Karen O'Neal

 Karen O'Neal

Karen O'Neal

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Biography

Sinclair Community College - Computer Science

Establish programs to support secondary students earn college credit via Vincennes University's Early College Program.
Education Management
Karen Elaine
O'Neal
Cincinnati, Ohio Area
Create programs to help high school students earn college credit. Research industry needs to determine skills needed for students to gain employment. Collaborate with University Program leaders, Career Center leaders, employers and other constituents on suitable programs to generate best applicant pools. Participate in Career Exploration Days, Open Houses, Professional Development, community meetings to market Early College program and to communicate program events.

Creative business skills to help others' back office more reliable and efficient so that owners and leaders can reach their goals. Entrepreneur who has over 12 years experience in office administration and now utilizing those skills providing virtual office services. Over seven years delivering business applications instruction using Microsoft Office Suite. Facilitate and design workshop materials and sessions for faculty, staff and community constituents. Excellent at working with others to accomplish tasks.

KEY EXPERTISE
> Organization and Time Management
> Team Work and Customer Service
> Communication – Verbal and Written
> Facilitate Learning – In Class and Online
> Investigative – Learning Research
> Classroom Management
> Computer Software Expertise
> Course Development and Enrichment


Experience

  • Sinclair Community College

    Instructor, Lecturer II, Business Information Systems

    Employ kinesthetic method to instruct course materials to over 40 nontraditional and traditional students. Improve student retention resulting in high percent course completion rate. Utilize Angel educational database to maintain and track student information.

    -Tech Prep Liaison for Technology Consortium providing administrative services to over 10 Career Centers and High Schools in assigned service area
    -Participate and present for Career Exploration, Showcase and Business Summit
    -Team with colleagues to run professional development for Consortium members
    -Employ kinesthetic teaching method to instruct Microsoft Office applications to over 30 nontraditional and traditional adult students: Utilize Microsoft Excel and Cengage Learning software to complete in class student projects with step by step instructions; conduct functional testing of projects to meet criteria; assignments are submitted for grading
    -Facilitate customer service techniques to over 15 high school students: Role play, group and online discussions
    -Schedule meetings with learners to discuss achievement of course requirements: Identify problem areas, if any; analyze student needs; discuss and implement solutions; follow up on progress
    -Research, gather and document changes in course curriculum: Tailor customer service curriculum for high school student audience by creating role play scenarios and internet research
    -Utilize D2L educational database to input, maintain and track student records: Add student’s attendance, grades, comments to learning system
    -Center for Teaching and Learning workshop presenter; minimum 12 participants: Create workshop materials; provide handouts; audio visual, other workshop aids; group interaction. Update and Refresh Microsoft Office 2013 Skills – December 2015; Excel Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced – July 2016
    -Bi-semester participated in faculty development orientations and workshops

    "The views in this posting do not represent the views of my employer."

  • Management and Training Corporation - Dayton Job Corp

    Academic Instructor

    Provided instruction for reading enhancement; and job and social skills training to improve quality of life for over 50 teens and young adult students

    - Clarified and facilitated curricula on various Language Arts and Reading components: Grammar, spelling, interpreting data, graphs, comprehension and cause and effect
    - Provided instruction utilizing online educational software via kinesthetic and audio methods: Individual and group collaboration; integrated workplace social skills training
    - Reviewed and analyzed learning approaches: Researched new software, teleconferenced with vendors to discuss performance of software and made suggestions to management
    - Analyzed student data to determine best methods to facilitate learnings: Generated reports and compared student data using CIS learning system
    - Participated in Career Management Panels: Coached students on social and job preparation skills

  • On the Ball Virtual Office

    Proprietor

    Over 12 years experience in office administration. Provide office services to the community and business owners. Specializing in Microsoft Office applications, forms, workshop and educational materials, customer correspondence and setup meeting appointments.

    First client: A local Communications organization serving the Dayton area for over 27 years with locations in 35 states. Their current membership: Aileron. Currently assisting business owner with ministry startup: Services include designing forms and educational materials utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel and Adobe Pro.

    "The views in this posting do not represent the views of my client(s)."

  • Clark State Community College

    Instructor, Lecturer II, Information Technology Systems

    − Assess students’ training needs to plan and prepare lectures and in-class activities
    − Coach students one-on-one or group basis: Prepare supplementary materials
    − Develop and manage course syllabus; ensure meets department and college standards
    − Assess and grade assignments, quizzes and exams using Blackboard student system
    − Remain updated on innovations and changes within course field

    "The views in this posting do not represent the views of my employer."

  • Vincennes University

    Site Director

    - Provide curriculum leadership for Vincennes Early College at Southeastern
    - Perform degree audits for students to acquire dual credits in 4 pathways
    - Implement activities to encourage college-going culture; engage about 20 diverse students
    - Communicate Early College vision to 12 member school counselors and principals
    - Streamlined Early College registration process; improved efficiency by over 50 percent
    - Market Early College Programs at career and college fairs and high school venues
    - Lead Oversight Committee for the University and Career Center Teams
    - Participate in Career Center activities such as staff meetings and special events
    - Manage $700 travel/supply budget; prepare enrollment reports for Deans and President

  • Vincennes University

    Assistant Dean of Instruction, Early College Programs

    - Ensure operation of Early College Program to help organizations during interim
    - Oversee and supervise 3 support staff to achieve University and High School objectives
    - Conduct degree audits utilizing University and High School student systems for students to acquire Associates Degree or Certificate of Graduation; utilize Microsoft Excel for auditing and tracking
    - Aid both Distance instructors and students in delivery and completion of coursework
    - Facilitate credentialing process for High School faculty to teach college courses
    - Lead Oversight Committee and Vincennes Team meetings
    - Plan and participate in Summer Learning Program; over 20 students and 2 Fellows
    - Facilitate Summer Program Meet and Greet; and Orientations for students and parents

Education

  • Antioch University McGregor

    M.A.

    General Business
    Participated in a team environment and simulated business ownership. Excellent!

  • Christian Life School of Theology

    M.Th.

    Theology/Theological Studies
    Focus was on Christian living.

  • Wright State University

    B.S.

    Human Resource Management
    Management Club 1994 - 1995

Positions

  • H7 Connection Network

    Participant

    Awesome teams of business owners with weekly meetings throughout the areas of Cincinnati, Dayton and Columbus and even Nashville, TN! Owners get together and share their business successes, needs and encouragement.

  • H7 Connection Network

    Participant

    Awesome teams of business owners with weekly meetings throughout the areas of Cincinnati, Dayton and Columbus and even Nashville, TN! Owners get together and share their business successes, needs and encouragement.

  • Job Seekers

    Volunteer

    Participate on new members committee. Attend to encourage job seekers to acquire suitable and satisfying employment.

  • H7 Connection Network

    Participant

    Awesome teams of business owners with weekly meetings throughout the areas of Cincinnati, Dayton and Columbus and even Nashville, TN! Owners get together and share their business successes, needs and encouragement.

  • Job Seekers

    Volunteer

    Participate on new members committee. Attend to encourage job seekers to acquire suitable and satisfying employment.

  • H7 Connection Network

    Participant

    Awesome teams of business owners with weekly meetings throughout the areas of Cincinnati, Dayton and Columbus and even Nashville, TN! Owners get together and share their business successes, needs and encouragement.

  • Job Seekers

    Volunteer

    Participate on new members committee. Attend to encourage job seekers to acquire suitable and satisfying employment.

  • H7 Connection Network

    Participant

    Awesome teams of business owners with weekly meetings throughout the areas of Cincinnati, Dayton and Columbus and even Nashville, TN! Owners get together and share their business successes, needs and encouragement.

  • Job Seekers

    Volunteer

    Participate on new members committee. Attend to encourage job seekers to acquire suitable and satisfying employment.

  • H7 Connection Network

    Participant

    Awesome teams of business owners with weekly meetings throughout the areas of Cincinnati, Dayton and Columbus and even Nashville, TN! Owners get together and share their business successes, needs and encouragement.

  • Job Seekers

    Volunteer

    Participate on new members committee. Attend to encourage job seekers to acquire suitable and satisfying employment.

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