Paul Brody
Salem,Oregon
Summary
After a successful corporate career, I want to find a way to contribute more to society and to help empower the next generation. I believe that my content knowledge of history and economics, student and substitute teaching practice, experience in the business world, skills mentoring and teaching others, and background managing projects and people will help me educate my students and prepare them for life after high school.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
High School Social Studies Student Teacher
Salem Keizer School District
09.2023 - Current
- Enhanced student understanding of complex social studies topics by utilizing innovative teaching methods and multimedia resources.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, fostering a comprehensive learning experience for students.
- Provided constructive feedback on assignments and exams, assisting students in improving their critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Developed engaging activities that incorporated real-world examples, promoting student interest in social studies subject matter.
High School Substitute Teacher
Salem Keizer School District
10.2023 - Current
- Improved student comprehension by utilizing diverse teaching methods and accommodating different learning styles.
- Enhanced collaboration skills among students with group-based projects and activities.
- Boosted student participation in class, using engaging activities and hands-on demonstrations.
- Increased overall student success rates through individualized attention and targeted feedback on assignments.
High School Substitute Teacher
Mount Diablo Unified School District
01.2023 - 06.2023
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
IT Product Owner
Chevron
01.2020 - 08.2022
- Product Manager for our next-gen ERP Technical Platforms including S/4HANA, MDG, and SAP Business Technology Platform.
- Managed projects for delivering a reliable, secure, compliant, high-performance S/4HANA cloud based landscape to support the company's finance, supply chain, manufacturing, and reporting needs.
- Improved product quality by collaborating with cross-functional teams in designing and implementing new features.
- Streamlined development processes for increased efficiency, leading to faster delivery of high-quality products.
- Managed backlog prioritization and refinement, ensuring timely completion of high-priority tasks.
SAP Technical Platform Manager
Chevron
07.2016 - 12.2019
- Responsible for $10 million annual operating budget and $4 million annual capital budget.
- Supervised a diverse workforce of 100+ employees based in 4 countries.
- Managed cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of platform updates and features.
- Developed and executed strategic plans for platform growth, resulting in increased user adoption.
- Established performance metrics to track platform success and drive ongoing improvements.
- Mentored junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
Business Systems Manager
Angola LNG
07.2014 - 07.2016
- Managed functional and technical projects and support for the enterprise systems running on SAP for Angola LNG.
- Trained and supervised team of 6 Angolan national employees in technical and business skills.
- Provided a stable, compliant, and highly available systems that helped ALNG manage key business processes, maximize the value of their business data, and maintain key assets and facilities.
- Scope included Financial accounting/controlling, Materials Management/Logistics, Plant Maintenance, HR/Payroll, Document Management, Travel, SAP Basis/Technical foundation.
SAP Basis Administrator
Chevron
01.1996 - 08.2010
- Enhanced system performance by implementing effective SAP Basis administration strategies and monitoring tools.
- Reduced downtime and optimized system availability through proactive maintenance, upgrades, and patches.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully complete complex SAP projects on time and within budget.
- Managed critical incidents and resolved complex issues swiftly to minimize disruption to business operations.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on SAP system operations and functionality.
Education
Master of Arts - Teaching
Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR08.2024
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Saint Mary's College of California
Moraga, CA09.2018
Bachelor of Arts - History
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA08.1989
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Organization
- Feedback Delivery
- Subject knowledge
- Discussion Facilitation
- Lesson Planning
- Instructional technology
- Relationship building and management
Volunteer
- High School Speech and Debate Judge for Bay Area Urban Debate League (BAUDL): BAUDL helps develop competitive speech and debate programs in urban public schools to help develop academic, critical reasoning, and communication skills. Students who participate in these programs improve their self-esteem, GPA's, and college acceptance rates.
- Election Worker: Volunteered as a polling station worker for Contra Costa County in California. Set up polling stations, verified voter registration status, assisted voters as needed, monitored voting machines.
Timeline
High School Substitute Teacher
Salem Keizer School District
10.2023 - Current
High School Social Studies Student Teacher
Salem Keizer School District
09.2023 - Current
High School Substitute Teacher
Mount Diablo Unified School District
01.2023 - 06.2023
IT Product Owner
Chevron
01.2020 - 08.2022
SAP Technical Platform Manager
Chevron
07.2016 - 12.2019
Business Systems Manager
Angola LNG
07.2014 - 07.2016
SAP Basis Administrator
Chevron
01.1996 - 08.2010
Master of Arts - Teaching
Western Oregon University
MBA - Business Administration And Management
Saint Mary's College of California
Bachelor of Arts - History
San Francisco State University
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