MICHAEL HADJIS

1341 Amber Court Grayslake, IL 60030

847-454-6839 Email mihad5@comcast.net
Website http://michaelhadjis.weebly.com/index.html

EDUCATION:
Whitebelt Certification
Developed & Streamlined a Success Coach SharePoint website

Chicago, IL
2009

National-Louis University
Master of Arts in Teaching CGPA 3.9

Evanston, IL
March 2004

Arizona State University

Bachelor of Science in Business

Tempe, AZ
Jan 1991

TEACHING & EDUCATION EXPERIENCE:

KAPLAN UNIVERSITY

Chicago, IL

Education Advisor/Coach for The School of Information Systems & Technology March 2008 Present
My goal is to engage students in conversations and use empowering techniques that influence and contribute
to student awareness, motivation and the development of life skills. Responsibilities include planning and
delivery of education services and procedures. I have developed a coaching website that provides a central
place for advisors to access and download documents, receive updates and announcements, and a place to
share information and ideas. I have also developed workshops designed to inform coaches about
instructor/student relations and how to efficiently use Microsoft Office. I have assisted in designing a standard
coaching curriculum for Kaplans Coaching Program; and developed a Welcome Call Training Program to
assist Academic Advisors with the initial call to their students.
Kaplan University Orientation Instructor
Jun 2013 - Present
I am currently teaching Kaplan University Orientation classes. These self paced classes allow students to
practice on Kaplans Online learning platform before they begin their programs. My responsibilities include
managing an online classroom and facilitating a live seminar. Responsibilities in the class include managing
and participating on live discussion boards, grading assignments and answering questions.
Adjunct Professor for The School of Information Systems & Technology

Jan 2007 Jan 2011

I taught Microsoft Office and Academic Strategies courses for first term students enrolled in Information
Systems & Technology programs. My primary responsibilities were to provide a student-centered learning
environment that allows students to be successful in mastering these introductory courses. Lessons plans
were developed from standard curriculum that is provided for all instructors. Motivating the student to attend
and participate is a vital aspect of this position.

Academic Advisor for School of Legal Studies

Feb 2006 Mar 2008

As an Academic Advisor, my primary responsibility was planning and delivery of academic advising/counseling
services and programs that promote educational opportunities for approximately 250 students. In this position,
I was involved in training new advisors and assisted the Dean of Legal Studies in the project development of a
new Masters program that rolled out in March 2008.

WEST OAK MIDDLE SCHOOL

Mundelein, IL
Aug.2004 Dec2005

Technology Instructor
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I taught six classes per school year covering 6 , 7 and 8 grades. Responsibilities included designing
and developing lesson plans, communicating with parents, student assessment, staff and cluster group
meetings, plus extracurricular activities. Collaborated with teachers to design technology curriculum and
lesson plans. Administration includes assisting in the development of district technology plans, training and
troubleshooting teacher computer issues, and E-grade teacher program training.
*Substitute taught in Illinois Districts 65 and 21 from Jan May 2004

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
AON CONSULTING
Benefits Implementation Manager

Chicago, IL
March 2001-Oct 2001

In this position, I was involved in creating and managing benefit programs for nationwide clients.
Implementation of these programs involved extensive testing, problem solving and developing Web and IVR
(automated phone) systems based on the clients existing and future needs. Once the new benefit systems
were in place, I managed programs for all current employees as well as COBRA participants.
Handled administration for two ongoing clients - W.R. Grace (1600 employees) and QVC - The Home
Shopping Network (7000 employees).

TRUE NORTH COMMUNICATIONS HOLDING COMPANY

Chicago, IL

Foote Cone & Belding Worldwide/ Bozell Worldwide/ Diversified Companies

Corporate Benefits Administrator/Generalist

Aug 1998 - March 2001

Primary responsibilities included management and administration of medical and dental benefits to executive
level employees worldwide. Resolved medical and dental coverage issues, processed
claims, enrollments, terminations and introduced benefit plans to eligible members. I also managed retiree
benefit programs for all retirees nationwide. I was directly involved with handling benefit plan changes during
merger between Foote Cone & Belding and Bozell Worldwide Advertising agencies.

DRAFTWORLDWIDE/LEE HILL
Chicago, IL
Human Resources Associate

July 1997-Aug 1998

In this position, I assisted with payroll administration for over 400 employees.
Primary responsibilities included recruiting for administrative and entry level advertising positions;
preparing offer letters and related correspondence for all new employees and
maintaining absence, payroll, address and affirmative action reports.
Scheduled interviews and coordinated new employee tours for health benefit programs.

Skills:

Expert knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook

Ability to prioritize while multi-tasking
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Tutoring
Developing web based tutoring and videography websites.

*References available upon request