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New Paltz, Ny

Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including software developers, product owners, project managers, support, and professional services to define release testing strategies, release scope, and test deliverables that provide value to our customers. Evaluate go/no go production deployment based on test results, coverage and risk assessment. Plan, design, and execute non-functional requirement tests to ensure compliance with requirements. Assist with system integration testing (SIT) and user acceptance testing (UAT) in a customer facing environment. Document and perform API testing and automation testing Teamwork - As Subject Matter Expert (SME) collaborate with stakeholders to establish and refine testing process, methodologies, and best practices, aiming for continuous improvement and optimal efficiency.Execution and Results - Support the release sign-off process by conducting thorough regression testing. Ensure the teams are adequately trained on the strategies and toolsets and implement and follow best practices to prevent defectsCommunication - Communicate with stakeholders to create user stories, resolves issues, and provide updates. Articulate technical concepts in a clear and concise manner. Provide insight and contribute to decision-making process. Lead testing efforts during release planning ensuring adequate coverage and alignment with quality standards.Technical skills - Testing tools and framework: Postman for API testing. Testrigor for automation testingSoftware models - Agile (Scrum) and Waterfall modelTest Management Tools - Testrail, Jira, Fogbugz

New Paltz

New Paltz

Provide general supervision and technical guidance to the QA Staff in the analysis, design, testing, and deployment of all SAMsix applications. Assure that all products are defect free and compliant with technical specifications.Supervisor and Technical Guidance - provide development and deployment of SAMsix product quality assurance strategy, addressing all phases of product development. Directly supervise Quality Assurance Testers including the preparation and delivery of staff performance evaluations. Process Management - Maintain product consistency throughout product cycle, to include the design, define and build phases through quality checkpoints and testing. Implement ongoing quality improvement processes working with interdepartmental teams.Project Management - Manage the planning and execution of product testing efforts. Provide effective communication regarding issues and performance to plan. Work with Project Managers and Tech Leads to develop project schedules.

New Paltz

Write and manage SAMsix documents including:• Requirements Documentation • Architecture/Design • Technical • End User Manuals • Marketing Materials including videos, pamphlets, and press releases

New Paltz

Authored project grants for municipalities and coordinating press coverage for municipality and grantor.

Rhinebeck, New York

• Coordinate national Yoga conferences in Miami and New York that included 21 instructors and was attended by 2,000 participants. • Conduct trend analysis to define potential programs that would fit within the organization’s mission statement and fit the needs of consumers. • Initiate contact with nationally/internationally recognized individuals and negotiate and created contracts for 120 Faculty for several venues including national conferences and local workshops.• Liaison between Omega and the faculty – providing communications about schedules, advertising copy, contracts, and travel. • Develop copy for brochures and press releases. Assist with editing.

• Develop and administer $250,000 education department budget. Develop and manage grants totaling over $160,000 per year. • Direct the development, implementation, marketing, and measurement of all educational programs, including public programs, teacher workshops, community outreach, school programs, scout programs, and volunteer training. Over 800 programs for 14,000 people per year.• Manage volunteer department. Supervise part-time volunteer coordinator to ensure that the 300 Teatown volunteers are properly trained, supervised, and recognized.• Supervise 4 full-time, 3 part-time, 16 contractual, and 14 seasonal employees. In addition, supervise 50 volunteer instructors, including providing training, evaluation, and guidance.• Work closely with all staff and Board of Directors including Land Acquisition Committee, Wildflower Island Committee, Education Committee, and Volunteer Committee.

• Supervise day to day and long term management of a 250-acre nature preserve, environmental center, gift shop, and historic site, including maintenance of all park buildings and grounds.• Manage human resources of the non-profit organization. Develop personnel policies, supervise all staff and volunteers (directly and indirectly), and manage benefits packages.• Administer the business operations of the nonprofit organization within the constraints of the budget approved by the board of trustees, including accounting budget preparation, and long-range planning.• Coordinate all fundraising efforts (including direct mail, prospect research, and media campaigns), special events, membership drives and volunteers.• Develop and supervise over 600 environmental and history education programs per year, serving 7,000 families and school children annually.

New York, Ny

• Established the goals and structure of a new volunteer program for the Central Park Conservancy incorporating the goals of the Lila Wallace Readers Digest Urban Parks Initiative to foster stewardship.• Planned recruitment and training strategy of 120 volunteer educators (docents).• Developed tours, nature walks, and events using the Park as a classroom.• Developed school programs that meet NYC/State curriculum frameworks and incorporate goals for science education recommended by the National Science Foundation.• Developed institutional partnerships.

Tempe, Arizona

Field Director • Assessed significance of archeological resources.• Prepared site descriptions and interpretation to evaluate resources for National Register eligibility.• Managed a team of archaeologists in field operations.• Developed plan and allocated budget for field operations.• Prepared recommendations for management.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Anthropology

Bachelor'S Degree, Anthropology