Ken Herr
Director of Information Technology at Quakertown Christian School- Claim this Profile
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Charlie Thiel
Ken has a clear passion for technology, especially in the realm Audio/Video. His desire to see growth in this industry, as well as cutting edge technology applied in an effective manner, is deeply evident. This, combined with his healthy work ethic, makes Ken a valuable member.
Steven Tadzynski
During Ken's two-year tenure as Philadelphia SMPTE Chairman he kept the chapter management team on track and we gained an unprecedented sixteen new members!
Charlie Thiel
Ken has a clear passion for technology, especially in the realm Audio/Video. His desire to see growth in this industry, as well as cutting edge technology applied in an effective manner, is deeply evident. This, combined with his healthy work ethic, makes Ken a valuable member.
Steven Tadzynski
During Ken's two-year tenure as Philadelphia SMPTE Chairman he kept the chapter management team on track and we gained an unprecedented sixteen new members!
Charlie Thiel
Ken has a clear passion for technology, especially in the realm Audio/Video. His desire to see growth in this industry, as well as cutting edge technology applied in an effective manner, is deeply evident. This, combined with his healthy work ethic, makes Ken a valuable member.
Steven Tadzynski
During Ken's two-year tenure as Philadelphia SMPTE Chairman he kept the chapter management team on track and we gained an unprecedented sixteen new members!
Charlie Thiel
Ken has a clear passion for technology, especially in the realm Audio/Video. His desire to see growth in this industry, as well as cutting edge technology applied in an effective manner, is deeply evident. This, combined with his healthy work ethic, makes Ken a valuable member.
Steven Tadzynski
During Ken's two-year tenure as Philadelphia SMPTE Chairman he kept the chapter management team on track and we gained an unprecedented sixteen new members!
Experience
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Quakertown Christian School
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Information Technology
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Jul 2011 - Present
Provide information and instructional technology direction and support. • Migrating many internally hosted services to cloud based solutions.• Standardized IT services and improving performance in the technology environment. • Currently developing the technology direction for the school required to effectively and efficiently deliver instruction and provide a reliable infrastructure.• Managing IT services at the school to realize the maximum value with a minimum of investment. Provide information and instructional technology direction and support. • Migrating many internally hosted services to cloud based solutions.• Standardized IT services and improving performance in the technology environment. • Currently developing the technology direction for the school required to effectively and efficiently deliver instruction and provide a reliable infrastructure.• Managing IT services at the school to realize the maximum value with a minimum of investment.
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Creative Apex
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Design Services
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Principal
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Jun 2009 - Present
IT, A/V systems design, specification and installation. Web site consulting and design services. IT, A/V systems design, specification and installation. Web site consulting and design services.
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Section Manager
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Aug 2011 - Jul 2017
Part of the elected leadership team: overseeing the successful functioning of the Section, planning relevant monthly programs, nominating committee chair. Part of the elected leadership team: overseeing the successful functioning of the Section, planning relevant monthly programs, nominating committee chair.
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Lehigh Valley Professionals
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United States
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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IT/Web Committee co-chair
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Feb 2011 - May 2012
Providing IT and web services to support the LVP organization - a peer support group for unemployed professionals. Providing IT and web services to support the LVP organization - a peer support group for unemployed professionals.
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Web site consultant
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Feb 2011 - Jan 2012
Providing consulting, web site design and management for their retail brick and mortar and on-line store. Providing consulting, web site design and management for their retail brick and mortar and on-line store.
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In career transition
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Free Agent
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Aug 2010 - Aug 2011
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Audiovisual systems consultant
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Oct 2010 - May 2011
I am providing consultation services for Quakertown Christian School to expand and improve the audio and video presentation system in their auditorium. I am providing consultation services for Quakertown Christian School to expand and improve the audio and video presentation system in their auditorium.
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Operations Manager
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May 2010 - Nov 2010
During my tenure at CSI I: helped implement ConnectWise, their new PSA software; worked to identify process inefficiencies and guide the organization to the next level. During my tenure at CSI I: helped implement ConnectWise, their new PSA software; worked to identify process inefficiencies and guide the organization to the next level.
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Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers
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United Kingdom
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Chairman Philadelphia Section
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Jun 2008 - Jun 2010
I was elected to this position and have been working with our local section to help drive it in new directions. Section meetings during my tenure have included several new topics and venues. I was elected to this position and have been working with our local section to help drive it in new directions. Section meetings during my tenure have included several new topics and venues.
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Flint Hill Farm
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United States
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Higher Education
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Technology Consultant
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Aug 2009 - May 2010
Provided technology consulting for the farm: an agro-education facility. This included IT support for the farm and guiding them toward an on-line virtual classroom solution to reach students at schools and in their homes. Provided technology consulting for the farm: an agro-education facility. This included IT support for the farm and guiding them toward an on-line virtual classroom solution to reach students at schools and in their homes.
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self
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Apr 2009 - Apr 2010
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Air Products and Chemicals
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United States
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Retail
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1 - 100 Employee
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Principal Media Technologist
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Jun 1998 - Apr 2009
My recent responsibilities at Air Products have included: - Business Process Improvement. - Researching and implementing strategic new communications technologies. - Service manager for internal live video webcasting service. - Project manager for the implementation of SharePoint within the company's Corporate Communications group.
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Supervisor, Visual Communications - Video group
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Jan 1990 - Jun 1998
I was responsible for supervision of the nine person staff that produced internal and external video programming, The staff included producers/directors and technical staff. During this time I was also responsible for the planning, implementation and operation of a global satellite video distribution network (26 sites) to deliver programming to field offices. Responsible for staff employment, reviews, budget and scheduling.
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