Cedric Porties
Founder, Chief Executive Officer, IT Figures LLC at Self-employed-
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LaShawn Sims
We hosted IT Figures for a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) summer camp for middle school students. I was impressed with their exhibition and professionalism. Our students were engaged and easily related to the content. The connection they make to super hero strengths and character traits is outstanding! Students are able to see themselves in the figures and think of strategies to overcome personal struggles and obstacles. I look forward to a continued partnership with IT Figures.
Reggie Woolery
While Director of Education and Programs at Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Cedric and IT Figures designed a wonderful workshop for the staff. They really pulled out all the stops in terms of depth of information, sensitivity to issues affecting our youth, and as regards the future of STEM careers. The fact that Cedric and wife Tiffany are juggling full-time careers and making time to pursue this type of social-emotional work to support our kids is inspiring to say the least. It was a perfect team-building exercise and everyone loved it. Their collection of African American superhero action figures was very impressive, especially to those here who faithfully follow science fiction, comix and graphic novels. I think these types of presentations would be great experiences for middle school students, with aspects working well with teens and professional adults. Thank you Cedric and Tiffany for your creativity and passion.
LaShawn Sims
We hosted IT Figures for a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) summer camp for middle school students. I was impressed with their exhibition and professionalism. Our students were engaged and easily related to the content. The connection they make to super hero strengths and character traits is outstanding! Students are able to see themselves in the figures and think of strategies to overcome personal struggles and obstacles. I look forward to a continued partnership with IT Figures.
Reggie Woolery
While Director of Education and Programs at Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Cedric and IT Figures designed a wonderful workshop for the staff. They really pulled out all the stops in terms of depth of information, sensitivity to issues affecting our youth, and as regards the future of STEM careers. The fact that Cedric and wife Tiffany are juggling full-time careers and making time to pursue this type of social-emotional work to support our kids is inspiring to say the least. It was a perfect team-building exercise and everyone loved it. Their collection of African American superhero action figures was very impressive, especially to those here who faithfully follow science fiction, comix and graphic novels. I think these types of presentations would be great experiences for middle school students, with aspects working well with teens and professional adults. Thank you Cedric and Tiffany for your creativity and passion.
LaShawn Sims
We hosted IT Figures for a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) summer camp for middle school students. I was impressed with their exhibition and professionalism. Our students were engaged and easily related to the content. The connection they make to super hero strengths and character traits is outstanding! Students are able to see themselves in the figures and think of strategies to overcome personal struggles and obstacles. I look forward to a continued partnership with IT Figures.
Reggie Woolery
While Director of Education and Programs at Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Cedric and IT Figures designed a wonderful workshop for the staff. They really pulled out all the stops in terms of depth of information, sensitivity to issues affecting our youth, and as regards the future of STEM careers. The fact that Cedric and wife Tiffany are juggling full-time careers and making time to pursue this type of social-emotional work to support our kids is inspiring to say the least. It was a perfect team-building exercise and everyone loved it. Their collection of African American superhero action figures was very impressive, especially to those here who faithfully follow science fiction, comix and graphic novels. I think these types of presentations would be great experiences for middle school students, with aspects working well with teens and professional adults. Thank you Cedric and Tiffany for your creativity and passion.
LaShawn Sims
We hosted IT Figures for a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) summer camp for middle school students. I was impressed with their exhibition and professionalism. Our students were engaged and easily related to the content. The connection they make to super hero strengths and character traits is outstanding! Students are able to see themselves in the figures and think of strategies to overcome personal struggles and obstacles. I look forward to a continued partnership with IT Figures.
Reggie Woolery
While Director of Education and Programs at Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Cedric and IT Figures designed a wonderful workshop for the staff. They really pulled out all the stops in terms of depth of information, sensitivity to issues affecting our youth, and as regards the future of STEM careers. The fact that Cedric and wife Tiffany are juggling full-time careers and making time to pursue this type of social-emotional work to support our kids is inspiring to say the least. It was a perfect team-building exercise and everyone loved it. Their collection of African American superhero action figures was very impressive, especially to those here who faithfully follow science fiction, comix and graphic novels. I think these types of presentations would be great experiences for middle school students, with aspects working well with teens and professional adults. Thank you Cedric and Tiffany for your creativity and passion.
Experience
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Self-employed
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder, Chief Executive Officer, IT Figures LLC
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2017 - Present
IT Figures program architect designed to empower youth to persevere through adversity: • Providing cutting-edge children and youth developmental programs to develop/enhance skills in resiliency, self-esteem, and efficacy. • Providing an entry point to engage underserved youth in an atmosphere where they feel valued and have clarity around pathways to overcome inequality/opportunity gaps all while inspiring youth to reach their full potential and excel. • Collaborative partnerships have included the Ann Arbor African American Museum, Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Detroit Public Library, Holmes Elementary, Hope United Methodist Church, Lansing Public Middle Schools, Michigan Department of Transportation, Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy, University of Michigan, Vista Maria. Show less
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Hino Motors Manufacturing USA, Inc.
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United States
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Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
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400 - 500 Employee
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Assistant Manager, Information Technology
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2007 - Present
• Plan, schedule, and manage staff during hardware, and software implementations; monitor progress to meet scope, time, and budget targets. • Manage staff w/ regards to system maintenance, helpdesk tickets, and projects. • Proactively develop staff by means of training and task delegation. • Create cost-benefit analysis and ROI assessments that are used as the basis for hardware\ software implementations. • Manage allocated funds within a budget scope to procure resources relevant to IT. • Train end users regarding the use of applications, and fixes for common hardware\software related issues. • Maintain compliance with Sarbanes Oxley IT practices which have resulted in a 100 percent audit success rate. Show less
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Education
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2009 - 2011
Wayne State University
Bachelor's degree -
United States Air Force
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