Project Manager Administrative Assistant

Lisa Sheard

abj7bd@r.postjobfree.com

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Phone: 513-***-****

Hamilton, OH 45013

Cell: 513-***-****

Professional Profile

Multi-faceted professional with over 17 years in higher

education.

o dynamic presenter to diverse populations and on many

subjects

o skilled leader and trainer

o dependable, team player

o focused and organized

o excellent oral and written communication skills

Professional Experience

MIAMI UNIVERSITY, OXFORD

Division of Student Affairs

Director of Divisional Technology Initiatives, July 2002 to

August 2009

Assistant to the VP of Student Affairs, Budget &

Technology, December 2000 to June 2002

Maintained and advanced the technology infrastructure of

the Division of Student Affairs. Assisted with budget

tracking and historical account overviews while in budget

position.

o provided technical support for eighteen departments

(approx. 250 machines)

o authored and maintained 4 departmental web sites; web

assistance to other departments

o managed divisional use of physical space through change

requests and annual inventory

o authored RFP and managed project from proposal to

implementation for the purchase of several function

specific systems - BASICS, Judicial Action, QS/1,

PyraMED

o created "TechTricks" monthly email communication for SAF

staff

o streamlined process for outside and internal IT project

requests

o created and maintained a complete and updated inventory

of equipment and software

o managed Warfield Hall building renovation for Student

Affairs; liasioned with PFD Project Manager and Project

Architect

o created technology training program for the division;

authored curriculum and provided instruction for 21

classes

o acted as liaison with IT Services, Physical Facilities

and other departments

o served on 32 university committees, advisory groups,

steering teams, and project teams

Miami University Police Department

Administrative Assistant/Systems Administrator, July 1997

to December 2000

Functioned as Administrative Assistant to the Chief and

Deputy Chief. Performed duties as departmental Technical

Support Representative and provided routine system

maintenance, support and upgrades.

o upgraded 98% of the department machines to at least

Pentium class on limited budget

o implemented installation of Ohio Disklaw online for

access to the Ohio Revised Code

o upgraded outdated server by going to the Shared Server

Program, thus getting the necessary technology at a

savings of over $15,000 to the department

o authored parking software RFP and served as Miami team

leader for implementation of software package

o served on the Y2K Swat Team and ensured departmental

compliance and seamless transition to year 2000

o recommended and installed several key components of new

technology including scanner, pagers, digital camera,

color and laser printers

o attended Diversity Institute and performed workshop

facilitation at Miami

o developed university wide employee orientation plan for

SATSS staff

o achieved Master classification, April 2000

o initiated, scheduled and processed 1219 disciplinary

hearings and related paperwork by use of standard

procedures and templates I created

King Library, Dean's Office

Senior Account Clerk, November 1994 to July 1997

Performed duties of main receptionist/secretary in the

Dean's Office as well as managed student employee/payroll

operations.

responsible for student employee hiring operation for 17 library depts.;

creation of new streamlined hiring/onboarding process

2. entered and tracked student payroll for approximately 200 students

o functioned as Help Desk Personnel in University

Libraries as part of new reference initiative;

maintained a reputation for excellent customer service

Brill Science Library

Library Clerk, June 1993 to November 1994

Supervised evening circulation operation. Functioned

as secretarial support to Head Science Librarian.

King Library Cataloging Dept.

Library Records Technician, July 1988 to August 1989

Searched, checked, and corrected MARC format records using

the OCLC system and performed routine card catalog

maintenance.

Brill Science Library

Library Assistant, May 1988 to July 1988

Reshelved books and periodicals. Responsible for carrel

checks. Checked in new periodicals and performed missing

issue procedures.

DELTA ZETA NATIONAL SORORITY HEADQUARTERS, OXFORD

Membership and Data Clerk, September 1991 to June 1993

Responsible for Initiation, Judiciary and Statistical

Depts. daily operation.

automated Judiciary Dept. using Microsoft Office suite

created specialized documents and certificates that eliminated outsourcing

and saved on expenses

streamlined procedures and processes to the extent that one person could

maintain both the Judiciary and Statistical Departments

UNION COUNTY SCHOOL CORPORATION, LIBERTY

Certified Public Educator, August 1989 to August 1991

Instructed sixth grade English and Reading for the school

year 1989-90 and sophomore and junior English for the

school year 1990-1991.

Education

Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056

BS in Education, May 1988

Major: English/Literature

Minor: Reading

Selected Professional Development

ITIL Foundations v.3.0 training, May 2008

AdvisorTrac User conference, March 2007

Miami Altiris Administrator certification training, July

2006

Ohio Higher Education Computer Consortium annual

conference, April 2005, presenter

Educause 2004, October 2004

PyraMED Users Conference, October 2004

Miami Tribe Powwow, June 2004

QS/1 User Conference, August 2003

T2 Systems User Group Conference, November 2000

4th Annual Diversity Education Institute, July 1998

Selected Committee and Team Work

President's Distinguished Service Awards Readers Group,

December 2005 - August 2009

Administrative TSR Subgroup, Leader, June 2004 - August

2009

Student Motor Vehicle Appeals Board, Chair, August 2002 -

July 2009

Community Advocacy Alliance Steering Committee, July 1997

- June 2007

Classified Personnel Advisory Committee, June 1997 - May

2000

Personal/Community Service

American Cancer Society Relay for Life Steering Committee

Oxford, 2008 - present, Accounting Chair

Hamilton/Fairfield, 2002-2007, Survivor and

Accounting Chair

Women's Club of Oxford, 2004 - present

Fraternal Order of Police Associates, 2002 - present,

currently serving as Secretary

Oxford/Talawanda Community Services, Inc. Board of

Directors, 1991 - 1999

Secretary, 1995 - 1999

Personnel Committee Chair, 1997 - 1999

Order of the Eastern Star, 1985 - present, various offices

Comprehensive resume and references available upon request.

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