
Dawn McCain
Senior Technical Specialist

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About me
OCM & training leader specializing in managing and implementing change through exceptional customer relations skills and a passion for promoting positive operational and cultural growth across all stakeholder audiences.
Education

The Pendolino Group
2021 - 2021Advanced Process Development and Capture Techniques Process Management
University of Central Florida
2016 - 2018Master of Arts - MA Educational/Instructional Media Design 3.94
Daytona State College
2008 - 2012Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) Supervision and Management 4.0Activities and Societies: Sigma Beta Delta Dean's List (all semesters) Earned a Bachelors in Supervision and Management with an emphasis in Computer Science with a 4.0 GPAEarned an Associates of Arts with an emphasis in Finance with a 3.96 GPAPresident’s list & Dean’s list 4 years straight.Recognized for perfect attendance. Recognized for Top Performance

Daytona State College
2008 - 2010Associate of Arts (AA) Finance, General 3.95Activities and Societies: Dean's List (all semesters)
Experience

Daytona State College
Oct 2010 - Nov 2012Senior Technical Specialist• Manage a group of work-study and temporary employees• Technical support (on-site, remote and global)• Educate Faculty/Adjunct/Students on LMS (Desire2Learn)• Customer service (live, phone, chat, email)• Excessive use of Microsoft Office, Outlook, Windows, Adobe products, Apple based programs, Elluminate (several other third party products)• Submit/Track/Resolve ticket orders via Sysaid • Participate in designing and maintaining Google Docs• Assist with department workshops Show less

Olivet College
Dec 2012 - Apr 2014Assistant Registrar/Student Account Specialist• Designed procedural Student Services manual• Worked closely with Admissions (recruit, resources, etc.)• Versed on Policies such as FERPA, VA, etc.• Enforce payment dates• Process student refunds• Manage financial holds placed on students’ accounts• Register/Drop students’ schedules accordingly• Manage payment plans(via CashNet)• Counsel students/parents on payment options• Manage the collection process• Transition exited students to collections• Negotiate account settlements through bankruptcies and settlements• Provide excellent customer service• Communicate with staff and students regarding federal and state policies and procedures as needed• Managerial reports for semester end and year end analysis• Host informational workshops/development activities (Fish!, True Colors, etc.)• Manage Administrative, Contract and Student Staff• Eaton County Notary Show less

Michigan State University
May 2014 - Jun 2015Sponsored Programs Administrator• Audit budgets• Review documents for language acceptability• Assist with clarification and interpretation of agency and university policies• Review and prepare documents to be signed by MSU authorized representative• Consultation with department personnel regarding cost-sharing commitments• Submit electronic applications• Resolve problems related to pending proposals• Expansive work in accounting• Expansive work in word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and calendaring software• Communicate with faculty and staff regarding federal and state policies and procedures as needed• Excellent writing and interpersonal skills• Superior organizational skills• Excellent customer service• Eaton County Notary Show less

University of South Florida
Jun 2015 - Aug 2016• Audit budgets• Review documents for language acceptability• Assist with clarification and interpretation of agency and university policies• Review and prepare documents to be signed by MSU authorized representative• Consultation with department personnel regarding cost-sharing commitments• Submit electronic applications• Resolve problems related to pending proposals• Expansive work in accounting• Expansive work in word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and calendaring software• Communicate with faculty and staff regarding federal and state policies and procedures as needed• Excellent writing and interpersonal skills• Superior organizational skills• Excellent customer service Show less
Sponsored Research Administrator
Jun 2015 - Aug 2016Fiscal & Business Analyst
Jun 2015 - Feb 2016

Stetson University
Sept 2016 - Sept 2019Sr Academic Technology Specialist/Instructional DesignerResponsible for the development and ongoing support of online/hybrid courses as well as resource development that supports technology in teaching and learning for all delivery modalities. Responsible for resolving Tier 2 Help Desk support requests.• Manage a group of work-study and temporary employees• Technical support (on-site, remote and global)• Educate Faculty/Adjunct/Students on LMS (Blackboard)• Customer service (live, phone, chat, email)• Excessive use of Microsoft Office, Outlook, Windows, Adobe Creative Cloud products, Apple based programs, Collaborate Ultra, (several other third party products)• Submit/Track/Resolve ticket orders via ZenDesk• Design and maintain training materials• Conduct department workshops/training Show less

University of California, Los Angeles
Sept 2019 - nowOversee the design, development, and delivery of training and user support resources to ensure the successful adoption and utilization of the new enterprise financial system and associated processes. Develops a wide range of instructional and end user tools while continuously applying feedback to refine and improve the learning experience for the UCLA community. Applies experience from technical product implementations to design, develop and deliver a curriculum and reference materials to ensure the adoption and readiness of users of the new system and associated process improvements. Show less
Training Lead/Instructional Design Supervisor 2
Jul 2022 - nowTraining and Content Development Manager/Program Manager
Sept 2019 - Jul 2022
Licenses & Certifications

Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certification
UC San Diego
Strategy Execution
Harvard Business School OnlineMay 2025
Blackboard Certified Trainer
BlackboardNov 2018
Computer Support Specialist
Daytona State College
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
UC San Diego
Volunteer Experience
Marketing & Communications Director | 2026 Board of Directors
Issued by SHRM Olympia
Associated with Dawn McCainPresident
Issued by Griffin Neighborhood Association - Steamboat Island Neighbors on Oct 2022
Associated with Dawn McCainPTO Treasurer
Issued by Elementary School on Jan 2006
Associated with Dawn McCain
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