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Arcadia, Florida, Us

Oversee all business operations, including accounting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management, ensuring financial accuracy and operational efficiency.Provide strategic financial guidance to the Superintendent, supporting decision-making with data-driven insights.Manage district-wide budget preparation and execution, including operating budgets, capital projects, and federal grant allocations.Lead the district’s efforts on the Florida Special Facilities project, overseeing procurement processes and ensuring compliance with state and district policies for building a new high school.Serve as a key player on the district’s negotiations team, contributing to labor agreements and district-wide financial discussions.Collaborate with risk management initiatives and primary contact point with FSBIT to manage district insurance programs, ensuring coverage and risk mitigation strategies are in place.Leading the district initiatives on establishing a self-insurance healthcare program to save the district and employees money without sacrificing benefits.Serve as Food Service Director, overseeing the NSLP program to ensure high participation rates and financial sustainability.Act as the district's primary liaison with financial auditors, ensuring transparency and compliance during audits.Prepare and present financial reports to the school board.Chief Technology Officer: Oversee district technology and information services, ensuring alignment between technology infrastructure and district goals.

Arcadia, Florida, Us

Managed all technology operations, including writing and preparing RFPs, overseeing procurement, and implementing new equipment for the district.Led the revamp of the 1:1 Chromebook deployment program, improving efficiency and cost-effectiveness.Replaced the district’s entire wired and wireless infrastructure, ensuring the technology met operational needs and was future-ready.Implemented new processes, guidelines, SOPs, and software to streamline district operations and improve overall efficiency.Mentored and trained IT staff as Senior Networking Advisor, ensuring the team maintained technical excellence and supported district goals.

Arcadia, Florida, Us

Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.Provided financial leadership during a key transitional period, ensuring continuity and alignment with the district’s financial goals.

Grand Rapids, Michigan, Us

Grand Rapids, Michigan, Us

Byron Center, Michigan, Us

Directed all aspects of company operations, overseeing budgeting, financial planning, and the execution of company strategies for a $15MM operating budget, ensuring alignment with long-term financial goals.Developed and executed strategic company plans, driving organizational growth and managing resource allocation to maximize operational efficiency.Led onboarding of new enterprise customers, ensuring smooth integration into services and maintaining exceptional customer satisfaction across all departments.Served as Director of Technology and Operations for multiple private and public schools, leading technology initiatives, including 1:1 device deployments, and developing technology plans to meet growth and operational goals.Managed financial operations related to E-Rate projects for public and private K-12 schools and libraries, ensuring compliance and optimizing funding allocations.Led the Manage1to1 development team, guiding product innovation for K-12 device management, and aligning it with customer needs to support educational institutions.Facilitated communication between department leaders and the executive team, ensuring that operational objectives were in sync with the company’s financial and strategic goals.Managed advanced networking deployments, overseeing Azure and AWS infrastructure projects, and ensuring they met both operational needs and financial targets.Coordinated with reporting agencies to ensure compliance and alignment of technology plans with financial and operational requirements.

Hopkins, Mi, Us

Developed and maintained the district’s technology plan, aligning it with growth objectives and budget constraints.Spearheaded procurement efforts for technology equipment and services, ensuring cost-effective solutions and compliance with district policies.Led E-Rate Category II projects, managing vendor relationships and ensuring adherence to regulatory and funding requirements.Collaborated with district leadership to prepare and manage the technology budget, providing regular financial reports to support informed decision-making.Implemented new processes and guidelines to enhance the technology department’s efficiency and service delivery, supporting both academic and administrative goals.Led the district’s 1:1 Netbook and Chromebook programs, overseeing deployment, management, and in-house repairs to optimize resources and reduce costs.Managed all district-wide technology operations, including network administration, Active Directory, and VMware infrastructure, ensuring reliable and efficient technology services.

Hudsonville, Mi, Us

Managed budgeting and procurement for network infrastructure, ensuring cost-effective solutions and alignment with financial goals.Developed and implemented a comprehensive security policy, enhancing data protection and compliance with industry standards.Oversaw capital expenditures for network upgrades, collaborating with vendors to optimize resource allocation and reduce costs.Provided financial oversight for technology projects, contributing to long-term financial planning and decision-making.Led the administration of Active Directory, VMware vCenter, and Cisco switching, ensuring efficient network operations and alignment with organizational objectives.

Managed the budgeting and financial planning for the studio, ensuring effective allocation of resources to meet operational needs and growth objectives.Led the internet marketing strategy, driving student enrollment and increasing revenue through targeted online promotions and advertising.Developed and maintained a custom customer management system, streamlining payment processing, tracking memberships, and improving overall financial operations.One of the lead instructors for both Adult and Children's classes. Curriculum Development, Lesson Plans, and training of Jr. Instructors

Teaching Adult and Children's classes in accordance with the lead instructor and head instructor's lesson plans and curriculum.

Hopkins, Mi, Us

Led the district-wide migration to Active Directory from Novell eDirectory, enhancing system performance and security.Managed the district’s 1:1 Netbook Program from inception, overseeing device deployment, maintenance, and repairs to ensure operational efficiency.Handled network administration duties, including server management, website & database administration, and Barracuda web and spam filter configuration, ensuring reliable network operations.Coordinated procurement for IT infrastructure, ensuring cost-effective purchasing and alignment with district budgets.Provided financial oversight for technology upgrades, contributing to budget preparation and long-term planning for district technology initiatives.

Hopkins, Mi, Us

Provided Level 1/2 helpdesk support, troubleshooting hardware and software issues for staff and students, ensuring minimal downtime.Assisted with the installation and configuration of computers, printers, and other network devices, supporting the district’s technology needs.Supported Active Directory management, including user account creation, password resets, and basic network troubleshooting.Collaborated with senior IT staff on network maintenance and basic server administration, gaining foundational technical expertise.Developed strong problem-solving skills and a customer-focused approach, which helped lay the groundwork for more advanced roles within the district.

Master Of Education - Med

Business Administration And Management, General

Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Aas, Network And System Administration/Administrator

Bachelor'S Degree, Business/Commerce, General