Dawn McCain

Dawn McCain

Senior Technical Specialist

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  • Timeline

  • 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 - 2021
      Advanced Process Development and Capture Techniques Process Management
    • University of Central Florida

      2016 - 2018
      Master of Arts - MA Educational/Instructional Media Design 3.94
    • Daytona State College

      2008 - 2012
      Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) Supervision and Management 4.0

      Activities 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 - 2010
      Associate of Arts (AA) Finance, General 3.95

      Activities and Societies: Dean's List (all semesters)

  • Experience

    • Daytona State College

      Oct 2010 - Nov 2012
      Senior 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 2014
      Assistant 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 2015
      Sponsored 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 2016
      • Fiscal & Business Analyst

        Jun 2015 - Feb 2016
    • Stetson University

      Sept 2016 - Sept 2019
      Sr Academic Technology Specialist/Instructional Designer

      Responsible 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 - now

      Oversee 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 - now
      • Training 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 Online
      May 2025
    • Blackboard Certified Trainer

      Blackboard
      Nov 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
      SHRM OlympiaAssociated with Dawn McCain
    • President

      Issued by Griffin Neighborhood Association - Steamboat Island Neighbors on Oct 2022
      Griffin Neighborhood Association - Steamboat Island NeighborsAssociated with Dawn McCain
    • PTO Treasurer

      Issued by Elementary School on Jan 2006
      Elementary SchoolAssociated with Dawn McCain