Director Training
Resume:
Hello I am Grace,
With consulting and business expertise and overall 15+ years of Technology and Training knowledge I welcome leading edge technology. I am looking for greater challenges, a fast passed environment with ability to continue to grow. I am a detail oriented IS, Technology Training and helpdesk expert who has grown with one of NYS largest Insurance company's: in providing planning, development, implementation, writing and delivery of both sales, training and helpdesk solutions not only to the legal, insurance and financial services sector, but also to diverse clients both on and off-site. Successfully planned, implemented, written, trained, supported and maintained all technology including (software, hardware, networks…) while utilizing 7+ years of expertise within the Insurance industry and constantly keeping abreast of business trends and emerging learning technologies. With a strong understanding of the Development and Software Implementation Life Cycles, I have proudly taken a front seat (from planning, installing, configuring, writing to end-user roll-out and both helpdesk and training support). I am responsible for driving the cultural change required to interact in a virtual online e-learning and online virtual team environment. Goal oriented team player who is comfortable working independently and who will delegate responsibilities accordingly. A leader who has the patience to get the job done efficiently and meet deadlines. Excellent communicator with strong ability to develop a strategic alliance with clients, maintaining at all times a customer-centered approach to everything I do. A polished technology executive with exceptional presentations skills, and the ambition and ability to deliver. A published author of three Technical HTML books.
Thank you for your time and attention.
Sincerely yours,
Grace Capra
Graceanne Capra
990 6th Avenue Suite #8J, New York, NY 10018
*****@**********.***
IT Executive Summary:
Highly accomplished IT Executive with extensive experience in technology training, development, implementation, integration and support. Dynamic and results-oriented leader with proven success in fostering a corporate culture and mindset of reliability and innovation. Expertise in Training and development of new training programs (i.e. web based training, e-learning, e-seminars, instructor-led training, leadership training for management, etc.). As a Director of IT Corporate Technical Training for a major Insurance company, developed courseware, planned and scheduled all training activities, conducted and oversaw classes, presentations, workshops and seminars across multiple locations. Lead the implementation, marketing, rollout, training, maintenance, and best practices for both the corporate LMS and LCMS’s. Responsible for development of the training activities for PMO, project management, and PowerPoint Presentations across the organizations. Consistent track record of leading successful implementations and increasing productivity. Fostered innovative approaches to IT testing, piloting, implementation, rollouts, training, and drove the cultural change required to interact in a virtual online environment. Outstanding interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2006 – Present
MEGAHERTZ – Manhattan, NY
As a Sr. Consultant, at LibWalt LLC:
Designed and developed new training programs to evolve the company and challenge the learners while delivering ROI results to facilitate organizational change. Responsible for project management, establishing program direction, designing, developing, and managing all aspects of employee Training and Development (T&D) Program. With over 17+ years of Human Resources and Technology experience combined, managed a T&D team that included staff who after managing rollouts, coordinated, designed, and/or delivered specialized training to all employees and external customers in the areas of desktop applications, management, supervisory, custom courses and general employee training, new employee orientation, and organizational development. Being responsible for the team who brought in and rolled out the latest technology, also achieved status of “in-house” technology experts, which gave the responsibility of third level helpdesk support.
Key Achievements:
Ø Brought into this start-up investment company to find a working solution for their business productivity needs.
Ø Evolved this company into e-learning technology solutions, and designed and implemented training programs for 100 employees in 3 locations including remotely.
Ø Developed a blended ERP learning solution of web-based training, e-learning, e-seminars, and instructor-led training. Training included: Leadership and Development training for management, SAP, and custom-designed sales training.
Ø Implemented, rolled out, trained and maintained both an LMS and LCMS.
Ø Designed sales training program with guides and manual, achieving 17% to 42% increases in individual performance.
Ø Supervised the documentation (for helpdesk and end-users) and the training related to major hardware and software conversion. Assisted with Sarbanes Oxley auditing documentation
Ø Assisted with all PowerPoint Presentations across the Company
Ø Developed train-the-trainer program for each facility.
Ø Created and implemented a Business Continuity Plan with staff members equipped to work from Home in the event of a disaster or extreme inclement weather conditions.
Ø Created and tested successfully a disaster and recovery plan.
Ø Provided mentoring, leadership, and guidance for continued growth.
Ø Focused on a work ethical environment for team building and employee satisfaction.
Ø Provided escalated support on many technical forefronts.
Ø Asset Management of all hardware and software Licenses.
Ø Interviewed and implemented other technical consultants and staff for planned upgrades and projects.
1999 – 2006 EMPIRE BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD – Manhattan, NY
IT Director, Corporate Technical Training
Provided innovative Technology Training leadership for New York State’s largest health insurer. Successfully integrated new technology in Telecommunications Training, Infrastructure, and Applications. Working under Human Resources and Telecommunications, was able to build and develop a diverse team with traditional and non-traditional skill sets. Responsible for numerous performance objectives and deliverables such as: productivity improvement, system reliability improvement, system migration, hardware and software expansion, LMS/LCMS and web portal implementation and development.
As Director of Corporate Technical Training, WellPoint went from a Lotus Notes Email Infrastructure system to an enterprise-wide conversion over to Microsoft Outlook. 60,000 employees enterprise- wide were converted over during this email implementation, which was conducted via an SMS push. This was projected to be an 18-month project, which was completed before the given deadline. Managed a $2 million training technology budget and was allocated other budget responsibilities enterprise-wide on a project-by-project basis. Empire BCBS needed to offer a training management option to employees, and as a result, my team planned, implemented, trained, and maintained the solution for an LMS system, which was deployed to 6000 users in 11 locations over an 8-month period. Worked on developing two separate Lotus Notes databases (programs) specifically for both the Payroll and Finance departments that were utilized corporate-wide. These cost saving initiatives were rolled out in tandem with the LMS. In response to disaster recovery, Wireless Solutions were implemented, which included work from home capabilities through CISCO VPN, Wireless AIR CARDS, and BlackBerry Enterprise Solutions. Personally oversaw this implementation for all Executive Management and Sales departments, which was deployed to 500 users in 11 locations over a 6-month period.
Key Achievements:
Ø Led the Technical Training Team into the e-learning age by offering on-line courses via Centra Sessions (an online collaboration software program).
Ø Training and development included Lotus Notes and Domino (which was used very heavily in the organization) Inotes, Quickplace, Sametime, Thinq, Outstart/Evolution, SAP, all MS Office Suite, MS PowerPoint, Outlook, Entourage, SQL, Visio, HTML, MS Project, MS Publisher, Wireless Connectivity, VPN, Interwoven, DeltaView, FullAuthority, Carpe Diem, ProForma Court Forms, Remote computing (dialup,Citrix, Terminal Server), Cisco phone software, E-learning and any other specially requested software and hardware.
Ø Implemented, maintained, and developed the corporate used LMS and LCMS.
Ø Developed a blended ERP learning solution of web-based training, e-learning, e-seminars, and instructor-led training.
Ø Developed and maintained an Intranet site for the Corporate Technical Training Department, which was used corporate-wide via our Employee Portal.
Ø Created documentation and cheat sheets, created PowerPoint Presentations for HTML videos and to conduct online presentations and e-learning training sessions through Centra Sessions (an online collaboration software program).
Ø Wrote, copyrighted, and published: HTML Fundamentals, HTML Intermediate, HTML Advanced as well as many other how-to documents, technical documents, and technical cheat sheets…all to add to the Technical Training Department curriculum and the Corporate Help Desk for overall company support.
Ø Implemented and maintained multiple Web Servers. Designed and maintained our personal departmental web sites and web-based applications on both Microsoft and Domino Servers.
Ø Implemented our NetG CBT (Computer Based Training) courses onto our Web Server, which I monitored, maintained, and ran monthly corporate reports.
Ø Developed courseware; recruited and trained trainers; planned and scheduled all trainings; conducted and oversaw classes, presentations, seminars and workshops for the Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield community in the NYC, Melville, Middletown, Albany and Brooklyn locations.
Ø Responsible for developing and implementing multiple Lotus Notes databases.
Ø Created and developed Lotus Notes pages and forms for corporate daily use.
1995 – 1999 THE FOURTHR COMPUTER TRAINING CENTER – Latham, NY
Director of Computer Trainer
Moved independently across all divisions and functional lines to build and lead teams in solving corporate problems through strategic planning process and innovative technology implementations. Led development of intranet as corporate tool to manage and control flow of information throughout company, and to enable immediate access to customer information. Developed courseware: recruited and trained trainers; planned and scheduled training’s; conducted and or oversaw classes, presentations, seminars and workshops. Prepared extensive and detailed technical documentation for the clients systems and infrastructure.
Key Achievements:
Ø Successfully led team in building, designing, developing and implementing strategic training processes.
Ø Institutionalized deployment and alignment of key objectives across the company.
Ø Consistently ensured achievement of training objectives while improving customer satisfaction.
Ø Responsible for all outside clients and organizational contracts.
Ø Developed, implemented, and trained clients on both standard and custom designed software.
Ø Built and maintained computer networks for the company and for external clients.
Ø Built, installed and maintained servers for the company and for external clients.
Ø Analyzed customer requirements and organization to provide recommendations for infrastructure planning and operational processes.
Ø Assisted customers in the optimization of network operations via customized NMS/EMS solutions.
Ø Provided project management services in the delivery of Carrier Ethernet solutions.
Ø Contributed to the development and delivery of technical collateral and training materials for advanced products and features.
Ø Provided in-house and on-site classroom training for all new users in applications (i.e., document management systems, Microsoft, Corel, Novell, e-mail clients), directing training to both end-users and administrators
Course Instructor /Expert Knowledge:
v MS Word Fundamentals – Advanced
v Lotus Notes 4.6, R5, R6, iNotes, Quickplace, Sametime
v Centra
v LMS/LCMS (Thinq/Outstart Evolution)
v MS Excel Fundamentals – Advanced
v HTML Fundamentals – Advanced
v MS Access Fundamentals – Advanced
v MS Windows/MAC operating Systems
v MS Visio Fundamentals – Advanced
v MS Project Fundamentals – Advanced
v MS FrontPage Fundamentals – Advanced
v MS PowerPoint Fundamentals – Advanced
v MS Outlook Fundamentals – Advanced
v MAC OS
v Internet/Intranet navigation
v Crystal Reports
v SQL
v VB
1990 – Present MEGAHERTZ – Manhattan, NY Sr. Consultant
Responsible for managing all policies, procedures, and information system specifications. Managed several teams of employees. Managed production and distribution of publications annually. Developed and maintained business-to-business sales accounts both nationally and internationally. Consistent coordination with all departments to prepare cost-effective solutions, provide buyer satisfaction, and create profits for the company. Key participant in business and strategic decision-making.
Key Achievements:
Ø 17+ years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources and Organizational Development involving facilitation and coaching of leadership training initiatives with concentration in strategy implementation, leadership and team development, succession management, and change and performance management.
Ø Managed, motivated and inspired productive, high-performing teams of consultants, both locally and remotely.
Ø Successfully planned, implemented, trained, and maintained LMS/LCMS while utilizing 7+ years of expertise within the Insurance industry and constantly keeping abreast of business trends and emerging learning technologies.
Ø Led the LMS and LCMS software Implementation Life Cycles (from planning, installing, configuring to end-user rollout and training support).
Ø Established recruiting and staffing processes, identified new sources for technical contractors, and designed and implemented new tracking and reporting methods.
Ø Redesigned international programs by benchmarking best practices, evaluating vendors, and identifying productivity enhancements.
Ø Extensive experience leading large leadership workshops.
Ø Consulting experience with Fortune 500 clients involving directors and higher-level staff.
Ø Solid presentation skills to all levels within an organization, including senior management.
Ø Maintained daily customer contact to ensure good customer/company relations.
Ø Created an automated PC tool that enhanced tracking, coordination, and process flow.
Ø Authored significant papers and industry documents on related technologies.
TECHNICAL SUMMARY
Software
Operating Systems: Mac, Vista, Windows XP, 2000, NT, 98, 95, 3.1, DOS 3.11-6.22, basic Red Hat Linux, and UNIX
Word Processing and Office suites: Microsoft Office (2007, 2003, XP, 2000, 97 – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook), Corel Office Suite, Word Perfect, Microsoft Works
Developing: Very Minor Visual Basic scripting for macros with MS Word, MS Excel
Desktop Publishing: Aldus PageMaker, PhotoShop (5,6,7), Microsoft Publisher, Snag IT studio, Adobe Frame Maker, Adobe Acrobat reader & distiller
Call Tracking: Peregrine Service Center, Track-It, Remedy, Heat, Magic Solutions, and Proprietary Design In-house developed programs
Time Reporting: Kronos
Web Authoring Tools: MS Publisher 2007,2003, 2002, 2000, FrontPage 2003, 2002, 2000
Project Management: MS Project 2003,2002, 2000, Visio (2003, 2002, 2000)
CRM: Siebel 7
Legal: SoftWise, Legal Mac Pack, Lexis Nexis, Westlaw, CompareRite, DeltaView, Live Edgar
Document Management: Niku, PC DOCS, iManage, SoftSolutions, Share Point, LiveLink
Virus Protection: MacAfee, Norton, AVG
Reporting: Crystal Reports (V.7, 8, 9)
Help Authoring: Robo Help X4
Business and Accounting: EZ-X, EZ-AP, PeachTree, Microsoft Great Plains
Miscellaneous: Pocket PC – 2003, DVD, CD-ROMs, Multimedia, Internet Marketing
Internet Web browsers: Internet Explorer, Netscape, Mozzila, and Opera
Email: Outlook (2007, 2003, 2002, And 2000), Lotus Notes, And Inotes, Web access, GroupWise cc: Mail, MCI Mail, MS Mail, and Messaging
Internet Access: DSL, Cable Modem, FIOS, Dial UP, UUCP, SMTP, PSINet
Internet Technology/Marketing: Basic Web design w/shopping Cart, E-commerce, Instant Messaging, Blogging, Podcasting
Telephony/ Voice over IP: Avaya Phone systems with Outlook Integration
Wireless Communication: Blackberry Rim, Palm One Treo, Skytel, Go America, OmniSky, Avant Go, Linksys Routers (Unsecured and secure), air cards, other wireless technology
Remote Access: XP – Remote Assistance, Webex, PCAnywhere, RAS, VPN, terminal server, Cosession, Dial-up, MS Net Meeting, Fujitsu, Faxpress
Networking: Administrative functions of Citrix Systems, Administrative functions of Active Directory, Administration Functions of Novell LAN Management properties 3.x-4.11 Intranet ware (NW Admin) Exchange 2003, 2000 Server, Windows2003, 2000 Server
Hardware: Desktop Computer design and configuration, Laptop Configuration, Setup and Configuration (PDA, Scanners, local and network Printers, Linksys Routers (Secured and Unsecured), Pocket PC)
Concepts and Methodology: Six Sigma, Rational Unified Process (RUP), Project Life Cycle, Project Management Office (PMO)
Microsoft Certifications: MOS
Word Proficient Access Expert Excel Proficient
Word Expert PowerPoint Expert Excel Expert
Master Instructor Certification OutLook Expert
Lotus Notes Certifications: and Other Certifications: (several others not listed)
Lotus Administration l Lotus Notes Domino Designer l JavaScript
Lotus Administration ll Lotus Notes Domino Designer ll LAN/WAN and Internetworking
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional MCSE: Installing on Multiple Computers
EDUCATION
Masters Of Computer Science – 2004 American InterContinental University
(concentration in Business)
Microsoft Computer Certification – 1998 Hudson Valley Community College
Bachelor of Science – 1997 SUNY Major: Psychology, Minor: Computer Science
AAS, Criminal Justice – 1990 Mohawk Valley Community College
HONORS
• President, National Honor Society
• Award for Excellence in Italian – T.R. Proctor High School
• Regents College Scholarship
• Dean’s List
PROFESSIONAL SEMINARS
• Project Management
• Year 2000 Compliance
• Quality Training For Managers
• PMI: PM for the Experienced Professional
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