SHERI STYCZEN
Director Of Technology
ELMHURST,IL
Summary
Experienced Information Technology Manager well-versed in infrastructure, security planning and daily operations management. Forward-thinking and strategic leader with 7 years of experience in education. Recognized for cost-effective system improvements, operational streamlining and positive leadership style.
Insightful Information Technology Manager with 7 years of IT leadership experience including oversight of infrastructure, application support and security services. Dedicated to customer satisfaction with focused delivery of technical solutions. Proven leader in directing operations, maintenance and support of complex systems. Develops creative business solutions, leveraging diverse methodologies and delivering engineering solutions for leading organizations. Highly adept in request for proposal development, technology needs assessments and staff training.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
7
7
Years of Leadership experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Director of Technology & Innovation at
Sunset Ridge School District
Northfield
07.2016 - Current
- Partnered with all District Stakeholders in developing strategic goals around promoting security and innovation
- Develop and implement security compliance guidelines for all District 29 staff with Superintendent and Board approval/support as required
- Served as primary decision-maker for internal technology spending, creating budget guidelines to reduce waste and decrease unnecessary upgrades.
- Spearheaded disaster resilience and recovery efforts, successfully retaining Number terabytes of data that would have otherwise been lost.
- Created internal product development roadmaps for technological solutions in Type industry.
- Recruited high-caliber development personnel, prioritizing candidates with history of helping employers execute business goals by exceeding expectations.
- Executed on senior leadership's long-term and mid-term Type technology development goals.
- Presented budget and business planning proposals to senior leadership, advocating for junior personnel needs and segment-wide business goals.
- Analyzed department and job-related functionality requirements to align technology priorities with business needs.
- Performed regular audits and tests of infrastructure and applications.
- Deployed, monitored and maintained system installation, upgrades and network integration.
- Fostered positive working environment that encouraged innovation, collaboration and accountability and managed end-user needs with functional and security responsibilities.
- Stayed abreast of technology advancements, emerging standards and IS regulations to meet strategic technology goals.
- Developed, tracked and controlled information technology operating budgets and cost and benefit analyses for IT spending initiatives.
- Cultivated highly-regarded technology services organization that sustained culture of respect, collective pride and individual and group professional development.
Integration Specialist
Sunset Ridge School District
Northfield
10.2014 - 07.2016
- Collaborated with teachers in composing effective technology-infused, content- based lessons, and supported teachers as they implemented the lessons in their classroom
- Provided training to instructional staff on technology integration in order to support student achievement
- Brought interactive white boards, 1:1 devices to the District
- Assisted with technology training as part of the staff development team
- Worked with staff to develop and implement technology enhanced curriculum integration projects
- Conducted research about advancements in technology tools and resources
- Completed set-up for a new district website
- Provided staff development to the district staff
- Participated on the Technology Integration Committee
- Participated on the Staff Development Committee as the Teacher Leader
- Maintained and updated library of e-learning materials.
- Recommended and built specific training solutions and media designed for both immediate and long-term performance improvement.
- Implemented robust digital learning strategy to drive teammate and leader performance success.
- Negotiated contracts and delivery plans with vendors.
- Provided subject matter expertise on all courses, materials and lesson plans.
- Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives.
- Reached out to vendors to evaluate available curriculums and associated materials.
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
- Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
Educational Technology Consultant
Northwest Council
Remote
01.2012 - 11.2014
- Computer Education (NCCE),
- Microsoft training and professional development for teacher
- Implemented robust digital learning strategy to drive teammate and leader performance success.
- Provided subject matter expertise on all courses, materials and lesson plans.
- Led syllabus preparation based on detailed breakdowns of technical concepts.
- Blended traditional learning approaches with existing and new technologies and used variety of learning tools to create and deliver learning programs that produced results.
- Used Software to design training for Type employees and increase company retention and productivity rates Number%.
Educational Technology Consultant
SLS Training Solutions, LLC
Arlington Heights
01.2012 - 11.2014
- Launched an independent consultancy specializing in implementing educational technology in the classroom
- Trained teachers on educational technology devices
- Developed a website - slstrainingsolutions.com
- Organized and lead training sessions nationwide
- Collaborated with multimedia designers in development of online modules and supported performance tools.
- Negotiated contracts and delivery plans with vendors.
- Developed workforce training programs to improve organizational efficiency.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
- Scheduled and taught in class and online courses to increase learning opportunities.
- Delivered instructional presentations on equipment use, focusing on efficiency and safety.
- Recruited and trained new members of guest service team.
- Educated clients on proper use of products and systems.
Educational Technology Consultant
Promethean, Inc. At Promethean
Alpharetta, GA
01.2007 - 12.2012
- Trained teachers on educational technology devices
- Negotiated contracts and delivery plans with vendors.
- Delivered private instruction to adult learners in variety of fields on leadership development, professional writing, business communication and delivery of proposals and presentations.
- Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
- Designed course materials and supported implementation.
- Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
- Delivered top-quality training documentation, manuals and tools addressing needs of specific specialist groups.
Teacher
Sunset Ridge School District
Northfield
08.2001 - 06.2010
- Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Enhanced student knowledge of technology by integrating various web-based applications for research and assignments.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
- Held conferences with parents to address questions, discuss academic progress and encourage learning goals.
- Fostered team collaboration between students through group projects.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Encouraged creative thinking and motivated students by addressing individual strengths and weaknesses based on standardized testing results.
Spanish Teacher
Winnetka School District
Winnetka
03.2000 - 06.2001
Teaching Assistant
Winnetka School District
Winnetka
08.1999 - 03.2000
Education
Certification in Educational Leadership & Administration - undefined
George Washington University
05.2017 - 08.2018
MA - Reading and Learning Disabilities
DePaul University
08.1995 - 05.1999
BA - Spanish
Purdue University
08.2000 - 05.2002
Skills
Leadershipundefined
Timeline
Certification in Educational Leadership & Administration - undefined
George Washington University
05.2017 - 08.2018
Director of Technology & Innovation at
Sunset Ridge School District
07.2016 - Current
Integration Specialist
Sunset Ridge School District
10.2014 - 07.2016
Educational Technology Consultant
Northwest Council
01.2012 - 11.2014
Educational Technology Consultant
SLS Training Solutions, LLC
01.2012 - 11.2014
Educational Technology Consultant
Promethean, Inc. At Promethean
01.2007 - 12.2012
Teacher
Sunset Ridge School District
08.2001 - 06.2010
BA - Spanish
Purdue University
08.2000 - 05.2002
Spanish Teacher
Winnetka School District
03.2000 - 06.2001
Teaching Assistant
Winnetka School District
08.1999 - 03.2000
MA - Reading and Learning Disabilities
DePaul University
08.1995 - 05.1999
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