Stephan A. Bellinger
Chicago IL 60610
jipd2g@r.postjobfree.com
ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN PERFORMANCE DEVELOPMENT
Solid expertise in designing and developing course material and defining new positions for
employer. Works well with people especially helping non-technical people work with technology.
Believes in keeping things simple when possible and able to think outside of the box when
necessary
Strong people skills a master trainer specializing in making complex technology understandable
for non-technical users
15 years of experience as software trainer including 6 years as one-on-one and classroom trainer
for the Lake Michigan Area practice of Ernst & Young LLP
Software computer educator with high level competencies in Desktop Applications such as
Microsoft Windows from 98 to Vista also Microsoft Office 97-200*-****-**** and 2010.
EXPERIENCE:
8/07 present: PCG Technology Services
Software Trainer Tech Support Web Development
Software training help desk support database application and website development and maintenance
including 17-week Microsoft Office certification class including proctoring of Microsoft certification
exam; also repair of database for a CRM and website design and maintenance for the Chicago Urban
League.
2/05 8/07: SimDesk Technologies
Global Implementation and Training Manager
Responsible for marketing implementation and end user training on SimDesk software which was
available at no charge to citizens of Chicago. Also responsible for monthly e-mail newsletter and
maintaining the local website. Helped to create custom training materials and techniques and assisted
in training at locations in Chicago Illinois; Columbia South Carolina; and Washington DC. Created
certification and training materials for Nextel Peru and a series of online interactive training modules
using Camtasia Studio.
3/97 1/05: Ernst & Young LLP Chicago IL
Software Trainer Consultant
Hired as one of three personal computer trainers to serve partners and other senior executives. Covered
the Lake Michigan Area which included Chicago Milwaukee and Grand Rapids. Training was
provided in MS Office 2000 and XP (Word Excel PowerPoint) Windows (98 2000 and XP) Lotus
Notes e-mail Internet usage and other applications including Lexus Nexus and various custom
proprietary software. Also trained on the general operation of laptop and desktop computers and
peripherals. Training was provided one-on-one by appointment. I realized that what was needed was
not just instruction but coaching and consultation. Many of these executives were using laptop
computers for the first time. Taught not only how to use the software but also best practices.
Customized training to match the various skill levels. Encouraged use of cutting edge technology and
became a Palm Pilot and Blackberry SME sharing my expertise with staff in other parts of the country.
10/09 Present: National Latino Education Institute
Business Technology Instructor
Teach Microsoft Office 2007 Word Excel PowerPoint and Access. Required approval from the
Illinois State Board of Education.
07/10 Present: Computer Training Institute of Chicago
Teach Microsoft Office 2007 Certification preparation and Quickbooks.
4/96 Present: Independent Contract Software Trainer
Clients Included:
American Bar Association Chicago IL; Washington D. C.
New Horizons Computer Learning Center Chicago IL; Rosemont IL
CyberSpacePlace Ford City Mall Chicago IL
Global Computer Systems Naperville IL
Absolute Solutions Chicago IL
Digital Bootcamp Chicago IL
Netcom Inc New York NY
Harold Washington College Chicago IL
ICNC-Industrial Council of Nearwest Chicago Chicago IL
Project Impact South Bend IN
Beacon Training Services Inc. Dallas TX
Women s Business Development Center Chicago IL
Computer Training Institute of Chicago Chicago IL (Microsoft Office Certification)
Sonic Training Alameda CA
Latino Education Institute Chicago IL
Microsoft Windows 2000 XP Vista; MSOffice 2000 2003 and 2007 (Word Excel PowerPoint
Access) to the advanced level and certification preparation; MS Access Application Development; MS
Project; MS Visio; Microsoft Office 2003 Certification courses (Win XP Word Excel PowerPoint
Access Outlook); Adobe Photo-shop; QuickBooks; Crystal reports; HTML; DOS; WebAnalyst (Helped
develop custom training manual and taught special WebAnalyst classes at ABA Washington D.C.
office). Created custom classes including a web development class for beginners and a special Tips
Tricks and Best Practices class to fill in the knowledge gaps for everyday computer users.
EDUCATION
Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago IL
Earned Bachelor of Science degree Psychology and Education 1972
PCCTI Chicago IL
Microsoft .NET Web Application Development 2007
Microsoft Office 2007 Certification 2008
Ernst & Young LLP
Various corporate training courses in training techniques self-improvement and self-direction.
Digital BootCamp
Adobe Flash CS3
Search Engine Optimization
PHP
Techsmith Inc.
Camtasia Studio
Certifications:
Microsoft Office 2003
Microsoft Office 2007