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Gregory Brooks

Fairport

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

Director, Media and Academic Technologies ServicesManager, Learning Technology ServicesEducation ConsultantSenior AssociateAssistant Professor

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-Site
Location: Fairport, US
Open to relocation: Yes

Important To Me

Healthcare benefitsCompany CulturePaid time off401k matchPaid sick leaveCareer advancement

Summary

Spearheaded advanced AV technology projects, improving educational delivery across multiple campuses. Oversaw capital project planning and operational budget management, driving accountability and effective resource allocation. Enhanced team performance and client satisfaction through strategic collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

Overview

1
1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Director, Media and Academic Technologies Services

Genesee Community College
Batavia
11.2023 - 05.2026
  • Orchestrated the transformation of over 80 instructional and meeting spaces across six campuses, to support in-person, remote, and HyFlex teaching, learning, and working of faculty, staff, students, and visiting individuals and groups.
  • Managed numerous academic audio-visual (AV) technology projects, such as virtual reality, digital signage, and transformation of over 50 classrooms, that supported hybrid, remote, and in-person teaching, learning, and working.
  • Facilitated cross-functional collaboration between IT, Academic Affairs, and Facilities to integrate complex AV solutions.
  • Directed capital project planning and operational budget execution, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Leveraged knowledge and skills as certified Project Management Professional (PMP) to drive project success and stakeholder engagement.
  • Enhanced department accountability and effectiveness through implementation of data-driven processes, procedures, and training programs.
  • Collaborated with ITS colleagues to develop and implement an ITS Master Plan.
  • Oversaw planning and execution of AV event support and services for high-visibility college events (e.g., annual Fashion Show, Graduation), off-site groups (e.g., Genesee BOCES, GLOW region Tech Wars, GLOW With Your Hands Careers).

Manager, Learning Technology Services

Ellucian Corporation (at Genesee Community College)
Batavia
11.2019 - 11.2022
  • Manage project and department budgets and asset management system.
  • Designed and managed AV/IT integration by collaborating with vendors and internal stakeholders to enhance service delivery.
  • Coordinate activities and manage relationships with internal and external clients and vendors in support of IT and AV projects and training.
  • Oversaw the Academic Computing team in delivering help desk services to faculty, staff, and students.
  • Assessed client and project needs and collaborated with others to explore and select viable options and solutions.
  • Supervised two direct reports, ensuring smooth daily operations and effective team performance.
  • Maintained, diagnosed and resolved IT hardware and software problems to support teaching, learning, and administrative activities.
  • Manage digital signage system and hardware and coordinate implementation with event planners and content creators.

Education Consultant

Steelcase Education/PolyVision
Grand Rapids
02.2010 - 03.2015
  • Led interactive technology product demonstrations and training for K-12 educators and administrators, fostering student engagement and learning.
  • Assessed clients’ interactive learning technology integration needs, implemented tailored plans to enhance client success and satisfaction.
  • Collaborated with tech support team to resolve technical issues, ensuring seamless integration of technology in educational settings.

Senior Associate

Learning Point Associates
Naperville
09.2007 - 01.2010
  • Assessed client needs and implemented targeted plans, enhancing client satisfaction and driving successful outcomes.
  • Analyzed data and composed reports to guide collaborative meetings with clients in identifying turnaround goals and professional development.
  • Managed multiple literacy consulting projects, planning and implementing strategies while working remotely and traveling to client sites.

Assistant Professor

St. John Fisher College
Rochester
08.2005 - 09.2007
  • Developed and delivered graduate and undergraduate teacher education courses focused on literacy education, enhancing student engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Advised graduate and undergraduate students on academic programs and career pathways, fostering their professional development and readiness for post-college success.
  • Chaired and participated in departmental and college committees, influencing technology integration, graduate education admissions processes, and faculty-trustee collaboration.

Assistant Professor

Nazareth College of Rochester
Rochester
08.1999 - 06.2005
  • Developed and delivered graduate and undergraduate courses in literacy education, enhancing student understanding and engagement.
  • Guided graduate and undergraduate students in academic planning and career development, fostering their professional growth.
  • Chaired and participated in departmental and college committees, contributing to strategic decisions in technology and graduate education admissions.

Education

PhD - Reading Education

University at Albany/SUNY
Albany, NY

MS - Reading Education

University at Albany/SUNY
Albany, NY

MS - Curriculum Development and Instructional Technology

University at Albany/SUNY
Albany, NY

BS - Elementary Education/Geography

College at New Paltz/SUNY
New Paltz, NY

Skills

  • Audio-visual systems
  • Video conferencing solutions
  • Remote learning tools
  • ITSM (Service-Now and TeamDynamix)
  • IT project management
  • Resource allocation
  • Operational and Capital Project Budget Management (~$300,000)
  • Training programs
  • IT customer support
  • Digital Signage management
  • Learning management systems
  • Cross-functional team management and coordination
  • Risk Management
  • People Management and Development
  • Event Management
  • Strategies, Goals, Procedures, Documentation

Certification

  • Project Management Professional, PMI
  • AV Associate, Extron
  • Teaching Certificates, permanent: NYS K-12 Reading Teacher and N-6 Elementary

Volunteer Experience

Assistant Scoutmaster, Troop 209, Fairport, NY, 05/01/26

Timeline

Director, Media and Academic Technologies Services

Genesee Community College
11.2023 - 05.2026

Manager, Learning Technology Services

Ellucian Corporation (at Genesee Community College)
11.2019 - 11.2022

Education Consultant

Steelcase Education/PolyVision
02.2010 - 03.2015

Senior Associate

Learning Point Associates
09.2007 - 01.2010

Assistant Professor

St. John Fisher College
08.2005 - 09.2007

Assistant Professor

Nazareth College of Rochester
08.1999 - 06.2005

PhD - Reading Education

University at Albany/SUNY

MS - Reading Education

University at Albany/SUNY

MS - Curriculum Development and Instructional Technology

University at Albany/SUNY

BS - Elementary Education/Geography

College at New Paltz/SUNY

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