| OBJECTIVE I am a goal-oriented individual who desires to use my education, experience, management skills, and team building strengths in the field of Adult & Corporate Training. Helping people to become better at their computer skills by evaluating, implementing, and training, so that they will attain their highest potential. |
| PERSONAL Software/Training Proficiencies: Access Excel Frontpage OneNote Outlook Power Point Project Word Professional Organizations: References available upon request. |
 
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EXPERIENCE |
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2002 - Present Various Newspapers Columnist
In February, 2002 I started writing a weekly computer newspaper column entitled "Double Clicks". A longer column, "Mouse Trails" was started in the summer of 2004. These columns are written for the average home and business computer users to learn how to use their computers more efficiently. The columns are driven by readers' questions. Currently I have over 400 published bylines.
1999 - Present NTELOS IT Corporate Trainer
I design, implement, and train computer related courses throughout the company. I travel to all of the NTELOS locations helping employees to use these applications more effectively, teaching them how to maximize their computer skills, which in turn maximizes their productivity. I also provide the "Microsoft Office Help Desk".
1993 - Present Blue Ridge Community College Adjunct Instructor
I have trained adults in all areas of computer usage, at various times over the past years. From basic computer skills, office applications, web page design, to more advanced levels of many software applications. This has been for Workforce Services & Continuing Education and corporate training in the Shenandoah Valley.
1992 - Present Massanutten Technical Center Adjunct Instructor
I train adults in all areas of computer usage from basic computer skills, office applications, web page design, to more advanced levels of many software applications, for the Continuing Education department.
1996 - 1999 Rockingham Heritage Bank Manager/IT Coordinator
I worked as the ITS Coordinator for the bank, which included set ups, help desk support, designing Y2K planning, etc. At this time I was also a Branch Manager in Harrisonburg, VA.
1991 - 1996 Valley Appraisal Service Real Estate Appraiser
Due to my many years in lending I had much experience in valuation and went to work with a previous coworker in the banking industry.
1978 - 1991 Banking Vice President, Lending
Worked for several banks that were bought by larger banks and closed during this period of time. I was a residential/commercial lending officer, branch manager and the head of various departments during my banking career. |
EDUCATION |
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1972 - 1976 Old Dominion University Bachelor of Science
Major, Secondary Education - Minor, Physics & Geophysical Science. Originally intended to be a planetarium director; however, I became involved with computers when they first became available to the general public.
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