Steve Weston
Belfast,ME
Summary
Driven and responsive educator/trainer with proven skills in classroom management, delivery modification and individualized support. Educational background in both curricular development and resource development for learners, and a business operations background in process improvement, efficiency implementation and large system management development. Serves as role model by using growth mindset to develop all minds and inspire the love of learning.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
OT Sr. Associate
athenahealth
Belfast, ME
10.2021 - Current
- Provide onsite and remote Go Live Support for Clients, including Providers, Clinical Staff, Admin/Clerical Staff and Billing Staff.
- Provide onsite and remote End User Training Support for Clients, including Providers, Clinical Staff, Admin/Clerical Staff and Billing Staff.
- Curate and maintain training agendas and content based on client need.
- Evaluation and education of Associate level co workers through a Quality Program and/or Train the Trainer upskilling.
- Travel 100%
- Work on Pre-Live Billing subject matter area to redesign and roll out new initiative training module.
- Assist in implementation needs as needed.
- Maintain all business directives as assigned.
Epocrates Business Operations Associate
athenahealth
Belfast, Maine
07.2018 - 10.2021
- Identify, recommend, and instate improvements in routine analytical methods and processes through use of various automation platforms (Microsoft Power Automate and Smartsheet).
- Discover optimization initiatives and move them through completion within project management tools.
- Prioritize and organize tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Work closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Built two different queue systems to manage our tasks (Sharepoint, Smartsheet).
- Developed team growth plan, agenda, schedule for use during Team Meetings.
- Obtained and reviewed data and information from scientific and informational sites.
Artistic Director
Midcoast Community Chorus
Camden, Maine
09.2013 - 07.2020
- Concert Management: Organized performance schedules and designated each performance's theme, visual elements and guest artists.
- Hired performers, directors and support personnel in preparation for organization's choral productions.
- Drove business growth and community visibility through implementation of targeted initiatives and diversification.
- Planned and ran all rehearsals, auditions, and sectionals.
Adjunct Faculty
University of Maine
Orono, Maine
06.2010 - 06.2012
- Created lesson plans/syllabi and developed instructional materials covering required topics and learning objectives.
- Integrated multimedia technology in classroom instruction for well-rounded and engaging approach to instruction.
- Used exams, quizzes, evaluations, assessments and projects to assess how well students grasped learning material and concepts.
FOH Trainer
Darden Restaurants
Bangor, Maine
12.2006 - 09.2011
- Educated, coached and mentored >150 new hires in multiple positions.
- Mentored and trained new team members, helping to build confidence and demonstrate proper ways to complete job tasks.
- Developed training program supplemental materials to improve menu knowledge of new hires.
Educator
Las Cruces Public Schools
Las Cruces, NM
06.2004 - 12.2006
- Grew all choral programs and course selections yearly.
- Maintained a 98% retention over year rate with students.
- Differentiated instruction according to student ability and skill level.
- Engaged students and boosted understanding of material using focused instructional strategies and hands-on activities.
- Developed interesting course plans to meet academic, intellectual and social needs of students.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
- Maintained positive classroom environments by reinforcing rules for behavior and relationship-building actions.
Educator
Clark County Public Schools
Las Vegas, NV
07.1999 - 08.2000
- Grew the choral program by 110% in one year
- Cleaned, organized, and maintained a classroom that became safe and tidy for all students.
- Instilled a sense of pride to the students in accomplishing educational and choral music educational goals.
- Ran effective rehearsals that incorporated national music education standards. (previous educator did not)
Educator
Central Consolidated School District
Shiprock, NM
07.1997 - 06.1999
- Full-time Choral music educator 6-12 grade. Band assistant director 6-12.
- Grew the choral program by 80% the first year and by 115% the second year.
- Maintained a safe classroom for all students.
- Upheld all national music education standards, 6-12.
- Implemented a standard of performance that maintained and upheld all Navajo cultural standards.
- Became a trusted teacher by the Navajo.
Education
Master of Music - Choral Conducting
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM05.2004
Bachelor of Music Education - Music Education
University of Maine
Orono, ME12.1992
Skills
- EMR/EHR
- Strategic thinker
- Ideation
- Process improvement
- Adaptable
- End goal oriented
- Time management
- People skills
- Collaboration
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Planning
- Active listening
- Critical thinking
- MS Office
- Smartsheet
- SharePoint
Training History
- Corporate Healthcare, 6 years, 2018 - present
- Corporate Retail, 6 years, 1986-92 Spencers, Asst. Manager
- Corporate Restaurant, FOH, Train the Trainer, Rest. Opening Trainer, 9 years, Darden Restaurants
- State of Maine, DHS, Child Protective and Domestic Violence Crossroads Interventional trainer, 3 years
Educator/Education History
- Middle School Educator, 8 years, ME, NM, NV
- High School Educator, 4 years, ME, NM
- Adjunct Professor, 3 years, ME
- TA, 3 years, NM
- Adult Group Classes, 6 years
Coaching/Directing/Private Instruction
- Consultative Coaching, 20+ years
- Diagnostic Consultant, 10+ years
- Private Instruction, 15+ years, Owner/Operator of Got Music?
- Artistic Leadership, 15+ years, Midcoast Community Chorus, Bangor Area Children's Choirs, Vox Nova Chamber Choir, Showcase Festival Choirs, et al.
- Vision/Organizational Change Consultant, 10+ years, MCC, BACC, VNCC
Timeline
OT Sr. Associate
athenahealth
10.2021 - Current
Epocrates Business Operations Associate
athenahealth
07.2018 - 10.2021
Artistic Director
Midcoast Community Chorus
09.2013 - 07.2020
Adjunct Faculty
University of Maine
06.2010 - 06.2012
FOH Trainer
Darden Restaurants
12.2006 - 09.2011
Educator
Las Cruces Public Schools
06.2004 - 12.2006
Educator
Clark County Public Schools
07.1999 - 08.2000
Educator
Central Consolidated School District
07.1997 - 06.1999
Master of Music - Choral Conducting
New Mexico State University
Bachelor of Music Education - Music Education
University of Maine
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