Carlos Ramirez

Experience

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  Southern Westchester BOCES

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2014

  Coordinator for Adult Education and Community Services

  Since July 2012 I have been working as evening administrator for the Adult Education and Community Services Department at Southern Westchester BOCES. Some of my duties are:-Work in collaboration with the Supervisor of Adult Education and LPN Programs to provide development assistance and on-site management of evening Adult Ed, LPN, and Literacy Programs.-Interview and recommend appointment of instructors; coordinate with instructors in the development of course outlines; schedule evenings classroom usage;-Work in collaboration with the Supervisor in the development and distribution of the Course Offerings brochure.-Coordinates and supervises all activities of the Adult Ed evening program on the Valhalla Campus including registration, submission of necessary documentation, book and supply orders and teachers.-Make observations in Continuing Ed, Practical Nursing and Literacy classes and provides written/verbal feedback to instructors; resolve customer issues, supervise evening clerical and registration staff. Show less

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  The Rye Town Hilton

  Mar 1998 - Jun 2000

  Income Auditor

  · Generated manual and computerized general ledger reports, accounts receivable andaccounts payable journals.· Prepared and transmitted corporate daily reports, financial trends and statistics for use atcorporate headquarters.· Monitored and maintained inventory control for food and beverage, quarterly inventory forchina, silverware and other assets.· Supervised 6 to 8 cashiers from hotel outlets, overseeing petty cash, bank reconciliations,electronic funds transfers and generation of cash reports.· Analyzed and reconciled accounts, verifying internal consistency and accuracy of entries. Show less

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  PanAmSat

  Jun 2000 - Jun 2002

  Accounts Receivable / Cash Management Specialist

  · Processed all cash and electronic payments from domestic and international corporatecustomers – Satellite Communication and Broadcasting Services Worldwide.· Member of the team that led the implementation of JD Edwards Financial Softwarecompany wide, providing user training and supporting all processes.· Bank Relations, Operator of CCM-Citibank Cash Management Software Application· Analyzed and reconciled accounts, verifying consistency and accuracy of payment entriesfor internal financial reporting.· Prepared cash journals and financial batches using Solomon IV Accounting Software. Show less

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  Mount Vernon City School District

  Sept 2002 - Nov 2010

  Instructional Technology Coordinator

  · Appointed to supervise and support all district-wide instructional technology activities, Staff Development and Training.· E-School District Coordinator for Implementation and Operations, I provided support and training for teachers, staff members and administration district-wide.· Supervised and coordinated implementation of Library System Automation in schools in partnership with SW BOCES team and school librarians district-wide.· Served as an Instructional Technology Liaison between Curriculum and Instruction Division, Technology Department, Special Education Supervisors, Office of Testing and Assessments, Data Warehouse and Accountability as well as educational software vendors and key districtpersonnel from all levels.· Provided on-site training and supervised implementation of Instructional Technology initiatives as well as Data Driven Decision Activities district-wide. Show less

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  Hempstead Public Schools

  Nov 2010 - Aug 2013

  Responsible for all NYSED Data Reporting, Demographics, Assessments, Special Education, VADIRs, BEDs, and other reports with an emphasis on data consistency. In addition my approach as CIO relates to the following roles:As Business Partner, Actively participate in organizational strategic planning and revising business processes,As IT Support Provider, Oversees foundations of IT support and responsiveness of technology department,As Contract Oversight, Build relationships with IT Vendors, contract negotiation and contract supervision,As Integrator, Oversee and promote effective integration of all internal and external systems,As Information Leader and IT strategist, Ensures security and accuracy of institutional data and alignment of IT Department with the Institution,As IT Educator, Functions as an Evangelist for computer use and understanding by educating employees on how Information Technology innovations bring value to the School District. Show less

  • Director of Technology

    Nov 2010 - Aug 2013

  • CIO

    Nov 2010 - Jul 2013
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  New York State Education Department

  Dec 2013 - Dec 2014

  Coordinator of Technology Policy

  • Advising senior leadership on best practices in technology integration for education, innovative professional development for teachers and administrators in technology integration, and the criteria and expectations for learning technology tied to the learning standards.• Advising senior leadership on effective use of technology in achieving the Regents’ goals as they pertain to education.• Setting policy direction for the most effective use of technology in enhancing teaching and learning. Directing the implementation of CR Part 100.12 District Instructional Technology Plans Statewide requirement for Public School Districts.•Providing leadership to align technology resources of the State Education Department (SED), including digital content, digital networks and the capacity of individuals to use digital tools and systems.•Coordinating State and federal funding that promotes effective use of technology to close performance gaps and assure access to education technology throughout SED.• Coordinating the development of policies, strategies and resources to systematically implement a comprehensive Statewide Learning Technology Plan aligned to the Regents Reform Agenda.• Supporting statewide virtual learning initiatives creating regulations and policy guidance to support awarding credit through online and blended courses and coordinating professional development and strategic initiatives to build capacity and support for a statewide online and blended learning infrastructure.•Coordinating the development of statewide programs, including grant funded programs and technical assistance to schools, related to educational technology.• Presenting information and maintaining expertise in trends and best practices on educational technology at public forums. Show less

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  Lower Hudson Regional Information Center

  Mar 2015 - May 2017

  • Provides with expert assistance in preparation of required projects and technology planning activities related to the Smart School Bond Act funding following instructions and official guidance.• Works in collaboration with School District Leadership to identify their priority projects under the Smart Schools Bond funding to ensure most benefits via bulk pricing savings and efficiencies.• Ensures procedures for preparation and submission of projects are aligned to requirements and expectations from Smart Schools Bond Review Board.• Identifies any potential inconsistencies or gaps with procedure or documentation required for Smart Schools Investment Plans in official documentation.• Seeks for opportunities for cost savings via LHRIC procurement and project management discounted services as appropriate. Show less

  • Account Manager

    Nov 2015 - May 2017

  • Manager Smart Schools

    Mar 2015 - May 2017
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  The Scarsdale Group, Inc

  Dec 2015 - now

  Senior Accountant
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  GREENBURGH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 7

  Jun 2017 - Jul 2022

  Director Of Technology/ CIO
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  Mount Vernon City School Dist

  Jul 2022 - now

  Director of Technology/CTO

  Technology Leadership, Chief Technology Officer,