants and promote full employment accessibility. Track labor market trends and assist job developers and other employment services staff in identifying and cultivating potential industries and/or work sites.
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Director Of Information Services & Technology TrainingVisions/Services For The Blind And Visually Impaired Jan 2006 - Mar 2008Responsible for oversight of the daily operations of Visions Computer Center at Selis Manor and the Blindline® information and referral service. Recruited, trained, and supervised part-time computer instructors, technical support staff, and volunteers. Designed and implemented curricula for all technology-based vocational training programs. Work collaboratively with VISIONS employment specialist(s) to identify appropriate competitive placements, provide job site accommodations, and deliver ongoing technical support to employers and consumers alike .
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Adjunct Computer InstructorBaruch College/City University Of New York Jun 2005 - Dec 2005Developed curricula to teach blind and partially sighted adults to use the Internet and e-mail communications efficiently for job-search activities (identify accessible online career resources, use a variety of search engines, conduct research, navigate complex form fields, post résumés and cover letters). Taught classes, designed hands-on exercises and homework assignments, created annotated bibliographies, produced suitable tests, and evaluated student performance . Software packages included MS Internet Explorer, MS Outlook, MS Word and Adobe Reader. -
Project CoordinatorAmerican Foundation For The Blind Oct 2001 - Mar 2005Coordinated efforts to develop, field-test, and implement a data collection instrument and outcome analysis tool related to the Title VII - Chapter 2 (Older Blind) programs. Trained field staff to administer the data collection instrument in accordance with nationally standardized guidelines. Provided accessibility expertise for all project materials. Oversaw the design, development and deployment of an online version of the data collection instrument. Produced content for help screens, release notes, and user documentation. Presented research findings at professional conferences and leadership institutes. Prepared annual reports for NIDRR. Supervised junior research assistants and interns. -
Visiting LecturerNew York Medical College May 2000 - May 2003Developed and taught courses in alternative computer access, universal design, instructional technology, and electronic communications. Advised graduate students, supervised independent studies and field placements. Developed course offerings for both the MPH and MS degree programs in Disability and Human Development. Worked effectively with diverse student populations including health care providers, rehabilitation professionals, vocational counselors, and special educators. -
Coordinator, Blindness And Low Vision ServiceWestchester Institute For Human Development Oct 1999 - May 2003Worked collaboratively with team of Assistive Technology providers to evaluate and train multiply-impaired end users in a broad range of assistive devices including alternative input and output systems, augmentative communication devices and instructional software. Conducted workshops and seminars for rehabilitation professionals and special educators. Developed curricula and taught classes to fellows at New York Medical College. Provided technical assistance and professional development service to school districts and businesses employing persons with multiple impairments.
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Assistive Technology ConsultantNew York Public Library Mar 2000 - Mar 2001Guided the library's administrative, professional and technical staff in establishing an electronic information center designed to serve visually impaired patrons. Made system recommendations including hardware specifications and software selection. Integrated a variety of assistive technologies into the library's standard computing environment.Tested system stability, verified network compatibility, and reconfigured assistive devices to function more effectively with library data bases and other online services. Trained professional staff to provide end user orientation, training, and support services. Designed and implemented online documentation files. -
Senior Technology Instructor & Curriculum Development SpecialistLighthouse International May 1997 - Oct 1999Assumed operational management responsibilities for an Assistive Technology evaluation and training center serving the Lower Hudson Valley Region. Consistently exceeded annual contract goals with respect to student evaluation and training services. Recruited, trained, and supervised adjunct instructors, technicians, and student interns. Worked cooperatively with Career Services staff to help secure and retain employment for people with vision impairments. Collaborated with executive staff and clinical supervisors to design and implement agency-wide curricula for numerous vocational training programs. Conducted in-house professional development seminars, presented at community outreach events, job fairs, and national conferences. -
Technology InstructorLighthouse International Oct 1992 - Apr 1997Provided blind and partially-sighted adults with individualized Assistive Technology assessment service. Made specific system recommendations to state vocational rehabilitation agencies, school districts, colleges and private employers. Trained end users, job coaches and technical support staff to use Assistive Technologies, commercial applications programs, online services, and operating system commands. Responsible for software installation, systems configuration and ongoing technical maintenance.
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Dawn Suvino attended University Of Pennsylvania, New York University.
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