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Checkpoint Systems is a global leader in merchandise availability solutions for the retail industry, encompassing loss prevention and merchandise visibility. Promoted to this position I assumed responsibility for: ★ Managing the development of SCORM compliant training content standards and templates used in North American based Learning Management Systems.★ Designing, managing, building, and currently, Alpha testing a 2nd generation employee/vendor/customer information learning… Show more Checkpoint Systems is a global leader in merchandise availability solutions for the retail industry, encompassing loss prevention and merchandise visibility. Promoted to this position I assumed responsibility for: ★ Managing the development of SCORM compliant training content standards and templates used in North American based Learning Management Systems.★ Designing, managing, building, and currently, Alpha testing a 2nd generation employee/vendor/customer information learning portal★ Developing and testing an array of mobile based applications★ Developing and managing a wide range of reporting structure/queriesAmong our successes were a reduction in the training budget of 20% and the implementation of a just in time mobile learning application.An additional initiative we implemented was finally, to achieve our First Time right objectives.I am always willing to exchange thoughts and ideas with individuals who are as passionate about talent development as I am. Please feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn. Show less

Assigned to this position, I was charged with evaluating the educational needs of the field service organization in the US (110+) and developing individual training plans to meet team needs and field service employee career path interests. We were able to accomplish this while reducing the overall training budget by 15% by promoting the increased use of internet application based training (WBT/CBT).Some of our accomplishments included:• Producing and testing SCORM based… Show more Assigned to this position, I was charged with evaluating the educational needs of the field service organization in the US (110+) and developing individual training plans to meet team needs and field service employee career path interests. We were able to accomplish this while reducing the overall training budget by 15% by promoting the increased use of internet application based training (WBT/CBT).Some of our accomplishments included:• Producing and testing SCORM based learning content for LMS.• Continuously enhancing EAS/RFID/MV product knowledge by attending internal engineering workshops, vendor seminars and working with Radio Frequency Engineers. • Performing onsite planning, technical verification checks, problem analysis, comprehensive performance tuning and extensive change recommendations on all LMS content.For a detailed list of accomplishments, please request my resume. Show less

Senstron Electronics, now a division of Antron Technologies, is a distributor of power supplies modified to tailor them to specific requirements I was hired to assume the following responsibilities:• Performing a wide range of repair and assembly for computer components and peripherals. • Managing daily support activities for a ten member technical staff, performing assembly and installation of users’ workstations. • Ensuring quality control testing to determine that… Show more Senstron Electronics, now a division of Antron Technologies, is a distributor of power supplies modified to tailor them to specific requirements I was hired to assume the following responsibilities:• Performing a wide range of repair and assembly for computer components and peripherals. • Managing daily support activities for a ten member technical staff, performing assembly and installation of users’ workstations. • Ensuring quality control testing to determine that customer specification was met per contract.For a detailed list of accomplishments, please request my resume. Show less

In this position I had responsibility for: • Managing vendor and contractor relationship through contract requirements for FCC compliance.• Performing candidate interviews, skills development, resource allocation and performance reviews. • Leading a variety of special projects reporting to the Director of Field Service.• Supervising a team of 20 Customer Service Engineers. • Installation and servicing RF products for clients of 400 accounts For a detailed list of… Show more In this position I had responsibility for: • Managing vendor and contractor relationship through contract requirements for FCC compliance.• Performing candidate interviews, skills development, resource allocation and performance reviews. • Leading a variety of special projects reporting to the Director of Field Service.• Supervising a team of 20 Customer Service Engineers. • Installation and servicing RF products for clients of 400 accounts For a detailed list of accomplishments, please request my resume. Show less

Bachelor’S Degree, Information Science And Technology

Matriculated while working full time.

Associates, Electrical Engineering

Activities and Societies: IEEE organization Matriculated while working part time.