Chris Buckmaster

Provides leadership and direction to multiple teams of IT professionals responsible for operating and maintaining the We-Energies network and telecommunication infrastructure including critical 24x7 operations; develop and manage the implementation of department project portfolio; coach and develop IT professionals including union staff; develop and manage workgroup performance metrics and facilitate continuous improvement. Key contributions include:

• Increased overall efficiency and productivity of team by revamping jobs, schedules and daily assignments.
• Motivated and trained employees to maximize team productivity.
• Enhanced operational performance and reduced labor expenses by developing and optimizing standard practices.
• Maintained team compliance with company standards, safety practices and regulatory and environmental requirements.
• Trained, coached and managed 42-person team of operations and design professionals, contractors, vendors and student interns.
• Brought strong client communication focus to IT Operations and acted as client advocate in support of our business units.
• Led effort to improve planning processes in technology department using project managers.
• Participated in development of seven year network & transport strategic plan, overseeing the rollout which includes a Wide Area Network Infrastructure replacement project.

Committed to providing team members with necessary tools to achieve learning targets instilling love of learning and cooperative teamwork. Proficient in identifying knowledge gaps and delivering instruction to various levels of learners. Support our mission of every student, learning, growing and succeeding.

• Studied assessment information covering students, teachers and school operations to formulate improvement plans.
• Modeled expected and appropriate leadership to promote to teaching staff and administrative personnel positive interaction with students and families.
• Managed and maintained balanced budget of $42,000,000.
• Set vision and goals for district and held district accountable for results.
• Adopted policies that gave district leadership direction to set priorities and achieve its goals.
• Developed innovative programs and activities based on analysis of community needs and interests.
• Kept school in full compliance with established policies, legal requirements and student safety standards.
• Monitored and evaluated educational programs to maintain high-quality performance objectives and standards.
• Maintained school focus on learning by enforcing rules related to academics, student discipline and class attendance.
• Collaborated with administration staff to develop functional budgets within allocated funds.
• Established positive, stimulating learning environment for students and exciting education-focused setting for teachers.
• Chaired shareholder meetings, disseminating information and fielded questions.