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PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE

Ph.D. in Information Studies
An academic career in the field of Knowledge Management

RESEARCH OBJECTIVE

To construct a taxonomy of successful Knowledge Management (KM) practices and initiatives in order to develop a theory for ‘best’ practices for the dissemination of organizational knowledge. To establish metrics to be used to evaluate KM practices in order to identify ‘best’ practices.

EDUCATION

2005 – Present
University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) – Knowledge Management / Information Studies
Doctoral Member – Knowledge Media Design Institute (Collaborative)

2003 – August, 2005
University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
Masters of Information Studies (MISt) - Information Systems Stream
GPA 3.87
Graduate - Knowledge Media Design Institute (Collaborative)

1995 – 1999
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL.
Bachelor of Science in Marketing (BSc) – Emphasis in International Business (GPA 3.6) – Minor in Philosophy

Finished on the Dean’s List

AWARDS
2005/2006 University of Toronto Doctoral Fellowship

2004/2005 Douglas Armstrong Memorial Scholarship

2004/2005 Faculty of Information Studies Fellowship

COURSEWORK
Knowledge Management | Sharing Information
Management of Information Organizations | Information Management in Organizations-Models and Platforms | Collaborative Model Building and Knowledge Dissemination | Role of Emotions on Sharing Information and Knowledge
Organizational Behaviour
Administrative Decision Making | Group Decision Making | The Emotionally Intelligent Manager
Information Studies
Information and its Social Context | Research Frontiers in Knowledge Media Design | Information Visualization
Information System Design
Introduction to Information Systems | Fundamental Concepts in Knowledge Media Design | Database Design | Analyzing Information Systems | Interacting with Information Systems | Designing Information Systems

RELATED RESEARCH INTERESTS

Knowledge Management (KM) ‘Best’ Practices
Dissemination of Knowledge
KM Training and Education
Group Process & Decision Making Collaborative and Group Decision Support Tools
Organizational KM Perspectives

SPECIALIZED SKILLS

Academic: Commitment to and record of self-directed learning | strong problem-solving, critical judgment, conceptualization, and research skills | Excellent oral and written communication skills | Well refined presentation skills | Demonstrated ability to complete complex projects over an extended period of time
Languages: Fluent in Russian | Proficient in Spanish
Technology: In-depth knowledge of information technologies relevant to my intended research (e.g. Content Management Systems, Collaborative Tools, Decision Support Tools). I have also been directly involved both as participant and manager of projects involving the design, development and implementation of information systems.

AFFILIATIONS

Co-founder and Vice President
Knowledge Media Design Society – University of Toronto
Doctoral Member, Collaborative Program
Knowledge Media Design Institute

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

2005 – 2006
University of Toronto at Mississauga
Course Instructor / Designer
            Technology in Organizations
Teaching Assistant / Lecturer
            International Business
Teaching Assistant
            Introduction to Strategic Management

Faculty of Information Studies Masters Program
Teaching Assistant / Lecturer
Management of Information Organizations

2004 – 2005
University of Toronto at Mississauga
Teaching Assistant / Lecturer
            Analysis for Decision and Control
Teaching Assistant
            Introduction to Marketing
Teaching Assistant
            Management in a Changing Environment
Teaching Assistant
            Introduction to Management Fundamentals

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Mtwo Consulting | Chicago, IL
June 2005 – September 2005
Information Architect / Design Consultant

Mtwo Consulting | Westchester, IL.
June 2003 – January 2004
Senior Partner / Strategy Consultant

Chicago Focus Inc. | Chicago, IL.
November 2002 – June 2003
Client Relations Associate / Computer Technician

Alternative Resources Corp. (ARC) | Barrington, IL.
November 2000 – June 2002
IT Project Manager / Technical Consultant
(List of Clients, Projects, and Scope see Appendix A, Projects 1-10)

Web Designers Inc. | Miami, FL. / Chicago, IL.
February 2000 – October 2000
Operations Business System Analyst
(Appendix A Project 11)

Investor Awareness, Inc. | Deerfield, IL.
August 1999 – August 2000
Investor Relations Account Executive / E-Commerce Coordinator

International Millennium Consultants, Inc. | Northfield, IL.
December 1998 – August 1999
Strategic Business Consultant
(Appendix A Project 12)

Financial Relations Board Corporation | Chicago, IL.
March 1998 – December 1998
Investor Relations Specialist

INTERESTS

Music, Photography, Traveling, Tennis, and Teaching

Appendix A
Clients, Projects, and Scope

1. Project: Radio Shack VPN
Project Length: 7 months
Client: Radio Shack
Scope: Network a Compaq P3 VPN server (Win 2000), Cisco 1900 switch, IBM Hub, POS server, and Demo unit to a broadband connection. Provide satellite/DSL connectivity to the store and its Cashlanes. Upgrade Memory and re-image machines. 1800 Locations

2. Project: Mercedes Benz NetStar Deployment
Project Length: 5 Months
Client: ADP / Mercedes Benz
Scope: Securing the installation and implementation of the NetStar System (Network) at 60% of all Mercedes Benz Dealerships in the US. Responsibilities include overseeing and managing the entire process from site analysis, implementation of the system, to installation of the network.

3. Project: Pathfire Footprint
Project Length: 14 months
Client: Pathfire, ABC, CNN, WB
Scope: Installed digital media servers running Win 2k. Connected Satellites and dubbing workstations to stream digital media replacing tape.

4. Project: Bluecurrent / Oxy
Project Length: 5 months
Client: Bluecurrent / Oxy Chemicals
Scope: 1. Train Oxy Chemical Locations on use of Windows XP. 2. Using the Bluecurrent IS tool, upgrade Dell workstations to XP or swap out for new machines, securing the integrity of all user information.

5. Project: HP Trade Show Set-up
Project Length: 10 months
Client: Hewlett Packard
Scope: Network two booths for monthly HP trade shows. Install included Netgear hubs, Linksys Routers, WAN connectivity, HP Print Servers, Digital Cameras, Printers, Laptops and Workstations

6. Project: Pathfire Charter
Project Length: 4 months
Client: Pathfire / Charter Communications
Scope: Update and swap remote satellites and servers at unmanned cable broadcast locations.

7. Project: IBM / Wal-Mart
Project Length: 2 months
Client: IBM / Wal-Mart
Scope: Rack, Network, and assign ports for IBM 700 Series Servers in Wal-Mart UPC centers

8. Project: Countrywide Win 2K Rollout
Project Length: 4 months
Client: Countrywide Home Mortgages
Scope: Alpha and Beta testing of Windows 2K rollout including workstation and server installation, image upgrades, and Token Ring to Ethernet conversions

9. Project: Dell / Lennox
Project Length: 7 months
Client: Dell / Lennox International
Scope: Installation and configuration of Windows 2000 Servers replacing NT 4 Servers

10. Project: Radio Shack / West Marine
Project Length: 1 month
Client: Radio Shack
Scope: Inventory location. Clean and back-up POS system. Upgrade RAM, and NIC card. Apply new image to hard drive.

11.     Project: Amex Latin America
Project Length: 9 months
Client: American Express
Scope: Analyzed concepts which would allow American Express to improve customer service to card members in Latin America by providing them with access to their account related information online.

12. Strategic Consulting
Project Length: 9 months
Client: International Millennium Consultants
Scope: Designed company website; Developed corporate one year business / marketing plan; sought financial backing for expansion; customized the functionality of their database; built office network

Published on: 2006-09-18 (1591 reads)

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