Bridging Technology, Training, & Data

Technology Administrator, Higher Education Instructor, and Creative Director specializing in instructional architecture and knowledge management systems.

Professional Summary

I have extensive experience designing, implementing, and administering the use of technology across both academic and professional environments. My career path blends deep technical systems administration with structural instructional design, allowing me to translate complex, messy technical data workflows into streamlined training frameworks.

With a background rooted in accounting frameworks and business administration alongside a Master's in Information Systems, I bring a highly strategic, metrics-backed approach to Learning & Development operations.

Education Background

M.S. in Information Systems & Technology in Business

Graduate Focus

B.S. in Business Administration

Accounting & Operations Core

Core Competencies

L&D Architecture (ADDIE)

Designing corporate training modules, curriculum design, and onboarding structures using modern instructional methodologies.

Systems & Tech Administration

Managing complex system architectures, server integrations (Apple X-Serve, Flash Streaming), and robust network topologies.

Data & Financial Wrangling

Handling organizational database analytics, multi-million dollar budgets, AP/AR workflows, and financial reconciliations.

LMS & CMS Environments

Proficient with tools including D2L, Blackboard, Moodle, custom web-based PHP platforms, and Google Workspace integrations.

Web Design & Architecture

Front-end web development with responsive frameworks using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and customized open-source platforms.

Change Leadership

Experienced project manager directing massive production groups (100+ members) spanning cross-functional fields.

Professional Experience

2021 – Present

Systems Manager & Training Administrator

Academic & Corporate Tech Operations

  • Drive strategic alignment for organizational tech stacks while building centralized technical learning modules.
  • Wrangle complex tracking parameters and data streams into clear, actionable performance metric updates.
  • Train cross-departmental branches on system usage to eliminate isolated workspace silos.
2017 – 2021

STEM Coordinator & Faculty Instructor

Higher Education / Adjunct Environments

  • Built learning paths and structural interactive coursework spanning multiple digital programs.
  • Mentored and supervised instructional training staff, optimizing technical tool adoption and curriculum workflows.
  • Built online portal ecosystems ensuring 24/7 technical documentation deployment for target learners.
2014 – 2017

Creative Director & Agency Lead

Flying Cardboard Media

  • Oversaw client milestones, video production, identity schemes, and custom web asset infrastructure.
  • Successfully evaluated complex billing structures and multi-million dollar accounting balances to lower program expenses.

Historical Portfolio Highlights

Selected client deployments, project infrastructure, and national team awards.

Web App & E-Commerce

AerialDancing Platform

Delivered responsive front-end configuration, built a custom content management system, and integrated e-commerce processing pipelines.

National Competition

NASA Means Business

Served as Project Lead orchestrating a cross-functional 100-member production team across multiple universities, securing Grand Prize PSA honors.

Streaming Infrastructure

Art Institute System

Project Lead managing the integration, testing, and deployment of Flash Streaming servers to deliver secure live broadcast access during remote reviews.

Let's Connect

Are you looking to rebuild your onboarding frameworks, audit your data flows, or structure clean training programs? Let's start a conversation.

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