Loyola Marymount University (LMU) is a private Jesuit and Marymount research university in Los Angeles, California. Founded in 1911, LMU is one of the largest Roman Catholic universities on the West Coast, with a current enrollment of over 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students. LMU offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, business, and education, as well as a variety of pre-professional programs. The university's main campus is located in the Westchester neighborhood of Los Angeles, with additional facilities in Playa Vista, Silicon Beach, and Downtown LA. LMU is known for its strong commitment to community service and social justice, as well as for its successful athletic programs, particularly in basketball and sailing.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY MANAGER
Loyola Marymount University | Los Angeles, CA
2009 - 2010

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KEY ACHEIVEMENTS

• Launched, managed, and maintained the new LMU Faculty Innovation Center (The FIC).
• Designed and developed the new LMU Faculty Innovation Center Website.
• Managed a team of six instructional technology analysts (ITAs)
• Assisted with launching, promoting, and supporting LMU’s new learning management system, Blackboard 9.
• Led the ITA team in creating and implementing successful Teaching with Technology Serious Play days.
• Created promotional video for annual Board of Trustees meeting.

What PAST LMU | LA colleagues Are Saying about richard ON LINKEDIN

 

“Richard is truly one of the most inspirational and invigorating individuals that has ever worked with me. His expertise in teaching, his creative insights, and his passion made him invaluable to LMU in a variety of ways. He was always willing to learn, get his hands “dirty” with his team, and yet, was able to communicate well with people at every level.”

— Crista Copp, Senior Director, Research and Educational Technology at Loyola Marymount University

“Richard brought an amazing energy to the technology ecosystem at LMU. His highly technical and creative skills combined with his approachable and friendly disposition are truly the new face of Information Techology in Higher Education. I would recommend Richard without reservation and with a high level of enthusiasm.”

— Patrick Frontiera, Vice President for Information Technology and CIO at Loyola Marymount University

“I worked with Richard at Loyola Marymount University where I was impressed with his ability to master all forms of digital media, engage faculty and staff with how to use it and develop his staff members to better serve his faculty community. His creative bent is well balanced with a logical approach which is something I witness regularly in meetings.”

— Daniel Cooke, Director Infrastructure and Support Services at Loyola Marymount University

“Rarely have I worked with someone who was able to completely reinvigorate and reinvent a department in an extremely short time period -- Richard achieved just that feat for LMU in less than a year. His creativity and energy was inspiring, his leadership qualities exceptional, and his skills were astounding. I thoroughly enjoyed working and knowing Richard, and hope to work with him again in the future.”

— jeff solomon, Sr. Director, Infrastructure Services at Loyola Marymount University

“In the short time that I worked with Richard, I was constantly amazed at his creativity and insight. He was able to dramatically transform our department with his impeccable design sense and collaborative management skills. Richard has a keen ability to guide his group toward the "big picture" goal while empowering those around him to provide creative ideas and make important contributions.”

— Joe russo, Learning Management and Curriculum Architect

“Richard taught me the importance of visual literacy and communication in every aspect of my work life. His ability to connect with colleagues personally and professionally is truly admirable. He is a passionate "new media" advocate, and demands for the creativity out of people around him.”

— haejung chung, senior learning designer, Harvard University Graduate School of Education