SHEILA BERNHARDT

25+ years of IT experience including 21 years of broad-based management in Technology Systems Design, Implementation and Support of 10,000+ customers (end-users). Strategically and cost effectively utilize technology in alignment with district goals. Consistently improve delivery times and service levels while reducing costs. Experience with strategic planning, collaboration, project management, and implementing best practice methodologies and continuous improvement programs. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dedicated technology professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Continuous growth and implementation of personnel, software, equipment, policies and procedures to ensure a success rate of 99.8 percent uptime during the instructional workday.

Establishing and maintaining an outstanding customer support team to address the needs of our customers (staff, students and community).

Establishing and building successful long-term relationships/partnerships with key vendor partners. Performed multiple contract negotiations which established better connectivity to our locations.

Performed successful negotiations to meet budget constraints yet fulfill district needs.

Lead the transformation of several initiatives for the district which then influenced the state leadership (VOIP, Internet Filtering, VPN) to implement in all 174 districts across the state.

2016 - District Administrator of the Year

2019 - Superintendent and Board recognized with area of excellence award for project management, budgeting and implementation for the successful technology portion of three new facilities simultaneously, including the design and transition to a new central data center.

Scott County Chamber of Commerce

National School Plant Manager's Association

Kentucky School Plant Manager's Association

Central Kentucky Area Technology Association

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My most rewarding hobby is spending quality time with family. As for activities, I like to golf, read, learn and explore new places. My strengths are as follows: 1: Relator 2: Analytical 3: Learner 4: Responsibility 5: Achiever (This is per Strength Finder Assessment which also seems applicable to me throughout the years).