Steven Onken

Experience

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  Daniel Ball and Associates

  Apr 1996 - Jul 1999

  Project Architect

  Developed schematic design, structural engineering, and construction documents for custom residential, multi-family residential, and mixed use projects throughout Maryland, DC, and Virginia.Prepared construction documents using AutoCAD 14 Developed and reviewed project construction specifications.Conducted site visits during construction administration phase for adherence to design and codes.

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  Annapolis Area Christian School

  Aug 1999 - Jul 2002

  Spanish Teacher

  Taught beginning and intermediate levels of Spanish.Developed curriculum and lesson plans.Served on the school's education committee to evaluate educational best practices and served as freshman class sponsor.

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  Anne Arundel County Public Schools

  Aug 2003 - Jan 2012

  Professional Educator, NBPTS

  Taught middle school Pre-Algebra and Algebra.As a teaching team leader, I organized and directed a team of 6-8 grade-level teachers in collaborative student support and cross-curricular instruction and assessment practices. As a curriculum support specialist, I developed instructional and assessment materials for teachers of mathematics.As one of Anne Arundel County's eCoaches for five years, I designed, developed, and implemented training materials and conducted adult training workshops for faculty in the use of software and technology in education, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Front Page, and Outlook, as well as Blackboard and Smart technologies software. Presented a Blackboard workshop at the Maryland Society for Educational Technology Conference at the Baltimore Convention Center. Show less

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  Compass Languages

  Jun 2012 - Dec 2012

  Quality Analyst

  Proofread digital files for errors and omissions.Developed instruction manual for company proofreaders to maximize consistency in QA.

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  Partner HealthCare IT

  Dec 2012 - Jun 2013

  Epic Credentialed Trainer

  Prepared healthcare staff throughout the Johns Hopkins Heath System in a classroom setting in the scheduling and registration modules (Cadence/Prelude) of Epic EMR software for both Ambulatory and Community Healthcare Divisions. Due to my proficiency with software and eye for detail, I was additionally tasked to proofread and revise training manuals, user workbooks, and assessments in support of the instructional designers.

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  Compass Languages

  Jun 2013 - Oct 2017

  Senior Project Manager

  In calendar year 2016, I managed the completion of 265 translation projects from contract acquisition to project closure, representing over $1.17 million in corporate revenue. As one the the Senior Project Managers, my responsibilities included:• Negotiating with contract translators for every project under my supervision• Maintaining a contract margin at or above the company-established minimum goal • Coordinating and facilitating the entire lifecycle of assigned contractual agreements • Keeping clients abreast of each project's progress, through written and oral communication, to address any potential issues, and to answer any questions the client might have Additionally, my role includes:• Designing and developing training tutorials on productivity and translation software, including MS Office Suite and Adobe products• Training colleagues on publishing software such as InDesign and Storyline. Show less

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  Johns Hopkins HealthCare

  Oct 2017 - Jan 2018

  Training and Development Specialist

  As a Training and Development Specialist, I created and presented evidenced-based training and development programs for JHHC staff to perform their duties at a world-class level while improving the lives of healthcare plan members. I designed and delivered training modules and support materials for new employees and professional development for current staff.

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  LR Willson & Sons Inc

  May 2018 - Mar 2024

  Quality Assurance Manager

  As the Quality Assurance Manager, my primary objective is to coordinate and document operations associated with safety and quality with a view toward maintaining high standards of excellence and compliance with the standards and protocols of the American Institute of Steel Construction, the Precast Concrete Institute, and OSHA. Responsibilities include managing daily documentation of production progress, site inspections, work incidents, safety meetings and project delays for 8-12 crews and job sites simultaneously; organizing and maintaining all quality assurance and independent verification and validation documentation; coordinating certification process for 140+ employees on a spectrum of field equipment to ensure that certifications do not expire; ensuring compliance with industry standards and practices; maintaining up-to-date manual of Safety Data Sheets for all chemicals employed by the company; representing the company for annual audits by outside governing agencies to maintain industry certifications; researching and gathering data to assess the strength of the Quality Management System implementation and identifying potential areas of improvement. Show less

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  AA County Police Dept.

  Aug 2024 - now

  Crossing Guard

  Serving the children and their parents walking and biking to Two Rivers Elementary School