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Chris Schlender

Denver,CO

Summary

Confident, creative, and organized educator and people manager with 8+ years of well-rounded experience in various educational institutions and organizations. A committed, loyal team player that thrives in challenging environments and is willing to take on extra responsibility to better the organization. Intentional relationship seeker who promotes respectful and honest communication within diverse groups of people.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager of Enterprise Repair

Lumen Technologies
08.2022 - Current

• Led a team of multi talented and diverse operations technicians to quickly and efficiently troubleshoot circuits with a varying degree of issues.


• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and execute strategies to minimize downtime and increase operational efficiency resulting in customer retention and less churn.


• Took the lead on the troubleshooting of complex network issues, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions promptly to minimize downtime.


• Exceeded key performance indicators (KPIs) regarding ticket management, tracked progress, and reported regularly to senior management, ensuring transparency and informed decision-making.


• Identified high-performing candidates for future leadership positions.


• Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.



Classroom Teacher

Flatirons Academy
07.2018 - 05.2022
  • Helped students develop self-esteem and life skills by fostering healthy conflict-resolution, critical thinking, and communication.


  • Collaborated with parents, administrators and counselors to develop improvement plans for struggling students.


  • Established and enforced rules of behavior to drive social development and maintain positive interactions.


  • Drove student learning by establishing clear classroom plans and group objectives, as well as actionable strategies to achieve each goal.


  • Conducted evaluations to measure performance and progress of students, providing guidance for areas requiring improvement.



Game Manager & Assistant Athletic Director

Flatirons Academy
08.2021 - 05.2022
  • Coordinated and managed 50+ home contests for both middle and high school athletics.


  • Responsible for supporting volunteers and athletic personnel.


  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.


  • Resolved patron conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.


  • Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.



Classroom Teacher

Frontier Academy
07.2015 - 05.2018

Education

Bachelor's Degree in ISET (Interdisciplinary Studies for Elementary Teaching) -

University of Northern Colorado
Greeley, CO
01.2015

Skills

  • Instructional Strategies
  • MAP Testing and Data
  • Lesson Plan Development
  • Classroom Oversight
  • Positive Learning Environment
  • Client Requirements
  • Team and individual 1:1 Meetings
  • Network Applications
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Performance Improvement

References

  • Mitch Doughty, Director of Operations and Dean of Students, Flatirons Academy, (303)-913-6736, mdoughty@flatironsacademy.org


  • Christian McCoy, Manager of Ethernet Enterprise Repair, Lumen Technologies (720)-421-8650, christian.mccoy@lumen.com


  • Reed Doughty, Athletics Director, Flatirons Academy, (970)-371-8789, rdoughty@flatironsacademy.org


  • Jared Wallen, Secondary Principal, Flatirons Academy, (303)-475-1610, jwallen@flatironsacademy.org

Timeline

Manager of Enterprise Repair

Lumen Technologies
08.2022 - Current

Game Manager & Assistant Athletic Director

Flatirons Academy
08.2021 - 05.2022

Classroom Teacher

Flatirons Academy
07.2018 - 05.2022

Classroom Teacher

Frontier Academy
07.2015 - 05.2018

Bachelor's Degree in ISET (Interdisciplinary Studies for Elementary Teaching) -

University of Northern Colorado
Chris Schlender