Tara Schnaible

Experience

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  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

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  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

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  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.

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  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