Joanne Lester
Targeted Services and Training Specialist at City of Portland, Maine- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Getting Started as a LinkedIn Learning Admin
LinkedInDec, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Leadership in Tech
LinkedInDec, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Certification Prep: Professional in Human Resources (PHR)®
LinkedInOct, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Leading Productive One-on-One Meetings
LinkedInSep, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Lessons in Enlightened Leadership
LinkedInSep, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Thriving @ Work: Leveraging the Connection between Well-Being and Productivity
LinkedInSep, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Working with Upset Customers
LinkedInSep, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Project Management Foundations: Small Projects
LinkedInAug, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Putting ITIL® Into Practice: Applying ITIL® Foundation Concepts
LinkedInAug, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Building Rapport with Customers
LinkedInJun, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Having Difficult Conversations
LinkedInJun, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Inclusive Leadership
LinkedInJun, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Leading with Emotional Intelligence
LinkedInJun, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Writing Customer Service Emails
LinkedInJun, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Coaching Skills for Leaders and Managers
LinkedInMay, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Customer Service: Problem Solving and Troubleshooting
LinkedInMay, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
ITIL® Foundation 4 First Look
LinkedInMay, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Strategic Thinking
LinkedInMay, 2019- Nov, 2024
Experience
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City of Portland, Maine
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United States
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Government Administration
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300 - 400 Employee
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Targeted Services and Training Specialist
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Dec 2019 - Present
Responsible for developing and maintaining IT training and education tools for the benefit of all of the city's workers and is also responsible for ensuring high quality and right-sized delivery of IT services to all of the City's Departments. This includes but is not limited to researching, recommending and tracking many non-traditional approaches to worker education including reference materials, self-service materials, written guidelines, third-party resources, etc.
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Technical and Customer Services Coordinator
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Jun 1989 - Dec 2019
Responsible for the supervision, evaluation and recruitment of Network Operations Specialists Staff (Help Desk Staff) which covers 6 days per week/three shifts.Coordinate, manage and oversee the operation of the Technical Services section of the IT Departmet to ensure that the users of the City of Portland get their technology needs met on a timely basis.Oversee support, installation, and maintenance of all City of Portland hardware and software assets.Work closely with all City of Portland departments, divisions and vendors regarding computerized operations within the City's network.Evaluate and recommend all City department computer hardware needs.Manage and maintain the City of Portland's computer hardware inventory.Assist in the development of enterprise policies for the protection of digital assets.Participate in the design and security of network services while working with other IT staff to evaluate and resolve issues related to the overall design and security of the systems.Manage backup of enterprise network servers.Work with IT staff to instruct and train office personnel as needed on City computer sosftware and systems use. Show less
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City of Portland Employees ProTech Association
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Portland, Maine
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President
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Oct 2014 - Present
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Portland Media Center
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United States
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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President
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Dec 2018 - Mar 2021
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Board Member
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Dec 2015 - Nov 2019
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Education
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University of Southern Maine
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) -
West High School
High School Diploma