Richard Busby Email & Phone Number

Oswego, Il, Us

Aurora, Illinois

As a PMO Director, I lead strategic initiatives (e.g. Center for AI), applying an enterprise architecture framework, to strengthen our institution's critical business capabilities, empowering teams for educational excellence. My expertise encompasses Egnyte System Administration, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) compliance, and Data Governance & ETL training, ensuring alignment with stakeholder needs.I excel in technical writing, process design, and mentorship of project managers, fostering collaboration. With proficiencies in Process Improvement, Instructional Design, Contract Management, and Data Privacy, I drive operational efficiency and support our educational mission. As FOIA officer my responsibility is to receive FOIA requests from the public and to send responses incompliance with legislative requirements.

Aurora, Il

I led transformative efforts to position extension services to scale beyond campus boundaries, establishing standardized business processes for student and educator learning programs. This ensured greater consistency and efficiency in program execution.With oversight of a $2 million budget, I optimized financial resources to maximize program outcomes. Introducing a Master Scheduling process, I enhanced facility resource utilization during summer semesters, improving resource allocation and planning.I also spearheaded data management and ETL processes, integrating event data into institutional repositories for improved accessibility and information management.A significant achievement was transforming a costly educational program into a revenue stream through strategic partnership with a local educator product business. This initiative turned the program into a royalty-driven income source, aligning with contemporary economic realities.My track record demonstrates an ability to drive innovation and positive change in education and business processes. I'm eager to bring my expertise to your organization and contribute to its growth and success. Let's connect and explore opportunities.

Greater Chicago Area

Founder of Broadskilling. Broadskilling is enabling students to plan to be relevant in the future of work. Broadskilling tools are a featured resource on https://www.iacte.org/. Interested in how to develop the early talent development pipeline? Check out the Broadskilling Learning Blog!

Greater Chicago Area

Capability Solutions Manager | 2000-2008Contributed to the transformation of Accenture's global workforce by conducting assessments to identify essential skills required for selling and delivering services to clients. Upon establishing compelling evidence, I formulated and recommended targeted capability solutions for the workforce segments on my projects.Senior Instructional Designer | 1996-1999Designed and developed innovative hybrid (technology/on-premises) learning simulations, primarily tailored for systems, technical, and network architects. Additionally, I created industry-specific workshops for sectors such as Upstream Oil & Gas, Insurance, and Outsourcing. My role involved overseeing on-site training programs across diverse global locations, including the US, Asia, Europe, and India.Staff Instructional Designer | 1993-1995Crafted engaging "learn-by-doing" simulation training materials, offering participants hands-on learning experiences. My main responsibility included developing digital multimedia support tools to facilitate comprehension of the architecture planning process. I also conducted faculty preparation sessions to equip content experts with the skills needed to coach learners through simulated engagements.

Mobile, Alabama Area

Supervised a hands-on workshop center for adult people with mental handicaps.

Mobile, Alabama Area

My responsibilities encompassed the supervision of staff and the day-to-day operations of homes catering to individuals with developmental, physical, and intellectual challenges, both youth and adults.

Master Of Science, Instructional Design And Development

Activities and Societies: Computer Lab Assistant, Video Editing, Authoring Systems, CBT Development

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Psychology

Activities and Societies: Psi Chi Minor Studies in Religion

Education record

Freshman and Sophomore Studies

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Psi Chi