Experience

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  United states department of defense

  Aug 1984 - Apr 1994

  Contract specialist/price/cost analyst

  In my role as a Contract Price/Cost Analyst I analyzed defense contracts and made recommendations which resulted into a comprehensive pricing report utilizing audit, engineering, and quality statistical data. Performance of these duties required access to classified material and security clearance. As a Contract Specialist I monitored contractor compliance with applicable laws and regulatory requirements. Evaluated disclosure statements and cost impact proposals. Coordinated agenda of meetings among Government agencies and contractors. Participated in planning negotiation strategies and drafted pre-negotiation memorandum. Show less

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  School district 93

  Nov 2007 - Aug 2012

  Math intervention instructor

  Provided support services for students in grades 2 through 5 for math, including incorporating lesson plans, administering tests, and providing data to administrative personnel with regard to progress.

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  District 214 community education adult education and family literacy/read to learn

  Jan 2012 - Sept 2021

  Coordinator of adult literacy volunteer services

  Certifications/Professional Development: Participant in the Illinois Digital Learning Lab Cohort Participant in Google Applied Digital Skills Implementation Cohort• Certificate in Volunteer Management 2012• National Conference on Volunteering and Service 2012• Northern Region Adult Education Fall Conference 2012/2013• Tutor and Adult Learner Conference 2012• Illinois Conference on Volunteer Administration 2013 • Illinois Adult and Continuing Education Conference (IACEA) 2013• Access Intro/Intermediate 2012• Social Media for Non-Profits 2013 Public Speaking:Presenter at Google as a member of the Illinois Digital Learning Lab cohort Presenter Illinois Adult and Continuing Education Conference 2013Presenter at semi-annual Tutor Training 2012-Present Experience:• Maintain statistical record keeping and prepare statistical information for midterm and final Illinois Secretary of State reports.• Coordinate and organize Introductory Volunteer Training sessions• Coordinate and organize annual Literacy Conference• Organize volunteers to report to sites after assessment of site needs• Maintain contact and oversee volunteer inquiries• Maintain attendance and update tutor service hours• Plan and prepare tutor recognition and organize events• Assist in developing strategies and techniques for recruiting students and volunteers• Assists with marketing activities including attending Business and Community Expos• Assist in developing publicity materials for newspapers and social media• Assist in researching and developing instructional material• Implement and administer student testing and diagnostics Show less

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  U.s. equal employment opportunity commission

  Sept 2017 - Feb 2018

  Investigator support

  Provided follow-up correspondence to senior officials of the federal government of the United States and federal employees seeking restitution for unlawful equal employment opportunity offense cases.

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  Literacy dupage

  Aug 2021 - now

  Program manager

  Responsible for managing day-to-day program operations and conduct weekly progress meetings. Develop, coordinate, and manage the training process. Manage the learner assessment process and tracking system. Certified on multiple assessments including Basic English Skills Testing (BEST Plus), Test of Adult Basic Education, (TABE), and Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment Systems (CASAS). Developing resources based on analyzing and interpreting the educational functional levels and student performance level descriptors. Managing and maintaining the database and reporting system and create reports to funders and internal staff. Establish and maintain partnerships. Show less