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Pearland, Tx, Us

6420 Hillcroft, Houston, Tx 77081

● Establish and execute the organization's IT strategy in support of business objectives● Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of the organization’s IT systems, infrastructure, and networks in support of ~300 employees● Manage the IT budget, including cost control, forecasting, and resource allocation, optimizing the use of technology investments● Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and cybersecurity standards to safeguard the organization’s information assets● Provide training and guidance to end-users on IT systems and applications● Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including executives, department heads, external vendors, and end-users● Lead a team of IT professionals, providing mentorship, guidance, and performance management ● Oversaw the maintenance, repair, and renovation activities for multiple facilities ○ Ensured compliance with building codes, safety regulations, and environmental standards ○ Effective management of the facilities budget, resulting in a 10% reduction in overall operational costs ○ Key accomplishment: Managed a $3M renovation of the organization’s headquarters

Houston, Texas, United States

● Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align IT initiatives with business goals and requirements, ● Developed and implemented IT policies, procedures, and standards to enhance operational effectiveness and mitigate risks● Evaluated and negotiated contracts with technology vendors, optimizing costs and ensuring service level agreements were me● Key Accomplishments: ○ Developed ListServ network of giving, that connected donating organizations with organizations in need of hardware and software; responsible for over $500K in donation distribution ○ Developed the statewide Texas Online Learner Database (TOLD); a tracking system that the organization used to maintain a record of adult learners in pursuit of their GED● Managed organization’s multiple facilities, including maintenance, repair, and renovation

● Developed the Holly Springs school department technology department; effectively hiring and maintaining, 9 full-time staff during a 7-year period with no attrition● Managed the integration and implementation of technology in the educational environment ● Successfully managed an annual budget of $1M● Key accomplishment: ○ Created the first 1:1 (Computer to Student) program in the state of MS ○ Developed the first distance learning program in the state of MS

• Assisted Technology Coordinator with the day to day operations of technology in the district• Established proper technical documentation and troubleshooting procedures and maintained a database of network configurations• Provided technology based educational professional development• Served on district wide e-rate committee• Managed and configured switch, router and server configurations• Managed the scheduling and work of vendors, contractors and volunteers

- Worked closely with PBS and Mississippi educational television to streamline online module process- Assisted in the development with syllabi and overall course structures, including weekly online lessons, assessments, and administered all grades- Instructed educators online on “Effective technology instruction in a one computer classroom” and “Creating Units to Support Differing Learning Styles”

- Served on start up committee for Mississippi ETV TeacherLine Pilot- Developed and managed the first TeacherLine website for Mississippi ETV- Developed a working relationship with national PBS web development team- Developed relationships with school districts, state wide with initial TeacherLine startup

Biology

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Bachelor'S Degree, Biology, General