Andrew Gallagher
Exeter,NH
Summary
Highly motivated and results-driven professional with extensive experience in fostering inclusive, accessible environments within organizations. Skilled at leveraging expertise in accessibility and education to improve equity, employee engagement, develop tailored training programs, and ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards. Seeking to apply unique skills in a dynamic HR role to create equitable and supportive workplaces for all employees.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Accessibility Specialist
Southern New Hampshire University
07.2024 - Current
- Curriculum Designer and onboard trainer for Alternative Format Team, assisting team members with ADA needs.
- Partner with internal stakeholders to design and deliver training programs that enhance awareness of accessibility, diversity, and inclusion across the organization.
- Conduct comprehensive accessibility testing for websites, learning platforms, and software using screen readers (JAWS, NVDA) to ensure compliance with WCAG, Section 508, and ADA standards.
- Conducted accessibility audits of digital learning tools, offering recommendations for improvements and collaborating with relevant partners to implement changes.
- Promote accessibility solutions through universal design to support university DEI principles and initiatives.
Accessibility Resource Specialist
Southern New Hampshire University
03.2020 - 07.2024
- Design training material, guides, job aids, and video tutorials for accessibility tools.
- Promote accessibility solutions through universal design to support DEI and ADA principles and initiatives.
- Collaborate with leadership, including faculty and deans to assist with course programs, services, and accessibility needs.
- Create, coordinate, and provide e-learning delivery of alternate formats to students under ADA law.
- Coordination of media captioning for students, faculty, course development, and other internal stakeholders.
- Perform accessibility testing, consultation, and project collaboration with various stakeholders.
- Responsible for vendor management with several external partners.
Military Academic Advisor
Southern New Hampshire University
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Conducted remote daily interaction with SNHU’s online students, managing 280 military STEM students.
- Project Manager for several projects, requiring multitasking and collaboration across multiple departments and stakeholders.
- Utilized coaching skills to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders.
- Understanding of military benefits regarding tuition assistance, Chapter 33 Post-9/11 GI Bill, and Chapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) Programs.
Campus Accessibility Center Graduate Assistant
Southern New Hampshire University
08.2017 - 04.2019
- Provided assistive technology support to students registered with the Campus Accessibility Center.
- Managed administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations and communication with academic departments.
- Managed and updated, orderly student databases and tracking systems.
- Expanded professional network through participation in office-sponsored campus events and training sessions.
Social Studies Teacher Grades 9-12
Merrimack School District
08.2016 - 06.2017
- Taught five multi-level classes including U.S History and World Studies.
- Involved in IEP and 504 meetings with special educators providing progress reports and observations.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans.
Social Studies Teacher Grades 9-12
Hollis Brookline School District
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Taught five multi-level classes including Anthropology and U.S History.
- Co-authored the Freshman U.S History curriculum for the 2015-2016 school year.
- Participated in IEP and 504 meetings making specific recommendations for student placement and support.
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods tailored to individual learning styles.
Education
MBA - Human Resources
Southern New Hampshire Universiry
Manchester, NH11.2023
Master of Science - Higher Education Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH03.2019
Bachelor of Arts - History and Social Studies Secondary Education
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH05.2015
Software Knowledge and Certifications
Software Knowledge: Accommodate, Ellucian Colleague, Unify CRM, Brightspace LMS, Camtasia, Google Drive, Microsoft Office Suite,
Certifications: Job Access With Speech (JAWS), NonVisual Desktop Access (NVDA)
Timeline
Senior Accessibility Specialist
Southern New Hampshire University
07.2024 - Current
Accessibility Resource Specialist
Southern New Hampshire University
03.2020 - 07.2024
Military Academic Advisor
Southern New Hampshire University
05.2019 - 03.2020
Campus Accessibility Center Graduate Assistant
Southern New Hampshire University
08.2017 - 04.2019
Social Studies Teacher Grades 9-12
Merrimack School District
08.2016 - 06.2017
Social Studies Teacher Grades 9-12
Hollis Brookline School District
08.2015 - 06.2016
MBA - Human Resources
Southern New Hampshire Universiry
Master of Science - Higher Education Administration
Southern New Hampshire University
Bachelor of Arts - History and Social Studies Secondary Education
Southern New Hampshire University
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