PLATO Learning
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DescriptionHeadquarters: Bloomington, Minnesota, United States CEO: Jamie P. Candee (24 May 2017–) Founded: 1960 VP: Marty Thomas CFO: Eric Doan Subsidiaries: EducationCity, PLATO Learning (UK) Ltd, CyberEd Inc, PLATO Learning (Canada), Inc, LearningPlanet.com
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PLATO Learning Employees
Waterford Institute May 2014 - Present
Achieve3000 2006 - Present
Innovations for Learning 2012 - 2013
Scantron 2009 - 2011
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2006 - 2009
Riverdeep 2005 - 2008
LeapFrog SchoolHouse 2003 - 2006
PLATO Learning 1994 - 2003
Pathways 1999 - 2001
Morehouse School of Medicine 1998 - 2000
Skills
E-Learning, Staff Development, Instructional Design, Adult Education, Educational Technology, Technology Integration, Curriculum Development, K-12, Curriculum Design, Instructional Technology
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 1980 — 1983
BS, Public and Environmental Affairs, Human Resource Management
Clark Atlanta University 1997 — 1999
MA, Education;Counseling and Psychological Services
New Thought Theological Seminary 1997 — 1999
Master of Divinity (M.Div.), Spiritual Psychology
Catamaran April 2013 - July 2015
Cricket Communications April 2008 - April 2013
First American Title May 2001 - April 2008
PLATO Learning May 2000 - May 2001
Skills
Administration, Word, Excel, Microsoft Office, Problem Solving, Property Management, Telecommunications, Outlook, PowerPoint, Event Planning, System Administration, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Contract Negotiation, Visio, Team Building, Employee Relations, Sales, Wireless, Training, Administrative..., Leadership, Customer Retention, Call Centers, Customer Satisfaction
Education
College of DuPage
Jane Addams
St Patrick Parish School January 2009 - Present
PLATO Learning November 2007 - August 2008
Kyrene School District 1994 - 2007
Skills
E-Learning, Public Speaking, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Staff Development, Social Media, Team Building, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Classroom, Higher Education, Teaching, Distance Learning, Adult Education, Educational Technology, Blended Learning, Technology Integration, Educational Leadership, Classroom Management, Program Development
Education
University of Phoenix 2001 — 2002
Ma ED, Educational Technology
Arizona State University 1987 — 1992
B. A., education
Vision Solutions July 2015 - Present
Questionmark June 2013 - Present
InsideSales.com October 2012 - June 2013
Myelin Resources June 2012 - October 2012
LearnKey June 2010 - March 2012
Certiport Inc June 2003 - June 2010
PLATO Learning 2000 - 2002
Utah Communications Inc September 1991 - April 2000
Skills
Strategic Partnerships, E-Learning, Training, Account Management, Team Leadership, Salesforce.com, Strategic Planning, Talent Acquisition, New Business Development, Business Development, Sales Management, Customer Service, Change Management, Sales, Public Speaking, B2B, Social Media, Program Management, Social Media Marketing, Product Development, Coaching, Leadership, Management, Recruiting, Team Building, Lead Generation, SEO, Cold Calling, Sales Process, SaaS, CRM
Education
Brigham Young University 1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies
Think Through Learning Inc. September 2014 - Present
Desire2Learn November 2012 - September 2014
PLATO Learning April 2011 - November 2012
University of Connecticut June 2008 - April 2011
Huntington Learning Center July 2005 - June 2008
Pearson Education October 2000 - July 2005
Samsung SDS November 1997 - October 2000
Skills
Sales, Selling, Key Account Management, New Business Development, Sales Operations, Contract Negotiation, Training, Budgets, Marketing Strategy, Business Development, Management, P&L Management, Strategic Partnerships, Strategy, Sales Process, Salesforce.com, SaaS, CRM, Solution Selling, Start-ups, Team Building, Account Management, Team Leadership, International Sales, Sales Presentations, Enterprise Software, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Coaching, Forecasting, Negotiation, E-Learning, Employee Training, Direct Sales, Staff Development, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Educational Technology, Cold Calling, Competitive Analysis, Performance Management, Networking, Organizational..., Channel Partners, B2B, Talent Acquisition, Interviews
Education
Azusa Pacific University
B.S., Computer Science
Mercy Air January 2015 - Present
Air Methods January 2015 - Present
Gateway Bank August 2013 - December 2014
Apple Inc. July 2010 - August 2013
PNC Mortgage August 2008 - February 2010
Wachovia August 2002 - July 2008
PLATO Learning 1997 - 2002
Nielsen Media Research 1993 - 1997
Skills
Sales Management, Account Management, Salesforce.com, Sales, Mortgage Lending, Loans, Marketing, Business Development, Mortgage Banking, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Team Building, Credit, Customer Service, Training, Management, Coaching, Banking, Conflict Resolution, Customer Satisfaction, Development Of Employees, Leadership, Retail Category..., Selling
Education
California State University-Chico 1989 — 1993
Communications
Prince George's County Public Schools January 2009 - Present
Oasis Outsourcing April 2008 - December 2008
Education Station March 2007 - January 2008
PLATO Learning August 2004 - May 2006
DC Public Schools September 2003 - August 2004
Skills
Staff Development, Leadership Development, Training, Public Speaking, Organizational..., Program Development, Instructional Design, Program Management, Teaching, Coaching, Recruiting, Curriculum Development, Conflict Resolution, Team Building, PeopleSoft, Curriculum Design, Higher Education, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Career Counseling, Leadership, Management, Research, PowerPoint, Strategic Planning, Employee Benefits, Interviews, Human Resources
Education
Grand Canyon University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Keller Graduate School of Management 2002 — 2004
MHRM, Human Resources Management
South Carolina State University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Edmentum November 2014 - Present
Edmentum November 2012 - Present
PLATO Learning June 2012 - November 2012
PLATO Learning February 2012 - June 2012
PLATO Learning October 2010 - February 2012
PLATO Learning July 2009 - October 2011
Philipsburg Osceola Area School District September 2007 - July 2009
Altoona Area School District August 1998 - July 2009
Skills
K-12, Educational Technology, Public Speaking, Salesforce.com, Instructional Design, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Educational Leadership, Overlay, Complex Sales, Sales Operations, Training, Team Building, Team Leadership, Teacher Training, Employee Training, Selling, Strategic Planning, Teaching, Instructional Technology, Sales Management, Leadership Development, Leadership, Classroom, Business Development, Lesson Planning, Needs Analysis, Learning Management..., Educational Consulting, Instructor-led Training, Hands-on Training, Sales
Education
Capella University 2011 — 2013
PhD, Instructional design for online learning
Indiana University of Pennsylvania 2005 — 2007
Masters +, Education Administration
Gannon University 2002 — 2004
Masters, Curriculum and Instruction
California University of Pennsylvania 1994 — 1998
Technology Education, Education
Vital Images October 2013 - Present
ViTAL - A Toshiba Medical Systems April 2011 - October 2013
Self Employed January 2003 - October 2012
PLATO Learning November 2007 - April 2011
Comcast Cable August 2005 - November 2007
Time Warner Cable August 2005 - November 2007
Skills
Team Building, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Software Documentation, Technical Support, Management, Troubleshooting, Salesforce.com, Training, Microsoft SQL Server, Visio, Call Centers, Windows 7, Integration, Networking, HTML, Linux, Computer Hardware, Call Center, Windows Server, Leadership, Windows, Music Production, CRM, Testing, Windows XP, Hardware, Team Leadership, Security, Vendor Management, Project Management, Operating Systems, XP, Quality Assurance, Active Directory, Software Installation, Analysis, Databases, VMware
Education
Brown College 2002 — 2004
AAS, Information & Network technology
Contrax Furnishings, Inc. August 2014 - Present
Global Village Concerns October 2013 - August 2014
Edlio, Inc. March 2013 - September 2013
eChalk July 2012 - March 2013
School Specialty, Inc. May 2009 - July 2012
School Specialty, Inc. July 2007 - May 2009
PLATO Learning May 2004 - September 2005
PLATO Learning May 2001 - May 2004
Riverdeep August 1998 - February 2001
Skills
Sales Operations, CRM, Sales, Management, Strategic Planning, Salesforce.com, Leadership, Direct Sales, Solution Selling, Customer Satisfaction, Project Planning, K-12, Strategic Partnerships, E-Learning, Selling, Business Development, Educational Technology, Sales Presentations, Lead Generation, Account Management, Project Management, Sales Process, Team Building, Staff Development, Team Leadership, Inside Sales, CRM software, Web Content Management, Marketing, Coaching, Sales Management, Customer Service, New Business Development
Education
Angelo State University 1991 — 1994
B.S. EARLY CHILDHOOD/MATHEMATICS
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage January 2013 - Present
PLATO Learning May 2012 - November 2012
General Mills February 2012 - April 2012
Rust Consulting December 2011 - February 2012
RZ Solutions June 2010 - December 2011
UCare February 2010 - July 2010
Xata October 2009 - January 2010
PeopleNet July 2009 - August 2009
On Approach February 2009 - May 2009
Stanley Security Solutions July 2008 - February 2009
Skills
Data Warehousing, Business Objects, Business Intelligence, Business Analysis, Project Management, SQL, CRM, Training, Database Design, Process Improvement, Data Modeling, Software Documentation, SDLC, ERP, Web Intelligence, ETL, Analysis, Business Requirements, Requirements Analysis, Integration, Management, Leadership, Business Process, Visio
Education
Augsburg College 1998 — 2005
Bachelors Degree, Communications/Emphasis Supervisory Mgmt
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 2014 — 2017
Masters, Information Technology Management
Concur October 2013 - Present
Brandpoint April 2013 - October 2013
Digital River October 2011 - April 2013
PLATO Learning August 2010 - September 2011
Argosy University May 2008 - June 2010
Dermalogica January 2006 - October 2007
IKON Office Solutions 2001 - 2004
Skills
Consultative Selling, Account Management, Salesforce.com, New Business Development, SaaS, Solution Selling, Software Sales, B2B, Selling, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Lead Generation, Business Development, SEO, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Content Strategy, Strategic Partnerships, Multi-channel Marketing, Online Marketing, Email Marketing, E-commerce
Education
Argosy University Twin Cities 2009 — 2013
Master of Science, Management
Aveda Institute 2004 — 2004
Esthiology Certificate
Hamline University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts, Communications
Chisago Lakes High School
Pearson Learning Solutions April 2014 - Present
PLATO Learning February 2009 - April 2014
Aplia- Cengage Learning January 2008 - February 2009
Cengage Learning January 2005 - January 2008
Pearson March 2001 - January 2005
ANC, MSCC, UACCB, and UALR August 1996 - March 2001
Skills
Solution Selling, Software Sales, Higher Education, Coordinating Events, Sales, Online Advertising, Selling, Educational Technology, E-Learning, Salesforce.com, Publishing, Instructional Design, Content Development, Learning Management, Sales Presentations, Strategic Partnerships, Staff Development, Cold Calling, Leadership, SaaS, Sales Management, Academic Publishing, New Business Development, Project Management, Training, Management, Software Industry, Sales Operations, Online Publishing, Marketing, CRM, Blended Learning, Email Marketing, Recruiting, Proposal Writing, Adult Education, Lead Generation, Sales Process, Customer Retention, Selling Skills, Needs Analysis, Learning Management..., Interviews, Marketing Management, Webinars, Direct Sales, Editing, Account Management, Building Relationships, Content Management
Education
Arkansas State University 1996 — 1998
MRC, Masters Rehab Counseling
University of Arkansas 1992 — 1996
BA, Psychology
Four Point Partners, LLC July 2014 - Present
ApeniMED, Inc. July 2010 - July 2014
Green Tree Credit Solutions December 2009 - July 2010
GMAC Residential Funding of Canada April 2008 - September 2009
GMAC ResCap December 2006 - April 2008
PLATO Learning January 2006 - November 2006
Minnesota Chamber Business Services, Inc. December 1999 - July 2005
Defined Contribution Advisors March 1999 - November 1999
RBC Wealth Managment March 1996 - February 1999
RBC Wealth Managment July 1986 - February 1996
Skills
Capital Budgeting, Management, Start-ups, Project Management, Finance, Financial Analysis, Strategy, Program Management, Managerial Finance, Forecasting, Accounting, Auditing, Budgets, Mergers & Acquisitions, Leadership, Due Diligence, Human Resources, Strategic Planning
Education
Hamline University
BA
DeVry University October 2012 - Present
Oxford University Press August 2007 - June 2012
PLATO Learning February 2006 - August 2007
IntegriTeach.com January 2005 - February 2006
Corwin Press January 2001 - October 2004
TMP Worldwide June 1992 - December 2000
Skills
Sales, Client Management and..., Business Development, Corporate Training, Building High..., Sales Management, Sales Operations, Sales Presentations
Education
California State University-Long Beach
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language
CALO April 2015 - Present
Ahern Behavioral-Health Consulting (ABC) September 2014 - Present
Newport Academy July 2014 - March 2015
CRC Health Group May 2010 - July 2014
Pearson Learning Solutions May 2008 - May 2010
Plato Learning May 2004 - May 2008
Elmcrest Hospital 1988 - 1998
East Haddam Board of Education June 1986 - June 1989
Skills
Staff Development, E-Learning, Higher Education, Educational Technology, Public Speaking, Curriculum Design, Instructional Design, Teaching, Strategic Planning, Adult Education, Salesforce.com, Sales, Leadership Development, Team Building, Curriculum Development, Coaching, Program Development, Leadership, Customer Service, Training, Counseling Psychology, Adolescents, Psychotherapy, Case Managment, Mental Health, Treatment, Psychology, Management, Program Management, Behavioral Health, Start-ups, Marketing, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Conflict Resolution, Strategy, Interventions, Group Therapy, Social Services, Crisis Intervention, Mental Health Counseling, Therapists, Family Therapy, Case Management, Motivational..., Educational Leadership
Education
University of Connecticut 1986 — 1987
Sixth Year, School Psychology
University of Connecticut 1985 — 1986
MA, Education
The University of Connecticut 1992 — 1994
Administrative Certificate, Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Boston University 1980 — 1983
BA, Psychology
Ron Hine Design September 2005 - Present
Minnesota Department of Health 2006 - 2011
PLATO Learning 2004 - 2005
JASC Software 2001 - 2002
EFI PrintCafe aka Hagen Software 1998 - 2001
Minnesota MindFood September 1993 - September 1998
The Bolin Agency 1986 - 1992
Skills
Web Design, HTML, CSS, XHTML, HTML5, Drupal, Copy Editing, Analytics, Graphic Design, Photography, Adobe Acrobat, Software Development, Typography, SEO, Writing, Advertising, Work Flow, User Interface Design, jQuery, Web Development, JavaScript, Photoshop, User Experience, CMS, Windows, Dreamweaver, Online Marketing, Information Architecture, Mac, Mac OS X, Agile, MySQL, Adobe Creative Suite, Social Media, Multimedia, Interaction Design, SQL, Databases, SEO copywriting, Contract Negotiation, Requirements Analysis, Filemaker Pro, Managed Hosting, Logistics Management, Software Quality..., Print Production..., Non-profits, Content Creation, Documentation, Technical Documentation
Education
Wayne State University 1976 — 1977
Carleton College 1971 — 1975
BA-ABD
Dynatrace September 2014 - Present
Gartner December 2013 - September 2014
Scholastic September 2010 - December 2013
Pearson April 2009 - September 2010
Citi January 2007 - April 2009
PLATO Learning June 2006 - December 2006
Gateway May 2000 - June 2006
Skills
New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Call Center, Qualifying Prospects, Building Relationships, E-Learning, Software, Computer Hardware, Multi-channel Retail, Solution Selling, Salesforce.com, Account Management, Sales Management, Direct Sales, Sales Presentations, Selling, Sales Operations, Management, Sales, Lead Generation, Training, Call Centers, Sales Process
Education
Bellevue University 2000 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Marketing Management
South Sioux City High School 1992 — 1996
University of Minnesota June 2013 - Present
Apple Inc. June 2010 - May 2013
Bethel University February 2010 - May 2013
Seagate Technology June 2012 - August 2012
Bethel University September 2010 - December 2011
PLATO Learning June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
C++, Java, C#, Objective-C, OpenGL, GLSL, Mathematica, Matlab
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2013 — 2018
Computer Science PhD
Bethel University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor's, Computer Science, Physics
ACT Aspire, LLC March 2015 - Present
ACT Aspire, LLC November 2014 - March 2015
Edmentum February 2012 - November 2014
PLATO Learning August 2011 - February 2012
PLATO Learning May 2010 - August 2011
PLATO Learning May 2009 - May 2010
PLATO Learning September 2007 - May 2009
PLATO Learning June 2006 - September 2007
mSpoke (formerly Peak Strategy) May 2005 - August 2005
Valtech Technologies January 2001 - July 2004
Skills
Product Management, Strategy, Training, SaaS, Agile Methodologies, Enterprise Software, E-Learning, Product Launch, Portfolio Management, Voice of the Customer, Technology Roadmapping, Roadmap Creation, Educational Technology, Leadership, Management, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Marketing Strategy, Blended Learning, Strategic Partnerships
Education
Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business 2004 — 2006
MBA, Marketing, Strategy
Brigham Young University 1993 — 1999
BS, Computer Science
Morale, Welfare and Recreation July 2014 - June 2015
Preston High School August 2006 - July 2014
U. S. Navy - Panama City Navy Support Activity Center August 2013 - December 2013
Intermountain Center for Education Effectiveness Partnership July 2008 - May 2013
PLATO Learning 1997 - 2005
eBay May 1999 - February 2000
Tyler Junior College August 1996 - August 1997
Skills
Educational Technology, K-12, Curriculum Design, Staff Development, Classroom, Technology Integration, Curriculum Development, Teaching, Literacy, Teacher Training, Public Speaking, Educational Consulting, Grant Writing, Project Management, Educational Leadership, Leadership
Education
Concordia University-Portland 2012 — 2014
Masters of Education (M.Ed.), Educational Leadership and Administration, General, 3.97
Northwest Nazarene University 2006 — 2013
Education
Utah State University 2006 — 2011
Education, Graduate Level
University of Texas at Tyler 1989 — 1992
BS ED, Secondary Education
ACDI/VOCA October 2013 - Present
ACDI/VOCA May 2012 - Present
Root Change January 2008 - September 2012
United States Peace Corps, Tanzania 2005 - 2007
PLATO Learning January 2004 - August 2004
The FUND 2003 - 2004
Skills
International..., Program Management, Proposal Writing, Community Development, Organizational..., Strategy, Project Management, Technical Assistance, Capacity Building, Management, Program Evaluation, Nonprofits, Grants, Civil Society, Policy Analysis, Qualitative Research, NGOs, Fundraising, Change Management, International Relations, Rural Development
Education
American University 2009 — 2010
MS Development Management, Organizational Development, Change Management, Rural Development
University of Arizona 2001 — 2003
BS, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Chemistry
JAG Gym December 2011 - Present
Mathetai Ministry January 2011 - Present
Biola University September 2011 - January 2012
Bay Technical Associates, BAYTECH October 2010 - June 2011
Huntington Learning Center January 2009 - June 2011
PLATO Learning March 2010 - September 2010
Pat Peck Nissan June 2009 - December 2009
Calvary Chapel La Habra January 2002 - September 2008
Radiology Reading Group March 1994 - December 2001
Skills
MS Office Suite, Quickbooks, Public Speaking, Teaching, Discipleship, Writing, Research, Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, Training, Customer Service, Leadership, Nonprofits, Curriculum Design, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Management, Leadership Development, Theology, Public Relations
Education
Biola University 1996 — 2000
M.A., Philosophy of Religion & Ethics
Whittier College 1992 — 1996
B.A., Religious Studies
LATICRETE SUPERCAP, LLC March 2012 - Present
Compassionate Hands Holistic Center May 2011 - Present
The Right Touch of CT September 2011 - January 2013
CCL Label July 2004 - July 2010
Shorewood Packaging January 2002 - July 2004
Shorewood Packaging September 1999 - January 2002
PLATO Learning April 1997 - September 1999
Skills
Calming, Positive Energy, Compassionate, Silly, Logical Thinker, Diplomatic, Highly detail oriented, Creative, Articulate Communicator, Patient, Packaging, Swedish, Compassion, Customer Service, Direct Mail
Education
CT Center for Massage Therapy 2010 — 2011
Massage Therapy, Personal/Professional Development, Bones, Muscles, Body Systems, Pathology
Gibbs College 1996 — 1996
Business Administration
Sandidge, Inc November 2010 - Present
PLATO Learning June 2006 - November 2010
PLATO Learning September 2004 - June 2006
Skills
Sales, High-Impact Sales..., Account Management, Educational Technology, E-Learning, K-12, Staff Development, Instructional Design, Salesforce.com, Distance Learning, Solution Selling, SaaS, Curriculum Design, Technology Integration, Curriculum Development, Teaching, Adult Education, Learning Management, Learning Management..., Instructional Technology, Needs Analysis
Education
Texas A&M University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (BS), Elementary Education and Teaching
East Texas Baptist University 1994 — 1995
WebSoMedia March 2010 - Present
Trading Post Partners March 2009 - April 2012
PLATO Learning 1999 - 2005
PLATO Learning 1999 - 2005
All Building Maintenance 1989 - 1993
Skills
Website Development, Web Design, SEO, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design, Photoshop, CSS, Video, Social Media, Flash, Online Marketing, Multimedia, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Video Production, Photography, Advertising, Illustrator, Wordpress, Tricaster, Broadcast Television, Streaming Media, Adobe Acrobat, Legal Research, Offset Printing, Digital Printing, Social Media Consulting, Social Media Education, Software Quality..., Software Development, Software Documentation, Technical Writing, Legal Writing, Video Conferencing, Video Editing, Videography, Web Video, Music Videos, Military Operations, Military Training, Military Logistics, Typing, Audio Editing, PowerPoint, Print Management, Political Campaigns, Political Science, Screenwriting, Scripting, WordPress
Education
California State University-Chico 1996 — 1998
BA, Political Science pre law, English
Shasta College 1994 — 1996
Associate of Arts (A.A.), General Studies
Cal Northern School of Law
N/A, Law, 2nd year
HealthFitness September 2006 - Present
MQSoftware 2005 - 2006
International Decision Systems 2002 - 2005
PLATO Learning February 2001 - September 2002
VirtualFund 1998 - 2001
Rollerblade October 1990 - June 1997
Skills
Market Research, Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Strategy, Public Relations, Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Product Management, Marketing, Market Planning, Product Marketing, Brand Management, CRM, Account Management, Change Management, Event Management, Program Management, B2B, Product Development, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Advertising, Sales, Product Launch, E-commerce, Business Development, Business Strategy
Education
Hamline University
BA, Social Psychology
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
Executive Education Series: Strategic Marketing
University of St. Thomas
Executive Education Series: Mini Masters of Business Communication
Beehive PR October 2013 - Present
Beehive PR August 2010 - October 2013
Weber Shandwick October 2007 - August 2010
Education Minnesota 2006 - 2007
PLATO Learning 2001 - 2006
Skills
Spokesperson, Management, Facebook, Media Relations, Training, Marketing Communications, Research, Digital Marketing, Content Strategy, Strategic Communications, Integrated Marketing, Strategic Planning, Strategy, New Business Development, Social Media, Program Management, Analyst Relations, Public Relations, Crisis Communications, Internal Communications, Corporate Communications
Education
University of St. Thomas, Executive Education and Professional Development 2005 — 2006
Mini Master of Project Management
Concordia College 1997 — 2001
Bachelor's Degree, Advertising, PR, English
MNsure August 2013 - April 2015
KeyLogic Systems November 2012 - May 2013
ConsultUSA September 2010 - October 2012
UnitedHealth Group 2006 - 2009
Plato Learning, Inc. 2001 - 2006
PLATO Learning 1997 - 2001
Ancestry.com / Find A Grave 2000 - 2000
Jeane Thorne, Inc. 1996 - 1997
Allina Health 1991 - 1996
Skills
Leadership, Consulting, Performance Improvement, Performance Analysis, Goal Analysis, Strategic Planning, Management, Knowledge Management, Quality Management, Program Development, Process Improvement, Policies and Procedures, Regulatory Compliance, Accreditation, Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, Training, E-Learning, Content Development, Instructional Writing, Technical Writing, Advanced Editing, Information Mapping, Enterprise Content..., Document Management, Task Analysis, SharePoint, CRM, Visio, Software Documentation, Business Process, Business Analysis, SDLC, Requirements Gathering, Requirements Analysis, Project Planning, Databases
Education
Center for Effective Performance 2010 — 2010
Performance Improvement, Training and Development
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Project Management
Utah State University
Technical Communication
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Technical Communication
Bemidji State University
B. S., Office Administration
Ready Credit 2007 - Present
Datacard 2001 - 2007
Centron 1998 - 2001
Plato Learning 1995 - 1998
Control Data Corporation 1980 - 1995
Education
Cardinal Stritch University
Edmentum 2010 - Present
PLATO Learning 2006 - 2009
PLATO Learning 2003 - 2006
Chelsea House Publishers 2001 - 2003
Capstone Press 1997 - 2001
Lerner Publishing Group 1990 - 1996
Skills
Academic Publishing, Books, Copy Editing, Publishing, Content Development, Editing, E-Learning, Proofreading, Content Strategy, Instructional Design, Freelance Writing, Fact-checking, Non-fiction, Editorial, Textbooks, Content Management, Publications, Writing, Layout, Online Publishing, Curriculum Design, Advertising, Copywriting
Education
College of St. Benedict 1986 — 1990
English
Chandler Group 2010 - Present
Royal Neighbors of America 2006 - 2014
Silicon Graphics (SGI), Sunnyvale, CA December 2007 - June 2009
Ceridian March 2004 - July 2007
PLATO Learning November 2001 - March 2004
Sagebrush Corporation June 1999 - November 2001
Silicon Graphics (SGI) and Cray Research May 1986 - June 1999
Northwestern National LIfe (Reliastar/ING) July 1980 - May 1986
Skills
Leadership Development, Succession Planning, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Organizational..., Strategy, Human Resources, Personnel Management, Executive Search, Deferred Compensation, Management Consulting, Mergers & Acquisitions, Start-ups, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Management, Executive Development, Program Management, Process Improvement, Executive Coaching, Performance Management, Employment Law, Management Development, Recruiting, Human Capital, Organizational Design, Employee Engagement, Executive Management, Executive Pay, Employee Relations, Employee Benefits, Organizational..., Onboarding, Training
Education
Hamline University
BA, French, Psychology
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
M.A., Human Development, emphasis in OD
Cognitive Think, Inc. November 2004 - Present
Bighead Technology June 2010 - December 2011
Chico User's Guide January 2004 - January 2006
PLATO Learning September 2001 - October 2003
CyberEd, Inc. January 1999 - September 2001
Arroyo Room January 1996 - January 2000
Product Sign Supplies February 1998 - October 1998
Norfield Industries January 1997 - March 1997
Paradise Post Printing August 1993 - May 1996
Togomo Corporation September 1992 - May 1993
Skills
CMS, Social Networking Sites, Web Applications, Web Design, HTML, iPhone development, Ruby on Rails, AWS, S3, Cloud Computing, User Interface Design, Graphic Design, Print Production, Publishing, Studio Recording, JavaScript, MongoDB, Pre-press Operations, Heroku, Engineyard, Geolocation, Book Design, Magazine Design, Development Of..., Event Planning, Google API, Project Management, Git, Github, MySQL
Education
California State University-Chico 1985 — 2005
BA, Computers, Recording Arts
San Jose City College 1997 — 1997
Laser and Optical Technology/Technician
Austin Community College 1994 — 1994
Computer Science
Harvard University 1988 — 1988
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Butte College 1984 — 1985
Computer Science
Cognicata May 2014 - Present
ASCD February 2013 - December 2014
Avrio Knowledge Group, Inc. January 2014 - June 2014
Avrio Knowledge Group, Inc. April 2013 - December 2013
K12 October 2012 - October 2013
K12 August 2011 - October 2012
Kaplan Virtual Education June 2010 - June 2011
PLATO Learning 2008 - February 2011
Scantron 2006 - 2010
PLATO Learning January 2006 - December 2007
Skills
Articulate Storyline, Instructional Design, E-Learning, Staff Development, Curriculum Design, Blended Learning, Training, Educational Technology, Instructional Technology, K-12, Technical Writing, Curriculum Development, Content Development, Learning Management, Educational Leadership, Teaching, Distance Learning, Learning Management..., Leadership, ADDIE, Adult Education, Program Management, Instructor-led Training, Captivate, Classroom, Needs Analysis, Technology Integration, Teacher Training, Technology Needs..., Adult Learning..., Instructional Systems..., Formative Evaluation, Common Core State..., Student-Centered..., Data Driven Instruction, Classroom Assessment, Editing, Training Delivery, SnagIt, Consulting, Professional..., Program Implementation, Moodle, Management, Kirkpatrick, Classroom Delivery, Formative Assessment, Standards Alignment, Multiple Intelligences, Storyboarding
Education
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 1993 — 1995
Medicinal Chemistry
Francis Marion University 1986 — 1988
BS, Biology
Apple, Inc. April 2011 - Present
Carnegie Learning October 2007 - April 2011
Gateway, Inc. January 2005 - January 2006
The Newman Group, Inc. October 2001 - June 2004
PLATO Learning November 2000 - November 2001
Holcomb's 1993 - 2000
Skills
Solution Selling, Salesforce.com, Higher Education, Sales Management, Strategic Partnerships, Sales Process, Account Management, Direct Sales, Sales Presentations, E-Learning, Educational Technology, New Business Development, Instructional Technology, SaaS, Channel Partners, Lead Generation, Sales
Education
Eastern Michigan University 1980 — 1993
Bachelor of Science, Marketing
Eyes On America, LLC April 2008 - Present
PLATO Learning 2007 - April 2008
Integralis April 2006 - November 2007
TyMetrix March 2004 - April 2006
Agileview Software December 2000 - March 2004
ShowCase Corporation April 1999 - December 2000
Business Objects America December 1996 - April 1999
Education
American International College 1976 — 1982
MBA, Business
Western New England University 1972 — 1975
BSBA, Business
High School
WIN Inc July 2014 - Present
Carnegie Learning January 2012 - July 2014
Carnegie Learning September 2010 - January 2012
Carnegie Learning February 2006 - September 2010
PLATO Learning November 2001 - February 2006
DeVry University October 2000 - November 2001
Berea College September 1994 - September 2000
Skills
Strategic Partnerships, Account Management, Solution Selling, Salesforce.com, E-Learning, Instructional Design, K-12, SaaS, Staff Development, Educational Technology, Sales Presentations, Sales Process, Blended Learning, Selling, Needs Analysis, Learning Management, Cold Calling, Direct Sales, Lead Generation, Sales Operations, Training, Instructional Technology, CRM, Sales
Education
Berea College 1984 — 1988
Business Management, Business, Marketing
myON September 2014 - Present
myON September 2011 - September 2014
Capstone Digital June 2010 - January 2011
PLATO Learning January 2000 - June 2010
PLATO Learning 2000 - 2010
Lightspan Inc. 1999 - 2001
Skills
E-Learning, Educational Technology, Learning Management, Staff Development, Leadership, Instructional Design, Team Management, Blended Learning, Curriculum Design, Instructional Technology, K-12, Family Engagement, Teacher Training, Technology Integration, Distance Learning, Community Engagement, Public Speaking, Salesforce.com, SaaS
Education
Adelphi University 1997 — 1999
MS, Reading
City University of New York-Brooklyn College 1993 — 1996
BS, Educuation
Stony Brook University 1991 — 1993
myON, a business unit of Capstone July 2009 - Present
PLATO Learning August 2006 - July 2009
PLATO Learning October 2003 - August 2006
Lightspan February 2000 - August 2003
Skills
Educational Technology, Technology Integration, E-Learning, Account Management, Sales Operations, Sales, Lead Generation, Salesforce.com, Sales Process, Staff Development, Sales Management, SaaS, Strategic Partnerships, Business Development, Team Building, Direct Sales, Instructional Design, Management, Selling, K-12, Solution Selling, Product Marketing, Publishing, Books, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Training, Sales Presentations, Public Speaking
Education
Auburn University at Montgomery 1982 — 1986
BS, Business Administration
University of Alabama 1982 — 1983
Independent Contractor July 2008 - Present
PLATO Learning January 2003 - May 2008
Papagayo Productions 2000 - 2008
Lightspan 1996 - 2003
JEMS Communications 1984 - 1994
Skills
Adobe Acrobat, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Graphic Design, QuarkXPress, Microsoft Office, Production Management, SharePoint, RFP, WebEx, PowerPoint, Outlook, Educational Technology, User Interface Design, User Experience, Information Architecture, Interaction Design, Production Managment, E-Learning, Brochures, Instructional Design, Art Direction, Multimedia, Needs Analysis, Distance Learning, Blended Learning, Learning Management, Publishing, Content Development
Education
American Management Association 2007 — 2008
CEUs, Project Management Course, Time Management Course
California State University San Marcos 1996 — 1998
BA, Technology Education and Global Arts
San Diego State University-California State University 1984 — 1995
Professional Certificate, Instructional Technology
Grossmont College
AA, Technical Illustration and Graphic Design
UnitedHealth Group November 2011 - Present
Regency Beauty Institute November 2010 - November 2011
SatCom Marketing April 2009 - November 2010
PLATO Learning October 2006 - November 2008
Time Warner Cable May 2005 - October 2006
Time Warner Cable October 2002 - May 2005
Qwest Communications April 2000 - December 2001
U S WEST October 1999 - April 2000
U S WEST March 1998 - October 1999
Skills
Telecommunications, Call Centers, Leadership, Call Center, Process Improvement, Customer Service, Integration, Software Documentation, Business Analysis, Training, Team Leadership, Vendor Management, Customer Satisfaction, Visio, Quality Assurance, Strategy, Management, Salesforce.com, Coaching
Education
College of St. Thomas 2001 — 2001
Technical Writing Certification
Dakota County Technical College 1998 — 2001
MCSE, CCNA, A+ Certification Program
Anoka Ramsey Community College 1997 — 1998
AutoCad
Century College 1990 — 1993
Business Communication
PLATO Learning August 2012 - Present
Common Core 2014 - 2015
Chapel School - Escola Maria Imaculada July 2013 - December 2014
Judson ISD November 2010 - June 2012
Judson ISD May 2009 - June 2012
Judson ISD August 2008 - November 2010
Judson ISD January 2009 - June 2010
Judson ISD May 2010 - May 2010
Parent Child Inc January 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Staff Development, Teaching, Writing, Curriculum Design, Instructional Design, Administration, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Curriculum Development, Classroom Instruction, Coaching, Educational Leadership, Organizational..., E-learning, Classroom, Leadership, Classroom Management, Lesson Planning, Research, Higher Education, Literacy, E-Learning
Education
Capella University 2011 — 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Curriculum and Instruction
Grand Canyon University 2008 — 2010
Master's Degree, Educational Administration
Texas Lutheran 2003 — 2007
Bachelor's Degree, Multidisciplinary Studies
WORLDWIDE INTERACTIVE NETWORK (WIN) November 2010 - Present
Carnegie Learning April 2005 - November 2010
PLATO Learning November 1996 - April 2005
PLATO Learnning June 1997 - August 2000
Skills
Teaching, Writing, Curriculum Design, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Sales Management, Marketing Strategy, Operations Management, Business Development, Educational Technology, Marketing, E-Learning, Account Management, Public Speaking, Management, Sales, Instructional Design, Salesforce.com, Training, Program Management, Strategy, Solution Selling, Leadership, Microsoft Office, Analysis, Time Management, Strategic Partnerships, Project Management, Sales Operations, Staff Development, Program Development, Coaching, Social Media, Technology Integration, Direct Sales, Leadership Development, Classroom, Educational Leadership, New Business Development, Needs Analysis, Blended Learning, Entrepreneurship, Sales Process, Product Management, Learning Management, Lead Generation, Executive Management, Professional Services, CRM, Start-ups
Education
Vanderbilt University 2013 — 2016
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Policy
University of Tennessee-Knoxville 1992 — 1996
M.S., Administration and Supervision
Berea College 1989 — 1993
BS, Math Education
Heritage High
Central Oregon Magazine 2012 - Present
Animal Advocacy August 2005 - Present
Self January 2002 - Present
www.linsenman.wordpress.com January 2002 - Present
- January 1997 - Present
Plato Learning January 1996 - January 1999
Skills
Editing, Event Management, Entrepreneurship, Editorial, Blogging, Copy Editing, Creative Writing, Social Media, Catering, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Photography, Research, Email Marketing, Fundraising, Advertising, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Photoshop, Community Outreach, Leadership, Copywriting, Art
Education
Atelier Lack School of Classical Realism
Classical Realism Fine Art
Columbia College Chicago
Fine Art & Photography
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Visual Studies
The Loft, Minneapolis, MN
Writing
The Writing Salon, Berkeley CA
Writing
SkillPath Seminars 2003 - Present
Relavis Corporation 2001 - 2002
DPI Services 1997 - 2000
Ryder System, Inc. April 1995 - February 1997
PLATO Learning 1993 - 1995
WR Grace 1991 - 1993
Wang Laboratories, Inc. 1981 - 1991
Dade County Public Schools 1973 - 1975
Epiphany Catholic School 1971 - 1973
Eastern Airlines, Inc. 1968 - 1969
Skills
Personal Development, Training, Public Speaking, Conflict Management, Leadership Development, Coaching, Workshop Facilitation, Instructional Design, Training Delivery, Marketing, Executive Coaching, Staff Development, Presentation Coaching, Career Development, Motivational Speaking, Team Building
Education
Florida Atlantic University
BA Educ, Elementary Education
Anchor Wall Systems December 2012 - Present
Nonin Medical, Inc. December 2008 - November 2011
Colours Marketing October 2006 - November 2008
Sagebrush December 2005 - October 2006
PLATO Learning April 1997 - October 2005
Skills
QuarkXPress, InDesign, Illustrator, Graphic Design, Photoshop, Art Direction, Photography, Brand Development, Brochures, Word, Excel, Web Design, Trade Shows, Advertising, Direct Mail, Adobe Creative Suite, Product Development, Logo Design, Layout, Budget Management, Corporate Identity, Email Marketing, Illustration, Graphics, Posters, Marketing Strategy, User Interface Design, Packaging, Problem Solving, Catalogs, Marketing Communications, Typography
Education
Brown College 1995 — 1997
Roosevelt School District July 2009 - Present
PLATO Learning September 2003 - October 2008
Arizona Department of Education March 2003 - September 2003
Evans Newton, Inc. September 2000 - February 2003
Skills
K-12, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Design, Instructional Design, Teaching, Public Speaking, Teacher Training, Instructional Technology, Educational Leadership, Classroom, Adult Education, E-Learning, Technology Integration, Literacy, Educational Consulting, Leadership Development, Higher Education, Distance Learning, Training, Classroom Management, Blended Learning, Grant Writing, Smartboard, Special Education, Grants, Lesson Planning, Program Development, Curriculum Mapping, Education Reform, Secondary Education, Curriculum Assessment, Learning Management..., Learning Management, Differentiated..., Technology Needs..., Tutoring, Instructor-led Training, Professional Learning..., RTI, Workshop Facilitation, Educational Research, Teacher Mentoring, Elementary Education, K-12 Education, Moodle
Education
Arizona State University 1992 — 1993
Prin. Cert, Educational Leadership
Chestnut Hill College 1981 — 1983
M. Ed, Elementary Education
Saint Joseph's University 1971 — 1976
M. ED, Elementary Education
Edgenuity Inc. June 2015 - Present
Grand Canyon University July 2006 - June 2015
Acuity Brands Lighting March 2004 - May 2006
Acuity Brands May 2001 - December 2004
Compuware Corporation, Inc January 1999 - March 2001
PLATO Learning January 1997 - January 1999
ARS Services, Inc January 1996 - January 1997
Wisconsin Label Corp January 1993 - January 1996
Skills
Program Management, Lead Generation, Training, Leadership, Direct Sales, Management, Team Building, Enterprise Software, E-Learning, Project Management, Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Start-ups, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Team Management, Educational Technology, Employee Training, Event Management, Online Lead Generation, Website Development, Strategic Leadership, Recruiting, Ideation, E-learning Development, learning management..., online learning systems, Training & Development, Online Training, lean startup, Servant Leadership, National Sales Training, Tax Preparation, Health Insurance, Strategic Planning, Sales, SaaS, Marketing, Public Speaking, Sales Management, Digital Marketing, Customer Service, Customer Retention, Leadership Development
Education
Grand Canyon University 2012 — 2013
Masters of Science, Leadership
Clemson University 1987 — 1991
BS, Finance
Queens University of Charlotte 1999 — 2000
certificate, Webmaster
MKThink May 2015 - Present
California College of the Arts August 2013 - May 2015
Oji LIfe Lab October 2011 - October 2014
Steve & Kate's Camp 2010 - 2011
SmartyCard 2008 - 2009
LeapFrog 2006 - 2008
PLATO Learning 2005 - 2006
Reach the World 2001 - 2004
Skills
Curriculum Design, Educational Technology, Content Development, Research, Program Management, Program Development, Design Thinking, Creative Strategy, Program Design, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Start-ups, Strategy, Teaching, Adobe Creative Suite, Publishing, E-Learning, Web Content, Editing, User Experience, Copy Editing, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Curriculum Development, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Teacher Training, Staff Development, Creative Direction, Classroom, Volunteer Management, Sales, Information Architecture, Qualitative Research, Research Design, Grant Writing, Public Relations, Leadership, Content Management, Social Networking, Usability Testing, Tutoring, Community Outreach, Workshop Facilitation, Content Strategy, Blogging
Education
California College of the Arts 2013 — 2015
MBA in Design Strategy, Business Administration and Management, General
Duke University
BA, English
Harvard University Graduate School of Education
Ed.M., Policy and Management
Knowledge Marketing May 2012 - Present
SuccessFactors July 2008 - May 2012
PLATO Learning March 2006 - June 2008
PLATO Learning July 2003 - March 2006
Clarins November 2002 - July 2003
Skills
Strategic Planning, Sales Management, Recruiting, Innovative Thinking, New Business Development, Consulting, Solution Selling, Solution Discovery, Customer Satisfaction, Business Strategy, Interactive Marketing, Team Leadership, Account Management, Start-ups, Sales Presentations, Client Onboarding, Business Development, Strategy, CRM, Change Management, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Sales Operations, SaaS, Onboarding, Analytics, Salesforce.com, Sales, Email Marketing, Management, Product Marketing, SEO, Applicant Tracking..., B2B, Online Marketing
Education
Binghamton University - School of Management
Liberal Arts
Saint John's University - Peter J. Tobin College of Business
BS, Marketing and Business Administration
South Shore High School
Pearson March 2014 - Present
Learning Room Inc October 2011 - March 2014
Apex Learning September 2010 - October 2011
RM Education August 2009 - September 2010
Pearson Education August 1996 - October 2009
PLATO Learning 2002 - 2006
KOAA-TV 1995 - 1996
KGUN-TV 1994 - 1995
KGAN 1993 - 1994
KOTA-TV 1992 - 1993
Skills
Building Relationships, Educational Technology, E-Learning, Account Management, Solution Selling, Staff Development, Instructional Design, Strategic Partnerships, Salesforce.com, Sales Management, Management, Business Development, Product Management, Team Building, Territory Development, Staff Management, Strategy, Customer Service, Social Media, Leadership, Academic Publishing, Sales Operations, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Lead Generation, Marketing, Sales, Sales Process, Direct Sales, Forecasting, Sales Presentations, SaaS, Negotiation, Selling, Cold Calling, CRM, Networking
Education
Colorado State University 1987 — 1992
Bachelor of Science (BS), journalism
Florida Association of Counties September 2007 - Present
Florida Association of Counties January 2005 - September 2007
Betty Castor for US Senate December 2003 - September 2004
General Wesley Clark for President October 2003 - December 2003
Bob Graham for President April 2003 - October 2003
PLATO Learning September 2002 - February 2003
Consortium for School Networking (CoSN) January 2002 - August 2002
Netschools Corporation August 2000 - December 2001
Committee for Education Funding August 1997 - February 2000
Software and Information Industry Association (SIIA) June 1995 - June 1997
Skills
Legislative Relations, Non-profits, Public Policy, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Government, Public Speaking, Policy Analysis, Politics, Legislation, Policy, Public Relations, Association Management, Strategic Planning, Public Administration, Political Campaigns, Research, Budgets, Meeting Planning, Membership, Educational Workshops, Local Government, Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Conference Development, Nonprofits, Leadership, Community Development, Coalitions, Event Planning, Program Development, Volunteer Management, Event Management, Non-profit..., Workshop Facilitation, Program Evaluation, Board Relations, Newsletters, Organizational..., Conference Coordination, Registration, Grant Writing, State Government, Grants, Political Consulting, Economic Development, Speech Writing
Education
Florida State University 1990 — 1995
BS, Political Science
Target July 2015 - Present
Intel Security February 2011 - June 2015
McAfee November 2008 - February 2011
Secure Computing January 2007 - November 2008
Plato Learning June 2005 - January 2007
BenchmarkQA June 2001 - July 2001
Skills
Scrum, Test Automation, Java, Selenium WebDriver, Quality Assurance, IntelliJ IDEA, VMware Infrastructure, Subversion, Jenkins, Ruby on Rails, Ruby Programming, JRuby, Shell Scripting, MySQL, Eclipse, Bugzilla, Windows Server, RedHat, Linux, Android, FreeBSD, NetBeans, Firebug, Networking, Oracle Database, Git, CVS, Code Collaborator, Manual Testing, Test Planning, SQL, Testing, Test Cases, Agile Methodologies
Education
Bethel University 1999 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science
Normandale Community College 1997 — 1999
Computer Science
Edmentum November 2013 - Present
PLATO Learning July 2012 - November 2013
PLATO Learning October 2011 - July 2012
VerticalXchange November 2004 - October 2011
Skills
Strategic Selling, Business Coaching, Hands-on Training, Problem Solving, Presentation Coaching, Territory Development, Strategic Partnerships, Needs Analysis, Sales Process, Building Relationships, Selling Skills, Closing Deals, New Business Development, Sales Presentations, Business Strategy, Management, Leadership, Lead Generation, Webinars, B2B, Coaching, Direct Sales, Training, Sales Force Development, Deal Closure, CRM, Project Planning, Employee Training, Customer Retention, Selling, Product Marketing, Blended Learning, Strategy, Team Leadership
Education
Concordia University-St. Paul 2000 — 2003
B.A., Communications
Acrobatiq 2015 - Present
Listen Current 2015 - Present
Ellevation Education 2013 - 2015
Edmentum 2012 - 2013
PLATO Learning 2010 - 2012
PLATO Learning, Inc. 2006 - 2010
Eduventures LLC 2004 - 2006
TASIS-Switzerland 2001 - 2004
Skills
Leadership, SaaS, Sales Management, Sales Operations, Sales, Business Strategy, Business Development, Management, Strategic Partnerships, Enterprise Software, Consulting, Marketing, Start-ups, Salesforce.com, New Business Development, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Sales Process, Team Building, Entrepreneurship, High Performance Teams, Organizational Design, Staff Development, Leadership Development, Executive Management, Building Strong Teams, B2B, Running, Sporting Goods, Fitness Industry, Higher Education, Change Management, Market Research, Learning Management, Business Acquisition, Solution Selling, CRM, Sales Presentations, Selling, Customer Retention, Training, Lead Generation, Go-to-market Strategy, Educational Technology, Sales Pipeline..., Adult Education, Instructional Technology, Marketing Strategy
Education
Harvard University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor's Degree, Psychology
Pearson February 2011 - Present
SMARTHINKING, Inc. September 2007 - February 2011
PLATO Learning November 2003 - September 2007
Academic Systems October 1999 - November 2003
ITT Systems January 1998 - September 1999
Academic Systems July 1996 - January 1998
Skills
Higher Education, E-Learning, Advertising, Project Management, Lead Generation, Training, Public Relations, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Educational Technology, Marketing, Salesforce.com, Sales Process, Sales, Strategic Partnerships, Strategy
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1994 — 1996
MS, Mathematics
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1992 — 1994
BS, Mathematics
North Monterey County High School 1986 — 1990
Edmentum January 2012 - Present
PLATO Learning February 2011 - January 2012
MS Birdie Bash Fundraiser 2012 - 2012
YMCA April 2009 - February 2011
Skills
Non-profits, Team Building, Salesforce.com, Social Media, E-Learning, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Customer Service, SaaS, Event Planning, Event Management, Sales Presentations, Nonprofits, Project Planning, Project Management, Corporate Blogging, Strategic Planning, Online Marketing, Training, Lead Generation, Product Marketing, CRM, Social Networking, Management, Team Leadership, Business Development, Leadership, Email Marketing, Online Advertising
Education
Augsburg College 2005 — 2008
B.A., Communications, Public Relations, Advertising
Young's Market Company 2002 - Present
CCTI Training 2003 - 2004
PLATO Learning 2002 - 2004
PLATO Learning 2002 - 2004
Walter Tucker Youth Foundation 1999 - 2000
Skills
E-Learning, Training, Instructor-led Training, Instructional Design, Leadership Development, Blended Learning, Public Speaking, Captivate, Organizational..., Hands-on Training, Coaching, SharePoint, Employee Relations, Event Management, Leadership, Staff Development, Visio, Team Building, Team Leadership, Sales Presentations, Change Management, Management, Onboarding, Employee Training, Sales Management, Marketing
Education
California State University-Long Beach
Speech Pathology and Liberal Studies
Realityworks October 2012 - Present
Entropy Multimedia May 2012 - October 2012
JAMF Software April 2009 - March 2012
IDEXX Computer Systems August 2008 - April 2009
Brady Corporation February 2003 - July 2008
PLATO Learning March 2001 - November 2002
Compuware Corporation January 1997 - March 2001
Skills
Extensive software..., Develop and enforce..., Manage Software Quality..., Manage global..., IEEE standards and ISO..., Effectively create and..., Successful Project..., Manage multiple site..., Develop test scripts..., Manual Testing, Test Planning, Agile Methodologies, Quality Assurance, Budgets, Test Automation, IEEE standards, Software Quality..., Testing, Cross-functional Team..., Management, Test Cases, Scrum, Visio, Process Improvement, Project Management, Regression Testing, Training, Product Management, System Testing, Program Management, Web Applications, Test Strategy, Leadership, Analysis
Education
Concordia College
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Secondary Education - Mathematics
Ramsey County October 2014 - Present
Ramsey County July 2014 - October 2014
Ramsey County August 2013 - July 2014
Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Company, LLP December 2008 - April 2011
Craig-Hallum Capital Group December 2006 - April 2008
Avondale Partners March 2006 - October 2006
PLATO Learning March 2005 - March 2006
Dorsey & Whitney LLP September 2000 - March 2005
Skills
Criminal Justice, Community Corrections, Behavior Modification, Probation, Defensive Tactics, Verbal De-escalation, Race Relations, Cultural Diversity, DBT, CBT, Financial Analysis, Control Room, Medication..., Community Service, Non-profit Volunteer, Nonprofits, Leadership, Public Speaking, Financial Modeling, Analysis, Accounting, Due Diligence, Valuation, Investments, Payroll, Equity Research, Account Reconciliation, Forecasting, Portfolio Management, Customer Service, Management, Equity Valuation, Billing Process, Finance, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Equity Capital Markets, Benefits Administration, EDGAR filings, Research, Training
Education
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business 2003 — 2007
MBA, Finance
Arizona State University 1997 — 2000
BS, Justice Studies
Edmentum March 2012 - Present
PLATO Learning 2002 - 2008
PLATO Learning December 2002 - November 2004
Skills
Salesforce.com, PeopleSoft, Inside Sales, Solution Selling, Consultative Selling, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teamwork, Product Demonstration, Webcasting, Cold Calling, CRM software
Education
Nova Southeastern University 2004 — 2005
Master of Science, Education - Curriculum, Instruction, Technology
Brigham Young University 1998 — 2002
BS, Community Health Education
AT&T March 2011 - Present
VerizonBusiness (MCI) November 2003 - December 2009
PLATO Learning July 2002 - October 2003
MediaPassage, Inc. January 2001 - December 2001
The Atlanta Journal Constitution December 1995 - October 2000
Skills
Telecommunications, Project Management, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Salesforce.com, Change Management, Program Management, Vendor Management, Leadership, Project Planning, Product Management, Sales, Training, CRM, Call Center, Account Management, Consulting, Management, Marketing, New Business Development, Customer Satisfaction, Human Resources, Analysis, Recruiting, Call Centers, Time Management, SharePoint, Negotiation, Budgets, Networking, Managed Services, Performance Management, Forecasting, Marketing Strategy, Coaching, Access, Proposal Writing, Data Analysis, Team Building, Product Development, Sales Operations, Cross-functional Team..., Team Leadership, Strategy, Contract Management, Business Development, Employee Training, Business Analysis, Business Process..., Procurement
Education
Mercer University 2014 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2006 — 2009
Master's degree, Public Administration
American InterContinental University 2003 — 2005
BA, Marketing
Bauder College 2001 — 2003
AA, Fashion Merchandising/Design
Self-employed November 2012 - Present
PLATO Learning August 2011 - November 2012
I Level Communications April 2010 - September 2011
Allianz 2005 - March 2010
I Level Communications 2002 - 2005
Digital Visions 1998 - 2001
Sungard Securities Systems 1991 - 1998
Skills
Brand Development, Email Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Direct Marketing, Marketing Communications, Concept Development, Copywriting, Content Development, Editing, Management, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Strategy, Creative Direction, Advertising, Newsletters, Integrated Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Online Marketing, Corporate Communications
Education
Hamline University 1979 — 1982
BA, Business Administration
Capital Group April 2014 - Present
Kim Rahlfs Consulting, LLC 2003 - Present
Capital Group June 2013 - April 2014
Taco Bell January 2013 - June 2013
PLATO Learning 2006 - 2007
RealAge, Inc. 2000 - 2003
TenFold Corp 1998 - 1999
Academic Systems 1992 - 1999
Jostens 1985 - 1992
Skills
E-Learning, Learning Management, Instructional Design, Educational Technology, Blended Learning, Curriculum Development, Instructional Technology, Distance Learning, Classroom, Learning Management..., Instructor-led Training, Teacher Training, Teaching, User Interface Design, Moodle, Articulate Studio, Multimedia, Curriculum Design, Training, Technology Integration
Education
Kansas State University
PhD, Curriculum & Instruction
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Master of Arts (M.A.), Elementary Education and Teaching
CENIC, the Corporation for Education Network Initiatives in California July 2011 - Present
California Community Colleges Technology Center March 2007 - Present
Prowess, Inc. January 2006 - March 2007
PLATO Learning December 2002 - September 2005
CyberEd, Inc. January 1998 - December 2002
Projected Learning Programs, Inc June 1994 - January 1998
Skills
Educational Technology, E-Learning, Project Management, Program Management, Higher Education, Cloud Computing, Product Marketing, Analytics, CRM
Education
California State University-Chico 1980 — 1982
BS, Computer Science
College of Marin 1978 — 1980
Data Processing / Art
US Bank Home Mortgages April 2015 - Present
Jostens May 2014 - April 2015
Deluxe Corporation December 2013 - May 2014
Wells Fargo September 2013 - December 2013
PLATO Learning August 2012 - August 2013
MakeMusic March 2011 - August 2012
BenchmarkQA September 2010 - March 2011
United Health Group September 2009 - September 2010
Pearson VUE September 2008 - June 2009
VIP Consulting December 2005 - September 2008
Skills
Software Quality..., Agile Testing, User Acceptance Testing, Software Development, Test Planning, Agile Methodologies, Quality Assurance, SDLC, Test Automation, Waterfall, Test Cases, Data Warehousing, Scrum, Quality Center, Testing, Business Analysis, HP Quality Center, Requirements Analysis
Education
Augsburg College
BA, Math/Computer Science
St. Louis Park
St. Olaf College
Semester Abroad =)
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Finnish Studies
University of St. Thomas
MS, Software Engineering
PLATO Learning November 2007 - Present
Cengage Learning March 2005 - November 2007
Harte-Hanks 2002 - 2005
Education
Gannon University 2000 — 2001
Internship, Advertising
Gannon University 1997 — 2001
BA, Advertising Communications
Sleep Number by Select Comfort May 2012 - Present
7-SIGMA May 2011 - May 2012
UISM Inc. February 2009 - November 2011
PLATO Learning September 2007 - November 2008
General Dynamics 2003 - 2007
RBC Product Development 2002 - 2003
GE Transportation 1989 - 2001
Skills
FMEA, CMMI, CAPA, APQP, PHA, ISO, TQM, Six Sigma, Quality Management, Quality Assurance, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Quality Systems, DMAIC, Root Cause Analysis, Product Development, Problem Solving, Software Quality..., Minitab, Value Stream Mapping, Visio, 5S, Program Management, Quality System, Process Analysis, Management, Software Documentation, Technical Writing, Business Process..., Materials, Reliability Engineering, Product Design, Software Project..., SaaS, Design of Experiments, Earned Value Management, Engineering Management, Design Control, Process Simulation, Proposal Writing, Project Management
Education
Century College 2009 — 2009
Certificate, Supervisory Management
SixSigma.us 2008 — 2008
Six Sigma Black Belt
GE Six Sigma 2000 — 2001
GE Six Sigma Green Belt
California State University-Dominguez Hills 1998 — 2001
MS, Quality Assurance
DeVry University
BS, Electronic Engineering Technology
Cummins Power Generation March 2011 - Present
PLATO Learning October 2009 - October 2010
PLATO Learning May 2001 - October 2009
PLATO Learning April 1992 - May 2001
PLATO Learning September 1989 - April 1992
Skills
Leadership, Management, Process Improvement, Change Management, Operations Management
Education
Bethel University 1999 — 2001
B.A. Business/Organizational Leadership
West At Home May 2012 - Present
Liberty tax Service December 2010 - May 2012
InfoMentis April 2006 - December 2010
Atlanta Journal Constitution 2004 - 2006
PLATO Learning 2002 - 2005
Sears, Roebuck and Co. 1997 - 2002
Skills
Academic Tutoring, Customer Service, Personal Income Tax..., Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Financial Accounting, Data Entry, B2B, Training, Management, Sales, Advertising, InDesign, Professional Services, Consulting, Adobe Acrobat, Time Management, Adobe Creative Suite, Account Management, Sales Operations, Direct Sales, Salesforce.com
Education
DeVry Institute of Technology
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration/Sales and Marketing
Georgia Southern University
Self-employed July 2005 - Present
Maryhurst 2013 - 2015
Pearson May 2007 - January 2009
Plato Learning May 2003 - July 2005
APQC Education 2002 - 2003
Edmentum June 2000 - May 2002
Lightspan Partnership 2000 - 2002
Columbia County Board of Education August 1999 - May 2000
Richmond County Schools August 1996 - June 1999
Richmond County School Board August 1992 - June 1996
Skills
Sales, Data Analysis, Strategic Consulting, Program Evaluation, Facilitation, Board of Directors, Teaching, Research, Team Building, Training, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Public Speaking
Education
Georgia Regents University 1993 — 1996
Master’s Degree
University of South Carolina-Columbia 1985 — 1990
Bachelor’s Degree
Schwans Home Service October 2012 - Present
Schwan's Home Service / Schwans.com March 2010 - October 2012
PLATO Learning March 2009 - September 2009
Best Buy November 2000 - December 2008
Tripp Agency December 1998 - November 2000
Miller Meester Advertising 1995 - December 1998
Carlson Marketing Group 1993 - 1995
Skills
SEM, Online Marketing, E-commerce, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Strategy, Customer Acquisition, Direct Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Promotions, Marketing Communications, SEO, Digital Marketing, Advertising, Market Planning, Interactive Marketing, B2B, Retail, Account Management, Integrated Marketing, Online Advertising, Customer Experience, Multi-channel Marketing, Lead Generation, Analytics, Segmentation, Merchandising, CRM, Strategic Partnerships, Marketing, Strategy
Education
Augsburg College 1997 — 2000
Master of Arts, Organizational Leadership
Augsburg College 1985 — 1988
BA, Sociology
Walmart February 2012 - Present
Open Source Infrastructure LLC February 2011 - Present
Be The Match operated by National Marrow Donor Program February 2011 - February 2012
Accenture at Best Buy March 2010 - February 2011
Ncell Systems March 2007 - March 2010
TechTarget January 2005 - March 2007
The Middleware Company January 2004 - January 2005
Plato Learning March 2003 - January 2004
FICO September 2001 - March 2003
Spanlink Communications January 2000 - June 2001
Skills
Solaris, Red Hat Linux, Apache, Shell Scripting, Unix, Linux, Perl, Nagios, RedHat, Virtualization, VMware, DNS, VMware ESX, High Availability, Unix Shell Scripting, RHN Satellite, LDAP, CentOS, MySQL, DHCP, Tomcat, JBoss Application Server, SSH, PostgreSQL, Open Source, Samba, Kickstart, Veritas Volume Manager, Subversion, DevOps, Node.js, Jenkins, Configuration Management, Ansible
Education
Hamline University 1994 — 1998
B.A., Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science (Minor)
Grand Rapids High School
Retired June 2014 - Present
Illuminate Education, Inc. November 2012 - Present
Intel-Assess January 2008 - November 2012
Achieve 3000 2007 - 2008
Edusoft, a division of Houghton Mifflin 2002 - 2006
PLATO Learning 1995 - 2002
ACTV 1994 - 1995
Jostens Learning 1985 - 1994
Education
California State University-Long Beach 1966 — 1971
G&K Services October 2014 - Present
Coloplast August 2012 - October 2014
MoneyGram International March 2011 - August 2012
UnitedHealth Group July 2010 - March 2011
PLATO Learning April 2003 - November 2008
Wilson Learning 2000 - 2003
Skills
Business Process, Financial Analysis, Account Reconciliation, Forecasting, PeopleSoft, Accounting, Business Analysis, Analysis, Budgets, Financial Modeling, Accruals, Visio, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint
Education
Capella University 2005 — 2007
MBA
Minnesota State University, Moorhead 1995 — 1997
BS, Accounting
Blaine High School
Bishop Hartley High School August 2012 - Present
Scholastic November 2011 - November 2012
Scholastic January 2010 - December 2011
K-12 Digital Learning Implementation Pros January 2009 - January 2011
Words & Numbers November 2007 - December 2008
PLATO Learning January 2007 - October 2007
Pearson Prentice Hall 2001 - 2006
Saint Michael's Catholic Academy August 2000 - June 2001
Notre Dame High School Belmont August 1997 - May 2000
Justin-Siena High School August 1992 - May 1996
Skills
Coaching, Training & Development, Educational Sales, E-Learning, Mentoring, Leadership, Curriculum Design, Management, Adult Education, Program Management, Academic Publishing, Instructional Design, CRM, Classroom, Teacher Training, Literacy, Sales, Public Speaking, Teaching
Education
Boston College 1996 — 1997
Masters in Education, Education
University of San Francisco 1988 — 1992
B.A., Communication Arts
Pearson Digital Learning April 2007 - Present
PLATO Learning 2001 - 2007
Education
Columbia College (SC) 1998 — 2000
Project contractor for Venture Isles. September 2015 - Present
Hidden Springs, LLC August 2013 - Present
Deerbrook Partners, LLC June 2015 - July 2015
Office of the Vice Preseident for Research, U of MN 2006 - 2013
Carlson School of Management December 2001 - March 2006
Plato Learning March 1991 - August 1996
Adapa 1984 - 1989
Skills
Project Planning, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Research, Market Research, Higher Education, Organizational..., Customer Service, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Editing, Start-ups
Education
Antioch University 1974 — 1977
BA, Anthropology, Archaeology
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Post grad study, Archaeology
Mindful Body Conditioning April 2009 - Present
Executive Service Corps of Chicago March 2008 - April 2009
Star Farm Productions 2004 - 2007
Various Private and Publically Traded Co.'s June 1997 - July 2004
PLATO Learning November 1989 - May 1997
Wang November 1988 - October 1989
Applied Learning International November 1986 - June 1988
Playboy October 1983 - October 1986
Ernst & Young June 1975 - September 1983
Skills
Mergers, Accounting, Budgets, Small Business, Non-profits, Project Management, Business Planning, Management Consulting, Fundraising, Financial Accounting, Leadership, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Entrepreneurship
Education
University of Chicago 2007 — 2008
Certificate, Asian Classics Program
DePaul University 1985 — 1987
MBA, Finance
Northern Illinois University - College of Business
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting & Finance
PLATO Learning 1996 - 2004
Education
Metropolitan State University 2001 — 2007
MBA
Doane College 1981 — 1985
BA, Accounting and Economics
Capstone Publishers November 2010 - Present
PLATO Learning May 2008 - October 2010
PLATO Learning November 2005 - May 2008
TeachMaster Technologies, Inc. June 2000 - September 2001
TeachMaster Technologies June 2000 - September 2001
Glendale Union High School District August 1996 - June 2000
Skills
Educational Technology, Staff Development, E-Learning, K-12, Instructional Design, Learning Management, Blended Learning, Salesforce.com, Needs Analysis, SaaS, Adult Education, Teaching, Strategic Planning, Training, Technology Integration, Leadership, Teacher Training, Coaching, Educational Consulting, Employee Training, Higher Education, Educational Leadership, Instructor-led Training, Team Building, Learning Management..., Elementary Education, Sales, New Business Development, Public Speaking, Secondary Education, Distance Learning, Curriculum Design, Instructional Technology, Content Development, Sales Presentations, Team Leadership, Solution Selling, Leadership Development, Classroom, Strategic Partnerships, Curriculum Development, Ebooks, Webinars, Technical Training, Publishing, Books, Hands-on Training, Lead Generation, Online Publishing, Sales Process
Education
Grand Canyon University 1993 — 1995
M.Ed., Secondary Education and ESL
Northwest Nazarene University 1990 — 1991
B.A. English, English
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Architecture
Edmentum (formerly Plato Learning) October 2012 - Present
PLATO Learning May 2010 - October 2012
PLATO Learning October 2006 - May 2010
Sagebrush Corp. 2000 - 2005
wwwrrr 1999 - 2000
MECC 1995 - 1999
Skills
Blended Learning, E-Learning, Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Instructional Technology
Education
Carleton College
BA, Physics
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
MS, Secondary Education
Edmentum August 2012 - Present
PLATO Learning May 2008 - October 2011
PLATO Learning, Inc. April 2006 - April 2008
PLATO Learning January 2003 - April 2006
PLATO Learning September 2001 - December 2002
PLATO Learning June 2001 - August 2001
Dunwoody High School July 2000 - August 2001
East Tennessee State University August 1999 - June 2000
Skills
Strategic Partnerships, Cross-functional Team..., Educational Technology, Learning Management, Curriculum Design, Product Development, Quality Assurance, Instructional Design, Analysis, Webinars, Curriculum Development, Instructional Technology, E-Learning, Customer Service, Copy Editing, Blended Learning, Management, Databases, Grant Writing
Education
East Tennessee State University 1998 — 2000
MA, English
University of West Georgia 1993 — 1996
BA, English
Retired January 2015 - Present
myON January 2012 - Present
Apex Learning September 2009 - December 2011
Apex Learning September 2008 - September 2009
PLATO Learning August 2004 - September 2008
Arkansas River Educational Service Cooperative September 2000 - December 2004
Skills
K-12, Instructional Design, Curriculum Design, Teaching, Sales, Proposal Writing, Learning Management, Leadership, Team Building, Social Media, Marketing, Distance Learning, Strategic Planning, Business Development, New Business Development, Technology Integration, Cold Calling, Strategic Partnerships, Educational Leadership, Elementary Education
Education
Arkansas State University
MasteryConnect July 2015 - Present
MasteryConnect June 2014 - Present
inBloom, Inc. August 2013 - May 2014
PLATO Learning February 2008 - February 2012
Skokie School District 73.5 June 2006 - August 2007
Chicago Public Schools August 2003 - May 2006
Fairfax County Public Schools August 2001 - June 2003
Skills
Educational Technology, K-12, Instructional Design, Staff Development, E-Learning, Curriculum Design, Classroom, Salesforce.com, Instructional Technology, Sales, Sales Operations, Community Outreach, Needs Analysis, Teaching, Team Building, Selling, Strategic Partnerships, Learning Management, Technology Integration
Education
Michigan State University 1996 — 2000
BA, Education
DePaul University 2004 — 2006
MEd, Curriculum Studies and Educational Leadership
Thomson Reuters August 2011 - Present
PLATO Learning January 2007 - November 2010
PLATO Learning January 1995 - January 2007
PLATO Learning (formerly TRO Learning) January 1986 - January 1995
St. John's Data Systems August 1984 - April 1986
Independent School District 191 (Burnsville-Eagan-Savage, MN) September 1981 - June 1984
Boston Public Schools September 1980 - June 1981
Skills
Salesforce.com, Technical Writing, Troubleshooting, Technical Support, Testing, Call Centers, Editing, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Service, Windows
Education
Emerson College 1978 — 1981
M.S., Communication Disorders
Cornell University 1973 — 1977
B.A., Linguistics
Connolly Cross Communications January 2015 - Present
Torme Lauricella August 2013 - February 2015
Kaiser Permanente June 2012 - August 2013
Kaiser Permanente September 2011 - June 2012
Marketing Werks August 2010 - March 2011
Publications International July 2009 - August 2010
PLATO Learning March 2009 - July 2009
City Colleges of Chicago January 2009 - June 2009
ATD Flight Systems February 2003 - January 2009
Skills
Proofreading, Marketing, Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Training, PowerPoint, Copy Editing, Editing, Copywriting, Teaching, Content Management, Content Development, Publishing, Web Content, Publications, Blogging, Social Media, Press Releases, Newsletters, Creative Writing, Marketing Communications
Education
Baker University 2006 — 2008
Master of Liberal Arts, Literature
University of Kansas 2001 — 2006
BGS, English
Cengage Learning February 2009 - Present
PLATO Learning July 2008 - February 2009
Cengage Learning February 2005 - June 2008
Thomson Learning July 2002 - February 2005
Skills
Academic Publishing, Sales Presentations, Textbooks, Publishing, Salesforce.com, Account Management, Online Publishing, Selling, Solution Selling, Sales, Ebooks, Sales Management, Cold Calling, Sales Process
Education
College of Charleston 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Corporate Communications
Cengage Senior Service and Training ConsultantCengage Learning2004 - Present
Cengage 2004 - Present
Cengage Learning 2004 - Present
PLATO Learning 2003 - 2005
Education
Clemson University 1986 — 1988
PLATO Learning May 2007 - Present
Education
Central College 1974 — 1978
University of Minnesota Physicians August 2015 - Present
Cargill September 2014 - Present
Cargill March 2010 - September 2014
Cargill April 2008 - March 2010
Dart Transit May 2002 - April 2007
Plato Learning June 2001 - May 2002
Wells Fargo October 2000 - June 2001
Skills
BMC Remedy, Incident Management, Process Improvement, Windows Server, Business Analysis, Mentoring, Project Management, Requirements Gathering, Highly detail oriented, Interviewing Skills, Interpersonal..., Continuous Improvement, Citrix, Microsoft Office, ITIL, IT Service Management, Active Directory, Training, Servers, Altiris, IT Operations, IT Management, Disaster Recovery, VMware, Troubleshooting, Team Leadership, Leading Change, Change Management
Education
Concordia University-St. Paul
General Education
Scantron Corporation 2014 - Present
New Horizons Computer Learning Centers May 2013 - December 2013
Forte LLC 2011 - February 2013
New Horizons Computer Learning Centers 2013 - 2013
Best Buy March 2011 - May 2011
PLATO Learning January 2007 - September 2009
PLATO Learning January 2007 - September 2009
Sagebrush 2004 - 2007
Skills
CRM, Sales, Sales Operations, Management, Customer Service, Salesforce.com, SaaS, Selling, Solution Selling, Lead Generation, Direct Sales, Email Marketing, B2B, Sales Management, Customer Experience, Cold Calling, Account Management, Customer Retention, Sales Process, Strategic Partnerships, Business Development, Sales Presentations, Building Relationships, Product Marketing, Leadership, New Business Development, Professional Services, Marketing Strategy, Call Centers, Customer Satisfaction, Training, Team Building, Marketing, Enterprise Software, Strategic Planning, Salesforce Training
Education
Art Institute of Seattle 1986 — 1988
Associates, Interior Design
Solano Community College
McGraw-Hill Education February 2013 - Present
PLATO Learning May 2012 - December 2012
Archipelago Learning July 2008 - May 2012
SOURCECORP November 2007 - July 2008
Moroch March 2006 - November 2007
Granite Properties August 2003 - March 2006
Skills
SaaS, Cloud Computing, Vendor Management, Disaster Recovery, Microsoft SQL Server, VMware, Agile Methodologies, IT Management, SQL, Business Intelligence, Windows, Virtualization, Data Center, Process Improvement, IIS, Project Management, IT Strategy, Incident Management, Netscaler, Microsoft Cluster, Cisco Technologies, Leadership, JavaScript, HTML, IT Operations, Troubleshooting, Networking, Public Speaking, Information Technology, Enterprise Architecture, Management
Education
Southern Methodist University - Cox School of Business 2011 — 2013
Executive Masters of Business Administration (E.M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
Baylor University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Maastricht University 2001 — 2001
Foreign Languages and Politics
Education 2020 March 2011 - Present
Academic Benchmarks June 2008 - March 2011
Discovery Point July 2009 - October 2010
- June 1999 - August 2010
PLATO Learning May 2003 - May 2008
PLATO Learning September 2001 - April 2003
PLATO Learning June 1997 - August 2002
Skills
Instructional Design, Standards Alignment, E-Learning, Curriculum Design, Educational Technology, Teaching, Editing, Classroom, Technology Integration, Instructional Technology, Curriculum Development, Training, Staff Development, K-12
Education
Brigham Young University 1993 — 1997
B.S., Elementary Education
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2007 - Present
Pearson Digital Learning 2005 - 2007
PLATO Learning 2004 - 2005
Lightspan Inc 1999 - 2005
Computer Curriculum Corporation 1992 - 1999
Education
Boston College 1971 — 1975
BS Education-magna cum laude
Academic Benchmarks July 2005 - Present
Academic Benchmarks 2005 - August 2012
The College Board May 2009 - August 2009
PLATO Learning 2001 - 2004
Central Texas College 1993 - 1995
Montgomery College 1991 - 1992
Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory 1987 - 1992
Skills
Curriculum Development, E-Learning, Teaching, Instructional Design, Strategic Planning, Educational Technology, Training, Data Analysis, Project Management, Instructional Technology
Education
The Johns Hopkins University 1989 — 1991
MS, Applied Mathematics
Brigham Young University 1983 — 1986
BS, Applied Physics
Pearson Education 2008 - Present
Holyoke Community College September 1993 - Present
MassMutual Financial Group December 2005 - March 2008
PLATO Learning March 2003 - September 2005
Skills
Research, Teaching, Higher Education, Public Speaking, Editing, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, E-Learning, Social Media, PowerPoint, Technical Writing, Statistics, Staff Development, Training, Tutoring, Curriculum Development, SPSS, Instructional Design
Education
Western New England University 2003 — 2005
MA, Mathematics
American International College 1991 — 1993
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
American Institutes for Research January 2011 - Present
Dept of Defense, Education Activity October 2009 - January 2011
Texas Instruments October 2007 - April 2009
American Institutes for Research March 2005 - October 2007
PLATO Learning August 2001 - March 2005
Skills
Program Management, Project Management, Staff Development, Program Development, Program Evaluation, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Data Analysis, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Research, Curriculum Development, Process Improvement, Higher Education, Teaching, Training, Management, Team Leadership, Leadership, Nonprofits, Project Planning, Budgets, Policy
Education
George Mason University 1997 — 2001
Ph.D., Mathematics Education
Norfolk State University 1992 — 1995
M.A., School Administration/Urban Education
Hampton University 1986 — 1990
B.A., Pure and Applied Mathematics
Peoples Education Business Development ManagerTriumph LearningAugust 2011 - Present
Plato Learning 2009 - Present
LeapFrog, Enterprises 1999 - 2009
Skills
Online Marketing, Strategic Planning, Mediation, Mentoring, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Salesforce.com, Public Speaking, Selling, Training, Account Management, Marketing, Coaching, New Business Development, Business Development
Education
Abilene Christian University 2006 — 2008
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Leadership and Learning
The University of Texas at El Paso 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English and American Literature / Secondary Education
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing May 2007 - Present
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2007 - Present
Pearson Digital Learning March 2005 - May 2007
Pearson 2005 - 2007
PLATO Learning 2004 - 2005
Lightspan 1999 - 2005
Computer Curriculum Corporation 1991 - 1992
Skills
Strategy, Salesforce.com, E-Learning, Enterprise Software, Business Strategy, SaaS, Staff Development, Academic Publishing, Solution Selling, Webinars, Content Development, Textbooks, Strategic Planning, Publishing, Instructional Design, Account Management, Sales Presentations, Business Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Instructional Technology, Lead Generation, Blended Learning, Content Management, Direct Sales, Educational Technology, K-12, Leadership, Learning Management, Sales, Selling, Sales Process, Strategic Partnerships, Technology Integration
Education
Bridgewater State University 1979 — 1982
Master's degree, Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
Boston College 1971 — 1975
BS, BS in Education
William Goodyear Company March 2006 - Present
PLATO Learning 2005 - 2006
PLATO Learning November 2004 - December 2005
CompassLearning August 2001 - November 2004
Jostens Learning Corporation 1997 - 2001
Impact Dynamics Inc. March 1996 - May 1997
Fruhauf Uniforms September 1986 - March 1996
Stillwater Public Schools August 1982 - May 1986
Dardanelle Public Schools July 1974 - May 1982
Skills
Direct Sales, New Business Development, Account Management, Salesforce.com, Solution Selling, Sales Presentations, Sales, Key Account Management, Product Marketing, Strategic Planning
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1973 — 1974
MA, Music Education
Arkansas Tech University 1969 — 1973
BS, Music
Jostens, Inc December 2011 - Present
Education Technology Partners January 2010 - April 2011
PLATO Learning 2007 - 2009
Thomson West December 2004 - May 2007
US West/Qwest 1996 - 2004
Skills
Siebel, Salesforce.com, Word, Outlook, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, Customer Relations, SaaS, Consultative Selling, Solution Selling, Microsoft Office, New Business Development, Selling, Account Management, Supervisory Skills, E-learning, Teaching, Problem Solving, Software Training, Customer Service, Negotiation, Team Building, Sales Support, K-12, Coaching, Forecasting, Sales Operations, Leadership, Sales, Direct Sales, B2B, Marketing, Strategy, Customer Retention, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Management, Cold Calling, Sales Presentations, Trade Shows, Sales Process, Customer Satisfaction, Training, Lead Generation, Microsoft Word, Pricing, Strategic Partnerships, Team Leadership
Education
Central College 1974 — 1978
BA, Business Management
newton high school 1971 — 1974
General Diploma, Business, Accounting
PLATO Learning, Inc. February 2009 - September 2009
PLATO Learning, Inc. 2008 - 2009
PLATO Learning June 2008 - October 2008
Wayzata School District 284 1998 - 2001
Education
Concordia College 1992 — 1994
B.A, Spanish
Edgenuity Inc. April 2011 - Present
Education 2020 2010 - 2010
PLATO Learning July 2002 - May 2008
Kennedy Middle School January 2001 - June 2002
Skills
Instructional Design, Educational Technology, E-Learning, Instructional Technology
Education
University of South Carolina-Aiken 1997 — 2000
BA, Secondary Education - English
Georgia State University
Nogales and Associates 2010 - Present
Plato Learning 2000 - 2006
Netschools 1997 - 2000
Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Administrative..., Office Management, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Event Planning, Research, Office Administration, Public Speaking, Invoicing, Accounts Payable, QuickBooks, Social Media, Administration, Accounts Receivable, English, Spreadsheets, Teamwork, Time Management, Training, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Recruiting, Data Analysis, Leadership
Education
University of Oklahoma 1995 — 1997
Master's degree, Human Relations
Brigham Young University 1991 — 1995
Bachelor's degree, Human Development
Accenture 2004 - Present
PLATO Learning 1992 - 2002
Cerberus 1988 - 1991
Skills
Employee Relations, Benefits Administration, Corporate Benefits, HRIS, Change Management, Succession Planning, Organizational Change, Team Building, Recruitment/Retention, Performance Management, M&A experience, Total Rewards, Human Resources, Employee Engagement, Employee Benefits, Recruiting, Personnel Management, Deferred Compensation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Leadership, Management
Education
Alfred Adler Graduate School 1999 — 2002
Master's Degree, MA Psychology
St. Catherine University
Bachelor's Degree, Psychology
Seaweed Soul June 2013 - Present
Lawn Chair Movie Nights 2006 - Present
The Art Farm Studio May 2009 - August 2014
The Art Farm Studio Bed & Breakfast August 2006 - June 2014
Dolphin Shirt Company 2002 - 2004
Plato Learning 2001 - 2002
SanSegal 2000 - 2002
Kayak Connection 1994 - 1997
Bradshaw Veterinary Clinic 1990 - 1993
Skills
Art, Fine Art, Visual Arts, Drawing, Graphic Design, Ceramic, Contemporary Art, Sculpture, Clay, Editing, Social Media, Murals, Kelp Harvesting, Seaweed Harvesting, Teaching, Event Planning, River Kayaking, Sea..., Avid Gardener, Horse trainer, Kayak Surfing & Surfing, Spelunking (Caving,..., Hiking, walking..., Music. I love a good..., Creative out of the box..., GOOD COOK!, Hiking, backpacking,..., Great with kids
Education
Platt College-San Diego 1998 — 2000
2 year, Animation, Commercial Graphic Design
CSU Sacramento 1989 — 1991
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Ontario College of Art & Design, Toronto, Canada 1984 — 1988
Bachelors, Fine Art, Figuritive Sculpture, Documentary Film
GK Works, Inc. January 2007 - Present
Pearson Foundation December 2006 - December 2014
Pearson Education January 2005 - December 2006
PLATO Learning December 2001 - December 2004
NetSchools November 1999 - November 2001
Speaker Newt Gingrich 1995 - 1999
Skills
Educational Technology, Policy Analysis, Strategic Partnerships, Public Speaking, Legislative Relations, Strategic Planning, Sales Management, Nonprofits, Social Media, Strategic Communications, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Marketing, Publishing, Grassroots Organizing, Fundraising, Government, Teaching, Political Consulting, Sales, Public Relations, Editing, Public Policy, Business Development, Non-profits, Research, Press Releases, Project Management, Strategy, Political Campaigns, Marketing Communications, Event Management
Education
Furman University 1990 — 1994
B.A., Political Science and Religion
Schools of Eastern Carver County September 2010 - Present
Minnetonka and Chaska 112 School Districts October 2009 - May 2010
PLATO Learning April 2002 - December 2004
Solonis, Inc. November 2000 - April 2002
COMSYS/Cotelligent/ESP Software Services January 1993 - November 2000
Education
College of Saint Benedict 1988 — 1992
BA, Management
GfK Custom Research North America January 2012 - Present
PLATO Learning January 2007 - April 2010
PMI Mortgage Insurance Co. January 1996 - January 2006
Skills
Salesforce.com
Education
Alexandria Technical College
Securian Financial Group December 2012 - Present
Securian Financial Group March 2005 - December 2012
SCYC 2007 - 2012
PLATO Learning 1998 - 2005
Career Dynamics January 1996 - January 1997
Business Brothers Software Products, Inc. 1992 - 1997
Skills
Model Audit Rule, PeopleSoft Financial, Financial Accounting, Budgets, Forecasting, Business Analysis, Financial Analysis, Payroll, Pricing, Financial Modeling, Team Leadership, Customer Service, Training, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Internal Controls, Business Process..., Leadership, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Insurance
Education
Metropolitan State University
BS, Accounting
Bethel University
AA, Communications
Becker Drapkin Member Board of DirectorsFuel Systems Solutions, Inc.November 2014 - Present
EMCORE Corporation December 2013 - Present
Tuesday Morning August 2012 - Present
SDIX November 2008 - Present
Pixelworks January 2012 - March 2014
Hot Topic September 2010 - July 2013
Ruby Tuesday July 2011 - October 2012
PLATO Learning 2009 - 2010
Special Situations 1996 - 2004
Education
University of Florida - Fredric G. Levin College of Law 1990 — 1992
Jd
Middlebury College 1985 — 1989
Deerfield Academy
UMMC March 2014 - Present
UMMC June 2012 - March 2014
UMMC November 2009 - June 2012
Apex Learning February 2006 - March 2008
PLATO Learning May 2003 - November 2005
Skills
Troubleshooting, Servers, Networking, System Administration, Windows Server, Healthcare Information..., Information Security, Active Directory, Software Documentation, VMware, Citrix, Disaster Recovery, SharePoint, Management, Process Improvement, DNS, HIPAA, Microsoft Exchange
Education
Alcorn State University
Graduate Studies, Workforce Education Leadership
MC
MC
Georgia State University June 2010 - Present
Cobb County Schools August 2008 - June 2010
PLATO Learning February 2002 - May 2008
Skills
Qualitative Research, Research, SPSS, Program Evaluation, Teaching, Statistics, Science, Data Analysis, Higher Education, Quantitative Research, Research Design, PCR, R, Educational Research
Education
Georgia State University 2009 — 2013
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Educational Statistics and Research Methods
University of West Georgia 1985 — 1986
Master of Education (MEd), Middle Grades
Brady Corporation August 2014 - Present
First Advantage January 2014 - August 2014
Verifications, Inc. April 2008 - December 2013
Wells Fargo October 2006 - August 2007
PLATO Learning May 2006 - October 2006
Skills
Software Quality..., SDLC, Test Planning, User Acceptance Testing, Regression Testing, SQL, Integration, Quality Center, Visual Studio, Test Cases, Requirements Analysis, Manual Testing, TFS, System Testing, T-SQL, Software Documentation, Agile Testing, Microsoft Test Manager..., SharePoint, Agile Methodologies, Microsoft SQL Server, .NET, Visual Basic, QTP, Scrum, HP Quality Center, Web Services, Fiddler, XML, System Deployment, WCF Services
Education
Andhra University
Apex Learning January 2011 - October 2013
PLATO Learning September 2010 - January 2011
SICK, Inc. 1999 - 2005
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Teaching, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Editing, Salesforce.com, Microsoft CRM, SaaS, Lead Generation, Direct Sales, Sales, Account Management, Program Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2007 — 2008
College of St. Benedict 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Spanish
Sunshine Learning Systems July 2004 - Present
PLATO Learning September 2000 - December 2005
CL&SS Partners April 1999 - September 2000
Skills
Software Design, Software Development, Software Engineering, Software Project..., Software, Software Quality..., Enterprise Software, Learning Management, Learning Management..., Distance Learning, Fast Learner, Education, Educational Technology, Consulting, Adobe eLearning Suite, Adobe Creative Suite, Flash, Flash Animation, Flash Builder, Flash Lite, System Architecture, System Design, System Testing, Systems Engineering, Game Theory, Mobile Applications, Mobile Design, iPhone Application..., Android Development, iPad, RIA, RIAs, Online Assessment, E-Learning, E-learning..., E-Learning Consulting, E-learning Modules, Flex, ESRI, JavaScript, ArcGIS, HTML 5, Blended Learning, ActionScript, Visual Basic, Perl, User Interface Design, JSON, Leadership
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1997 — 2000
Computer Science
Carleton College 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mathematics, Magna Cum Laude
TE Connectivity 2012 - 2012
PLATO Learning 1998 - 2011
Skills
Technical Support, Troubleshooting, XP, Active Directory, Computer Hardware, Windows 7, VPN, TCP/IP, Call Centers, Microsoft Exchange, Hardware, Software Installation, System Administration
Education
Dakota County Technical College 1996 — 1998
Computer Networking, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Self-employed Account ExecutiveLexia Learning2009 - 2013
PlATO Learning 2000 - 2005
Education
Boston University
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Special Education and Teaching
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Elementary Education and Teaching