Objective:
Technology Director for an organization where strong server / network administration, computer repair and classroom technologies are needed to enhance student improvement.
Qualifications:
Technology Skills
Effectively implement, manage, maintain, domain controller, Linux terminal servers, email, web, data archiving, data backup, workstations and mobile labs in a predominantly windows environment with 600 users. Maintain, configure network backbone to include installing Category 6cabling and multiple secure wireless access points. Maintain, repair Broadcasting Macintosh iMac G5's and Avio Video editing systems. Build & maintain 44 Linux thin clients connected to Linux Terminal Servers.
Communications
Strong ability to implement new technologies with hardware or software for administrators, support staff, teachers and students. Develop teachers and students to progress as local experts with classroom technologies in order to help in the implementation process. Encourage two teachers per year to present at NWOET and state etech conference. Strong negotiating skills resulted in district being selected to host the 2009 Northwest Ohio Educational Technology Conference.
Training
As a Educational Technology Supervisor provided small and large group instruction to students and teachers. Nominated by etech Ohio to present varied educational technology topics from 2003 to present. Student technology helpers nominated to present student display at state etech conference 2009. Developed and maintained lesson plans in K-12 and military classroom environments.
Supervision and Management Skills
Effectively supervised and assisted in the management of organizations ranging in size from 30 to 500 personnel in a wide range of national security missions. Created an organizational environment that encouraged employees to learn and grow. In education and the military instilled in junior leaders a strong sense of responsibility for those under their supervision.
Employment History:
District Technology Supervisor, Hopewell-Loudon Schools, 290 N. County Road 7, Bascom, OH 44809, July 2004 – Present. Responsible for districts integration, maintenance, repair of 500 computers, servers, printers, electronic classroom tools and network infrastructure. Manage districts federal erate, state technology funding opportunities, Progress Book services, on site file, mail, web and Moodle servers.
District Educational Technologist, Technology Department, Tiffin City Schools, 300 S. Monroe St. Tiffin, OH 44883. October 1999 – June 2004. Responsible for the maintenance, repair of 1936 computers, printers, electronic classroom tools and network infrastructure for 8 buildings. Implemented and provided instruction for the student tech helper program.
Battalion Operations Sergeant, 4th Battalion 31st Infantry Battalion, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, NY, 13602. 1998 – 1999. Supervised a staff of 14 – 18 personnel that is responsible for managing training resources for a 500 person organization. Responsible for $ 1 million worth of vehicles and equipment.
Company First Sergeant, Company C, 4th Battalion 31st Infantry Battalion, 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, NY, 13602. 1997 – 1998. Responsible for the training of 130 employees for a wide range of national security missions, and the development of junior managers within the organization.
Education & Certifications:
1995 – 1997 Fisher College Boston, MA.
A.A. Business Administration, Graduated with High Honors.
May 2000 Apple Powerbook Service Certification.
June 2000 Apple Desktop Service Certification.
May 2001 GCC Printer Certification.
July 2001 CompTIA, A+ PC Certification.
August 2002 CompTIA, Network+ Certification.
Military Education:
Organizations:
References:
Geoff Palmer, Superintendent, Hopewell-Loudon Schools, 290 N. County Road 7, Bascom, OH. 44809. PH: 419-937-2216, email: gpalmer@hlschool.org Employer from July 2004 - present.
Denise Callihan, Superintendent, Lancaster City Schools, 345 E. Mulberry St., Lancaster, OH. 43130. PH: 740-687-7300, email: d_callihan@lancaster.k12.oh.us. Employer from October 1999 to June 2004.
Elaine Nye, Superintendent, New Riegal Local Schools, 44 N. Perry St. New Riegal, OH. 44853. PH: 419-595-2256, email: enye@new-riegal.k12.oh.us Supported Principal from July 2004 to December 2007.
Mary Yeager, Curriculum Coordinator, Hopewell-Loudon Schools, 290 N. County Road 7, Bascom, OH. 44809. PH: 419-937-2216, email: myeaGER@hlschool.org, Supported Administrator from July 2007 to present.
