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E-learning, web, and video content developer who blends learning theories with engineering design methodologies to create effective and engaging instructional content by working collaboratively with K-12 teachers and instructional coaches. Organize and deliver district wide staff professional development. Google certified administrator, educator and trainer.Project manager for district wide initiatives: 1:1 Chromebook roll-out for 3,000 students; Transitioned 4,500 users to Google Apps… Show more E-learning, web, and video content developer who blends learning theories with engineering design methodologies to create effective and engaging instructional content by working collaboratively with K-12 teachers and instructional coaches. Organize and deliver district wide staff professional development. Google certified administrator, educator and trainer.Project manager for district wide initiatives: 1:1 Chromebook roll-out for 3,000 students; Transitioned 4,500 users to Google Apps for Education; Supported and maintained LAN/Wifi and Windows Server based architecture for 7 schools as needed to implement instruction; Coordinated over 8,000 SBAC tests annually. Show less

Cultivated a technology rich middle school environment that consistently led the district in the introduction of new technology to enhance instruction. Technology included the use of: iPads, mobile laptop carts, interactive whiteboards/Smartboards, document cameras, and student response systems.Addressed the long-term and daily technology needs (networking, WiFi, Internet, phone, end user support, data protection) for 600 middle schools students and 75 staff/faculty, through active… Show more Cultivated a technology rich middle school environment that consistently led the district in the introduction of new technology to enhance instruction. Technology included the use of: iPads, mobile laptop carts, interactive whiteboards/Smartboards, document cameras, and student response systems.Addressed the long-term and daily technology needs (networking, WiFi, Internet, phone, end user support, data protection) for 600 middle schools students and 75 staff/faculty, through active participation in budgeting and strategic planning, proactive support for software and hardware, and creating custom solutions for administrators to increase efficiency and accuracy in student placement and scheduling. Show less

Wrote a weekly feature focused on intriguing outdoor activities including interview and photos. Sports and editorial photographer.

Orangeburg, Ny

Developed and maintained the IT/IS infrastructure necessary to support a user base of 250 employees and 75 sales representatives. Analyzed existing business practices across departmental lines, and developed solutions to increase productivity and reduce operating expenses. Large and small scale project management experience in both team and independent settings.• Re engineered the physical inventory process to reduce staffing requirements by 50%.• Lead project manager for developing… Show more Developed and maintained the IT/IS infrastructure necessary to support a user base of 250 employees and 75 sales representatives. Analyzed existing business practices across departmental lines, and developed solutions to increase productivity and reduce operating expenses. Large and small scale project management experience in both team and independent settings.• Re engineered the physical inventory process to reduce staffing requirements by 50%.• Lead project manager for developing a repair tracking, and inventory allocation system that provides company wide visibility for over 4,000 repair events.• Collaboratively reduced the corporation’s service parts inventory by $4M through a process of introducing stock room controls and implementing MRP for a 7,000 part inventory• Project manager for relocating Pentax’s corporate headquarters. Responsible for the design and installation of all data, voice and video technology systems, including a WAN and VOIP phone system.• Administrator for LAN, WAN, VPN, Firewalls, Virus Protection, Internet connections, Email Servers, PBX Phone Systems and Voice Mail systems. Show less

Orangeburg, Ny

Managed technical projects and designed office productivity tools on a corporate wide basis. Created numerous Excel and Access applications to improve operations for the accounting, sales, customer service, plant and warehouse departments. Established a corporate presence on the Internet and implemented an Intranet to distribute information to in-house employees. Developed a GIS database to manage sales representative contracts and produce geographic maps of their territories.

Orangeburg, Ny

Assisted in the creation of a networked medical imaging system that interfaced with Pentax’s video endoscopy products. Developed formal testing and release procedures for imaging software. Worked closely with programmers and end-users to identify and correct software bugs. Evaluated and integrated various networking topologies and optical storage solutions into the product offering.

Orangeburg, Ny

Authored operator manuals for Pentax’s medical imaging systems. Documented software architecture and created the necessary support material for field technicians. Developed and conducted training programs for technicians, staff, and the sales force.

Master Of Educational Technology (Met)

Master Of Science Industrial Engineering (Msie), Industrial Engineering

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor Of Science Mechanical Engineering (Bsme), Mechanical Engineering