Our Mission: Boost Digital Literacy
There are many digital skills classes. But most lack a way to engage employees and document results.
Our mission is to help clients bridge the Digital Skills Gap and achieve unprecedented performance gains. We've developed a powerful, digital skills assessment called the TQAT. This tool focuses on high-volume tasks like email, virtual meetings, and digital organization. Our training is packed with useful tips for Office 365, Google Search, and devices such as your smartphone and PC. Best of all, our program is simple:
- We create a baseline score for tech proficiency via our TQAT assessment.
- We deliver highly effective, customized, training to your people.
- We document results via our easy-to-use Tech Quotient Tracker (TQT).
Let's talk about a program that takes your team to the next level!
Meet Our Leadership Team
The Get Control! Difference begins with our leaders and people. We strive to thrill our clients with extraordinary digital skills programs that make people say, "Wow!" In order to achieve consistent rave reviews, our leaders have to be great with people and technology.
Thankfully, the world has taken notice. We've produced four best-selling books, reached millions via appearances on CNN, FOX, and NPR, and have provided training for 20% of the Global 1000. Ask us for a case study!
Please hold us to the highest standard -- we love the challenge and will strive to exceed your expectations.
Mike Song
Chief Executive Officer
Founder, Bestselling Author & Training Designer
Mike is the 6th most followed time management blogger in the world. He has co-written four best-selling Hamster Revolution books and reached millions via appearances on CNN, FOX, ABC, and NPR.
Fun Facts: Mike is an All-American distance runner and an award-winning musician who has opened for Bon Jovi, Pearl Jam, and The Ramones. His mission is to raise money for causes that KEEP KIDS SAFE.
Jeff Burress
Chief Business Officer
Founder & Global Operations Lead
Jeff is head of global operations and business development. Most recently, he has helped to develop the ground-breaking TQ Journey web experience. Jeff leads our talented Sales Team.
Fun Facts: Jeff is a huge Bruce Springsteen and NY Giants fan who enjoys fishing for Striped Bass in Long Island Sound.
Joanne Walsh
Client Relationship Manager
Jo heads up our client relations team. Her mission is to make sure that our subscribers -- some of the biggest organizations in the world, -- are 100% satisfied with The Digital Skills Learning Center.
Fun Facts: Jo is a Board Member and Volunteer for the Granite State Adaptive Equine Therapy program. You can also find her riding her Harley in the White Mountains of New Hampshire or chilling on her boat on Lake Winnipesauke.
Paul Musico
Director of Sales
Paul directs our business development team. He works closely with clients and prides himself on listening carefully in order to create programs that exceed expectations.
Fun Facts: Paul is a big fan of Fairfield University, his alma mater. You might also find him strolling on the beach at Hilton Head Island. Paul has been intrigued with Digital Skills Training since the early 90’s, when he launched and trained a Global 500 Sales Team on their first laptops. The predominant question at that time was “What is this email thing?” He's been hooked on tech for over 3 decades, always searching for the latest "Wow" moment.
Liza Rivera
Director of Training
Liza has produced over 1,500 training programs for Get Control. As our training implementation team leader, Liza makes sure that every live and virtual session runs smoothly and delivers stellar results.
Fun Facts: Liza loves classic rock and treasures the guitar pick handed to her by Joan Jett at a concert. Each year, Liza and her family make a massive difference by sponsoring an inner-city, college-bound student.
Cynthia Farquar
Master Facilitator
Cynthia is a superstar trainer who's quick wit and photographic memory make her a sought-after, client favorite. Cynthia is our highest-rated facilitator. She has led energetic live and virtual classes at Harvard, Nestle, and Merck to name a few.
Fun Facts: Cynthia has been a certified SCUBA diver since the age of 15! She has had explored Australia's Great Barrier Reef, plummeted to the depths of Hawaii's underwater lava flows, and danced with the Sting Rays in the Caribbean.
Tim Burress
Author, Presenter, & Trainer
Tim has been with Get Control! for over 20 years. He is the bestselling co-author of The Hamster Revolution for Email and Meetings books. Tim's dynamic presentation style instantly endears him to our clients. He is always happy to autograph books at his sessions.
Fun Facts: Tim is world-class athlete who has completed the challenging Ironman trialthlon three times. He has won the Ragnar Ultra 200 mile event four times. Tim enjoys travel, technology, and a great glass of wine.
Kristin Song
VP of Legal & Admin.
Attorney Kristin Song heads up our Admin. and Legal Team. In addition to strategic consulting, Kristin monitors finance and helps set up Get Control as a vendor on client systems.
Fun Facts: Kristin has rescued over 200 puppies in the past decade. In 2020, she founded the SongStrong Equine Rescue and Therapy farm. Kristin has received numerous awards for her charitable work. She is a lobbyist for causes that keep kids safe.