Lori Mortensen

• Manage IT Department logistics by overseeing the movement, distribution and storage of materials within the new Maintenance Department shipping / receiving building. Additionally, Maintain, track, and manage warranty repair on all Technology equipment district-wide
• Maintain and control the IT Department inventory process taking equipment from pre-purchase through recycling and disposal. Including coordinating the sale and recycling of decommissioned technology to provide maximum value back to the District
• Manage life cycle replacement of hardware and software.
• Maintain computer software licenses and agreements via Asset Panda Software. Perform yearly audits of software contracts and review new product requests.
• Manage cell phone inventory & service accounts district-wide. Perform annual vendor profile to determine cost vs performance of cell phone equipment.
• Administer all phases of purchasing: product/vendor research, price comparisons, PO requisitions, enter and / or oversee the entering of all District Technology purchase orders into the District’s accounting system and receive receipt of merchandise
• Verify and submit all invoices for payment. Direct pay vendors / create check payable in Skyward financial accounting system.
• Manage requests and make account budget transfers and prepare adjusting journal entries for all technology related site-based expenditures as well as internal departmental adjustments.
• Increased staff productivity by introducing innovative cost-saving technology tools that streamlined daily tasks.
• Primary contact person for supplemental HVAC needs for data closets/server rooms and backup generators. Schedule applicable maintenance.
• Maintain budgets for Technology Department including, General funds, Media, Professional Development,

Referendum and E-Rate.

• Create budget reports and conduct monthly

meetings on the status of the District Technology budget.

• Create project RFP's and bid documents for District-wide Technology projects
• E-Rate Specialist overseeing all aspects of the Federally funded program. Adhere to bidding process, create RFP's, oversee vendor selection including evaluations and recommendations. Oversee all communications with the State Department of Education on E-rate matters. Respond to requests for information during PIA and Selective Reviews.
• Coordinate Youth Apprenticeship Internship Program for the summer. Assist in summer work projects including review time slips and mileage documentation
• Supervise and oversee summer intern help. Conduct interviews, perform evaluations, approve and sign time slips and mileage documentation. Coordinate vacation requests and flex hours
• Seasonal snow plow operator with the Maintenance Service Operations Team

• Coordinate WKCE and ACCESS State-wide assessment for all students including: Working collaboratively with Principals to create student & site-based testing schedules, verify student demographics and provide support to questions regarding state-wide testing protocols
• Order and distribute all testing materials district-wide Create data files for student score import into student records. Generate databases, spreadsheets and charts to track and interpret student trend data
• Departmental purchasing, budget control, invoice reconciliation
• Maintain departmental website for public and faculty viewing of test scores
• Create and maintain online Assessment Report Card English Language Learner program
• Balance receipts and expenditures for Title funding events
• Reviewed and approved staff development receipts ESEA support for private / parochial sites. Coordinate and participate in annual meetings with our private / parochial schools to discuss allocations, review processes and DPI regulations
• Maintain and track budget allocations and expenditures for private / parochial sites
• Seasonal snow plow operator with the Maintenance Service Operations Team

• Clerical / Secretarial Support
• Answered multi-line phone system and greeted visitors.
• Scheduled contractor work and managed completion timelines.
• Developed strong relationships with subcontractors to ensure seamless coordination of tasks and timely execution
• Entered all purchase orders for contracted work and daily operational needs
• Reviewed and approved departmental invoices
• Created and maintained custodial inventory for products and equipment necessary to complete their tasks
• Handled daily scheduling tasks and provided administrative support for entire department
• Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes
• Created detailed budget reports summarizing critical data points for easy review by upper management
• Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records relating to time off and vacation requests
• Restocked supplies and submitted purchase orders to maintain stock levels.
• Seasonal snow plow operator with the Maintenance Service Operations Team