Professional Experience
January 2022 - present
Assistant Director of Online Initiatives at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID)
Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY
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Design and facilitate professional development for instructors in inclusive and accessible course design, technology applications, active learning techniques and D2L Learning Management System.
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Collaborate with academic departments to design engaging instruction in a variety of modalities for a diverse set of students.
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Evaluate online courses following national standards and university policies. Provide recommendations for improvement.
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Conduct group and one on one consultation, assist with curriculum development and implementation of learning solutions.
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Lead department’s data analysis effort to identify student trends and assist in evidence-based decision making and initiatives.
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Identify technology needs, conduct research, provide recommendations and develop procedures.
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Serve as NTID Learning Administrator for Cornerstone (professional development management system).
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Assist in the creation and management of the new NTID Center for Workforce Development; offering non-credit training and certificates.
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Assist in the oversight and operations of the NTID Learning Center.
January 2021 - present
Instructor - Foundations of Academic Success (3 credit, online)
SUNY Genesee Community College
Batavia, NY
Design and teach an online First Year Experience course to meet student learning outcomes with a focus on social, academic and personal development.
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Motivating Success
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Goal Setting & Time Management
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Personality Strengths
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Career Exploration and Development
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Learning Process and Strategies
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Study Skills
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Thinking and Analysis
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Identity Development
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Social Interaction and Diversity
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Beyond the Classroom
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Health Management
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Financial Management
January 2016 - January 2022
Online Learning Specialist
SUNY Genesee Community College
Batavia, NY
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Liaison to administration, IT, faculty, Deans, Directors, admissions, student support services, and academic advisors.
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Utilized effective analysis, project management, and assessment to develop programs that enhanced the learner experience.
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Application of educational technology, learning management system, multimedia, and data management platforms.
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Supervised student workers; recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, daily direction and performance evaluation.
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Developed and managed the department communication plan.
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Led department marketing initiatives and updated webpage.
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Continually served on search committees for various departments.
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Chair of the employee engagement and training committee.
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Assisted with Federal, State and SUNY compliance, as well as department’s strategic plan and accreditation efforts.
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Assisted in development and oversight of several campus-wide policies and procedures.
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Co-Chair of Online Learning Department’s Functional Area Review.
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Coached a diverse population of students throughout the US, as well as internationally.
October 2005 - January 2016
Sr. Campus Center Associate and Academic Advisor
SUNY Genesee Community College, Lima Campus Center
Batavia, NY
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Assisted in operations of satellite campus; facility use, budget, safety, maintenance, vendors, technology, and purchasing.
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Performed recruitment, onboarding, and day to day supervision of staff and student workers.
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Assisted with center’s course scheduling and faculty assignment.
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Developed and led faculty orientation.
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Coordinated events, recruitment activities and presentations.
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Led campus center marketing efforts.
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Developed training and workshops for employees, students and the community, and coordinated non-credit course planning.
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Coached a diverse student population, with a focus on personal, academic and career success.
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Served as Student Activities Coordinator; planned events, managed budget, supervised students, and developed reports.
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Coordinated and lead new student orientation programs.
September 2000 - August 2005
Manager
Silverland Family Fun Center
Perry, NY
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Recruited, trained and supervised staff
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Coordinated events
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Managed building projects, budget, purchasing, inventory and payroll
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Designed promotional programs, marketing material
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Updated website and maintained customer database
June 1993 - January 2016
Proprietor
CLC Construction
Leicester, NY
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Performed residential and state contract project estimates and job tracking
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Developed contracts
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Managed vendors, material suppliers and subcontractors
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Responsible for payroll, taxes, accounts receivable/payable