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Greater New York City Area

Led a distributed team of project managers in the application of project management practices to the entire life cycle of technology-related projects for the nonprofit sector. Established Project Management best-practices and provided project supervision across a geographically diverse team of technology project managers. Implemented formal project management systems and processes that are aligned with industry standards. Provided direct consultation services focusing on strategic technology analysis, data system selection, solution design and technology capacity building for a variety of nonprofit organizations. Designed and implemented a program for the oversight and management of technology grants for a major New York-based foundation.

White Plains, New York

Led a global team in applying Agile methodologies to transform the content creation process in publishing. Strategically analyzed and adapted Agile and Lean practice principles and tools to meet the needs of the publishing industry. Provided direction, coaching and mentoring to team members in the areas of Agile expertise. Identified and continuously acted to improve individual and team process experiences. Acted as Product Owner for a digital content creation tool that is utilized by the global team. Stayed current on trends, latest industry developments and actively share knowledge among colleagues.

White Plains, New York

Responsible for managing a global product creation process for online learning materials. Manage teams and facilitated the adoption of new technologies and processes for delivering digital products. Collaborated closely with Agile software development teams in the definition and creation of online authoring and delivery systems. Acted as Product Manager for key components of an online delivery platform, interfacing with end users and programmers. Participated in requirements gathering process for rapid development of an online learning system. Acted as Project Manager for on-time and efficient delivery of multi-level online products.

Designed curriculum for and taught a full-semester accredited graduate-level course focusing on technology and educational leadership, “Technology, Planning, and Managing Resources"

New York, Ny

Independent consultant in the area of organizational change management and technology systems adoption. Conducted needs assessments and analyzed organizational capacity in order to effectively integrate new technology-based systems and work routines. Developed strategies for nonprofit and educational organizations to leverage the potential of technology systems to improve day-to-day workflow and enhance communication. Designed, developed and built database systems, including utilizing Salesforce.com to meet the diverse needs of nonprofit and educational organizations.

Managed a consulting team and provided project management in the development of a wide range of programs to make technology applicable to disenfranchised communities. Launched the development and design of a nationally distributed database for the nonprofit community, METRIX: The Database for Nonprofit Excellence, and developed an interactive e-learning community to support the distribution of this product. Led a community-based multi-media project focusing on the creation of videos depicting age-appropriate, culturally relevant activities for infants and young children in a predominantly Dominican community. Designed curricula and training programs targeting audiences with diverse learning levels, such as non-English speaking single mothers and at-risk youth. Led local and regional workshops on current trends in technology and the potential benefits for non-profit organizations

Bronx, New York

Worked closely with the Principal to develop strategies for integrating technology into the overall organizational culture of a New York City elementary school serving 1300 students, with a staff of 125 teachers. Developed and led workshops on the use of Department of Education-funded data systems (Acuity, DIBELS, ARIS) and the effective utilization of data in the planning of classroom instruction. Coached administrators in utilizing data to provide more effective leadership and to develop protocols for supervision and accountability. Utilized web-based tools to design and develop secure information systems for tracking specialized assessments. Implemented data analysis for the school’s Inquiry Team and coached team members in the area of conducting action research projects to study the effects of curriculum intervention practices.

Provided technology training and consulting services targeted to the needs of New York area nonprofit organizations. Designed curriculum and led technology training workshops customized to meet specific learning levels and organizational needs for programs such as First Step for women entering the workforce and Bronx Legal Services, a nonprofit legal services provider. Designed and developed information and data collection systems for a range of nonprofit and community-based organizations. Developed tools and strategies for organizations to conduct long-term data analysis and outcome measures, including Venture Scholars a nationwide outreach program for students from minority communities.

Msw, Social Work

Bfa, Photography

Photography/Art History

Salesforce Administration Skills