Michelle Thorne Email & Phone Number

Greater Chicago Area

Senior Program Manager for Swift Certification at NC3 in partnership with Apple.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

- Deploy iPad solutions across 300+ schools and 19 district departments, optimizing technology integration for enhanced learning opportunities- Collaborate closely with district and school leaders to craft and execute transformative strategic plans. Emphasized mentoring, coaching, and professional learning to drive organizational development- Establish and nurture partnerships with diverse stakeholders, fostering a collaborative ecosystem to achieve shared goals- Utilize advanced tools including Box, Slack, Tableau and Wrike to streamline communication, enhance collaboration, organize project implementation, and provide insightful visualizations of project data- Mentor team members, offering guidance and support to augment their skills and capabilities

Orland Park, Illinois, United States

- Collaboratively devised units aligned with learning objectives, contributing to the enhancement of district initiatives- Developed cross-curricular synchronous and asynchronous web-based learning experiences to meet diverse educational needs.- Curated a comprehensive district-wide digital resource library, ensuring shared instructional materials for seamless collaboration- Captured and showcased student and adult learning through various social media platforms, crafting a compelling narrative for the school district

Orland Park, Il

- Designed the scope and sequence of the Innovation Lab to align with the district's vision and international technology learning goals- Constructed self-paced learning experiences within Learning Management Platforms, fostering independent and personalized learning- Led the organization of family STEM nights in collaboration with community partners, promoting engagement and education beyond the classroom- Coordinated Liberty School's publication team for their Apple Distinguished Schools application, showcasing the institution's commitment to innovation

Berwyn, Illinois, United States

-Piloted one of the first one-to-one technology experiences, successfully integrating MacBooks and iPads into the classroom environment. Demonstrated adaptability and technological proficiency- Collaborated seamlessly with peers to strategically plan and execute grade-level challenge-based learning projects, fostering an innovative and engaging curriculum- Led a dynamic student leadership iSWAT tech team, orchestrating school-wide student-facilitated professional development sessions and producing a digital newsletter- Showcased leadership and expertise by delivering impactful presentations on district institute days, effectively communicating ideas and insights to diverse audiences

Chicago, Il

- Orchestrated and managed VIP operations for three prominent amphitheaters, demonstrating expertise in event planning, organization, and leadership- Oversaw the scheduling and comprehensive training of a large staff comprising over 200 employees, ensuring seamless execution of VIP services- Planned and executed personalized VIP-only events, creating memorable experiences and fostering strong relationships with VIP clientele- Developed and curated digital newsletters for concert announcements and special events within the VIP department, enhancing communication and engagement- Coordinated with off-site vendors, scheduling rentals and maintenance services for VIP clubs, demonstrating effective collaboration and problem-solving skills

Tech Specialist Endorsement

Master Of Arts - Ma, Elementary Education And Teaching

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Arts, Entertainment, And Media Management