Tara Schnaible

Tara Schnaible

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Principal Technology Analyst at The Nature Conservancy

  • Education

    • Illinois Institute of Technology

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      BS
    • University of Illinois at Chicago

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      N/a
  • Experience

    • Motorola Solutions

      May 1998 - Aug 2000
      Software & Hardware Intern (3 summers)

      Telecom Intern (1 summer)Researched circuit design & component operating thresholds for automotive applicationsTested thermal thresholds for vehicle emergency contact systemsMicrophone noise testing and path circuitry explorationCircuitry design utilizing drafting/simulation programsiDEN DAP Intern (2 summers):Strategic technology planning & outlining for telecom radio systemsSQL reverse programming, extensive research in Power Builder series software.One of 24 corporate-wide Interns of the Year, 1998 Show less

    • Illinois Institute of Technology College of Architecture

      Aug 1998 - Jan 2003
      System and Network Administrator

      Budget management of $2.5 millionComplete oversight of lab operationsProcedural establishment & documentationEmployee direction for 15-20 part time student workersComplete computer & network management for College of ArchitectureElectrical/Networking project planning & implementationComputing output expansion & operationGrant/Aid research for expanding university-computing facilities

    • Gads Hill Center

      Mar 2002 - Sept 2004
      Administrative Assistant, Philanthropy

      Assisted in daily philanthropy activities, including grant writing, research and major solicitation mailings. Assisted in planning and execution of agency fund raising events. Performed maintenance and service on existing network/computers and new machines.

    • The Nature Conservancy

      Jul 2005 - now

      A primary support contact for Microsoft 365/SharePoint Online applications and org-wide collaboration requests. Create new, modern SharePoint Online sites/pages and lead TNC staff through how to organize, configure, and design highly usable web content. Development of site templates, improving navigation, enhancing search, deploying new SharePoint featuresSupport TNC staff in the set-up and maintenance of Microsoft Teams instances and features. Develop lightweight business solutions using PowerPlatformEducate staff on how Microsoft 365 and enterprise collaboration tools can be used independently or in conjunction with other applications to meet specific business needs or enhance current business processes. Coordinate team-level projects, often acting in multiple project roles as needed (business analyst, PM, UX, technical expert, etc.) Show less

      • Principal Technology Architect

        Sept 2018 - now
      • Senior Usability Analyst

        Mar 2007 - Sept 2018
      • TIS Operations Manager

        Jul 2005 - Mar 2007
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Building the Foundation Leadership Program

      The Nature Conservancy
      Jul 2014
    • Office 365: Groups for Administrators

      LinkedIn
      May 2019
      View certificate certificate
    • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

      GoLeanSixSigma.com
      Aug 2019
    • Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt

      GoLeanSixSigma.com
      View certificate certificate
    • Project Leadership

      ECornell
      Mar 2010
    • Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Workshop

      CHICAGO WILDERNESS ALLIANCE
      Mar 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • Building SharePoint Server 2010 Enterprise Solutions

      Learning Tree International
      Oct 2013
    • Building Code-Free Solutions for SharePoint 2010

      Learning Tree International
      May 2013
    • The Science and Art of Web and Application Design

      Human Factors International
      Apr 2008