Project Manager Management

Ronald J. Tuman, Ed.D

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Summary

Experienced hands-on professional administrator, trainer, manager, and

educator with numerous years of experience in education, government,

business, and non-profits. Proven ability in grant writing, program

development and administration, data collection and analysis,

recruitment, project management, teaching, counseling, online training

with various LMS, and business development.

Professional Experience

U.S. SERVICES ACADEMY, BETHEL PARK, PA

School Director/Trainer, 2008-Present

Manage day-to-day business operation and supervision of the Academy to

include but not limited to: in-house training, research, career

counseling, writing proposals, developing contracts, designing all

curriculums, hiring faculty and consultants. Maintained oversight and

performed sales and marketing, admissions, student development, and

career services, responsible for compliance with state licensing and

certification authorities. Maintained active relationship with

students and parents either in person or online. Developed and

coordinated course curricula, taught programs in the classroom onsite,

and online.

U.S. SERVICES, Inc., PITTSBURGH, PA

Executive Director, 2001-2009

Established this 501 (c) 3 Non Profit Corporation in 2001, started out

as part-time and later as the full-time executive director designed to

assist individuals through research and training to further, and or

continue their post-secondary education, and to assist in their

attempt to find viable employment opportunities. Worked with numerous

Local, State, and Federal agencies, secured funds through various

capital & operating campaigns, grant writing, and special funding

projects. Established relationships with foundations, businesses and

other funding sources, developed comprehensive

marketing/communications program and provided consultative services to

other non-profits.

REALTORS ASSOCIATION OF METRO PITTSBURGH (RAMP), PITTSBURGH, PA

Director of Education, 2002-2008

Developed and present up-to-date programs on contemporary issues to

enhance membership and professionalism for approximately 3,000

individuals. As the Director of Education I served as a liaison

between external constituents and the association as it related to

educational opportunities. Interacted daily with various board

directors, presented formal monthly report at board meeting,

professional staff member of the Education, International & Technology

& Strategic Planning Committees. While serving as the Director of

Education I also served as the director of the following two schools

(below) owned by the Realtors Association.

Realtors Educational Institute, Pittsburgh, PA

School Director, 2002-2008

Directed this Pennsylvania Department of State Licensed School serving

over 2,400 students annually,

developed and maintained oversight of the fiscal, educational,

logistical delivery, and marketing of all programming to include

continuing education programs, seminars, and conferences. As Director

I was responsible for development and supervision of curriculum to

meet accreditation requirements, hired and supervise twenty three part

time faculty members, and one full-time employee. Overseen

classroom/faculty utilization, marketing, research, created course

schedule, taught classes, and counseled students. Established online

presence, developed Learning Management System (LMS) programming, and

provided oversight and provided online instruction.

Pennsylvania Institute of Professional Practice, Pittsburgh, PA,

School Director/Professor, 2006-2008

Established and operated this Pennsylvania Department of Education Private

Licensed School owned by the REALTORS Association of Metropolitan

Pittsburgh. Directed all day-to-day operations of the school as well as

either performed or directed: admission, marketing, career development,

admissions and student development, designed curriculum, and served as lead

instructor for the program.

SPARTAN INDUSTRIES, ELCO, PA

Organizational Development Consultant/Researcher, 1999 - 2002

Provided creative organizational development consultation services in

diverse workplace environments. Experience in organizational diagnosis

and the design and facilitation of large-scale events and staff

development activities. Strong meeting planning and facilitation

skills; able to communicate effectively with all organizational

levels, build relationships of trust and enlist the participation of

team members. Developed educational and workforce development programs

for businesses, schools, and individuals. Collaborated with all levels

of executives, managers, staff and field personnel of non-profits,

associations, businesses and foundations to gather information related

to clients mission and specific program objectives. Researched current

market trends and matched prospective funders with client projects,

provided grant writing services and fundraising/development.

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MON VALLEY PROGRESS COUNCIL, MONESSEN, PA

Senior Project Manager, 1996-1999

Managed a federally funded School-to-Work Program for six school

districts that benefited 2,000 students throughout the Mid Mon Valley

Region of Western Pennsylvania. (a Workforce Development Program)

Researched, prepared, wrote, and administered federal grants totaling

more than $400,000 to support the program. Coordinated numerous

projects throughout the six school districts, interacted with,

administrators, teachers, students, local communities and other

professionals to assure program compliance.

DOUGLAS EDUCATION CENTER, MONESSEN, PA

Faculty Member/Computer Lab Administrator, 1996-1998

Taught computer science classes, the primary focus being Information

Technology to include the various uses of this growing technology

called the Internet. Other classes taught included; microcomputer

concepts, database management, word processing, spreadsheets, desktop

publishing, and email. Managed computer lab, assured 100% up-time,

maintained network, computers, routers, server and other related

equipment.

TUMAN CONSULTING SERVICES, BELLE VERNON, PA

Vocational Consultant/Trainer, 1991 - 1996

Provided professional vocational consultation and medical management

services for industrially disabled individuals in an attempt to

identify clients vocational aptitude and employability. Provides

services in behalf of numerous nationally recognized insurance

companies, the State of Pennsylvania, attorneys, developed compressive

reports used in litigation and provided expert testimony. In addition

to the vocational consultation I also represented individuals before

the Social Security Administrations Administrative law Judges and

represented Veterans' as a Certified Agent before the Board of

Veterans Appeals.

POINT PARK COLLEGE, PITTSBURGH, PA

Assistant Director for Career Development and Placement Services /

Instructor, 1990-1992

Assisted in the direction of the college's career development and

placement office, established and coordinated a career development

program utilizing the DISCOVER computerized guidance system.

Conducted workshops, taught classes on resume writing, job search

tactics and interviewing techniques. Counseled students individually

and in-group setting, administered various vocational tests and

interpreted results.

CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, CALIFORNIA, PA

Program Coordinator Regional Representative/Instructor, 1988 -1990

Coordinated an economic development program designed to assist

students, businesses and area communities in resolving problems

related to federal, state and local government procurement procedures.

Interacted frequently with senior University level leadership and with

various internal/external constituencies. Wrote grants totaling over

1.2 million dollars to fund overall program. Taught business classes

related to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR ) focusing on Federal,

State, and Local procurement and contract procedures.

Government, Volunteer & Non-Profit

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE AUXILIARY, 1994-Present

Current Assignment: North East Region Assistant Director of Operations

Responsible for the oversight of all operational activity for nine

states in the Northeastern portion of the United States. Current Rank:

Lieutenant Colonel, as such I serve as an Incident Commander, and part

of Special Operations unit, working with numerous Federal Agencies

e.g. Drug Enforcement Agency, Federal Emergency Management,

Pennsylvania Emergency Management, U. S. Customs Service.

ELCO BOROUGH, PA

Mayor, 1992- 2006

Served three terms as the Mayor of the Borough of Elco, PA

Chief executive officer of the community, researched and wrote grants,

filed state required documents, Responsible for public safety, and

supervision of the police department. Also served as the Boroughs'

Code Enforcement Officer, Emergency Management Coordinator, Planning

Commission and Pennsylvania State Constable.

MID MON VALLEY TRANSIT AUTHORITY, CHARLEROI, PA

Chairman of the Board/Acting Executive Director 1986 to 2007/ ED-April-

December 1992

As chairman of the board and acting executive director in 1992 my

primary responsibility was to assure the implementation of board

policy and the day-to-day operations of the authority, prepared

budgets over 2.2 million, purchased capital equipment, negotiated

contracts with service providers, and monitored sub-contractors to

assure contract compliance.

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UNITED STATES VETERANS' ADMINISTRATION/UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH,

PITTSBURGH, PA

Institutional Review Board (IRB), 1999-2002

Worked as a member of the Veterans' Administration & the University of

Pittsburgh's' IRB to approve, monitor, and review biomedical and

behavioral research involving Veterans' with the aim to protect the

rights and welfare of the research subjects.

Education

UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, Pittsburgh, PA

Doctorate in Education - Administration & Policy - Specialization:

Higher Education Administration

Dissertation Research: The External Studies Program at the University

of Pittsburgh: An historical analysis, 1972-1992. (1993). University

of Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh Press

CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA, California, PA

Masters of Science - Community and Agency Counseling

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

INDIANIA UNIVERSITY ORF PENNSYLVANIA, Indiana, PA

Police Academy, Act 44 Certified Law Enforcement/Peace Officer

Firearms Training/ Certification and subsequent yearly recertification

Pennsylvania State Certified Constable Cert# B002206

Certified OCAT (OC) Training

PENN STATE UNIVERSITY, McKeesport, PA

Coursework in Administration of Justice, Act 44 Certified Law

Enforcement/Peace Officer

Firearms Training and Certification with subsequent yearly

recertification

Pennsylvania State Certified Constable Cert# B002206

Certified OCAT (OC) Training

Certified Monadnock Expandable Baton Training

AIR UNIVERSITY, Maxwell AFB, AL

Coursework in Professional Military Leadership Programs

Technical Expertise

Experienced in site development, instructional design, and systems

maintenance. Proficient in Internet Technology, Learning & Content

Management Systems. Hands on experience in either using, or teaching, many

commercial software products such as: Microsoft Word, Excel, FrontPage,

Access, PowerPoint, Project, PeopleSoft, SPSS, FCC Licensed experienced

electronic technician, Designed and set up WiFi and hard wired networks.

Certifications & Licenses

STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA

Certified Educational Specialist, Secondary School Guidance Counselor

(PA DOE)

Licensed School Administrator, Department of State

Licensed School Director PA Department of Education

Licensed Instructor, Department of State, Department of Education

Certified EMT/Paramedic, Red Cross- First Aid AED, CPR Instructor

Certified Pennsylvania State Constable

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Certified Agent

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS

e-PRO Designation (Certified Internet Professional)

AHWD Designation (At Home with Diversity) Professional in Workforce

Diversity

CENTURY ANGER MANAGEMENT

Anger Management Professional

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Organizations, Committees & Public Service

Board of Directors, CEO, U.S. Services, Inc.

President, Planning Commission, City of Monessen

Chairman, City of Monessen Property Reinvestment Board

Vice-Chairman, City of Monessen Redevelopment Authority

Board Director, Community Health Challenges, Butler, PA

Board Member South Arts, Bethel Park, PA

Publications & Curriculum Developed and or Taught

The following are sample of articles written, courses developed and or

taught in the classroom or online:(Partial List)

Corporate Entities, Emerging Technologies, Internet Technology and

Database Management, Vocational Consultation and Assessments, Criminal

and Civil Procedures, The Use of Force, and the Force Continuum,

Commercial Real Estate Finance, Advanced Defensive Tactics, Homeland

Security Emergency Procedures and Actions, The History of Pittsburgh,

Ethics in Real Estate, Property Taxation and Assessments, Introduction

to Commercial Real Estate, Home Staging, Real Estate Law, Test taking

Strategies, Association Management, Non-Profit Development,

Residential Mortgage Finance, Terrorism and the Property Manager,

Commercial Property Management, Understanding the Home: Home

Inspections: The Structure of the Home, Home Inspections: The

Mechanics of the Home, Residential Sales Agreement and Addendums,

Mortgage Broker Training Diploma, Mortgage Loan Officer Certificate,

Micro Computer Concepts, Appraising Principles, Appraising Procedures,

Valuation/Evaluation of Property.

Profit and Loss of college. Develop college business plan and

operating budget. Manages budgeting/forecasting process, expense

control, capital planning, and ensures profitability. Ensures that

management team takes timely and proper action relative to curriculum

implementation, marketing activities, career services support,

financial management, academic affairs and facility improvements.

Guides employees and oversees their work to ensure compliance with

corporate policies and procedures, ethical practices, and guidelines

of government and accrediting organizations. Screens, interviews and

hires managerial level employees. Serves as Local Ethics and

Compliance Officer responsible for distributing standards, ensuring

appropriate ethics and compliance communication and training,

conducting, and monitoring and responding to audits. Oversees the

public relations program of the college. Ensures the safety and

security of the employees, students, records, physical assets and

facility. Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience

in education or related thorough

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