Denise Simion, PhD

Experience

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  Austin Knight Adversiting

  Jan 1993 - May 1993

  Advertising & Marketing Research Intern

  Austin Knight, a leading recruitment advertising agency headquartered in the United Kingdom with twenty-four offices worldwide, was acquired in 1997 by TMP Worldwide.MARKET RESEARCH ASSISTANT INTERN (SUMMER 1992): END-TO-END ADVERTISING HOUSE

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  Fidelity Investments

  May 1993 - Jun 1999

  Various HRM and IT Positions

  SOFTWARE QUALITY ASSURANCE ANALYSTPart of the original team that designed, developed, tested, and implemented the Defined Benefits System. Played an integral role in the SDLC process including documentation compilation, writing test cases, testing, and defect/enhancement tracking.HR CoordinatorSuccessfully supported the hiring of call center representatives through leadership positions. Organized and ran the HR side of weekly new hire orientations. Successfully implemented best practices for I-9 compliance for whole company. Participated in the HRIS conversion, data analysis, maintenance, and reporting for INS compliance. Show less

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  The MathWorks, Inc

  Jun 1999 - Aug 2007

  Senior SQA Analyst

  MathWorks is the leading developer of mathematical computing software. Engineers and scientists worldwide rely on its products to accelerate the pace of discovery, innovation, and development.Proficiently led SQA efforts in full software development lifecycle and support of critical back-end applications. Responsibilities included providing analysis of requirements, scoping projects, developing QA project documentation, working closing with all members in the agile environment, providing end-user documentation and training. Successfully managed multiple concurrent projects and mitigated risk by prioritizing tasks and negotiating schedules. Appointed department representative for the company’s defect /enhancement tracking system and effectively established best practices, processes, and training of the system. Creatively initiated and led training program to engage the Quality Team in mentoring their product team members.Business areas included Finance, Operations & Logistics, Sales Order Management, Customer Relations Management, Human Resource Management (particularly the training module).Applications included: ERP JDEdwards, CRM Siebel, Sales Order Management (web and client). Show less

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  Institute for Peace Studies in Eastern Christianity (IPSEC)

  Sept 2007 - now

  Chair Of The Board Of Trustees

  Expertly provide leadership and administrative guidance to the organization. Robust close working relationship with the board of trustees and provide reporting, analysis, and recommendations for continued sustainability. Effectively use diplomacy and protocol particularly in the international arena. Establish working relationships with academics and leaders of various national and international organizations. Responsibilities include: Organizational Strategy, Board Development, Goal Setting and Evaluation, Marketing & Public Relations, Financial & Accounting/Tax Information, Fundraising & Grant Writing, Program Development, and Program Metrics/Impact. 2012 Update: Became volunteer Executive Director.2017 Update: Became volunteer Chair of the Board of Trustees Show less

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  DeniseSimion.com

  Jan 2012 - Jul 2015

  Freelancer/Owner

  Successfully design and lead creative learning programs, seminars, unique personalized simulations, web design, and video production for various organizations both domestically and internationally.Trainings/Seminars Designed and Delivered:+ Inter/Intra Cultural Communication+ Global Company Relations+ Leadership Skill Development (New Managers)+ Negotiations 101 (Using "Getting to Yes", Harvard PON)+ Organizational Communication+ Organizational Growth & Change+ Women and Minority Engagement (For Minorities)+ Women and Minority Engagement (For Management)Simulations/Exercises Created and Delivered:+ Cultural Impact on Negotiations (Experimental Simulation)+ Double Competition Theory Explored (Scapegoating) Show less

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  Hellenic College/Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology

  Apr 2012 - Jun 2015

  Adjunct Instructor, Leadership & Management

  Proficiently design and led courses for the Leadership and Management program. Skillfully design courses to ensure course and department learning assessments map per NEASC requirements. Successfully instituted a flipped-classroom experience for the Organizational Behavior course in order to enhance the in-class learning experience. Creatively incorporate technology and alternative learning tools into all courses. Regularly solicit feedback and make adjustments to course delivery and content for continual improvement. All courses have received exceptional feedback from the students and director. Responsibilities include managing multiple priorities from course development to actual instruction to student advising to department reporting responsibilities. Successfully researched and implemented LCMS OpenClass by Pearson into all assigned courses. Technical evangelist by encouraging faculty to embrace online learning tools and to bring technology into the classroom. Adeptly deliver technical training for faculty and staff including 1:1 training, class setting, training videos, and documentation. Proficiently conduct business analysis for various classroom technology options as requested by various Deans. This includes what is requested, what is currently used, cost analysis, ROI, maintenance, and learning curve.Courses: Business & Society; Human Resource Management; Introduction to Management; Management Information Systems; and Organizational Behavior. New: Business Communication; Career DevelopmentTechnology: LCMS OpenClass by Pearson; SmartBoard; video production; interactive PowerPoint Show less

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  Fitchburg State University

  Sept 2014 - now

  School of Business, Business Department - Appointed Business School Faculty MBA Advisor- Assistant Professor AP MBA Online Program- Assistant Professor AP Undergraduate Online Program Technology: Blackboard, video production

  • Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems

    Aug 2020 - now

  • Assistant Professor, School of Graduate, Online, and Continuing Education (SGOCE)

    Sept 2014 - now
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  Payright Payroll Services, Inc.

  Aug 2015 - Aug 2020

  Company Senior Manager

  High Level Responsibilities* Project planning and resource allocation of all company projects and implementations* Track and monitor all projects and engage to remove obstacles* Encourage collaboration and creative solutions among team members* Foster communication through holding weekly status meetings of all department leads and major stake holders * Work closely with external customers, implementation specialists, analysts, and project managers to provide overall big picture and assist in the communication between the various teams* Continual interaction with company executives* Drive process improvements and best practices* Participate in high profile sales by attending client meetings, preparing and presenting demonstrations and sales proposalsSoftware/Tools* Workforce Ready by Kronos* Evolution by iSystems* InTouch and Hand Punch Clocks * MS Project* Visio* MS Office Professional Show less