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Portland, Or, Us

Portland, Oregon, United States

Longview, Washington, United States

Provide vision for IT Services. Lead strategic and operational planning to achieve college goals and prioritize initiatives. Develop a comprehensive, scalable, resource-efficient IT strategy and roadmap to support organizational goals. Develop and maintain a continuity of operations plan. Oversee the IT Support Teams that provide day-to-day operational services, including helpdesk, application development, database management, infrastructure and systems management, and cybersecurity. Responsible for data security, confidentiality, integrity, availability, and compliance. Direct and organize all IT-related projects. Develop partnerships and manage suppliers and vendors. Evaluate emerging technologies. Prepare and manage the college-wide IT budget. Review, establish, and maintain IT policies and procedures. Instill a culture of customer service to maximize student achievement.

Professional Software Training Specialist and Certified Network Consultant. Provided professional computer training and support for the following companies: Texas Instruments, Raytheon, Prudential Securities, CompUSA, Bell Helicopter, Tandem Training & Consulting, Vessel Technology, D.P. Nicoli, and others. Trained over 1,000 business professionals. Developed websites using HTML and Active Server Pages (ASP) to assist successful marketing plans and improve customer services. Migrated networks from Windows NT 4.0 to Windows 2000 environments.

Camas, Washington, United States

Provide vision for IT Services. Lead strategic and operational planning to achieve organizational goals and prioritize initiatives. Develop a comprehensive, scalable, resource-efficient IT strategy and roadmap to support district goals. Oversee the IT day-to-day operations, including helpdesk, network support, and systems administration. Responsible for data security, confidentiality, integrity, availability, and compliance. Direct and organize all IT-related projects. Develop partnerships and manage suppliers and vendors. Evaluate emerging technologies. Prepare and manage the district-wide IT budget.

Vancouver, Washington, United States

Provided quality support for the Child, Youth, and Family Services division of ESD 112 and the Washington State School for the Deaf. Collaborated with assistant superintendent and technology staff to enhance educational experiences for deaf and hard of hearing students.

Houston, Texas, United States

Developed 3 year vision and strategic plan for progressive secondary school (grades 9-12) with a one-to-one laptop learning program. Supervised Technology Applications independent study class, campus computer club, and Young Life. Managed repair process for 500+ laptops and desktops. Deployed 100 new laptops to students each year. Redesigned website using Active Server Pages to display dynamic content and improve communication among school community. Developed secure online student and alumni directory database. Increased website visitors by 50%. Troubleshot wireless network access problems. Implemented web caching server to reduce bandwidth load on T1 router by 70%.

Longview, Texas, United States

Managed computer network and technology budget. Implemented cost saving measures to reduce technology expenses. Developed complex Excel spreadsheets to improve accuracy of sales estimates. Developed database using Visual Basic Applications to facilitate communication between human resources, engineering, purchasing, quality control, and accounting departments. Assisted in implementing digital time keeping system to improve project management and production control processes. Saved 750 man-hours per year in accounting department.

Dallas, Texas, United States

Directed technology program for a Pre-K through 12 school. Developed technology plan for a pioneer school in Microsoft’s Anytime Anywhere Learning (one-to-one laptop) initiative. Researched emerging technology and advised school board on technology projects and capital projects. Initiated a "TechnoGiving" program to raise funds for technology. Wrote competitive proposal for a Microsoft grant and was awarded $700 for professional development of teachers. Administered network and implemented changes which resulted in a 1,000% increase in network use. Customized contact management database for admissions department which improved communication and customer service for prospective and enrolled students. Developed MS Access database to track inventory, computer repairs, and downtime.

M.S., Management And Organizational Leadership

Theology

Theology

Theology

B.A., Psychology

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