Teaches following Subjects/Exams
Computer Productivity Applications (Others)
Language of Instruction:
English
Personal Learning (Others)
Language of Instruction:
English
Academic Writing (Others)
Language of Instruction:
English
Teaching Experience
Customer Trainer Staff
Lockheed Martin IS&GS Security, United States
Jul 2009 - Present
desktop applications, training content development Web-based delivery
Prepared training materials for familiarization level operation, administration, and maintenance support. Used Microsoft Word 2003/2007, PowerPoint, and Visio 2003/2007 for desktop publishing, diagrams, and presentations. Used Macromedia Studio 8 Dreamweaver for Web-based training development, and TechSmith SnagIt 8 for screenshots. Used Macromedia (Adobe) Fireworks and Adobe Creative Suite 2 Photoshop for editing Web graphics. Hands-on with Red Hat Linux-Apache-MySQL-PHP (LAMP) Web server used to deliver Web-based training materials to field sites. Installed and configured Moodle 1.8 and serve as Moodle system administrator. Providing personalized hands-on Moodle training to instructors.
Senior Training Specialist
L-3 Communications, United States
Jun 2005 - Jul 2009
software applications, hardware maintenance
Prepared training materials for familiarization level operation, administration, and maintenance support. Used Microsoft Word 2003, PowerPoint, and Visio 2003 for desktop publishing, diagrams, and presentations. Used Macromedia Studio 8 Dreamweaver for Web-based training development, and TechSmith SnagIt 8 for screenshots. Used Macromedia (Adobe) Fireworks and Adobe Creative Suite 2 Photoshop for editing Web graphics. Hands-on with Red Hat Linux-Apache-MySQL-PHP (LAMP) Web server used to deliver Web-based training materials to field sites.
Senior Training Specialist / Technical Writer
Titan Systems, United States
May 2002 - Jun 2005
software applications, hardware maintenance
Co-authored and implemented the joint-service courses for Joint Task Force-Computer Network Operations (JTF-CNO) component. Researched, developed, and delivered detailed curriculum materials used to train military personnel. Worked closely with software developers, testing engineers, and intelligence analysts to develop introductory instructor-led training presentations, hands-on familiarization, and an online help system for operation of the Web Portal.
Mobile Training Team Senior Systems Maintenance Technician & Technical Trainer
U.S. Navy, United States
Sep 1999 - May 2002
Computer Networks Maintenance
Trained a team of 35 technicians providing 24/7 corrective and preventive maintenance support for the AN/FSQ-111, AN/FSQ-155, AN/FSQ-156, AN/FYK-16(A), and AN/FYK-24(V), and AN/WSC-3 systems. Authored training-on-demand instructional materials including waveform figures and charts, cabling pin-outs, test point diagrams, signal flow figures, electronic engineering diagrams, schematic interpretation guides, and troubleshooting tables.
NEC 9297 Systems Maintenance Technician Instructor & Curriculum Developer
U.S. Navy, United States
Aug 1996 - Sep 1999
Computer Networks Maintenance
Trained approximately 24 students annually in theory of operation, system failure analysis, fault isolation, and application of organizational level maintenance on a large-scale ocean surveillance systems including the antenna system, mini-computers, RF transmission lines, digital receivers, and other peripheral equipment associated with the program. Prepared training materials to NAVEDTRA 130A and MIL-HDBK-29612-1 specifications. Developed and delivered instructor-led training for basic corrective hardware maintenance of rack-mounted Sun Microsystems SPARCstation 2, and SPARCstation 10 "pizzabox" workstations; SPARCcenter 2000, SPARCserver 1000, and Sun Enterprise 450 servers running SunOS 4/Solaris 2.5 operating systems. Used Microsoft Office 97 (Word and PowerPoint), and the Navy's Authoring Instructional Materials (AIM) system software for developing and delivering instructional materials. Self-taught basic shell scripting.
Music Director
Kenosha Unified School District #1, United States
Aug 1986 - Aug 1991
Orchestra, Music Appreciation
Member, Wisconsin School Evaluation Consortium. Authored curriculum and conducted music education activities for students ages 8 to 14 at four elementary schools and one junior high school. Used Commodore 128 and Paperclip Publisher and EasyCalc 64 for personal word-processing and budget management. Used IBM PC PS/2, Microsoft Windows 2.0, WordPerfect 4.2/5.1 for DOS, and Aldus (Adobe) PageMaker 1.0 for concert handbill design and publishing. Explored use of Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) instruments in the classroom for ear-training. Provided on-site curriculum evaluation services to Wisconsin School Evaluation Consortium (SEC) and North Central Association (NCA) member school districts.
Music Director
Macomb Community Unit School District #185, United States
Aug 1982 - May 1986
Orchestra
Managed an Instrumental Music Program for four elementary schools, one junior high and one senior high school. Provided private and small group instruction to students ages 9 to 18. Founded and coached an award-winning high school string chamber orchestra and string quartet. Manager and publicist for the Western Illinois University Camerata Woodwind Quintet and Lydian Trio faculty ensembles. Self-taught Commodore 64 programming. Adjudicated Illinois Music Educators Association All-State Orchestra finalists, 1984-1986.
Professional Experience
Web 2.0 Consultant & Tutor
Consulting, Maryland, United States
Sep 2009 - PresentPrivate tutoring and consulting in Web 2.0 applications including Facebook, Twitter, blogging, wikis, social bookmarking, web site building, free and open source software, common desktop applications, and others.
Customer Trainer
Lockheed Martin, Maryland, United States
Jul 2009 - PresentUsed Macromedia Studio 8 Dreamweaver for Web-based training development, and TechSmith SnagIt 8 for screenshots. Used Macromedia (Adobe) Fireworks and Adobe Creative Suite 2 Photoshop for editing Web graphics. Hands-on experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux-Apache-MySQL-PHP (LAMP) Web server used to deliver Web-based training materials to field sites. Moodle system administration and development experience.
Senior Technical Writer & Senior Training Specialist
L-3 Communications, Maryland, United States
Mar 2006 - Jul 2009Authored, edited, and illustrated technical documentation. Documented system hardware configurations and subsystem test and operating procedures. Prepared training materials for familiarization level operation, administration, and maintenance support. Used Microsoft Word 2003, PowerPoint, and Visio 2003 for desktop publishing, diagrams, and presentations. Used Macromedia Studio 8 Dreamweaver for Web-based training development, and TechSmith SnagIt 8 for screenshots. Used Macromedia (Adobe) Firew
Senior Trainer
Titan Corporation, Maryland, United States
Jun 2005 - Mar 2006Authored training support documentation for familiarization-level introduction to BMC (formerly Remedy) Action Request System (ARS) and SupportSoft Knowledge Center Suite (KCS).
Senior Technical Writer
Titan Corporation, Maryland, United States
Jul 2003 - Jun 2005Performed and documented installation, configuration, and test procedures for Sun Microsystems Solaris 8 and Red Hat Linux 9 operating systems; Sun Microsystems Ultra, Sun Blade, Sun Fire, and Enterprise systems; and Dell OptiPlex, PowerEdge, and PowerVault systems. Authored Software Installation, Configuration, and Hardware Maintenance Training materials.
Training Specialist
Titan Corporation, Maryland, United States
May 2002 - Jun 2003Researched, developed, and delivered detailed curriculum materials used to train military personnel to install, configure, operate, and maintain computer networks. Research included basic telecommunications theory, network analysis and reporting, exploitation and operations, vulnerability analysis, and information technology risk management.
Education
Master of Distance Education
University of Maryland University College, Maryland, United States
Jan 2003 - May 2008
Phi Kappa Phi
Bachelor of Arts, Instrumental Music Education (Special, K-12)
Western Illinois University, Illinois, United States
Aug 1977 - May 1982
Mu Phi Epsilon
Professional Exams & Certifications
Business Writing
Brainbench, United States
Year Of Passing:
2009
Maryland Educator Certificate
Maryland, United States
Year Of Passing:
2009
English Vocabulary
Brainbench, United States
Year Of Passing:
2005
Computer Technical Support
Brainbench, United States
Year Of Passing:
2005
English Vocabulary
Brainbench, United States
Year Of Passing:
2005
Typing Speed & Accuracy
Brainbench, United States
Year Of Passing:
2005
Electronics Technicians Association International (ETAI) Certified Fiber Optic Installer, #FOIMD315
Virginia, United States
Year Of Passing:
2003
Interpersonal Communications
Brainbench, United States
Year Of Passing:
2000
Telephone Etiquette
Brainbench, United States
Year Of Passing:
2000
Windows 95 Power User
Brainbench, United States
Year Of Passing:
2000
Written English
Brainbench, United States
Year Of Passing:
2000
Wisconsin Teaching License
Wisconsin, United States
Year Of Passing:
1987
Illinois Teaching Licence
Illinois, United States
Year Of Passing:
1982
Associations & Membership
Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association
Virginia, United States
Dec 2001 - Present
American Society for Training and Development
Virginia, United States
Dec 2004 - Present
Electronics Technicians Association International
Indiana, United States
Sep 2001 - Present
IEEE Computer Society
District of Columbia, United States
Sep 2002 - Present
Association for Computing Machinery
New York, United States
Sep 2004 - Present
eLearning Guild
California, United States
Sep 2005 - Present
International Society for Technology in Education
Virginia, United States
Jul 2007 - Present
Society for Applied Learning Technology
Virginia, United States
Jul 2007 - Present
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
Virginia, United States
Jul 2009 - Present
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society University of Maryland Chapter 22
Maryland, United States
May 2008 - Present
Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education
Virginia, United States
Apr 2002 - Present
Publications and Research
Harnessing the Web: Social media in elearning
Porto, S., & Kipta, A. (2010)
In J. Liebowitz & M. Frank (Eds.), Knowledge management. A look at using social media (Web 2.0) to support elearning activities.