Air Force Training

Clifton Norton

Watchdog Dad (Volunteer) at Odyssey Elementary School

*******.******@*****.***

Summary

Contact info: e-mail *******.******@*****.***, cell 719-***-****

BS in Computer Information Systems at DeVry University, (Summa Cum Laude). 26 years in the US Air

Force. 22 in an electronic systems maintenance field. 11 years in the education field, five teaching electronics,

six writing educational software, mostly in ActionScript, with some in Authorware and C++. Used Photoshop

and Paint Shop Pro to create graphics for programs and Air Force Websites. Maintained, analyzed, troubleshot

and repaired computer based alarm systems. Installed and upgraded software and hardware for alarm and TV

studio equipment. Skilled in training and developing interactive courseware. Air Force Veteran, retired in

summer 2009 with Secret security clearance. Held Top Secret clearance until not renewed in 2005 due to

holding non-classified position. Currently hold inactive Secret clearance.

Certifications: Cisco CCNA R&S, CompTIA A+ & Network+, Community College of the Air Force Master

Instructor, (MCTS (.NET 4 Web Apps), Security+ & Linux+ certifications in progress)

Platforms: Windows, some Linux

Programming Languages: .Net, C#, ActionScript, Java, Javascript

Software: Visual Studio 2008/2010, DreamWeaver, PhotoShop, Paint Shop Pro, Fireworks

Specialties: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Analysis (OOA), Object Oriented Design

(OOD), Oracle, SQL, Web Design, Academic, Air Force, Broadcast, Cabling, Courseware, Graphical User

Interface (GUI), Instruction, Microsoft Access, Powerpoint, Multimedia, Networking, Programming, Quality

Control, Quiz, Radio, Research, Scientific, Seminars, Simulation, Sound, Spreadsheets, Systems Development,

Task Analysis, Teaching, Technical Training, Technical Writing, Television, Training Materials, Video,

Website Production

Experience

Watchdog Dad (Volunteer) at Odyssey Elementary School

January 2013 - Present (10 months)

I volunteer as a Watchdog Dad

(http://www.fathers.com/content/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=21&Itemid=60) for my

childrens school.

Software Engineer at Insurance Technologies

January 2012 - December 2012 (1 year)

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User Interface developer.

IT Student Work-Study at DeVry University

June 2011 - January 2012 (8 months)

Assist students with computer problems and troubleshoot problems with site computers. Upgrades system

when necessary. Upgraded Colorado Springs center computers to Windows 7.

Chief, Visual Imagery and Intrusion Detection Systems at 30th Space Communications Squadron

October 2007 - May 2009 (1 year 8 months)

Directly responsible for accurate and timely scheduling of maintenance activities in support of critical space

& missile launches & maintains contingency requirements on operational equipment valued in excess of

$20M. Establishes requirements for equip/tech docs/work standards and guarantees in-place methods and

controls. Reviews, evaluates, resolves equipment performance problems and prepares reports on maintenance

trends. Substituted as Maintenance Flight superintendent during deployment of assigned superintendent.

Status of Resources &Training System (SORTS) Manager at Air Mobility Comand Communications

Directorate

October 2006 - September 2007 (1 year)

Managed the Air Mobility Command's (AMC) SORTS and Defense Readiness Reporting System (DEERS)

for 79 active duty, Air National Guard and AF Reserve communication units. Reviewed/validated unit

readiness assessments and resolved reporting discrepancies. Compiled readiness data and prepares/conducts

briefings for the Air Mobility Command Commander. Assisted in the management of AMC's $41M Military

Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) program for 12 Air Force bases. Developed, interpreted and

disseminated HQ AMC/A6 policies and procedures. Primary point of contact between AMC's MILSATCOM

system field organizations and staff directorates. Managed AMC's Single Channel Anti-jam Man

Portable(SCAMP), Global Broadcast Service (GBS) and the Ground Element Minimum Essential Emergency

Communications Network System (GEMS)

NCOIC, Contingency Operations at Air Force News Agency, Detatchment 4

October 2003 - October 2006 (3 years 1 month)

Managed the Air Force News (AFNEWS) Agency's European contingency operations to provide American

Forces Radio and Television Service (AFRTS) equipment and broadcasting mission via radio and television.

Coordinated with AFRTS to provide American Forces Network (AFN) programminf and command

information to more than 400,000 warfighters and families throughout Europe and the US Central

Command's (CENTCOM) area of responsibility (AOR) which includes Operations Enduring Freedom and

Iraqui Freedom. Coordinated equipment installations and maintains tracking databases to account for over

8,000 satellite TV, radio and cable systems worth $2.3M deployed in the CENTCOM AOR. Advised

AFNEWS/AFRTS leadership on issues impacting mission and equipment performance for 90 manned and

unmanned transmitter sites. Managed logistics for deploying personnel and equipment to support contingency

operations.

Interactive Courseware Developer at 81st Training Support Squadron

October 1997 - October 2003 (6 years 1 month)

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Developed, researched and evaluated interactive courseware for all training squadrons at Keesler AFB, MS.

Utilized occupational survey data, task analysis data and other job related performance data to ensure

developed courseware is relevant to the curriculum. Reviewed plans of instruction, study materials, objectives

and measurement devices to develop appropriate multimedia options and instructional development

strategies. Built flow charts and wrote scripts and simulation sequences. Developed storyboards and video

sequences. Utilized authoring and graphics software applications to create programming modules and to

generate multimedia curriculum. Coordinated with Subject matter experts to combine curriculum materials

with sound computer based instructional techniques and learning strategies into interactive courseware.

Ensured developed courseware satisfied customer expectations as detailed on the Memorandum of

Agreement.

Master Instructor of Visual Imagery and Intrusion Detection Systems Maintenance at 338 Training

Squadron

March 1993 - October 1997 (4 years 8 months)

Provided maintenance training to every television and intrusion detection system apprentice in the Air Force.

Directly supervised an average of eight students per day to an average of eight classes per year. Provided

counseling and recommended actions to correct marginal performance or substandard behavior. Evaluated

and recommended marginal students for continuation or elimination from the Air Force. Maintained student's

academic records certifying completion of all course objectives. Developed course documents and training

materials based on systematic customer feedback and technical research to ensure courses reflected the Air

Force's changing mission needs.Developed proficiency as a subject matter expert for all classes. Maintained

college-level certification through continuing education and training seminars.

Maintained element Technical Order Distribution Account and the element's Test, Measurement and

Diagnostic Equipment account.

Quality Control Technician at 673 Support Squadron Shemya

January 1992 - January 1993 (1 year 1 month)

Wideband Communications Equipment Specialist at 728 Tactical Control Squadron

January 1990 - January 1992 (2 years 1 month)

Base & Installation Security Systems Apprentice at 2137 Communications Squadron

December 1987 - December 1989 (2 years 1 month)

Student, Wideband Communications Equipment Specialist Course at 3386 Student Squadron

May 1987 - December 1987 (8 months)

Security Specialist at 1608 Security Police Squadron Kirtland Air Force

January 1983 - May 1987 (4 years 5 months)

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Certifications

CompTia A+

CompTIA License COMP001020556537 May 2013 to May 2016

CompTIA Network+

CompTIA License COMP001020556537 June 2013 to June 2016

Cisco CCENT

Cisco License 414906656750FKWF August 2013 to August 2016

Cisco Certified Network Associate

Cisco License 415483749949INWM September 2013 to September 2016

Volunteer Experience

Volunteer at Watchdog Dads

December 2012 - Present (11 months)

Skills & Expertise

Object Oriented Design

Visual Studio

C#

Java

ActionScript

Instructional Design

Dreamweaver

Microsoft Office

Military

Air Force

Military Experience

Troubleshooting

Electronics

PaintShop Pro

Technical Writing

Microsoft Excel

XML

Visual Basic

Access

Visio

Program Management

Programming

JavaScript

Security

SQL

Courseware Development

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CCNA

Instructor-led Training

Instructional Technology

Excel

Photoshop

Paint Shop Pro

Microsoft Visio

.NET

Education

New Horizons

CompTIA A+ & Network+, Cisco CCENT & CCNA R&S, 2013 - 2013

DeVry University

Bachelor's, Computer & Information Systems, 2008 - 2012

Grade: 4.0/4.0

Activities and Societies: Sigma Beta Delta

Community College of the Air Force

Associates in Applied Science, Electronic Systems Technology, 1983 - 2009

Community College of the Air Force

Associates in Applied Science, Instructor of Technology and Military Science, 1983 - 2009

Community College of the Air Force

Associates in Applied Science, Security Administration, 1983 - 2009

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Clifton Norton

Watchdog Dad (Volunteer) at Odyssey Elementary School

*******.******@*****.***

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