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James Quiram
Manor,TX
Summary
Experienced leader with a demonstrated history of working in the education from classroom teacher to organizational leader. Comprehensive background in Human Resources in educational settings. Currently a Director of Human Capital with a Educational Specialist degree focused in Educational Leadership and Administration. Additionally, a 30+ year veteran of the Air Force and Air National Guard with extensive history of effective leadership in administration and operations.
Overview
39
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Manor Independent School District
Director of Human Capital
09.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Director for the areas of all human resource activities, including employment, talent management, staffing, compensation, employee relations, investigations and grievances.
- District Title IX Coordinator
Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools
Executive Director of Administrative Services
01.2019 - 09.2022
Job overview
- Executive leader for the areas of organizational development, policy development and all human resource activities, including employment, talent management, staffing, compensation, labor relations, benefits, investigations, HRIS systems and employee services
- Assists Superintendent with leadership of district continuous improvement program
- Served on the Superintendent's Executive Cabinet
- Assumed Superintendent's responsibilities in absence of Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent.
Albert Lea Area Schools
Executive Director of Administrative Services
01.2010 - 01.2019
Job overview
- District leader for the combined Human Resources and Technology departments
- Responsible for strategic planning and implementation of all new employee and staffing processes, contract negotiations and employee investigations
- Also, oversight of all technology programs and staff including budgeting, staff development, technology integration and resource management.
Albert Lea High School
Assistant Principal
08.2007 - 01.2010
Job overview
- Responsible for the educational and emotional needs of 1,200 learners, including career counseling, attendance, and discipline issues
- Supervised and evaluated staff
- Acted as liaison between teachers, district administration, police, and community.
Albert Lea High School
Biology Teacher - Department Chair
08.1993 - 01.2007
Job overview
- Researched, proposed, and implemented inquiry-based science curriculum for both Biology and Advanced Placement Biology classes
- Prepared individualized lesson plans and educational materials to structure biology curriculum to needs of each student.
Minnesota Air National Guard
Administrator
04.1985 - 12.2016
Job overview
- Held various positions in the Air Force and Air National Guard culminating in the position of Executive Officer of the 133rd Medical Group.
- Oversight of administrative and operational responsibilities for 100-person 133rd Medical Group
- Acted on commander behalf in her absence
- Provided leadership and direction on recruiting, planning, staffing, budget, and training.
Education
University of St Thomas, St Paul, MN
Education Specialist (EdS) in Educational Leadership
05.2008
Minnesota State University, Mankato, Mankato, MN
Master of Science (MS) in Experiential Education
08.2001
Mankato State University, Mankato, MN
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology Education
08.1992
Austin Community College, Austin, MN
Associate of Arts (AAS) in Marketing Management
06.1984
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Leadership Training
- Employee Appraisals
- Organizational Development
- Staff Recruitment and Retention
- Employee Investigations
- Grievance Resolution
- Human Resources Team Leadership
- Health and Safety Programs
- Compensation and Benefits Administration
- Contract and Labor Negotiations
Certification
- K-12 Superintendent License - Texas
- K-12 Principal License - Texas
- K-12 Superintendent License - Minnesota
- K-12 Principal License - Minnesota
- Biology Teaching License (grades 7-12) - Texas
Affiliations
- Past - Board of Directors - Minnesota Association of School Administrators (MASA)
- Member, American Association of School Personnel Administrators (AASPA)
- Member, Texas Association of School Personnel Administrators (TASPA)
- Member, North American Association of Educational Negotiators (NAEN)
Military Training
- Minnesota Diversity Leadership Program, 133 Airlift Wing, St. Paul MN
- Contemporary Base Issues Course, 133 Airlift Wing, St. Paul MN
- Graduate, Continuing Medical Readiness Training Course, Alpena Air National Guard Base
- Incident Command: All Hazards Response, FEMA Center for Domestic Preparedness
- ICS 100: Introduction to the ICS, FEMA Emergency Management Institute
- ICS 200: ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents, FEMA Emergency Management Institute
- ICS 300: Intermediate Incident Command System (ICS) for Expanding Incidents, FEMA Center for Domestic Preparedness
- ICS 700: National Incident Management System (NIMS) an Introduction, FEMA Emergency Management Institute
- ICS 800: National Response Plan, FEMA Emergency Management Institute
- Graduate, Public Health Officer Course, Brooks Air Force Base TX
- Graduate, Training Managers Course, 133 Airlift Wing, St. Paul MN
- Medical Services Management Symposium, Sheppard Air Force Base TX
- Graduate, Medical Readiness Planners Course, Sheppard Air Force Base TX
- Graduate, Health Services Administration Course, Sheppard Air Force Base TX
- Graduate, Non-Commissioned Officer Preparatory Course, Mountain Home Air Force Base ID
- Graduate, OJT Trainer/Supervisor Course, Mountain Home Air Force Base ID
- Graduate, Behavioral Science Specialist Course, Academy of Health Science, Fort Sam Houston TX
Timeline
Director of Human Capital
Manor Independent School District
09.2022 - Current
Executive Director of Administrative Services
Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools
01.2019 - 09.2022
Executive Director of Administrative Services
Albert Lea Area Schools
01.2010 - 01.2019
Assistant Principal
Albert Lea High School
08.2007 - 01.2010
Biology Teacher - Department Chair
Albert Lea High School
08.1993 - 01.2007
Administrator
Minnesota Air National Guard
04.1985 - 12.2016
University of St Thomas
Education Specialist (EdS) in Educational Leadership
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Master of Science (MS) in Experiential Education
Mankato State University
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biology Education
Austin Community College
Associate of Arts (AAS) in Marketing Management
- K-12 Superintendent License - Texas
- K-12 Principal License - Texas
- K-12 Superintendent License - Minnesota
- K-12 Principal License - Minnesota
- Biology Teaching License (grades 7-12) - Texas
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