Resume

David C. Morales : mail@davemoral.es : @morales

SUMMARY

More than 10 years experience in active web and technology development efforts across a broad array of tools and platforms. Seven years of experience with the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) as an active web and new media developer. Manager of multiple, innovative college social and instructional media applications.

EMPLOYMENT

Web Services Project Manager
Thomas Nelson Community College, Williamsburg VA
February 2006 -‐ Present
Learning Systems Administrator
Thomas Nelson Community College, Hampton VA
April 2004 – May 2009
Web Content Specialist
Thomas Nelson Community College, Hampton VA
April 2004 – February 2006
Special Projects Director
Student Information Network, College of William & Mary, Williamsburg VA
August 1999 – July 2001

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Website Management and Project Leadership

Developed and managed the first strategic plan for Thomas Nelson web services, integrating purpose of site with college mission and strategic goals.
Multiple, successful and comprehensive redesign efforts for public Thomas Nelson web presence.
Leadership of design and development efforts surrounding mobile-‐centric website and application strategy.

Social and New Media Management

Prime advocate for aggressive, early, adoption of New and Social Media platforms at Thomas Nelson.
First community college in Virginia to deploy iTunes U in support of teaching and learning efforts.
Leadership in comprehensive policy and best practice development.
Managed development and deployment of extensive on-‐demand video content delivery system.

LEADERSHIP

Apple Platform Management
Thomas Nelson Community College

Direct management of Information Technology support for Apple Platform.
50 computer and tablet instance, direct supervision of support technicians.

Campus Information Technology Liaison
Thomas Nelson Community College

Support Liaison and Senior Technologist for Historic Triangle Campus.

Co-Chair, Cross Function Web Development Task Force
Thomas Nelson Community College

Leadership of development group with oversight over all website and web services activities including adoption of new Social and Rich Media initiatives.

Chair, Integrations Committee, Innovation and Technology Task Force
Virginia Community College System

Development of long term, comprehensive plans to assist in the system-‐wide implementation and adoption of computer, mobile, and emerging technology.

Chair, Early Adopter Learning Community Committee
Virginia Community College System

Planning and integration of new technology as a component of the annual, state-wide VCCS New Horizons Conference

EDUCATION

B.A., Government
College of William & Mary
Williamsburg, Virginia
2002

RECOGNITION

Presidential Leadership Institute
2009, Thomas Nelson Community College
Virginia Community College System Chancellor’s Technology In Education Award
2008, Instructional Technology, Podcasting and iTunes U
President’s Award for Excellence
2007, 2006, 2005, Thomas Nelson Community College
Virginia Community College System Chancellor’s Technology In Education Award
2006, Institutional Technology, Content Management Powered Websites

PRESENTATIONS

Education Technology of the Year : Twitter and iTunes U
Virginia Community College System New Horizons Conference, Roanoke VA
New Tools for Tomorrow, Today
Virginia Community College System New Faculty Seminar, Richmond VA
Podcasting and iTunes U: Enhancing Instruction April, 2008
2008 VCCS New Horizons Conference, Roanoke VA
Podcasting: Easy, Entertaining and Effective November, 2007
2007 League of Innovation Conference on Information Technology, Nashville TN
A Better Way: Content Management Powered Websites April, 2006
2006 VCCS New Horizons Conference, Roanoke VA
Beyond PDF: Alternatives In Document Sharing September, 2005
VCCS Information Systems Technology Peer Conference, Harrisonburg VA
Branding On A Budget June, 2005
VCCS Institutional Advancement and Public Relations Peer Conference, Williamsburg VA
Online Tutoring In the 21st Century April, 2005
2005 VCCS New Horizons Conference, Roanoke VA