Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
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RAYMOND SPROUSE

Galloway,USA

Summary

Strategic and results-oriented operations leader with experience overseeing academic and IT departments, driving organizational growth, and optimizing operational performance. Proven success in leading cross-functional teams, managing infrastructure and administrative functions, improving enrollment processes, and developing community partnerships. Skilled in operational planning, performance management, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement. Combines strong technical expertise with executive-level leadership to enhance efficiency, accountability, and long-term organizational success.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Academic Department Head – Admissions

Ideal Institute of Technology
Pleasantville, NJ
11.2019 - Current

Leadership & Operations

  • Lead and supervise IT instructors and students to ensure high-quality educational delivery and student success.
  • Manage departmental operations, academic performance, and program development initiatives.
  • Provide mentorship and professional guidance to instructional staff.

Network Administration & IT Infrastructure

  • Serve as Network Administrator responsible for maintaining and securing campus IT infrastructure.
  • Install, configure, and maintain employee workstations and lab systems.
  • Design and deploy network cabling, switches, and secure static IP networks.
  • Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network connectivity issues.

Technical Support

  • Provide in-person desktop support for faculty, staff, and students.
  • Diagnose and resolve workstation, OS, and network-related issues.
  • Maintain system performance, updates, and security standards.

Instruction & Curriculum Development

  • Former CompTIA A+ Instructor delivering foundational IT certification training.
  • Develop and update curriculum for multiple technical programs.
  • Ensure coursework aligns with industry standards and certification requirements.

Testing Center Management

  • Lead Proctor for Pearson VUE Testing Center.
  • Manage admissions, monitor testing compliance, and troubleshoot testing systems.

Enrollment & Student Services

  • Conduct admissions interviews to assess candidate qualifications and career goals.
  • Evaluate student placement into appropriate programs.
  • Coordinate orientation sessions and onboarding processes.
  • Monitor enrollment data, retention metrics, and student progress.
  • Collaborate with marketing and outreach teams to increase enrollment.

Community & Partnership Development

  • Establish partnerships with local high schools and community organizations.
  • Deliver presentations to Southern New Jersey high school students promoting post-secondary IT education pathways.

Education

Post-Secondary Career Institute Diploma - Computer Networking

Ideal Institute of Technology
Pleasantville
12-2018

Computer Science

Ocean County College
Toms River, NJ
09-1998

High School Diploma -

Allentown High School
06-1997

Skills

  • Network Administration
  • IP Networking (Static IP Configuration, SOHO Networks)
  • IT Infrastructure Management
  • Desktop Support & Troubleshooting
  • Microsoft Windows Operating Systems
  • Hardware Installation & Configuration
  • LAN Setup & Network Cabling
  • IT Instruction & Training (CompTIA A)
  • Curriculum Development
  • Enrollment Management
  • Team Leadership & Staff Supervision
  • Strategic Planning & Community Partnerships

Accomplishments

Project Leadership

  • Led development of the Ideal VR Lab Gaming Center.
  • Built and configured 30 high-performance custom PCs.
  • Designed and implemented a functional LAN center in collaboration with students.

Strong and Direct:

  • Played a key role in securing institutional accreditation and obtaining federal financial aid approval for the organization.

More Leadership-Focused:

  • Led and supported the accreditation process, resulting in institutional approval and eligibility for federal financial aid programs.

More Impact-Driven:

  • Contributed to achieving school accreditation and financial aid authorization, expanding program credibility and increasing student access to funding.

Certification

  • CompTIA A+
  • Valid: December 2018 – December 2024

Timeline

Academic Department Head – Admissions

Ideal Institute of Technology
11.2019 - Current

Post-Secondary Career Institute Diploma - Computer Networking

Ideal Institute of Technology

Computer Science

Ocean County College

High School Diploma -

Allentown High School

VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP

Atlantic United Soccer Club, Board Member, 01/2021 - Present, Participate in strategic planning and governance initiatives., Oversee budgeting, financial planning, and fundraising efforts., Support development of youth and adult athletic programs., Coordinate events, tournaments, and community engagement activities., Contribute to policy development, safety compliance, and organizational standards. I also coach for PAL Basketball.