Resume

//Director of Technology// Manage all facets of staff and educational technology
 * The Crefeld School ** – Philadelphia, PA July 2010 - Present


 * =====Provide technical support for students, faculty and staff=====
 * =====Collaborate with teachers to integrate technology in the classroom=====
 * =====Maintain Media Center (computer lab)=====
 * Set up, configure, and maintain 60+ desktops and laptops
 * Create software tutorial documents for community
 * =====Lead student technology activities=====
 * =====Implemented Blackbaud integrated student information system (SIS)=====
 * =====Negotialte all technology related contracts=====
 * =====Implemented Google Apps for Education=====
 * =====Chair teacher technology committee=====
 * =====Responsible for network infrastructure=====
 * =====Technology advisor for online yearbook production=====

//Technology Support Specialist// //(09/2005 – 5/2007)/////Diversity Coordinator Team// Member //(09/2008 – 5/2010)//
 * The Philadelphia School ** – Philadelphia, PA August 2005 - 2010
 * Work with Primary Unit and Middle School (grades one through eight) faculty in the integration of technology applications across the curriculum.
 * Prepare students for 21st century learning. Teach Primary and middle school (grades 1 through 8) students basic and advanced computer skills and literacy/ethics needed to successfully use the skills.Provide technical support for administration and faculty
 * Provide technical support for students, faculty and administrative offices
 * Coordinate the electronic student information system
 * Manage report card production
 * Assist parents with access to parent portal
 * Set up class rosters
 * Write queries
 * Run Reports
 * Train new staff
 * First line of contact for technical problems
 * Initiated plan for students to create an ongoing digital portfolio of their educational experience.
 * Coordinate iTech after school club

//Admission Associate and Diversity Resources Coordinator (09/2005 – 5/2007)//
 * Conduct parent tours and interviews
 * Collaborate with admissions to attract a diverse community of students.
 * Created and maintain resources for faculty, staff, and parents. Work to secure visibility of the school to communities in and around Philadelphia.

Technology
 * Committee Work**
 * Tech Teacher Committee
 * Parent Technology Committee
 * Technology Advisory Group

Diversity and Equity
 * Family Circles Planning Committee
 * Diversity Committee of the Board
 * Family Diversity Committee

//Intern// Assisted with teaching responsibilities in grades pre-k through 6. Assisted in problem solving with individual students. Developed and taught a unit on brochure design. //Sunday School Teacher/Director// Using materials from the American Ethical Union, responsibilities included curriculum development for various age groups, and the recruitment of families interested in instilling a sense of social justice and responsibility in their children.
 * Greene Street Friends School ** – Philadelphia, PA October 2004 - December 2004
 * Philadelphia Ethical Society**– Philadelphia, PA July 1989 – SEPTEMBER 1990

//Creative Director (07/2000 – 2005)// Worked in a private co-ed institution with responsibilities for purchasing, functionality, and security of technology equipment. Collaborate with faculty, staff, and administrators to effectively promote University’s image utilizing written and visual communication. Accurately develop and maintain successful relationships with vendors ensuring continued professional business.
 * La Salle University ** – Philadelphia, PA October 2000 - 2005
 * Successfully incorporated advanced technical capabilities.
 * Facilitated hardware updates and system migration to a state-of-the art digital studio with an independent server.
 * Initiated new awareness of creative problem solving.
 * Demonstrated leadership skills by mentoring young designers.
 * Developed a project tracking system.
 * Composed Publications Guide that included explanation for successfully having jobs produced.

//Communications Assistant// Employed in an independent, Quaker, pre-kindergarten school collaborating with faculty and administrators on school publications. Imaginatively created and produced quarterly alumni magazine and monthly eight-page newsletter. Designed and produced all school invitations and publications.
 * Friends Select School ** – Philadelphia, PA July 1995 – October 2000


 * Effectively raised overall aesthetic of in-house projects.
 * Initiated cost-effective, creative solutions to publication production.
 * Collaborated with Art Department Chair by recommending appropriate software and hardware for upper school art classes.
 * Mentored and supervised student newspaper staff and student artists in producing electronic art pieces.

Other Experience
//Public Relations Associate// Wrote and distributed press releases, media relations, responding to RFP’s, and preparation of publications.
 * YMCA of Philadelphia and Vicinity–** Philadelphia, Pa., January 1995 – Decemeber 1995

//Marketing Associate// Coordinated all marketing services for four industry trade magazines. Designed and conducted research projects. Managed and oversaw direct-mail advertising. Re-designed a 300-page manuscript into a readable 12-page document while keeping in tact all key information.
 * Chilton Publishing Company**– Radnor, Pa, February 1991 – October 1994


 * Professional Development:**
 * College and University Public Relations Association of Pennsylvania – Professional Development Workshop (2002), national conference volunteer (2003), Northeast regional workshop coordinator
 * NAIS PoCC (2007-2009)
 * Powerful Learning Practice/Advis (PLP) Year One Team Leader (2010)
 * University and College Designers Association National Conference – Boston, MA (2003)


 * Past and Present Professional Organizations:**
 * Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE)
 * College and University Public Relations Association of Pennsylvania (CUPRAP)
 * International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
 * University and College Designers Association (UCDA)