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Colleen Flannery

Queen Creek

Summary

Focused instructional, innovative and technology focused leader aiming to leverage skills for developing leaders and learners. Eager to contribute value to the team through a proven history of effective goal setting, action plans, communication, professional development and implementation support.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Technology Officer

Chandler Unified Schools District
07.2021 - Current
  • Facilitated ongoing team development and growth through training and professional skills enhancement.
  • Managed company-level architecture, platform and data configuration processes and implementation protocols.
  • Provided project leadership in dynamic technology-driven environment with multiple priorities.
  • Developed and implemented long-term strategic technological blueprint.
  • Coordinated third-party vendors and client IT teams to seamlessly deliver effective solutions.
  • Laid out complete business continuity plan to maintain data protection in event of natural disaster or long-term outage.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional intra-company teams to provide mutually beneficial outcomes.
  • Tested security technologies on regular basis and implemented network penetration assessment tools.

Director of Instructional Technology and Learning

Chandler Unified School District
07.2015 - 06.2021
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Contributed to development of comprehensive employee professional development and training courses.
  • Planned and monitored implementation of technology-based learning programs.
  • Developed and implemented strategic plans for instructional technology and learning resource design and utilization.
  • Coordinated the development and enhancement of quality instruction.
  • Developed the District's five year technology plan.
  • Develop and maintained an online repository of resources to provide information on current best practices.
  • Coordinated with District IT/IS to ensure infrastructure and technology met goal for teaching and learning.
  • Designed course materials and supported implementation.
  • Collaborated with administrators to determine course objectives.
  • Teamed with subject matter experts in evaluation and revision of training tools in order to continually improve learning platforms.
  • Effectively implemented best training practices and adult learning principles in planning and creation of instructional materials.
  • Delivered top-quality training documentation, manuals and tools addressing needs of specific specialist groups.

Director of Technology Services

CUSD
07.2012 - 06.2021
  • Analyzed department and job-related functionality requirements to align technology priorities with business needs.
  • Developed and implemented technical application support and information technology policies and procedures that advanced needs, outcomes and performance measurements to balance continuous innovation with responsible risk-taking.
  • Prioritized framework to evaluate technology and regulate communication with stakeholders.
  • Developed and maintained service level agreements for strategic applications and measured performance against objectives.
  • Deployed, monitored and maintained system installation, upgrades and network integration.

Assistant Director of Technology

CUSD
12.2011 - 07.2012

Instructional Program Specialist

CUSD
07.2005 - 12.2011

Teacher/Dean

CUSD
07.1997 - 07.2005

Education

Master of Arts -

Northern Arizona University
Flagstaff, AZ
06.2000

Bachelor of Arts -

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
12.1997

Skills

  • Learning strategies
  • Course material creation
  • Best practices
  • Organizational performance
  • Curriculum design
  • Implementation support
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Flexible & Adaptable

Timeline

Chief Technology Officer

Chandler Unified Schools District
07.2021 - Current

Director of Instructional Technology and Learning

Chandler Unified School District
07.2015 - 06.2021

Director of Technology Services

CUSD
07.2012 - 06.2021

Assistant Director of Technology

CUSD
12.2011 - 07.2012

Instructional Program Specialist

CUSD
07.2005 - 12.2011

Teacher/Dean

CUSD
07.1997 - 07.2005

Master of Arts -

Northern Arizona University

Bachelor of Arts -

Arizona State University
Colleen Flannery