Summary of Qualifications
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• Over sixteen years experience training faculty in instructional technology best practices
• Over 3,400 hours of teaching experience at both undergraduate and graduate levels
• A seasoned ability to adapt training to the unique technical abilities and needs of users
• Experience in leveraging the distinctives of online, hybrid, and face-to-face instruction
• The capacity to learn and adapt new technologies effectively in a short amount of time
• A broad background in technology makes innovation and problem-solving possible
• Over 3,400 hours of teaching experience at both undergraduate and graduate levels
• A seasoned ability to adapt training to the unique technical abilities and needs of users
• Experience in leveraging the distinctives of online, hybrid, and face-to-face instruction
• The capacity to learn and adapt new technologies effectively in a short amount of time
• A broad background in technology makes innovation and problem-solving possible
Selected Accomplishments
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• Standardized online content delivery to help maximize available class time
• Developed a faculty course on pedagogy and instructional technology essentials
• Overhauled a software training department resulting in improved customer satisfaction ratings
• Worked closely with faculty at multiple institutions to create online and hybrid courses
• Functioned as primary support for the college Course Management System
• Established best practices for implementing a campus-wide audience response system
• Developed a faculty course on pedagogy and instructional technology essentials
• Overhauled a software training department resulting in improved customer satisfaction ratings
• Worked closely with faculty at multiple institutions to create online and hybrid courses
• Functioned as primary support for the college Course Management System
• Established best practices for implementing a campus-wide audience response system
Professional Experience
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Drexel University, LeBow College of Business (2007-present)
Director of Instructional Technology Services leading a team to support faculty teaching online and hybrid business courses, multimedia creation, and general support for instructional technologies.
Penn State University, The Abington College (2003-2007)
As Instructional Design Specialist, I led a team to support and improve the use of technology on campus. Scope included course management systems, blended learning initiatives, instructional technologies, office productivity software, vertical applications, and general computing.
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, LP (2002-2003)
Technology Processes and Services Specialist supporting company-wide software upgrades and deployments. This role required a superior knowledge of computer systems integration, strong written and oral communication skills, and an ability to work under aggressive timelines.
Rosemont College (2001-2002)
Director of Instructional Technology tasked with developing and implementing a technology training and support program for staff and faculty of both face-to-face and online courses.
Valley Forge Christian College (1993-2001)
Served as the Director of Academic Computing for four years and as the Director of Campus Technology for three years. Responsible for supporting and training faculty in the use of instructional technology. Spearheaded a grant-funded initiative to establish dedicated Internet service. Also served as Assistant Professor in Computer Science/Computer Literacy.
Director of Instructional Technology Services leading a team to support faculty teaching online and hybrid business courses, multimedia creation, and general support for instructional technologies.
Penn State University, The Abington College (2003-2007)
As Instructional Design Specialist, I led a team to support and improve the use of technology on campus. Scope included course management systems, blended learning initiatives, instructional technologies, office productivity software, vertical applications, and general computing.
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, LP (2002-2003)
Technology Processes and Services Specialist supporting company-wide software upgrades and deployments. This role required a superior knowledge of computer systems integration, strong written and oral communication skills, and an ability to work under aggressive timelines.
Rosemont College (2001-2002)
Director of Instructional Technology tasked with developing and implementing a technology training and support program for staff and faculty of both face-to-face and online courses.
Valley Forge Christian College (1993-2001)
Served as the Director of Academic Computing for four years and as the Director of Campus Technology for three years. Responsible for supporting and training faculty in the use of instructional technology. Spearheaded a grant-funded initiative to establish dedicated Internet service. Also served as Assistant Professor in Computer Science/Computer Literacy.
Education & Training
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2001 Masters of Education, Technology in Education: Rosemont College, Rosemont, PA.
1996 MCSE Training (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer): Ameritrain, Wayne, PA.
1992 Bachelor of Science: Valley Forge Christian College, Phoenixville, PA.
1996 MCSE Training (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer): Ameritrain, Wayne, PA.
1992 Bachelor of Science: Valley Forge Christian College, Phoenixville, PA.
Technical Competencies
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Course Management: ANGEL, BbVista(WebCT), Blackboard 8-9, Moodle
Operating Systems: Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/Tablet PC, Mac OS X, DOS, Linux, PalmOS
Web Development: XHMTL, XML, CSS, JavaScript, ASP, PHP, IIS, Apache, Flash
App Development: for Windows, Mac OS X, iOS, Android, Windows Phone 7/8
Productivity: MS Office (2000-2008; Win/Mac), Star Office, Open Office, iWork/iLife
Other: Adobe CS3/4, Final Cut Pro, Motion, Soundbooth, Audacity, Episode Pro, VBA/VB .NET
Operating Systems: Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/Tablet PC, Mac OS X, DOS, Linux, PalmOS
Web Development: XHMTL, XML, CSS, JavaScript, ASP, PHP, IIS, Apache, Flash
App Development: for Windows, Mac OS X, iOS, Android, Windows Phone 7/8
Productivity: MS Office (2000-2008; Win/Mac), Star Office, Open Office, iWork/iLife
Other: Adobe CS3/4, Final Cut Pro, Motion, Soundbooth, Audacity, Episode Pro, VBA/VB .NET