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Brooklyn Park, Mn

In this capacity I provide comprehensive guidance on leadership, faculty, coursework, and skills for current and incoming students while remaining abreast of new developments. I support college in addressing skill gaps through analyzing current career trends and recommending constructivechanges. I advise on changes to college's award/degree programs leveraging outstanding analytical skills.It is worth mentioning that I monitored and approved new courses and degree awards while ensuring strict compliance with college policies and procedures.Related Skills: Team Building and Leadership, Course Development, Evolving IT Tools and Technicalities, Performance Improvement, Change Management, Key Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Planning

In this capacity I orchestrate and implement robust technology plans to drive innovation and accomplish district strategic priorities. I administer IT budget, analyze variances, and devise effective plans to minimize budget deviations and control costs. I plan and organize engaging training sessions to guide building and district staff on strategic initiatives and evolving technologies. I build highly-skilled team of professionals through instituting effective employee on-boarding plan and eradicating bottlenecks. I serve as key member of district-level Core Planning Team to structure and implement innovative vision for Anoka Hennepin School District. I conductextensive investigations and deliver key insights to implement agile methodology in Anoka-Hennepin School District.Here are a few of the highlights I achieved in this role:Spearheaded the end-to-end management of multifaceted project, including but not limited to 1:1 technology initiative, state mandated standardized tests, deployments of devices, and modernization of technology in classroom.Successfully reduced employee overhead of department by 50% per annum through eliminating redundant position and slashed technology service call response times through instituting process improvements.Oversaw the modernization of building technology by closing seven labs and implementing advanced machines, while adding zero additional cost to the building.Supervised and mentored team of IT professionals, assessed performance, evaluated training needs, and devised effective plan to optimize productivity and efficiency.Related Skills: IT Planning and Execution, Budget Management, Team Building and Leadership, Digital Architecture Management, Project Management, Process Redesign/Improvement, Cost Avoidance

St. Paul, Mn

In this capacity I functioned in close collaboration with data teams and maintained exceptional comprehension of data-driven teaching strategies. I drafted comprehensive training documentation and curriculum to nurture capabilities of individuals. I utilized outstanding subject expertise andcommunication proficiencies to instruct multiple courses within in-person and hybrid settings. I played an instrumental role in the smooth execution of technology training, planning, and assessments in collaboration with Technology Specialist. I performed detailed analysis of proposals to evaluate and approve new technology. I acted as team facilitator for professional learning community (PLC).Here are a few of the highlights I achieved in this role:Developed an innovative system for staff to request new technology, reviewed technology, and proposed effective solutions to make purchases, with annual budget up to $120k.Embedded innovative teaching strategies and a culture of productive learning through the leading the design of a 5-year technology implementation plan.Related Skills: Team Collaboration / Leadership, Effective Teaching Methodologies, Training Documentation Creation, Data Analysis, New Technicality Implementation, Performance Improvement

M.A., Teaching

B.A., Psychology