David Leonard

Foreign Language Teacher at Guangxi Normal University
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(386) 825-5501
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Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang, China, CN
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Credentials

  • Network+
    CompTIA
    Dec, 2013
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • Guangxi Normal University
    • China
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Foreign Language Teacher
      • Aug 2018 - Present

      I am part of the international teaching staff at Guangxi Normal University. My duties include teaching a minimum 16 period per week workload. In addition to teaching responsibilities, I also lecture once a year for an hour to students on a topic of my choice.Courses taught:Reading and WritingSpeaking and ListeningNovels: Short StoriesI have started two events during my tenure here. "Running with Teacher" and "Teatime with Teacher" are both events that encourage and foster student teacher relationships as well as provide unique opportunities for students to practice English and exchange cultural information. Show less

    • Online Course Development
      • Aug 2018 - Present

      In addition to my teaching duties, I am a member of several teams that have developed full online English course content and several mini online lessons. One of our mini lessons was submitted to a teaching competition and was awarded 1st place at the provincial level (think "State level" if you are from the USA and don't understand Chinese terminology).Courses Developed:English for Entrepreneurs (This course talk a basic framework of Entrepreneurship in English and taught some English specific vocabulary that is niche to the Entrepreneur and Business fields)Creative B & B (This course highlighted the unique culture of Northern Guangxi through the lens of 5 special Bed and Breakfast hotels and 5 cultural points.) Show less

    • English Editor
      • Aug 2019 - Present

      I have taken on responsibilities of editing publications for my College CICE and the greater University GXNU. Occasionally the school itself, professors, or teachers create publications that require an English version translated from Chinese. I review translations of works and edit the English for grammar, spelling, spacing, flow, etc., in order to facilitate a correct and modern English, removing any errors from the translated work, so that comprehension may be achieved by the English speaking audience. Show less

  • Self Employed
    • Melbourne, Florida Area
    • IT Specialist
      • Aug 2005 - Present

      I continue to keep up-to-date with technology and service friends and co-workers around me. Some former clients include: 7-Eleven, Orange County Sheriff's Office, Surf-Trunks, and Church of Our Savior Provided support over the phone for clients for basic issues Fixed a multitude of printer errors (driver, network configuration, and installation) Troubleshoot network connectivity issues Imaged drives using Acronis for replacement and cloning Virus/Malware removal Designed network topology for a multi-building business campus and installed network hardware and wiring. Utilized punch down blocks and punch down tools. Consulted on computer upgrades for businesses and for residential personal use. Setup of a VOIP program on Linux Ubuntu for remote access at a residential address DHCP network management and IP table organization Setup and customization for Microsoft Outlook for better organization of clients emails Securing wireless networks and advising clients how to better secure their systems and networks Creating usage policies for systems and networks for clients to help them maintain functionality and security Windows XP/7/8 and Microsoft Suite (outlook, word, excel, and power-point) training. Educating clients on basic operation and navigation of different software and operating systems. Provide consultation services for network infrastructure, network topology, and network administration. Provide computer troubleshooting support for hardware and software. (Windows 10/7/Vista/XP) Provide support for Microsoft Office Suite end users. Consult with clients on computer upgrades and purchases to meet their individual needs. Setup any computer, build and upgrade any additional components as necessary, and provide desktop support services. Show less

  • COOS
    • Palm Bay, Florida
    • Worship Leader
      • Aug 2013 - Mar 2018

      Project manager for new worship service. Oversight over worship music selection and power-point presentation development. Manage and mentor a team of musicians and lead the music by singing and playing guitar. Licensed Worship Leader as of November 2017. Project manager for new worship service. Oversight over worship music selection and power-point presentation development. Manage and mentor a team of musicians and lead the music by singing and playing guitar. Licensed Worship Leader as of November 2017.

  • Martial Arts Association
    • Florida Institute of Technology
    • Vice President
      • Aug 2016 - Sep 2017

      I was elected to be the Vice-President of the Martial Arts Association at FIT. I supplement the duties of the presidency and provide guidance to other officers as they fulfill their roles. I also maintain our constitution and have updated it. I have implemented a vision plan to help drive growth of the club and take it forward for the next 10 years. I was elected to be the Vice-President of the Martial Arts Association at FIT. I supplement the duties of the presidency and provide guidance to other officers as they fulfill their roles. I also maintain our constitution and have updated it. I have implemented a vision plan to help drive growth of the club and take it forward for the next 10 years.

  • Surf-Trunks
    • IT Specialist
      • Oct 2014 - Mar 2015

      Install and maintain networked printer, creating IP reservations for wireless networked office printing Implemented templates for UPC and shipping labels for office manager to print and ship orders Handle all technical support via email with Amazon.com to minimize product order issues and resolve those that occur Training office staff on Windows 8 operating system Corrected product catalog excel data sheet and verification of UPC/ASIN/SKU number accuracy for 358 different products On call support for emergency computer issues Consult on and provide input on public image, website, and business information dissemination Researching opportunities to better market and grow business with internet sales Show less

  • Orange County Sheriff's Office, Orlando, Florida
    • United States
    • Law Enforcement
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Deputy First Class Sheriff
      • Mar 2008 - Feb 2013

      Hired in March 2008 Promoted to Deputy First Class in May 2010 Assigned to the Tactical Anti-Crime Unit June 2012 Assigned to President Barack Obama's Protection Detail Duties as a Deputy Sheriff at Orange County include: • Enforcing the laws of the State of Florida and County of Orange • Keeps records and write complete, accurate and concise reports • Performs police patrol activities to protect persons, property, and prevent crime • Effectively utilize a Mobile Dispatch System (computer) for informational and investigative purposes • Arrest law violators • Controlling aggressive and often hostile environments and people • Directs traffic and performs law enforcement duties at special events • Operates an agency vehicle • Attends court whenever necessary • Maintains minimum performance standards for driving, firearms handling, and physical fitness • Any other duties as may be required. Additional Training received: • Building Searches • Radar and Laser • Hostage Negotiations • Tactical Shotgun • Police Mountain Bike • Field Training Officer • Police Rifle 1 • Police Rifle 2 • Dignitary Protection • Patrolman's Response to Critical Incidents • Personal Radiation Detection • High Risk Vehicle Take Down Training • Tactical Knife Instructor • Defensive Tactics Instructor • General Instructor Show less

  • Global Spectrum
    • Orlando, Florida Area
    • Supervisor - Event Management
      • Jul 2006 - Dec 2007

      As a supervisor at Global Spectrum, I was responsible for assigning jobs to staff members, making sure shifts were filled, directing activities of staff during shift, giving breaks as necessary, answer staff questions, customer service for clients/patrons whose issues could not be resolved on the staff level, operate forklifts and drive box trucks for events, security for building and for clients/patrons, set up events and clean up after, report to managers on major issues, discipline staff for violations of policy, and any other duties as may be assigned by a manager. Show less

  • LanKnights
    • Vice President
      • 2006 - 2007

      LanKnights is a gaming club for University of Central Florida Students and gamers from the surrounding area. It is a fully chartered club at UCF. As Vice President, I was in charge of coordinating events, contracting venues, negotiating with sponsors, marketing events, oversight of the LanKnights website, directing the other elected officers, and any other duties as needed.

    • Director of Events
      • 2005 - 2007

      As the Director of Events, I was a senior member of the club and directly responsible for events. Contracting venues, delegating marketing tasks to other members, oversight on set up and tear down of events, maintaining communication with President and Vice President to ensure all regulations were met and adhered to, creating an effective flow of information about the events to clients, and any other event related responsibilities.

  • University of Central Florida Recreation and Wellness
    • Orlando, Florida Area
    • Referee
      • Oct 2004 - Feb 2005

      I was a referee for intramural soccer at the University of Central Florida. I was a referee for intramural soccer at the University of Central Florida.

  • City of Palm Bay: Parks and Recreation
    • Palm Bay, Florida
    • Field Worker - Summer Intern
      • Jun 2004 - Aug 2004

      This was a summer internship. I assisted the Parks and Recreation Department as a field worker. I did all the jobs their regular employees did to include: mowing, weeding, irrigation repair, installing fences, tearing down a playground, installing a new playground, roofing and shingling, and other park maintenance duties. This was a summer internship. I assisted the Parks and Recreation Department as a field worker. I did all the jobs their regular employees did to include: mowing, weeding, irrigation repair, installing fences, tearing down a playground, installing a new playground, roofing and shingling, and other park maintenance duties.

  • Walmart
    • United States
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • 99
      • Jun 2003 - Aug 2003

      I held the position of "99". This was a general labor position. My primary responsibilities were to gather the carts from the parking lot and returning them organized for use by the customers. I also had direct contact with customers with some of the additional duties. Often the position of 99 was used to carry heavy items for customers and also utilized to assist loading patrons vehicles with the merchandize just purchased. I held the position of "99". This was a general labor position. My primary responsibilities were to gather the carts from the parking lot and returning them organized for use by the customers. I also had direct contact with customers with some of the additional duties. Often the position of 99 was used to carry heavy items for customers and also utilized to assist loading patrons vehicles with the merchandize just purchased.

  • Meal Plan at Florida Institute of Technology
    • Melbourne, Florida Area
    • Food Service Employee
      • Sep 2002 - Dec 2002

      I was a part time employee. I washed dishes and also cooked at the grill station. I was a part time employee. I washed dishes and also cooked at the grill station.

Education

  • Florida Institute of Technology
    Master’s Degree, Information Technology
    2015 - 2017
  • University of Central Florida
    Bachelor's degree, Criminal Justice/Police Science
    2003 - 2007
  • University of Central Florida
    Minor, Business Administration and Management, General
    2003 - 2007
  • Barry University
    Telecomunications and Computer Networking
    2013 - 2013
  • Palm Bay High School
    High School Diploma
    2000 - 2003
  • Covenant Christian School

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