MELISSA VANDENDRIESSCHE
Summary
Information Technology Director recognized for defining and executing multi-year digital strategies that drive organizational success and enhance operational efficiency. Adept in managing technology budgets, overseeing vendor partnerships, and leading collaborative teams to achieve project goals and align resources with strategic initiatives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Information Technology Director
Riverside School District
01.2022 - Current
- Provide district-wide leadership for technology operations, infrastructure, budgeting, and strategic initiatives.
- Define and execute a multi-year digital strategy and modernization roadmap to support teaching, learning, and district operations.
- Managed annual technology budgets, aligning spending with long-term goals and ROI targets to ensure fiscal responsibility.
- Oversaw procurement, asset/inventory management, and vendor partnerships, negotiating contracts to support operational efficiency.
- Architect and maintain network, IP telephony, backup/disaster recovery, content filtering, and cybersecurity programs.
- Lead district-wide system implementations, integrations, and enterprise upgrades.
- Advised senior leadership and school boards on technology priorities, ensuring alignment with risk management, policy, and compliance requirements.
- Build, coach, and evaluate technology teams; promote customer service, training, and continuous improvement.
- Identify, apply for, and administer federal, state, and foundation technology funding and grants.
Information Technology Support and Manager
Deer Park School District
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Directed district technology operations, infrastructure, budgeting, and day-to-day support services.
- Supervised IT staff, prioritized service delivery, and implemented process improvements to streamline support operations.
- Provided technical guidance to district leadership and supported operational decision-making.
- Planned and executed infrastructure upgrades and short-term modernization projects.
- Coordinated software rollouts, device deployments, and system upgrades to enhance operational efficiency.
- Maintained network, IP phone systems, backups, content filtering, and data security measures.
- Managed inventory and vendor relationships to ensure optimal resource availability.
- Secured and administered federal and state technology funding.
Senior Technology Specialist
West Valley School District
01.2006 - 01.2015
- Managed enterprise systems, network administration, and technical support services to ensure seamless technology integration.
- Coordinated technology projects and system implementations to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Led district technology operations and infrastructure initiatives to improve service delivery.
- Delivered high-quality customer support to staff, students, and district stakeholders.
- Supported inventory tracking and organization efforts.
Education
Certified Educational Technology Leader - Leadership & Vision, Understanding the Educational Environment, Managing Technology & Support Services, Information Technology Management, Business Management, Ethics & Policies, Data Privacy & Security, Communication Systems Management
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer - Networking Essentials, Implementing & Supporting Windows Servers, Implementing & Supporting Windows Workstations, Installing, Configuring & Administering Microsoft Infrastructure
New Horizons
Skills
Technology Leadership
- Strategic Planning & Vision Development
- Project management
- Budget management
- Organizational Management
- Policy & Procedure Development
- Vendor & Contract Management
- Data Privacy & Security
- Cybersecurity planning
- Disaster recovery planning
- Microsoft Technologies
- Google Administration
- Content Filtering
- Inventory Management
Personal Information
Title: Information Technology Director
Timeline
Information Technology Director
Riverside School District
01.2022 - Current
Information Technology Support and Manager
Deer Park School District
01.2015 - 01.2022
Senior Technology Specialist
West Valley School District
01.2006 - 01.2015
Certified Educational Technology Leader - Leadership & Vision, Understanding the Educational Environment, Managing Technology & Support Services, Information Technology Management, Business Management, Ethics & Policies, Data Privacy & Security, Communication Systems Management
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer - Networking Essentials, Implementing & Supporting Windows Servers, Implementing & Supporting Windows Workstations, Installing, Configuring & Administering Microsoft Infrastructure
New Horizons