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Sarka Mraz

Austin,TX

Summary

Collaborative, results-driven, Ed Tech leader with expertise in program and project management, and managing high-performing development teams.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Manager, Content Solutions

NWEA
07.2021 - 04.2023
  • Managed strategic programs for Academic Services, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and annual operating plans.
  • Managed multiple strategic projects with numerous sub-projects or workstreams, and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve objectives. Increased cost savings by 20%.
  • Collaborated with cross-organizational leadership to set priorities based on business needs, resource capacity and risk exposure.
  • Led development of comprehensive content and external thought-leadership strategy, driving strategic communications to bolster Marketing and Sales Enablement initiatives.

Sr. Manager, Content Services

NWEA
01.2015 - 07.2021
  • Directed team’s development programs, using Agile Methodologies, ensuring projects adhered to project governance, and utilized project management tools to oversee project life-cycle from initiation to delivery.
  • Implemented and developed operational standards, procedures, and quality assurance plans to increase company savings by 10%.
  • Reviewed and analyzed reports, records and directives to obtain data required for logistics planning.
  • Identified program obstacles and communicated possible impacts to cross-organizational stakeholders.
  • Developed and delivered proposal and presentations for internal and external conference audiences.
  • Coached team members on productivity strategies and development opportunities to accomplish challenging goals.

Supervisor, Sr. Content Specialist

NWEA
03.2009 - 12.2015
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Designed and delivered employee training programs and established streamlined project processes.
  • As a mathematics subject matter expert, contributed to development of content aligned with CCSS and other college-and-career ready standard sets.
  • Led entire development cycle for K-12 Mathematics MAP Growth assessments.
  • Monitored workflow to improve employee time management and increase productivity.

Education

Master of Arts - Teaching

John’s Hopkins University
Baltimore
05.2001

Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics

University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX
05.1999

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Plan Projects
  • Change Management
  • Performance Monitoring
  • Microsoft Office
  • Program Leadership

Certification

  • Certified Digital Marketing Specialist
  • Certified Career Coach
  • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification
  • Leadership Academy Graduate

Timeline

Sr. Manager, Content Solutions

NWEA
07.2021 - 04.2023

Sr. Manager, Content Services

NWEA
01.2015 - 07.2021

Supervisor, Sr. Content Specialist

NWEA
03.2009 - 12.2015

Master of Arts - Teaching

John’s Hopkins University

Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics

University of Texas At Austin

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