Hi, I’m
Lydia Fisher
Technology Manager
Warsaw,IN
Do not go where the path may lead, go where there is no path and leave a trail.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Summary
I am a highly skilled and dedicated technology professional with a strong background in superior customer service as well as project management. Currently seeking to expand and offer IT Leadership skills with a dedicated passion for community growth and support. I am currently earning a Bachelor's Degree in Cyber Security and Information Assurance. Bringing comprehensive expertise in administrative support, information systems management, technical troubleshooting, budgeting, project management and team leadership.
Overview
10
years of professional experience
1
Certificate
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Warsaw Community SchoolsWarsaw, IN
Technology Manager
12.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Team Leader of 8 technology support specialists, providing guidance, training, and supervision to ensure efficient operations
- Developed and implemented technology support strategies and procedures, aligning them with organizational goals and priorities
- Managed deployments and maintenance of hardware, software, and network infrastructure across the district
- Collaborated with administrators and department heads to identify technology needs and recommend appropriate solutions, contributing to the strategic technology planning process.
- Recruited and trained IT team members
- Authored best practices documentation for use in new personnel onboarding processes
- Presented business leaders with ROI estimations to drive project planning
- Organized installation of system updates to address vulnerabilities and reduce security issues
Warsaw Community SchoolsWarsaw, IN
Level 2 Technician
06.2017 - 01.2019
Job overview
- Provided technical support to faculty, staff, and students at Warsaw Community High School and Warsaw Area Career Center. Servicing 7,200+ students and 500+ staff.
- Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software issues, including troubleshooting network connectivity, computer hardware, and peripheral devices
- Assisted with setup and maintenance of computer labs, ensuring that equipment was properly configured and maintained.
- Explained technical information in clear terms to non-technical individuals to promote better understanding
- Tested and installed motherboards, processors, and graphics cards on desktops and laptops for corporate staff
- Responded to support requests from end-users and patiently walked individuals through basic troubleshooting tasks
- Linked computers to network and peripheral equipment
Warsaw Community SchoolsWarsaw, IN
Information Systems Manager
07.2015 - 06.2017
Job overview
- Oversaw management and maintenance of student information system, ensuring accurate and up-to-date data for over 7,000 student records.
- Developed and implemented procedures to streamline data entry and retrieval processes, improving efficiency and reducing errors.
- Learned and utilized SQL for Data queries and building reports used for State reporting of student and staff data.
- Trained staff members on proper use of the student information system, providing ongoing support and troubleshooting assistance.
- Collaborated with administrators and educators to generate reports and analytics from the system, supporting data-driven decision-making.
- Enhanced existing reports with introduction of new system features.
- Led development of internal education curricula for new employees, designing instructional programs to rapidly onboard information systems users
- Collaborated with key personnel to verify data integrity and compliance with related regulatory guidelines and legal requirements
Warsaw Community SchoolsWarsaw, IN
Technology Admin Assistant
10.2013 - 07.2015
Job overview
- Assisted Warsaw Community Schools Technology department in various administrative tasks, including documentation, scheduling, and inventory management
- Provided exceptional customer service to 500+ staff members, 7,000= students, and parents, addressing their technical inquiries and troubleshooting issues effectively
- Maintained accurate records of equipment, licenses, and warranties, ensuring compliance with school policies and procedures
- Collaborated with technology team members to organize and coordinate training sessions and workshops for staff members, enhancing their technology skills.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings and conference calls to optimize scheduling of senior staff
Education
Western Governors UniversitySalt Lake City, UT
Bachelors Degree from Cyber Security And Information Assurance
12.2022 - Current
Fulton County Christian AcadamyRochester, IN
HS Diploma
08.2017 - 06.2002
Skills
Network administrationundefined
Certification
ITIL 4
Timeline
ITIL 4
06-2023
Western Governors University
Bachelors Degree from Cyber Security And Information Assurance
12.2022 - Current
Technology Manager
Warsaw Community Schools
12.2019 - Current
Fulton County Christian Acadamy
HS Diploma
08.2017 - 06.2002
Level 2 Technician
Warsaw Community Schools
06.2017 - 01.2019
Information Systems Manager
Warsaw Community Schools
07.2015 - 06.2017
Technology Admin Assistant
Warsaw Community Schools
10.2013 - 07.2015
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