Experience

BOSSIER PARISH SCHOOL DISTRICT
• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Information Technology Instructor

  • Jul 2020 - Present

In Between Jobs R US
• Unemployed

  • May 2020 - Jul 2020

Pathways In Education
• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Independent Studies Teacher

  • Aug 2016 - May 2020


Texas State Technical College

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• IT Instructor

  • Dec 2012 - Aug 2016

  • Research, prepare, alter, and deliver lectures along with hands on labs to undergraduate or graduate students on subjects such as fundamentals of networking, wireless, Net+, various Operating Systems such as Linux, Windows, and Mac OSx, and various personal computer hardware. • Plan, evaluate, and revise curricula, course content, and course materials and methods of instruction for classes ranging from 5-21 students from diverse backgrounds.. • Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions on various computer topics. • Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records. • Keep abreast of developments in networking field by reading current literature, obtaining certifications, conferencing with colleagues and other experts in the networking, cyber defense, and maintenance fields, and participating in professional conferences. • Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise, mentor, and assist students. • Supervise students' laboratory work to ensure strict adherence to school, local, and state safety standards as well as maintaining student safety. • Utilize hands on labs to reinforce content to simulate real world experiences such as server crashes, hard drive failures, DoS attacks, RAM upgrading, OS migrations, RAID setups, packet sniffing software such as WireShark or password cracking programs like AirCrack, networking troubleshooting techniques, and disaster recovery implementation. Show less



Louisiana Convergence Services

• IT Services and IT Consulting

• IT Instructor

  • Mar 2012 - Oct 2012

  • Traveling Computer Instructor covering NW LA and 14 parishes. • Facilitated, coordinated, and instructed over 50 classes at state libraries. • Diverse adult student class demographics, cultures, ages, computer experiences allowed instructor to familiarize, adjust, and relate to a wide array of citizens. • Classes include: Computer Foundations, Intro. To Windows, Wireless Setup and Configuration (Intro and Advanced), Home Computer Security, Business Skills such as Resume Building, Job Search, Mastering the Interview, Business Etiquette, and Basic Accounting Concepts. • Deep understanding of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and basic Access skills. • Completed intensive Networking Principles class with knowledge of P2P, NAT,subnetting, firewall, router, server, and basic networking defense mechanisms. Show less



SC Kiosks

• United States
• Wireless Services

• Cellphone Sales Representative

  • Jun 2008 - Aug 2009

  • Contact new and existing customers to discuss their needs, and to explain how these needs could be met by specific products and services. • Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, or credit terms. • Quote prices, credit terms, or other bid specifications. • Emphasize product features based on analyses of customers' needs and on technical knowledge of product capabilities and limitations. • Negotiate prices or terms of sales or service agreements. • Maintain customer records, using automated systems. • Identify prospective customers by using business directories, following leads from existing clients, participating in organizations and clubs, and attending trade shows and conferences. • Prepare sales contracts for orders obtained, and submit orders for processing. • Select the correct products or assist customers in making product selections, based on customers' needs, product specifications, and applicable regulations. • Collaborate with colleagues to exchange information, such as selling strategies or marketing information. Show less



United States Marine Corps

• United States
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sergeant

  • Aug 1994 - Mar 2005

  • Eight years experience as a Marine Non-Commissioned Officer (Corporal, Sergeant) • Frequently instructed subordinates on various classes such as military history, battleground tactics, military etiquette as well as others. • Was Marine Corps Marksmanship Instructor Non-Commissioned Officer-In-Charge of rifle range from 2001-2003. Instructed and prepared over 2,000 marines for proper marksmanship techniques during this time. • Was platoon sergeant and in command of over 50 Marines at one time. • Comfortable working independently in a high energy, high pressure environment and being held accountable for individual performance and team goals. Show less