Qualifications
I am an experienced Local Area Network administrator/instructor with a multi-lingual (Italian & Russian) background. I am proficient in Novell NetWare, Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, 2000, and XP. I am skilled with both hardware and software. I have excellent presentation, communication, and teaching skills. I possess the ability to interact with both technical and non-technical personnel. I have strong organizational and leadership qualities.
Professional Experience
Watt's Computer Support 2001-Present
Personal computer consulting firm for small business offices and home systems. Includes installing, repairing, and upgrading hardware, software, and networks, and training end users to use their systems more efficiently. Also develop Access databases and web sites.
Mindworks 1997-2001
As Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) and Master Certified NetWare Instructor (MCNI), was responsible for training technical users from major corporations in Microsoft and Novell networking and operating systems for use in their enterprise environments. As a member of an instructor team, streamlined processes for classroom setups including organizing and creating images for courses.
Independent Instructor 1994-1997
Worked independently throughout the United States training technical users from major corporations in Microsoft and Novell networking and operating systems for use in their enterprise environments.
Training Solutions 1993-1994
Responsible for training technical users in Novell networking and end-user PC applications.
Bull Worldwide Information Systems 1978-1992
Developed and taught a variety of over 20 technical courses world wide (including large scale database design and transaction processing programming) pertaining to both mainframe and mini-computer systems.
School Employees Retirement System 1971-1978
COBOL programmer and Systems Analyst.
Education
BA, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio – 1973
Military Service
United States Air Force 1963-1967