Rafael Cordero Email & Phone Number

Agoura Hills, Ca, Us

Santa Barbara, California, United States

• Develop and implement the overall IT strategy and vision for the organization.• Provide leadership and oversee the day-to-day management of the IT department, including data network and backup systems, firewall and security issues, databases, servers, equipment, and telephone systems.• Manage a team of IT and Operations professionals, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations.• Ensure the security and integrity of data, networks, and systems through effective cybersecurity measures and policies.• Collaborate with other departments to understand their technology needs and provide appropriate solutions and support.• Stay current with emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in the field of IT services and make recommendations for technological advancements to enhance organizational efficiency and effectiveness.• Supervises and manages all infrastructure for technology as well as software and cloud-based paid technology support programs (Jamf School, Unifi, Jamf Safe, Jamf Protect, Jamf Radar, Securly, Google Workspace, Cloudflare, printer Cloud, FMX Work orders, among other services)• Collaborate with the associate heads for teaching, learning, and innovation in their efforts to lead the school’s Curriculum Innovation Incubator by also teaching an Honor 'coding' class for middle schoolers • Analyze and resolve work problems, or assist workers in solving work problems.• Initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.• Interpret job orders to workers in weekly meetings and when needed.• Oversee the planning, contracting and administration of all major, capital projects for the School, with budgetary projections and goals.• Ensure compliance with all codes and regulations governing the use, construction, maintenance and improvement of site and facilities.• Collaborate with CFO and Head of School on annual budget for operations, facilities and transportation expenses, including managing the PPRRSM budget.

Los Angeles, California, United States

- Developed from scratch an Augmented Reality Sandbox to improve learning engagement - A track record of established ongoing relationships with faculty and students, designing interdisciplinary units and lessons in the Math Lab. along with experience in project-based learning methodologies - Administrative lead of technology device inventory management, with direct oversight of organization and catalog activities for all printing and computing devices; Direct ongoing revisions of management policies and inventory procedures as required, and especially during the COVID pandemic.- Performed security patch upgrade activities for full device inventory on behalf of the IT Director, leading to increased reliability and security for over $1M in capital tools used for educational and operational purposes. - Created lesson plans and use instructor-developed data to make strategic curricula leading to increased learning performance during virtual school sessions for over ~300 students. - Worked with cross-functional team to carry out educational strategies and meet key metric goals for student and faculty achievements across multiple disciplines and grade levels.- Lead the VR program to help students learn in a more immersive way.- Collaborated and provided support to teachers in follow up meetings and tracking progress on students along with experience in project-based learning methodologies for over ~300 students - Analyzed student data to identify areas of need and develop targeted interventions.- Coordinated bus dismissal making sure of positions, rotation, and planning dates in advance for faculty.

Los Angeles, California, United States

• Supported the IT Director by managing employee and students’ devices, network services for internet and intranet routing and security, account management, printing, and campus-wide Wi-Fi, LMS and SIS administration• Co-assisted in planning and implementation of technology management and integration into academic preparation and curriculum design • Performed security patch upgrades for full tech device inventory leading to increased reliability and security• Completed ongoing revisions of management policies and inventory procedures, especially during COVID pandemic • Spearheaded community service project with the IT Director that repurposed Village’s iPads to reach children in schools and hospitals in Venezuela• Supervised infrastructure for technology, including software, hardware and cloud-based paid technology support programs• Collaborated closely with the Director of Advancement to ensure seamless support for fundraising operations through effective data services management

Los Angeles, California, United States

Managed accommodations and activities for team members, including both on-set team as well as talent, resulting in zero delays in filming schedules for ‘Ultimate Beast Masters - Season 1’ and ‘The Day I Met El Chapo’ Coordinated and led all accommodations and wrangler activities at multiple filming locations Created pre-production book and tracked timelines and budgets for production team leading to and on filming daysDeveloped, and deployed process improvements in planning and implementation

Venezuela

Managed and assembled high performing team of PR associates and helped develop their foundational skillset and core competencies leading to highly positive client feedback and outstanding operations resultsPresented, managed, and implemented office supply branding campaigns for strategic business partners and clients Managed and executed projects designated by the CEOResearched, compiled and analyzed client media coveragePlanned and executed events for a variety of meetings and large-scale venuesManaged and executed projects designated by the marketing managerWorked with marketing manager to develop and refine measurement strategies for PR campaigns

Venezuela

Developed a prototype room that simulated an emergency call centerTracked and tested security software for smart phones, PC’s and tabletsProvided on and offsite security software training for military officersBuilt the first security software database for the organization