JEREMY NISHIHARA

jnishihara@gmail.com | 408.806.5434 | linkedin.com/in/jeremy-nishihara

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Highly motivated and innovative thinker looking to leverage an extensive range of public sector policy, fiscal and
operational experience to provide quality service that meets the needs of the community. An energetic and
innovative thinker with a track record of engaging team members with the culture and mission of an
organization. Excels at analyzing impacts of existing policy and new legislation in order to ensure compliance
and managed risk for local education agencies. Proven track record of working with integrating data systems to
achieve mission, goals, priorities, and measurable targets of public sector organizations. Experience in leading
instructional technology initiatives, including 1:1 device deployment, creation of flexible learning environments,
and implementation of cloud-based education applications. Very organized and possesses excellent written and
verbal communication skills, exhibited through successful board meeting presentations, task force/committee
meetings, community outreach, and media relations.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Helped lead a reorganization of the structure to support technology use in the Sunnyvale School District. Was
instrumental in the development and implementation of a new technology vision by clarifying the roles of
information systems, hardware and infrastructure, and defining the effective use of technology in instruction.

• Implemented the Cupertino Union School District’s instructional technology vision that yielded equitable and
safe access of devices, use of devices as an instructional tool to enhance student learning, and initiated a
culture of data throughout the district.

• As a Board Member for the Oak Grove School District, served multiple years on the technology subcommittee.
The committee’s responsibilities included an annual review of all district policies pertaining to the use of
instructional technology and consulted on the District’s tech plan to ensure compliance with State and Federal
legislative changes. This work resulted in providing students and staff the necessary resources to successfully
implement CAASPP testing and provide digital tools to classrooms throughout the District.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SUNNYVALE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Manager of Information Systems and Human Resources February 2017 – Present

Oversees a number of vital district functions, including student registration, information systems, and employee
relations for certificated and classified staff. Works with all departments to find technical solutions to streamline
data systems.

• Oversees the day-to-day operations of the Student Information System, data dashboards, and applications.
• Serves as the District’s McKinney-Vento liaison to ensure support for homeless and foster youth in the district.
• Implemented an integrated employee management system to streamline hiring and employee access to
records.
• Serves as a member for the district’s negotiations team for the classified and certificated staff.
SILICON VALLEY EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Development Director October 2016 – February 2017

Clearly communicated organization’s vision and mission to key stakeholders, donors, and community partners.
Planned and executed fundraising and outreach events including tracking and reporting of donations.
Developed marketing strategies and performance metrics.

• Planned and implemented an “End of Year” giving campaign that generated over $40,000, an increase of
almost 20% from the prior year. Responsibilities included drafting messaging, designing collateral, and tracking
of donations.

CUPERTINO UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT

Chief Information Officer July 2013 – October 2016
Communications Director July 2009 – June 2013
Communications Manager January 2004 – June 2009

Promoted through a series of increasingly responsible leadership positions based on ability to see what needs to
be done versus how things used to be done. Recognized for ability to assemble and lead cross-functional teams
to tackle projects.

• Served as the District ombudsman in coordinating questions and concerns from the community and handling
sensitive and confidential situations.
• Created highly effective trainings for staff members outlining policies, process, and technical requirements.
Trainings included individual, small, and large group formats.
• Cultivated relationships with parent community leaders, employee organizations, small businesses,
corporations, and local elected officials to support school district programs.
• Digitized the Board of Education agenda packets, resulting in increased efficiency, more transparency, and
better retention of records.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ASSOCIATIONS

• Board Member, Sunnyvale Community Services (2018 – Present)

• Board Member, Asian Pacific Youth Leadership Project (2008 - Present)
• Board Member, San Jose Taiko (2003 - Present)
• Member, CETPA (2015 – Present)
• Certified Education Technology Leader, CoSN (May 2015 - Present)
• Chief Business Officer Certification, CASBO (December 2012)
• Governing Board Member, Oak Grove School District (2006 - 2016)
• Senior Fellow, American Leadership Forum (August 2015)

EDUCATION

• Bachelor of Science in Managerial Economics, University of California - Davis

REFERENCES
• Available upon request