Thomas M Becker
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CAREER PROFILE
Exceptional Educator and Instructor. Highly experienced in the art of communication and the proper use of electronic equipment to aid in the transference of knowledge. Skilled in the creation and production of original training materials primarily utilizing Microsoft presentation/training products but also utilizing Adobe presentation products. Additional skills include electronic video production and wiki applications.
EDUCATION
Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA.
Doctoral of Education in Instructional Technologies.
Carlow University, Pittsburgh PA, April 2008
Master of Business Administration GPA 3.93/4.0
Keller Graduate School of Management, September 2007
Master of Project Management GPA 3.85/4.0
Carlow University, Pittsburgh PA, July 2006
Master of Management Technology GPA 3.95/4.0.
Carlow University, Pittsburgh PA, May 2004
Bachelor of Information Systems Management GPA 3.85/4.0
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Training Specialist, Williams Natural Gas Jan. 2011 to Nov. 2019
Taught all levels of corporate business, safety, and human resource topics, continuously achieving one hundred percent quality referendum on class surveys.
Topics included but were not limited to: Management of Change, Confined Space Entry, Lockout/Tagout procedures, CPR, First Aid, Industrial Ergonomics, Defensive Driving, Product Characteristics, and Life Critical Safety procedures.
Garnered interest in safety, management, and human relations topics by using real-life examples of incidents, within the company as well as outside, with a focus on prevention.
Demonstrated how many of the topics have uses outside of the industry, such as CPR, safe motor vehicle operation, and electrical safety.
Developed new, interactive teaching methods for use with repetitive topics, emphasizing the importance of complying with rules and regulations introduced by government agencies.
Coordinate technical training events
Track and schedule training
Oversee DOT qualifications programs
Design and facilitate safety training
Oversee electrical worker qualifications programs
Oversee employee training programs
Taught orientation classes
Coordinate required annual training
Manage employee training curriculums
Adjunct Professor, Community College of Allegheny County Jan. 2010 to Jan. 2011
Facilitate classes in basic IT topics
Facilitate Intro to Business Class
Associate Coordinator/HR Supervisor, Home Depot, Pittsburgh, PA 2002 to 2011
Train staff; manage daily operations, teach do-it-yourself classes
Facilitate orientation classes for new hires
Coordinate employee training
Resolve employee and customer concerns and grievances
Manage computer training classes
Property Manager, Zitelli Properties, Pittsburgh, PA 1991 to 2002
Managed 155 residential investment properties
Managed renovation, remodeling, and new construction projects
Performed hiring, training, and contract negotiations
Self-employed contractor 1984 to 1991
Managed multiple projects with budgets of up to one million dollars
Personally supervised every aspect of the project from design to closing
Managed all aspects of human resource, finance, contract, and marketing
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
TRAINING/TEACHING: Highly experienced as a classroom educator of both traditional and non-traditional students. Practiced in the art of coordination, design, and facilitation in all levels of classroom education online, via telecommunications, and traditional brick and mortar classrooms. The university-level experience has included instruction in the natural gas industry, business, and safety topics. Able to manage several projects at once while maintaining the highest quality of education
*BUSINESS PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Accomplished in managing all phases of multidimensional information systems projects and construction projects, including training, estimating time and material costs, maintaining quality and cost control, and conducting weekly production and safety meetings.
* ADMINISTRATION: Proficient in preparing and administering project budgets, including approving all expenditures and payroll. Practiced in developing and implementing policies and procedures and ensuring compliance with government regulations. Adept at preparing all project documentation.
Computer Skills: expert in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Visio
Additional Accomplishments Include:
Authored, designed, and taught specialized instructional topics
Authored, designed, and presented PowerPoint presentations to train fellow students
Performed as Group leader on over 40 projects
Designed and presented Class instruction lectures
Carlow Annual Colloquium invitee on six occasions
English as a second language instructor.
Certifications:
Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor
BCSP Certified Safety and Environmental Trainer
Smith Defensive Driving
OSHA 30 Hr.
Why-90 Facilitator
BRE-232 ProMax
University of Texas Field Handling of Natural Gas