Chris McCarthy

Computer Instructor at Technical College of the Lowcountry
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Savannah, Georgia, United States, GE
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency

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Experience

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Computer Instructor
      • Jan 2017 - Present

      Use instructional technology skills to develop curriculum for online, blended, and face-to-face computer courses. So far, courses include Internet Programming, Data Communications and Networks, Database Internet Programming, and Introduction to Computers. Subject matter includes HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, MS SQL, ASP.NET, and everything associated with networks. Specific Microsoft topics include PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Access, Sway, OneNote, and Office Mix. Fun stuff! Use instructional technology skills to develop curriculum for online, blended, and face-to-face computer courses. So far, courses include Internet Programming, Data Communications and Networks, Database Internet Programming, and Introduction to Computers. Subject matter includes HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, MySQL, MS SQL, ASP.NET, and everything associated with networks. Specific Microsoft topics include PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Access, Sway, OneNote, and Office Mix. Fun stuff!

  • Dimensional Event Services
    • Savannah, Georgia Area
    • Operations Manager
      • Aug 2015 - Present

      Oversee event management, poster printing services, and business development. More specifically, develop and execute business strategy, marketing, and service offerings. Services include event consultation and printing. Basically, my team is a dynamic, all-in-one member of any event support staff. Oversee event management, poster printing services, and business development. More specifically, develop and execute business strategy, marketing, and service offerings. Services include event consultation and printing. Basically, my team is a dynamic, all-in-one member of any event support staff.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Adjunct Professor
      • Aug 2010 - Dec 2015

      Created and delivered 75 credit hours of course curriculum in an online classroom setting using Blackboard learning management system tools, including Collaborate, Desire2Learn, Web Vista, and Wimba. Subject matter covered included C++, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, and Visual Basic. Courses taught: • Internet Technology • Introduction to Computer Science: C++ Programming • Introduction to Visual Basic Programming Created and delivered 75 credit hours of course curriculum in an online classroom setting using Blackboard learning management system tools, including Collaborate, Desire2Learn, Web Vista, and Wimba. Subject matter covered included C++, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, and Visual Basic. Courses taught: • Internet Technology • Introduction to Computer Science: C++ Programming • Introduction to Visual Basic Programming

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Instructor
      • Jun 2005 - Aug 2015

      Created and delivered 51 credit hours of course curriculum in a face-to-face classroom setting using ABET accreditation guidelines and supplemented by Blackboard learning management system. Topics included cyber security, computer ethics, technical writing, oral communication, java, and computer technology. Specific applications included Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Courses taught:• Computer Ethics and Cyber Security• Discrete Structures in Computer Science• Java - Advanced Programming Principles• Java - Introduction to Programming Principles• Technical Communications • Technical Writing for Computer Science Graduate Students Show less

    • Instructional Technology Support Specialist
      • Jan 2002 - Aug 2015

      Facilitated a learning environment within ABET accreditation requirements via multiple roles and duties:Student Mentoring and Advising - Mentored students as faculty chair of ACM student chapter, through career workshops, and via academic advisement. Technology Support Specialist - Researched and rendered system solutions for nine computer labs and 200 Windows and Linux workstations, allocated resources within a prescribed budget, and collaborated with IT services department to develop efficient strategies for daily operations. Managed the department’s Microsoft DreamSpark account, online store, and user accounts.Graphic Design, Technical Writing, and Multimedia Specialist - Prepared PowerPoint presentations, designed and printed posters, created marketing materials such as brochures and flyers, wrote training manuals, and produced instructional videos.Co-PI, NSF (National Science Foundation) S-STEM Scholarship Grants - Served as Co-PI of three NSF S-STEM grants exceeding $1 million, administered the program by evaluating and awarding scholarships, and developed innovative leadership programs for award recipients.Web Development - Used PHP, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS to design and develop the department's intranet and to create sites for managing scholarships and events. Served as project manager for an online poster printing center.Event Coordinator - Founded and implemented annual events: Computer Science Quiz Bowl and TechFest Conference; coordinated Georgia’s Yamacraw Day Technical Conference; and planned and implemented banquets, faculty research symposiums, orientation programs, and student leadership retreats. Show less

    • United States
    • Architecture and Planning
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Adjunct Faculty
      • Aug 2011 - Jun 2015

      Created and deliver 51 credit hours of course curriculum in an online classroom setting using Blackboard learning management system tools, including Collaborate, Desire2Learn, Web Vista, and Wimba. Subject matter included predicate logic, probability, set theory, proofs, graphs, trees, image manipulation, 3D graphics, audio and sound editing, and video production. Courses taught include: • Discrete Mathematics for Information Technology • Introduction to Digital Media Created and deliver 51 credit hours of course curriculum in an online classroom setting using Blackboard learning management system tools, including Collaborate, Desire2Learn, Web Vista, and Wimba. Subject matter included predicate logic, probability, set theory, proofs, graphs, trees, image manipulation, 3D graphics, audio and sound editing, and video production. Courses taught include: • Discrete Mathematics for Information Technology • Introduction to Digital Media

  • BIOwulf
    • Savannah, Georgia Area
    • Information Technology Support Specialist
      • Aug 2000 - Dec 2001

      Managed database for cancer tissue clinical data, provided desktop and network support, and maintained the company’s website. Managed database for cancer tissue clinical data, provided desktop and network support, and maintained the company’s website.

  • Armstrong State University
    • Savannah, Georgia Area
    • Computer Lab Assistant
      • Oct 1999 - Jun 2000

      As a computer science student worker, monitored and maintained computer science department's 24-seat Windows computer lab. As a computer science student worker, monitored and maintained computer science department's 24-seat Windows computer lab.

  • Blockbuster
    • Savannah, Georgia Area
    • Store Manager
      • Apr 1991 - Dec 1999

      Managed five different music/video retail stores. Duties included customer service training, supervising over 100 employees, inventory control, shipment and receiving, and budget management. Highlights included: outstanding customer service award and doubling sales within one year on multiple occasions. Managed five different music/video retail stores. Duties included customer service training, supervising over 100 employees, inventory control, shipment and receiving, and budget management. Highlights included: outstanding customer service award and doubling sales within one year on multiple occasions.

Education

  • Armstrong State University
    Master of Science (M.S.), Computer Science
    2002 - 2003
  • Armstrong State University
    Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science
    1998 - 2000

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