KERVIN L. HERRING, SR.

keenp5@r.postjobfree.com

(H) 732-***-****

(C) 732-***-****

Military Service Veteran: United States Army – September 1979 – April 1985

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

•Eleven years experience in providing technical computer support and technology training for universities, public schools and non-profit organizations; Technology Coordinator for schools in Bergen, Monmouth and Middlesex Counties;

•District Coordinator and Network Administrator providing professional development and network administration;

Responsible for managing comprehensive web based student information systems (Genesis); updates district website; manages Active Directory and email accounts; responsible for data submission to NJSMART portal;

•Academic Technology Coordinator and Department Chair providing technology direction for children in grades K-12; advised and trained board members, school district law enforcement officials on how to access surveillance cameras; conducted technology workshops with administrators, teachers, children and community officials; interacted with school business administrators on accessing websites for state-wide surveys; advised staff members on purchasing of PCs;

•Academic Technology Coordinator involved with assisting teachers completing projects for “Summer Enrichment” Program at Thurgood Marshall Elementary school; supervised and trained Student Technical Assistants (STAs);

•Academic Technology Liaison for superintendent involved in meeting with prospective contractors providing technology services; provided supervision and mentoring to high school seniors performing community service hours; provided vision and direction for departmental heads in the school district; computer network technician;

•Academic Technology Coordinator involved with making recommendations on network security, disaster backup and recovery; additional years of experience performing duties as a instructional trainer for MAECOM.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts – Liberal Studies – July ’06 – Thomas Edison State College, Trenton, NJ

Microsoft Server 2003/Microsoft Windows 7 Courses – Dec ’10 – Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, NJ

Microsoft Certified Professional (MCIT/MCP) – July ’07– Brookdale Community College, Lincroft, NJ

Technical Support Specialist Certification – July ‘99 – TekSolv, Inc; Eatontown, NJ

TECHNICAL SKILLS – (HARDWARE/SOFTWARE)

•Proficiency in Windows XP; Windows Server 2003, MS Exchange 2003 Server configuration;

administration; Symantec Ghost; Track-It 7.0 (ticketing); remote desktop administration; Internet Content Filtering & Monitoring (Websense 6.0); Pure Message (email) filtering and monitoring; Sophos anti-Virus monitoring; Global Connect (Broadcast); Genesis (SIS); Contour Data Tracker; Schoolwires; NJSMART; Trend Micro (anti-virus); Discovery Education (United Streaming); Study Island; Mindcross Training and Consulting (E-Learning);

•Plan, install upgrade and configure network printing, directory structure, rights, security, software and file services; all responsibilities of Network Administration; Proficiency in MS Office Suite; MS Outlook Express; Lotus Notes; Novell GroupWise; Corel WordPerfect; Desktop/laptop installation and configuration; troubleshot Panasonic DVR systems; LAN/WAN experience; troubleshot wireless access points and connectivity issues; Comcast Business Solutions; server and network maintenance;

•Configuration of network printer and office copiers; Revised board of education budget presentations; developed instructional materials; creation of spreadsheets & utilization of database; setup projectors and sound equipment for community-wide presentations; ability to diagnose network, OS and application errors; monitor the utilization of the network and telecommunication systems; configured 16 camera surveillance system; troubleshoot MAC G4/G3 computers; mapped network drives; installed both hard drives and CD-ROM drives; familiar with assistive technology software.

MANAGERIAL SKILLS

•Worked closely with Superintendent and administration in assuring union with hardware and software; implemented significant software and hardware projects; provided academic technology support to BOE members, teachers and students; responsible securing price quotes from contractors and vendors; for interviews, timesheets, training and evaluation; provided recruitment assistance and marketing of ACE Program course offering; collaborated with parents; provided guidance for department heads during transitional phases of technological developments; supervised delivery and inventory of equipment; developed course materials; provided programming; monitored student progress.

WORK EXPERIENCE

District Coordinator of IT/District Network Administrator – Jamesburg Public School District, Jamesburg, NJ 08831

July 2009 – Present – Part-time

Reports to Principal and Superintendent of Schools; maintains on-going communication with the Superintendent, including the submission of weekly tasks and required updates to the Board of Education; provides programming assistance to principals and administrators; prioritizing tasks and serves as a resource/member of the District Technology Committee; support district technology initiatives through providing professional development in the use of Promethean Boards, Genesis, E-Learning, and MS Office software; provides group and individual web page training and support in E-Learning course access; provided effective leadership in successfully moving the district ahead in the implementation of Genesis (SMS), specifically in regards to grade posting for report cards and accessing portals; worked closely with Vice Principal for successful compliance of NJSMART submission and reporting of data; collaborated and provided support regarding implementation of a graphic arts program; developed technology budget for 2010-2011school year; maintains on-going contact with vendors; created business contacts and negotiated purchase prices for supplies and equipment; installed and configured Lenovo netbooks; provides troubleshooting to the local area network/computer, district website, and related issues; provided support to Jamesburg Police Department; initiated contact with Monroe Township School District’s IT staff as a resource for district’s technology initiatives and programs; provided leadership as a resource on the district Technology committee in developing three-year technology plan.

Assistant Academic Technology Coordinator – Hasbrouck Heights Public Schools, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604

December 2006 – June 2009

Reports to district Academic Technology Coordinator; academic technology liaison for school department heads; guided faculty and academic advisors on ways to utilize Dell workstations, peripherals and software; directed by Superintendent to recommend names of student workers for summer employment; conducted interviews and assessed student skills; consulted with technicians of neighboring schools regarding measures to enhance technological growth and development; inventoried equipment for high school and central offices; prepared budget presentation for Superintendent; advised district central office staff on measures for data storage and back-up recovery; responsible for the overall maintenance and troubleshooting of computer equipment to include network copiers and Panasonic digital camera surveillance system in high school; assign domain access accounts for students and staff personnel; provided one-on-one training to teachers on use of adaptive learning software; configured both local area network and wireless access; negotiated pricing of equipment and supplies as Interim Academic Technology Coordinator; compiled purchase orders and requisition for equipment and supplies; trained staff computer tech and performed all other duties assigned.

Academic Technology Support Specialist – Georgian Court University, Lakewood, NJ 08701

July 2005 – August 2006

Reports to the Coordinator of Information Technology; responsible for providing end-user support for student (Dell), IBM Thinkpads, and (Apple) laptops and computer labs; worked closely with IT managers and provided direct supervision for work-study student technology assistants in developing and maintaining a campus-wide laptop program; conducted interviews and scheduling of student technology assistants; other duties included troubleshooting and maintenance of hardware; network configuration and one-on-one training with faculty; responded to all requests for assistance with laptop and computer-related problems by providing either telephone or direct support; managed computer laboratories; troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software and printer related issues; performs network server administration; routine computing hardware maintenance and repair of PCs and laptops; assist in the training, supervision, evaluation and management of work-study students; performs ghost-imaging diagnostics; performed all other duties as assigned.

WORK EXPERIENCE – ASBURY PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT – APRIL 2000 – JULY 2005:

Academic Program Coordinator/IT Trainer – Asbury Park School District, Asbury Park, NJ 07712

Responsible for providing one-on-one and group technology instruction; ensures Language Arts Literacy programs are integrated to activities at the ACE Centers; responsible for ensuring that the ACE Centers are assessable and safe for parents, students, community leaders and general public; provided programming and technology instruction utilizing various software; prepared progress reports for District Supervisor of Technology; monitored student progress; collaborated with teachers and parents within county school districts; developed program brochures, course instructional materials, surveys, and course evaluation; facilitator and instructor for technology workshops and community events; represented Director at Statewide meetings; trained course participants.