ABDY A. AFZALI

Email: aafzali@miracosta.edu

OBJECTIVE: An administrator position within a higher education institution where my managerial experience and demonstrated leadership ability will contribute directly to the bottom line.

QUALIFICATION

SUMMARY: Education and a background of progressively responsible experience in management, leadership, business administration, training, and student advocacy. Broad experience/knowledge in computer technology. Ability to generate trust and respect. Team-oriented professional with a proven management record.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TECHNICAL

MANAGEMENT: Perform a variety of duties related to and responsible for the expansion, enhancement, and optimal utilization of computers. Organize, coordinate, and oversee day-to-day operations of District’s Instructional Computing Services as well as the centralized capabilities of the District Academic and Administrative Computing. Provide technical expertise and recommendations in the coordination and development of short and long-range plans for computer acquisition and enhancements. Communicate with Instructional staff regarding current and anticipated computer needs. Provide supervision and evaluation of staff involved in the activities of District computing. Plan and coordinate the operation of computer labs with instructional programs.

CURRICULUM

MANAGEMENT: Develop curriculum, teaching/learning methods, and teaching materials, as appropriate, for courses such as Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office. Evaluate and refine existing curriculum and software. Provide technical assistance and advice to faculty in determining feasible hardware and software solutions to meet evolving instructional needs for the computer labs and classrooms. Participate in committees to evaluate and select new textbooks.

FISCAL

MANAGEMENT: Responsible for budget planning, assistance, and administration of budget utilizing cost-saving strategies, resulting in reduced waste. Negotiated and acquired contracts with several major hardware and software vendors to reduce the cost of acquiring computer hardware and software for the District, resulting in substantial savings to the District for the past several years.

HUMAN

RELATIONS: Experienced in working with populations of diverse ethic and racial backgrounds. Ability to deal effectively with multi-levels of staff including executives and administrators. Supervised over 30 staff.

TEACHING/

TRAINING: Responsible for conducting on-site, in-service instruction and training to utilize computer hardware, software, data communications, and networking. Teach computer-related courses using variety of software applications.

EDUCATION: Master of Science in Advanced Management

National University, San Diego, California, March 1986.

Master of Business Administration in Computer Information Systems

National University, San Diego, California, July 1982.

Master of Business Administration in Health Care Administration

National University, San Diego, California, May 1980.

Bachelor of Science in Public Health

Institute of Paramedical Sciences, July 1977.

California Community College Credentials:

· Supervisor Credential

· Instructor: Computer and Related Technologies

· Instructor: Business and Industrial Management

· Instructor: Marketing and Distribution

Certifications:

· Certified Microsoft MOS Master

· Certified BlackBoard Instructor

WORK HISTORY: MiraCosta College

Oceanside, California (May 1991 - Present)

· Instructional Computing Coordinator

· Computer Lab Manager

· Associate Faculty

SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE

Chula Vista, California (February 1987 - August 1997)

· Adjunct Faculty

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY STUDENT/ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

San Diego, California (January 1981 - January 1991)

· Executive Director

· Director of Administration & Information Systems

· Director of Micro-Computer Information Systems

· Director of Computer Buying Service

· Director of Word-Processing

· Director of Graphic Communications/Publications

ACHIEVEMENTS/

HONORS: Inclusion in the following publications:

· Who's Who in America

· Who's Who in the West

· Who's Who in California

· Who's Who in the Computer Industry

· Who's Who of Emerging Leaders in America

· Personalities of the World

· Personalities of America

· International Leaders in Achievement

· International Platform Association

REFERENCES: Available upon request.