Cheryl Kowalik
About Cheryl Kowalik
Cheryl Kowalik is a Data Processing Clerk at Batavia City School District with extensive experience in project management, telecommunications, and IT.
Title and Current Roles
Cheryl Kowalik holds multiple roles, reflecting her versatile skill set. Currently, she serves as a Data Processing Clerk at Batavia City School District, a position she has held since 2021. In addition, she is a Team Member at Kohl's, having started in 2015, and works as an Account Executive at Darien Lake since 2013. These varied roles underline her capability to manage diverse responsibilities effectively.
Previous Work Experience
Cheryl Kowalik has an extensive work history spanning several industries. She previously worked as a Guest Services Manager at The Hotel at Batavia Downs from 2016 to 2021. Additionally, she held roles at Auragen Communications, where she was a Senior Project Manager from 2005 to 2007, and Catalyst Direct as a Senior Project Manager from 2004 to 2009. She also dedicated 17 years as a Senior Project Manager at Frontier and 19 years as a Project Manager at Global Crossing. Her experience highlights a significant focus on project management.
Education and Expertise
Cheryl Kowalik has a strong educational foundation in technology and management. She earned a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Systems from Rochester Institute of Technology, graduating in 1983. She also achieved a Master’s degree in Project Management from The George Washington University. Her academic background equips her with a profound knowledge of computer science and project management principles.
Skills and Technical Proficiency
Cheryl Kowalik brings over 20 years of professional experience in project management, telecommunications, brand marketing, and website development. She is proficient in various programming languages including COBOL, COBOL II, PL/I, Easytrieve, C, Pascal, FORTRAN, and RPG. Additionally, she is adept in using project management and office software such as MS Project, Salesforce, and the MS Office Suite. Her experience with IBM Mainframe and Sun systems further complements her technical expertise.
Major Projects and Responsibilities
Throughout her career, Cheryl Kowalik has managed multi-million dollar projects and led IT departments with teams dispersed across the country. Her responsibilities have included overseeing complex projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-stakes initiatives. Her leadership and management skills have been critical in executing large-scale projects effectively.