Resume

• 2017

  Doctor of Philosophy - PhD

  Data Science

  Northcentral University

• 2015

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

  Policy

  Politics

  and Community Relations

  5/4/2015 to 6/28/2015\nLeading Technology Innovation

  6/29/2015 to 8/23/2015\t \nFunding of Educational Institutions

  8/31/2015 to 10/25/2015 \nCurriculum Design

  10/26/2015 to 12/20/2015\nEthical and Legal Issues in Education/Leadership

  1/4/2016 to 2/28/2016\nLeadership: Human Resources and Professional Development

  2/29/2016 to 4/24/2016\nLeadership: Theory and Management

  5/2/2016 to 6/26/2016\nLeadership: Reform and Innovation

  6/27/2016 to 8/21/2016\nLeadership: Assessment and Program and Evaluation

  8/29/2016 to 10/23/1016\nQuantitative Research I

  10/24/2016 to 12/18/2016

  Educational Leadership

  Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

  Educational Leadership

  Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

• 2014

  Master of Humanities

  Spring/2014 (Jan 13 - Apr 26)\nENG 545 Performance Writing: Creative Writing 4\nENG 561 Survey of British Literature\nENG 571 Women and Literature

  English Literature

  Tiffin University

  Master's degree

  Humanities/Humanistic Studies - Creative Writing

  Tiffin University

• 2013

  Ph.D Psychology

  PSY 701 Research

  Ethics

  and Scholarly Writing\nPSY 750 Theories of Learning and Motivation

  Industrial and Organizational Psychology

  Keiser University-Ft Lauderdale

• 2011

  English

  Master's degree

  Criminal Justice

  Everest University - Brandon

• 2010

  American Marketing Association

  American Marketing Association

  Faculty

  •\tInstruct and facilitate meaningful learning of the course competencies in the curriculum and proactively supports all facets of the learning environment

  as demonstrated by university prescribed assessments.\n•\tProvide education through learning-centered instruction that will enable graduates to complete the evolving needs of the marketplace. \n•\tEncourage a culture of learning that values mutual responsibility and respect

  life-long learning and ethics as well as personal and professional development.

  South University

  Masters

  Business Administration-Marketing

  American InterContinental University

  Women in Literature

  Qualitative Research Design & Methodology for Technology Leaders

  Computer Networks & Mobile Computing

  Survey of British Literature

  Distributed Systems

  Principles of Computer Science

  Inferential Statistics and Predictive Analytics

  Big Data Integration

  Changing Times: Managing Technology & Innovation in the 21st Century

  Quantitative Methods for Data Analytics and Business Intelligence

  Multivariate Analysis

  Quantitative Research Design

  Survey of World Literature

  Creative Writing: Performance Writing

  Databases & Business Intelligence

  Data Mining

  Learning Kali Linux

  LinkedIn

  NVivo 2018 Essential Training

  LinkedIn

  Python: Data Analysis

  LinkedIn

  CCNA Routing & Switching: Scaling Networks

  Cisco Networking Academy

  IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software

  Cisco Networking Academy

  CCNA Routing & Switching: Introduction to Networks

  Cisco Networking Academy

  CCNA Routing & Switching: Routing and Switching Essentials

  Cisco Networking Academy

• 2008

  Doctorate

  Business

  Argosy University Phoenix

• 2007

  Masters

  Masters Business Administration - Operations Management\nMasters Information Techology - Network Security

  MBA & MIT

  American InterContinental University

• 2000

  Waste Management of Tampa

  Everest University-Lakeland

  Florida Career College

  Everest University-Brandon Campus

  Keiser University

  Hillsborough Community College

  South University

  Tampa/St. Petersburg

  Florida Area

  •\tOnline and On-ground instruction of computer and technology related classes\n•\tCoaching and mentoring faculty and students’ technology use in the classroom.\n•\tDemonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic

  socioeconomic

  cultural

  sexual orientation

  disability

  and ethnic backgrounds of students \n•\tContribute actively to the process of curriculum review \n•\tAchieve assigned retention rate in accordance with the campus

  and accreditation and company guidelines by maintaining accurate attendance records daily and communicating attendance concerns to the education director \n•\tPlan

  prepare and deliver quality classroom instruction in lecture and or laboratory format\n

  Adjunct Faculty

  Hillsborough Community College

  Student & Community Coordinator / Full-time Faculty: March/2010 – December/2013\n\n•\tSelect and utilize a variety of approved course materials and teaching methods - using lectures

  demonstrations

  laboratory work

  discussion groups

  and seminars - to ensure the needs of the individual students are met in the program \n•\tDeliver communications on school policy

  financial aid

  and academics based on management direction\n•\tManage classroom teaching conditions and the environment through active instructor presence in order to promote positive classroom discipline and control

  and timely class meetings\n•\tProvide students with academic support and advice and refer them for additional assistance as required; tutor if necessary and provide other assistance as needed\n•\tDemonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic

  socioeconomic

  cultural

  sexual orientation

  disability

  and ethnic backgrounds of students \n•\tContribute actively to the process of curriculum review \n•\tAchieve assigned retention rate in accordance with the campus

  and accreditation and company guidelines by maintaining accurate attendance records daily and communicating attendance concerns to the education director \n•\tPlan

  prepare and deliver quality classroom instruction in lecture and or laboratory format

  Everest University-Brandon Campus

  * Resolves moderately complex questions and problems. \n* Maintains customer accounts for accurate and complete information. Records and tracks errors. \n* Responds to inquiries received through phone

  mail and/or face-to-face contact with customers and prospects about the company's products or services by following standard scripts and procedures. \n* Monitors new customer accounts. Initiates and maintains contact with new customers to better understand their needs. \n* Acts as a liaison with others within and outside the company regarding administrative issues related to purchasing

  personnel

  facilities and operations. \n* Assists in the preparation and control of records

  statistics

  and reports regarding operations

  personnel changes

  etc. \n* Prepares

  coordinates service agreements and reviews them for accuracy. \n* Fosters compliance with standards and goals.

  Waste Management of Tampa

  Florida Career College

  Adjunct Faculty

  Tampa/St. Petersburg

  Florida Area

  Ft Lauderdale

  FL

  •\tCollaborate with various department heads from Academics and Administration from all campuses to identify current or possible issues that need to be researched and resolved.\n•\tLead faculty in important processes that shape the curriculum and have an impact on the learning of students.\n•\tServe as mentor to faculty colleagues and collaborate with other college administrative officers.\n•\tInterpret college policy and advocate for the department from a perspective of the best overall interests of the university.\n•\tWork with the Associate Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs and Dean of Undergraduate School in preparing any necessary curricula changes.\n•\tEffectively articulate department and university missions to internal and external constituencies.\n•\tLead in developing the department’s academic programs within the mission of the university.\n•\tAnalyze and interpret data to be used for evidence-based decision making. \n•\tSupport the development and implementation of processes and policies through best-practice research.\n•\tFormulate strategies while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to develop business-wide operational strategies.\n•\tBring together crucial pieces of information including operational performance

  innovations

  and available tools/resources from various internal and external sources to develop strategic options.\n•\tPartner with internal/external resources to maintain relationship and communication across departments

  University Department Chair - General Studies/Interdisciplinary Studies

  Keiser University

  * Taught classes in Management

  Marketing

  and International Business\n* Maintain professional competence in academic discipline through reading

  research and professional affiliations

  and submit evidence of participation to the office of the President \n• Plan course instruction based on the approved syllabus/course outline provided to assure course content and learning objectives are met \n• Design

  administer

  and grade examinations to assess achievement of course objectives as identified in the syllabus and as approved by the Academic Dean \n• Achieve assigned retention rate in accordance with the institution

  accreditation

  and company guidelines by maintaining accurate attendance records daily and communicating any attendance concerns to the Academic Program Director and/or Dean \n• Schedule and post office hours to provide academic support to students

  tutor if necessary

  and provide other assistance as needed \n• Start classes on time

  conduct classes for the full time period

  and enforce any applicable campus administrative policies \n• Utilize a variety of teaching styles and methods to accommodate diverse learning styles of students \n• Attend a minimum of four (4) faculty in-service meetings per year \n• Participate in faculty meetings

  orientations

  graduation exercises

  and other functions as directed \n• Complete as directed all end of term responsibilities

  including submission of final grades

  copies of exams

  attendance records

  and all other designated materials to the Academic Office \n• Ensure that all educational activity is conducted in a legal and ethical manner

  Everest University-Lakeland

  Keiser University

  Tampa/St. Petersburg

  Florida Area

  •\tResearch and participate in analytic projects related to the department's strategic plan

  including policy issues

  business methods

  service levels

  analytic models and organizational effectiveness as requested.\n•\tAttend community events to speak with prospective students about employment opportunities available in the area and discuss their career track.\n•\tCreate and host community events for local employers to identify current needs for graduates to have to be competitive in the market.\n•\tServe on textbook

  syllabus

  and curriculum committees to ensure that all classes are currently providing skills that are in-demand by employers;\n•\tContinuously work with employers to place current student into in-field jobs while still attending classes; \n•\tCollaboratively work with faculty

  staff

  and students on goals and initiatives supporting student learning including the implementation of a peer mentoring program; \n•\tServe as Campus representative to the local community

  including civic

  governmental and business organizations;\n•\tCoordinated community outreach events including multiple Meetup groups like Tampa Bay Dev Ops – Code Camp; Bar Camp; Product Camp and various Agile groups\n•\tProvide leadership by ensuring that academic processes focus on the continual enhancement of the learning environment;\n•\tImplement and manage company policies and procedures such as attendance

  grade reports

  midterm reports

  student advising forms

  and all other assigned educational materials on a timely basis; \n•\tProvide ongoing support to online students to assist them in accessing Blackboard

  Campus Portal

  and Microsoft Office 365;\n•\tAttend all new student orientations and provide the new online student orientation;\n•\tUse public data sets regularly in the classroom for application of critical thinking and other exercises including cleaning

  categorizing

  analyzing

  and communicating that data via dashboards and other reporting methods.

  I.T. Faculty and Online Student Liaison

  Founded in 1971 by a group of Los Angeles-based children's writers

  the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators is a non-profit

  501 (c)3 organization which is one of the largest existing organizations for writers and illustrators. It is the only professional organization specifically for those individuals writing and illustrating for children and young adults in the fields of children’s literature

  magazines

  film

  television

  and multimedia. As a unified body

  the SCBWI acts as a powerful force to effect important changes within the field of children's literature

  promoting new copyright legislation

  equitable treatment of authors and artists

  and fair contract terms.

  Member

  Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators

• 1982

  Holy Spirit

• Tammy Ferrante

  Social Media

  IT Strategy

  Project Management

  System Administration

  Student Affairs

  Microsoft Office

  Market Research

  Adobe Acrobat

  Database Design

  Research

  Strategic Planning

  Information Technology

  Higher Education

  Data Analysis

  Teaching

  Public Speaking

  Business Intelligence (BI)

  Curriculum Design

  Public Relations

  Time Management

  Phoenix Rising Video Game

  Currently in development - Phoenix Rising video game based on the book written by Glenda Finkelstein. Beta is expected to be released December/2014. Currently working with 3ds Max

  Unity

  and UDK as well as Photoshop and Illustrator

  Ferrante

  Tammy L

  Ferrante