Deschner, Sara

At UW-Whitewater

Affiliation
University - Faculty/Staff
Department
IT Services
Position
Assoc Vice Chancellor/CIO
Office Phone
(262) 472-5009
Office Location
AN 2006

Chancellor's Award
April 2007
Disability Advocacy and Awareness Coalition

M.A.
History
Northern Illinois University
1995
B.A.
History/English
Colgate University
1992

EMC Proven Professional
EMC Corporation
November 10, 2008

ACM
May 2017 - Current
ACM - W
May 2017 - Current
NetSuite Academy Academic Partnership
April 2017 - Current
Microsoft Dynamics AX User Group
August 2014 - Current
Microsoft Dynamics Academic Alliance
July 2014 - Current
National Center for Women and Information Technology
April 2010 - Current

Effective Implementation of Microsoft Dynamics AX in a university lab environment
Jonathan Stypula
Facebook Boosts and Promotions
Creating and Using Active Learning Environments
Cisco Cius Project at UW-Whitewater
Elena Pokot
CyberGirlz Camp

A.O. Bauer Glass, Inc.
Delavan WI
I designed and implemented a new website and hosting platform for a local business. I provided documentation and training so they can be self-sufficient in their digital marketing on Facebook and their website (before they were dependent upon consultants)
Darien Corn Fest
Darien, WI
I assisted the local committee for this festival with creating a better digital marketing plan using Facebook to generate more "buzz" around their festival and to extend their reach outward to the Chicago market more.
Dynamic Consulting
Chicago, IL
I have started a work partnership with Dynamic Consulting in Chicago, IL to further development my knowledge and expertise in Microsoft Dynamics AX, CRM and Dynamics 365. I am working with Dynamic Consulting to determine a training plan for clients including training videos as well as a book on implementing Dynamics AX with a supplemental lab manual. This work has begun during fall 2016 with University of MN Mankato, but will continue throughout the summer of 2017 and into the next academic year.
Walworth County Visitor's Bureau
Delavan WI
This organization has taken over the marketing of the Delavan Train Show. However, they have retained my service for technical support and maintenance. The hours are an approximation based on how many hours I have documented for 2017 so far (28 hours). This work has included a database upgrade, firewall upgrade, security patching, resolving a DNS hosting error, linking web and social media promotions, troubleshooting and resolving broken permalinks, etc.
Delavan Train Show
Delavan WI
There are a number of technical requirements for this event, which I manage. These responsibilities include web site maintenance, security, database updates, content updates, social media promotion and analysis.
CoBE Tech
Hyland Hall
I work 10 hours per week per semester with CoBE Tech on various projects, documentation, new technology proposals, etc.
UW-Whitewater iCIT
UW-Whitewater
Interview stakeholders on campus who desire a classroom computer management software solution. Build requirements matrix; evaluate and price market options. Provide solution recommendation and justification.
UW-Whitewater iCIT
UW-Whitewater
Research Network Operations Center needs for network monitoring software. Evaluate current solution, market alternatives and provide recommendation of current solution to NOC staff. Assist with configuration of current solution.
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater iCIT
UW-Whitewater
I worked with the Workstation Management group and assist with the software management of the Hyland Hall labs. This work included developing software bundles, imaging workstations and rolling out new software packages to the Hyland computer labs.
Our Redeemer Lutheran School
Delavan WI
Assisted Our Redeemer with complying with DPI requirements for student financial assistance programs. Involved Excel, Web, DB and FTP configuration, documentation and training. This was over a period of days throughout the summer.
W & A Distribution Services, Inc.
Fort Atkinson, WI
W & A is a private LTL trucking company that was looking for a teacher from UWW with business experience to help them with reporting, Business Process Improvement, etc.

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