Training Management

Gary Stokes

***** ******** ****** #**, *** Diego CA 92108

Phone: 619-***-**** Email: pjttrr@r.postjobfree.com

Career Overview

• Technically advanced Information Technology Instructor with 12 years of demonstrated success in software, networking, administration and instruction, IT Technical Support and Staff Training.

• Twelve years of experience as a Certificated Technology Laboratory Teacher committed to maintaining cutting edge technical skills and up-to-date industry knowledge.

• Self-motivated Technical Support Representative.

• Network Administrator with experience in both Ethernet / DHCP and wireless systems/ implementation and management.

• Willing and able to learn new systems and adapt with changing environments.

Qualifications

• Technical help desk experience

• Experience in various operating systems

• Excellent communication skills

• Presentation Specialist

• Web Technologies

• Strong analytical skills

• Graphic design programs

• Resource Person

• System Upgrades

• Web/Print media

• Desktop Publishing Software

• Network improvements

• Repairs/Upgrades

• Strong collaborative skills

• Strong problem solving/troubleshooting skills

• Website maintenance

• Computer applications • Team building/leadership

• Software testing

• Hands-on and proactive

• Comfortable with change

• Fostering teamwork

• Proficiency in TCP/IP protocols

• Vendor/Client relations

• Web Creation

• Digital printing/copying

• Knowledge of various computer systems

• Remote access technology

• Document management

• Web content management

• IP Proficient

• Excellent diagnostic skills

• Customer needs assessment

• Knowledge of streaming video platforms

Technical Skills

Skills Experience Total Years Last Used

Mac OS X / Windows Advanced 25 years Mac Current

Accomplishments

Managed DHCP/Ethernet & Wireless System

Material Development

• Created materials / curriculum targeting types of learners to create an engaging educational experience.

Curriculum Design

• Designed, developed and implemented daily lessons for 380 students.

Team Building and Leadership

• Created collaborative classroom experiences through technology.

• Introduced new learning methods to ensure total comprehension for all students.

• Presented at C.U.E. Conference and Orlando Tech. Conference.

• Delivered training modules to inter-departmental teams to ensure smooth adoption of new program.

• Completed faculty training / Inservice.

Curriculum Development

• Tailored educational curriculum to students with range of learning styles, disabilities, strengths, and weaknesses.

Program Management

• Initiated and managed Student Technology Program incorporating innovative technology with class curriculum for greater learning opportunities.

ESL Literacy

• Increased ESL student’s reading levels by integrating lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.

Targeted Development

• Met with parents and guardians to discuss children's progress and to determine priorities and resource needs.

Technology Integration

• Participated in technology training courses and trained colleagues in new technology concepts and practices applicable for the classroom.

• Increased student participation and test scores by introducing relevant computer programs and exercises to encourage student interest and enjoyment.

Student Motivation

• Developed materials for after-school tutoring.

Network Security

• Updated network systems.

System Integration

• Aligned office departments and increased inter-department communication and data sharing.

IT Training

• Successfully trained over 200 employees to use new operating systems/software.

Network Support

• Acted as first point of contact for all major technical issues.

• Oversaw infrastructure of site and acted as IT support.

• Created page layout designs for flyers, data sheets, CD covers and other printed materials.

Technical Training

• Actively mentored / trained new web developer.

Work Experience

San Diego Unified School District, San Diego, CA

Certificated Technology Lab Teacher / IT Site Support / Staff Trainer

August 1997 – June 2012

• Implemented reading and writing workshops to increase student literacy and support school reading programs.

• Assisted in developing student-led after-school tutoring program to teach under-privileged students.

• Developed program to work with students and increase interest in higher learning.

• Improved student's analytical skills by introducing state-of-the-art computer program technologies.

• Collaborated with a team of faculty to develop after-school tutorial program for students in need of extra help.

• Modified the general education curriculum for special-needs students based upon a variety of instructional techniques and technologies.

• Established and enforced rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among classes of 35 students.

• Received positive remarks for the creativity of classroom lesson plans and instructional techniques from students, parents and faculty.

• Created and enforced child-based hands-on curriculum to promote student interest and receptive learning.

• Implemented student discipline measures, decreasing classroom disruptions by 90%.

• Secured $40,000 in grant rewards.

• Consistently received positive teacher evaluations from students/administration.

• Developed and implemented a 64 track digital recording studio.

San Diego Unified School District

Visual and Performing Arts Dept.

Music Consultant / Artist in Residence

1975 - 1996

• Designed and implemented Computer Music Labs in grades 3 thru 12.

• Performed in service workshops for district music teachers.

• Performed all school assemblies demonstrating technology and music.

• Designed and implemented a 64 track recording studio

• Composed music scores for theater productions within the Drama Dept.

• Designed and implemented a computer based music program instructing the art of music composition for video, theater and video games.

Gary Music Co. San Diego, CA

Founder / Owner / Management

Retail Musical Instruments

June 1975 – October 1996

• Responsible for daily retail operations and supervision of five employees.

• Develop advertising and sales promotions

• Purchasing

• Accounts Receivable / Payable

• Planning and Development

Education and Training

National University, San Diego, CA

BA, Clear Professional Multi-Subject Credential

1996

Certifications

California Multi-Subject K-8 Teacher Credential

NCLB and CLAD Certifications

Honored with Outstanding Achievement Award by Mesa College "Humanitarian of the Year."

Continuing Education

Integrating Technology in the Classroom

Teacher Mentorship Program

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