Resume / CV

Motivated educational leader with over 15 years of progressive experience in management and business operations in several different verticals. Team player dedicated to helping those around him to improve their skills and techniques in order to reach larger goals. Visionary leader specializing in crafting unique solutions to business-related issues who thrives in fast-paced environments.

Experience In:

Enterprise AD Environments, Ethical Hacking, Linux, Cisco, Mac OS / IOS, Break Fix, App Development and Cyber Security


Certifications:

ITF+

A+

Network+

Security+

Pentest+

CySa+

Linux+

Server+

CASP

CCNA

Work Experience:

Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center / Cyber Security Instructor

October 2020 - Present

Educate students in both high school and college-level curricula. Focused on cyber security, ethical hacking, and networking topics. Led our National Cyber League team to a top 10% finish against other high schools and universities. Nominated to serve on several leadership committees within the building and led weekly professional development for my colleagues.

Skills: Cybersecurity Instruction · Active Directory · Linux System Administration · Virtualization · Red Team / Blue Team Excercises

Ashland County Community Academy

July 2020 - Present

Manage all aspects of the IT and Cybersecurity environment. Complete rebuild of layer 2 and layer 3 services including wifi. Deploy end-user devices and manage Google Apps domain. Implemented cybersecurity best practices and integrated interactive TV's into the curriculum.

Skills: Cybersecurity · Active Directory · Linux System Administration · Virtualization · Vendor Management

Pixel Connection / IT and Business Development Manager

January 2020 - October 2020

Managed all ongoing business relationships including but not limited to community outreach, university partnerships, and vendor management. Manage a team of interns in marketing and IT with a focus on analytics to develop data-driven processes. Responsible for growth plans for various verticals within the business.

Skills: Network Infrastructure · CRM Deployment · Operations Management · Business Development · Community Engagement · Live Streaming


Panasonic / Senior Technical Support Rep

December 2017 - December 2019

Managed a team of 4 advocates across 3 states. Manage inventory and field service processes for events throughout the Midwest and East Coast. Recognized as a leader within my team that management can count on to deliver results. Maintained customer relationships throughout the photo specialty channel in the midwest and across the US. Trained staff on proper deployment of Panasonic Lumix products. Educated the public on various aspects of the various product lines.

Skills: Technology Education · Customer Relationship Management · Sales Management · Leadership · Community Engagement · Application Development


Epiphany Management / Vice President of Managed Services

November 2014 - December 2017, Akron, Ohio

Led teams of directors and technicians for over 20 clients all over the state of Ohio. Lead internal training on education trends and topics. Presented at several educational IT conferences.Managed projects across the organization utilizing ITIL Framework. Recognized as one of the top educational technology thought leaders by Huff Post. Managed diverse infrastructure technology from several vendors at client sites. Created budgets for clients and managed vendors and procurement of technology.

Skills: Cybersecurity · Active Directory · Linux System Administration · Virtualization · Vendor Management · Leadership · Operations Management



Education:

University of Toledo / Doctoral Candidate

Anticipated May 2028

University of Toledo / Masters in Cyber Security

Anticipated May 2024

University of Toledo / Masters in Business Administration

May 2021

University of Toledo / Bachelors of Organizational Technology

May 2020

Lorain County Community College / Associates in Business

May 2013


Awards / Accomplishments

  • Published Author: Apple Configurator - https://amzn.to/3cWesmX

  • Created Huron City Schools iOS app to improve the community, staff, and students.

  • Presented at major conferences such as E-tech, Catiie, FreeTech, Ohio School PR Conference, Teachmeet NJ, Teachmeet KY, WVIZ Idea 12, Clark County Connected Conference IN, TLC at The Beach SC, and School Nutrition Association.

  • Recognized as Top Technology Administrator to Follow On Twitter (Huff Post)

  • Administrator of the Year - School Nutrition Association

  • Organized local conferences such as EdCamp Huron for teachers and administrators

  • Guest Lecture at Kent State & Akron University Masters Program

  • Featured articles in several education/technology websites.

  • Featured in Macworld Magazine

  • Recognized as Top Administrator in the State Of Ohio by The School Nutrition Association

  • Recognized as top 23 Edu Bloggers to follow

  • Commencement Speaker for the class of 2017 (Mapleton Local Schools)

  • Developed custom mobile app for technicians to use to access Panasonic Lumix resources in the field

  • Podcaster - Friday Focus, Talking Pixels Podcast, Fit For The Road

  • Serve on the Advisory Council for LCJVS

  • Serve on the Advisory Council for PLCC

  • Serve on the Advisory Council for Polaris Career Center