Note: The following resume is from 2003; this portfolio is no longer updated. To see an updated resume, go to http://www.patricklowenthal.com

CAREER PROFILE: Dedicated, multi-faceted professional offering a proven track record of success leading programs, projects, and daily activities involved in the management of:

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO – Denver / Boulder, CO
MA in Information & Learning Technologies – Emphasis in Corporate Training / Instructional Design (summa cum laude; GPA: 4.0), 2003

Graduate Certificate in Designing and Implementing Web-Based Learning Environments, 2003

MA in Religion (GPA: 3.43), 1999
Theta Alpha Kappa National Honor Society

GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY – Atlanta, GA
BA in Religious Studies, Minor in Philosophy (GPA: 3.83), 1997
Graduated with Research and Advanced Honors Member, Golden Key & Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Societies

REGIS UNIVERSITY , School for Professional Studies – Denver, CO – www.regis.edu
Assistant Director of Teacher Education, Teacher Education, 7/02 to Present
Selected for high-profile administrative position requiring extensive interface with the public, government officials, staff, faculty, external affiliates, and students. Hold primary responsibility for facilitating efficient and effective operations and IT functioning of the university’s Teacher Education program through oversight of this department. Manage support staff, $80K budget, all student services, and the development and day-to-day supervision of all programs. Report directly to associate dean of Teacher Education. Key Accomplishments:

• Project managed the seamless migration of website to new server, with zero interrupts to site traffic.
• Commended by dean for the joint development of new email communication management system that dramatically improved response time, streamlined records management/retention, and prioritized confidential/sensitive information.
• Leveraged fiscal management expertise to help pioneer more efficient process of receiving/processing stipends. Additionally developed automated solution providing university leadership with the first-ever ability to access and track with 100% accuracy crucial budgetary information.
• Launched series of training/HR initiatives that helped increase efficiency, productivity, and faculty/staff accountability.
• Held key participatory role in all phases of the development of an innovative M.Ed. program in space studies – one of only three comparable programs in the U.S. Cultivated win-win alliance with the CO Space Foundation (CSF), crafted a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between CSF and Regis, and structured state-of-the-art online master’s degree with full licensure attached.
• Managed partnership with Institute of Reading Development that generated +30% of department’s entire annual budget.
• Assumed leadership role over Colorado Campus Compact (division of Americorps) and succeeded in coordinating scholarship aid for dozens of deserving students.

• Became department’s primary “go-to” person on all technology issues. Troubleshot and resolved work/hardware/software problems of varying complexities.
• Maintained automated database system allowing new employees to register for orientation sessions online.
• Completed major overhaul of department's website, including information architecture, content development, and site design. Equipped staff with the ability to perform regular updates by conducting training on HTML.

• Revamped training manuals and developed comprehensive new training programs (across both hard- and soft-skill areas) for entire operations (100+ employees). Incorporated structured objectives, clear expectations, and measurable assessments into all programs, for marked improvements in productivity, accuracy, service, quality, and safety.
• Developed curriculum and led delivery of management training in a number of business operations areas, including supply / inventory management, spreadsheet creation, waste tracking, product sourcing, loss control, and supervisory skills. Training efforts were key to facilitating bottom-line gains.
• Contributed to operation’s strategic planning / marketing initiatives; recognized by owner for crucial role in growing operation from initial launch to a thriving business despite wide-spread market downturn within an industry marked by an average 60% failure rate within first two years. Operation presently preparing for two-state expansion.
• Became known as a cost containment strategist, launching multi-tiered program that slashed kitchen / bar / staffing overhead well into the five-figures. Outcomes included reducing overtime by $32K+ annually.
• Rapidly resolved complaints, for win-win outcomes driving loyal clientele and negative experience turnaround.

• Received “superior” ratings on student evaluations for outstanding instruction; ranked in the top 5% campus-wide among all teaching assistants.
• Developed a reputation for excellent classroom / lesson preparation, enthusiastic instruction, and strong grasp of complex subject matter, compelling numerous non-majors to enroll in a subsequent religion course.
• Represented the university in an exemplary fashion, interacting extensively with faculty, students, and staff in a professional, diplomatic manner. Praised for going “above and beyond” in performance of daily duties.

Familiarity with: JavaScript, PHP, Photoshop, Illustrator, MySQL, MS Project, MS Publisher

• Workplace Law – Mountain State Employers Council – Denver, CO (2003)
• Supervisory Skills – Mountain State Employers Council – Denver, CO (2003)
• How to Deal with Difficult People – Career Track – Northglenn, CO (2003)

“…consistently high level of enthusiasm, integrity, and team leadership…exemplifies quality, dedication, and tenacity and would be an asset to any organization…He will be missed immensely.” – T. Baker, Mozzarella’s GM