Glenda Holcomb
Pepeekeo,HI
Summary
Dynamic Adjunct Professor STEM at American Public University System, adept in online teaching and student engagement, significantly boosted class participation. Spearheaded workflow efficiency improvements at Hilo Medical Center, achieving notable cost savings. Expert in project-based learning and active learning, I excel in fostering diversity awareness and delivering unique solutions for any organization or class. Drafted and coordinated the Strategic Plan and Request for Proposal that was approved by Congress to build Data Center as a Service for all legacy systems in the Intelligence Community.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor STEM
American Public University System
06.2013 - Current
- Encouraged class discussions by adding to discussions forums with questions for the class, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Engaged in continuous professional development to stay abreast of pedagogical innovations, applying new teaching strategies that enhanced classroom dynamics.
- Boosted class participation rates by fostering a positive and collaborative learning environment.
- Conducted comprehensive research in specialized fields to contribute to academic knowledge, leading to publication of peer-reviewed articles.
- Fostered collaborative learning environment, encouraging student participation and critical thinking through discussion forums, group debates and learning exercises and assignments.
- Taught graduate level Project Management disciplines including Capstone courses, providing instruction and guidance for successful completion of all class work.
Management Analyst IV
Hilo Medical Center
03.2021 - 02.2023
- Evaluated current processes to develop improvement plans.
- Spearheaded the implementation of innovative tools and technologies designed to improve workflow efficiency throughout the organization.
- Contributed significantly to the development of long-term strategies by working closely with executive leadership on risk assessment, market research, competitor analysis, industry trends evaluation.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvement and increased productivity.
- Conducted in-depth market analysis for identifying emerging trends, guiding strategic planning.
- Optimized project management practices by conducting comprehensive assessments of project plans and timelines, ensuring timely completion of deliverables without compromising quality standards or exceeding budgets.
- Improved organizational agility, leading initiatives to adopt more flexible working arrangements.
- Achieved significant cost savings, renegotiating supplier contracts with more favorable pricing.
Solutions Architect/Enterprise Architect
Polar Star LLC
09.2011 - 04.2018
- Delivered secure, scalable, and high-performance solutions by leveraging cloud-based technologies.
- Conducted comprehensive requirement analysis to develop tailored solutions addressing complex business challenges.
- Oversaw risk mitigation strategies by conducting thorough security assessments and proactively addressing vulnerabilities in system architecture.
- Provided technical guidance to stakeholders, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and facilitating informed decisionmaking.
- Conducted research to evaluate systems design and process efficiency.
Program Manager/Chief Systems Architect
SAIC/Leidos
03.1998 - 06.2011
- Leveraged project management processes and tools to define and execute projects.
- Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to team.
- Coached team members on professional development opportunities, contributing to improved overall performance.
- Enhanced project visibility with regular status updates, leading to increased stakeholder engagement.
- Participated in vendor selection and management process for program initiatives.
- Managed and supervised administrative and daily program operations, complying with policies and regulations.
- Met with project stakeholders on regular basis to assess progress and make adjustments.
- Delivered high-quality results by setting performance metrics and monitoring progress against targets.
- Managed cross-functional teams for successful project completion within deadlines and budgets.
- Interacted with customers and clients to identify business needs and requirements.
- Leveraged technology tools for enhanced project tracking, reporting, and information sharing among team members.
- Developed strategic plans, setting clear objectives and achievable milestones for the team.
- Built teams to address project goals and objectives for multiple projects.
Education
Ph.D. - Management Organizational Leadership-IS&T
University of Phoenix/Online
Tempe, AZ05-2010
Master of Arts - Distance Education
University of Phoenix/Online
Tempe, AZ05-2006
Master of Arts - Computer Information Systems Management
Webster University
St. Louis, MO01-1986
Bachelor of Science - Education /Biology
University of Georgia
Athens, GA01-1982
Skills
- Classroom presentations and Zoom sessions
- Online class discussion
- Student engagement
- Diversity awareness
- Online teaching
- Project-based learning
- Feedback delivery
- Group instruction
Timeline
Management Analyst IV
Hilo Medical Center
03.2021 - 02.2023
Adjunct Professor STEM
American Public University System
06.2013 - Current
Solutions Architect/Enterprise Architect
Polar Star LLC
09.2011 - 04.2018
Program Manager/Chief Systems Architect
SAIC/Leidos
03.1998 - 06.2011
Ph.D. - Management Organizational Leadership-IS&T
University of Phoenix/Online
Master of Arts - Distance Education
University of Phoenix/Online
Master of Arts - Computer Information Systems Management
Webster University
Bachelor of Science - Education /Biology
University of Georgia
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