Ted Bongiovanni

Associate Director at New York University

Greater New York City Area

Current
  • Associate Director; Distance Learning, School of Continuing and Professional Studies at New York University
Past
  • Chief Operating Officer/SVP Business Development at FairChoice Systems
  • Director of Programs at MOUSE
  • Associate Director, Production, Center for New Media Teaching and Learning at Columbia University
Education
  • Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs
  • Susquehanna University
Connections
319 connections
Industry
Education Management
Websites

Ted Bongiovanni’s Summary

I am skilled at helping organizations manage change, grow and create environments where people flourish. I've worked in politics, new media and education, but a passion for using technology intelligently to help people and organizations reach goals is constant throughout my career.

Ted Bongiovanni’s Specialties:

organizational leadership and development, program management, product development and management, project management, open source software, non-profit leadership & finance, business planning, board management, fundraising


Ted Bongiovanni’s Experience

  • Associate Director; Distance Learning, School of Continuing and Professional Studies

    New York University

    (Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)

    June 2009Present (6 months)

  • Chief Operating Officer/SVP Business Development

    FairChoice Systems

    (Computer Software industry)

    October 2008June 2009 (9 months)

    * Lead firm’s product development efforts to web enable university student health and housing services
    * Manage product rollouts for flagship clients
    * Create and manage sales process and marketing activities; including marketing campaigns, Web site development and participation at major industry trade shows
    * Improve organizational communication and increased efficiency through the introduction of select online collaboration tools

  • Director of Programs

    MOUSE

    (Non-Profit; Education Management industry)

    February 2006October 2008 (2 years 9 months)

    * Led team of program managers, educational consultants and technologists to create MOUSE Squad, a program that provides 1,600 kids per year with the know-how and confidence to troubleshoot and fix computers and lead technology projects
    * Created MOUSE Squad Certified Technician and Certified Trainer Programs
    * Initiated and cultivated partnerships with foundations, school districts and corporations; established internship programs with leading tech firms, including Fog Creek Software and Tekserve
    * Directed national expansion business planning process for senior management and board
    * Pitched MOUSE mission and vision to major funders, including Best Buy Children's Foundation, UBS and the New York City Department of Education; part of MOUSE fundraising team that raises $1.6M annually.
    * Transformed mousesquad.org from static website to dynamic community that features blogs, forums, assessments, reports and project management tools
    * Forged revenue-generating alliance with AspiraNet; brought MOUSE Squad program to 40 California sites
    * Increased program participation by 60%; increased student training rate by 70%

  • Associate Director, Production, Center for New Media Teaching and Learning

    Columbia University

    (Educational Institution; 5001-10,000 employees; Higher Education industry)

    February 2001January 2006 (5 years )

    * Managed staff of 20 educators, designers, videographers and programmers
    * Directed the strategic planning, budgeting, execution, and delivery of 25 - 30 active projects, including a $2.4 million National Science Foundation Grant to develop Video Interactions in Teaching and Learning software
    * Delivered over 60 projects for use at Columbia University, including a Heart Simulator and a content-rich multimedia study environment based on Salman Rushdie's novel, Midnight's Children
    * Assigned and coordinated development of grant applications, define scope of work, prepared budgets
    * Oversaw development, implementation and analysis of client surveys to measure client satisfaction and make continuous improvements
    * Created resource management and tracking processes to measure time allocations and set project priorities

  • Director of Production

    Fathom

    (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Online Media industry)

    19992001 (2 years )

    * Recruited, trained and led team of 14, including project managers, designers, front-end developers, writers and video producers
    * Defined production workflow for local and remote editorial teams
    * Managed editorial staff and produced interactive features (conducted interviews with faculty, wrote and edited introductions)
    * Wrote the Fathom RFP and managed vendor selection process
    * Collaborated with interactive agencies to produce early Fathom prototypes

  • Community Developer

    New York Times

    (Public Company; 1001-5000 employees; Online Media industry)

    19982000 (2 years )

    * Recruited 75 non-profit organizations to participate in on-line community publishing program
    * Designed and maintained information system to track and analyze program effectiveness
    * Created and nurtured relationships with community based organizations
    * Conceptualized and implemented marketing plans and promotions

  • Peace Corps Volunteer

    Peace Corps

    (Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; International Affairs industry)

    19951997 (2 years )

    * Taught English as a foreign language to grades 9 through 12
    * Planned, co-wrote and edited "Essential English" textbook; negotiated deal with publisher for production and distribution
    * Edited and oversaw the redesign of the "Baltic Peace" volunteer newsletter for the Baltic States
    * Established the Rietavas Youth Center

  • Publishing Systems Specialist

    Time Life Inc.

    (Public Company; Education Management industry)

    19941995 (1 year )

  • Legislative Assistant

    US Representative Sam Coppersmith

    (Government Agency; 11-50 employees; Legislative Office industry)

    January 1993December 1994 (2 years )

    * Managed banking, budget, judiciary, tax, trade, welfare and youth issues
    * Identified, evaluated and presented legislative opportunities
    * Prepared concise oral and written presentations of issues
    * Built and maintained relationships with constituents and lobbyists
    * Drafted constituent correspondence


Ted Bongiovanni’s Education

  • Columbia University - School of International and Public Affairs

    MPA , Management and Finance , 20012003

  • Susquehanna University

    BA , Political Science , 19881992


Additional Information

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Ted Bongiovanni’s Interests:

education, technology, running, biking, swimming, social software, reading, writing, cooking, gardening

Ted Bongiovanni’s Groups:

new york road runners, CORO, EMPA Forum, Essex Running Club, USATF

  •    Nonprofit Technology Network (NTEN)
  •    NetSquared
  •    Lithuanian Contacts Network
  •    RPCV - Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
  •    Columbia University Alumni Network
  •    SIPA EMPA Alumni | School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University
  •    Running in business (1.500+)
  •    Susquehanna University
  •    The School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) at Columbia University Alumni Network
  •    TED: Ideas Worth Spreading
  •    CPS TechCrew
  •    MOUSE
  •    eLearning Edge

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