Experience

Belhaven University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Assistant Systems Administrator

  • Jan 2015 - Present

• Adjunct Professor, Geography

  • Aug 2009 - May 2019

  Adjunct Professor of GeographyI taught Global Culture and Introduction to World Geography courses in the online campus and administer all grades. I maintained personal contact with students during the course while achieving course objectives.I updated both courses as required by changing University goals and time lines. This included reformatting the syllabus and lectures from 16 weeks to 8 weeks, rewriting test questions, weekly quiz questions and weekly course assignments while ensuring the material was sufficiently covered for course objectives to be met. Show less



Mississippi State Fire Academy

• Mississippi State Fire Academy

• Programmer Analyst

  • 2011 - May 2014

  After determining user requirements I built a Microsoft Access application for tracking course offerings, checklists and reporting for one specific division of the Academy. I trained the users and provided documentation for their reference for use of this application. I provide daily user support. I troubleshoot desktop PCs, printers, copiers, and various software applications including the Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox. I also rebuild PCs, reinstall software as needed and run necessary software updates and reconfiguration of PCs. I answer user questions via phone and email. I resolve user issues with PCs, printers and some audio visual equipment. Show less



MS State Dept of Health

• Business Systems Analyst

  • Jul 2008 - Jun 2011

  I worked with laboratory analysts and laboratory management to document user requirements for a new Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) while providing user support for existing LIMS systems. Helped Agency determine which vendor to use to create the new LIMS system to ensure that it met user and regulatory needs. I created new user accounts in Active Directory including specific rights in compliance with HIPPA and specific Agency rules. I assisted users with basic computer use questions including using Microsoft Office products and various peripherals (printers, scanners, and hand held barcode scanners). Show less



MS Dept. of Environmental Quality (MDEQ)

• United States
• Government Administration
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Database Analyst / Environmental Scientist

  • Jun 1989 - Jul 2008

  As a Database Analyst I worked with the Agency’s Laboratory staff and management to get their Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) running and to train the laboratory staff in its use. I trained users one on one and in groups in the use of the LIMS as well as provided user documentation for their reference. I worked with the chemists and scientists to make sure the LIMS stored their data correctly, maintained accurate records of the analytical methods used and generated reports correctly. I also provided end user support for PCs, Microsoft Office Suite applications, and minor support for Lotus Notes. As an Environmental Scientist I worked with an EPA program to store and retrieve data for determining the water quality standards of various bodies of surface water within the state. This position transitioned into a database analyst position where I spent more time working with programmers and GIS specialists to develop a more robust means of performing data analysis. As an Environmental Scientist I also worked to ensure that Underground Storage Tank facilities were adequately equipped with leak detection devices to ensure the protection of ground and surface waters of the state. I performed site inspections, took soil and water samples, and managed the cleanup activities at contaminated sites in a specific region of Mississippi. Show less