Technician Service
Resume:
Robert W. Cassidy
Yuma, Arizona 85364
*******@********.***.**.**
www.somerton.k12.az.us
Work Experience
Technology Director - Somerton School District - Somerton, AZ - Nov 90 to Now
Responsible for educational technology including library and audio-visual services, administrative services, all
computer operations, training, service, support, networking, planning, and implementation. Planned, researched,
installed, and implemented many programs including networked district-wide student information system, web
site and Internet mail system.
Computer Education Consultant - MicroAge Computer Center - Yuma, AZ - May 82 to Nov 90
Advised and trained school personnel in a three-county area, implementing and conducting in-service training,
workshops, and other sales/support functions involving computer use. Helped customers with all phases of
computerization, increasing sales three-fold in less than one year. Installed, maintained, repaired, and operated
many types of computers, peripherals, and networks, and trained others to do the same. Assisted military in
implementing first microcomputer connections into ARPAnet, the forerunner of the Internet.
Electronics Instructor - Pioneer Pacific College - Portland, OR - Jun 89 to Feb 90
Instructed students in electronics, computer operation and repair, through lecture and lab. Participated in beta
testing of HyperGraphics classroom with computerized student feedback system.
Assistant Store Manager/Instrument Technician - The Twelfth Fret - Portland, OR - May 88 to Jun 89
Managed bookkeeping and financial functions of small service/manufacturing business including word
processing, database management, and desktop publishing. Conceptualized, organized, instituted, and managed
computerized accounting system. Designed, manufactured, sold, and repaired innovative electronic musical
instrument equipment.
Professor of Electronics/Data Processing - Arizona Western College - Yuma, AZ - Aug 83 to Aug 86
Taught and advised, initiating and managing new computer lab for electronics and technical writing
curriculum. Planned, prepared, and implemented specialized classes for government, and business, increasing
enrollment. Designed and implemented innovative telecommunications system using Associated Press news
releases received from satellite for campus radio station. Installed and implemented first micro to mainframe
links on campus.
Division Chairman of Technology and Agriculture - Arizona Western College - Yuma, AZ - Aug 85 to Aug 86
Administered responsibility for all functions of seven departments (Air Conditioning/Refrigeration,
Automotive, Drafting, Electronics, Manufacturing, Welding, and Agriculture). Implemented computerization of
administrative functions.
Electronics Technician - U.S. Navy and Various Service Organizations - Oct 75 to May 82
Installation, troubleshooting, and repair of marine electronics, radar, radio, and TV.
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Education
Arizona Western College - Associate of Applied Science - High Academic Achievement.
Southern Illinois University - Bachelor of Science in Electronics Management - Dean's List.
The George Washington University - Master of Arts in Education and Human Development, Educational
Technology Leadership - 3.9 GPA.
U.S. Navy - Basic Electricity and Electronics (Accelerated Placement), Electronics Technician Class A, Basic
Enlisted Submarine Course (honorman - first in class), IFF Combined Systems Maintenance Class C (first in
class), BPS 12/13/14 Radar Combined Maintenance Class C (first in class).
IBM - PS/2 Products, Connectivity, Business Fundamentals, Education Networking, IBM Coursware
Marketing.
Apple - Apple II and Macintosh Certification, Desktop Publishing, Network Administration, All Service
Technician Courses, many others.
Awards/Accomplishments/Abilities
Certificates of Appreciation - for judging and advising students in Vocational Industrial Clubs of America
(VICA) and Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA).
Awards for Outstanding Service and Dedication - for serving on and heading up electronics, data
processing, and business education advisory committees.
Dean's List - at Arizona Western College and Southern Illinois University, graduating with high academic
achievement.
Teaching Certificates - for Electronics/Data Processing for Community Colleges in Arizona and Oregon.
International Society for Technology in Education - (ISTE) member.
Arizona Association of School Business Officials - (AASBO) member.
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development - (ASCD) member.
FCC General Radiotelephone License.
Programming - skills in machine, assembly, BASIC, database, macro, HTML, and scripting languages.
Networking/Internet - Ethernet certified, Cisco router setup and installation, webmaster for Internet web site
with web server, mail server, and domain name server.
President and founder - of Yuma Apple Users Group and User Group Ambassador to Apple Computer,
Inc.
Some Spanish.
References
Available upon request.
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