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I am a Professor of Computer Information Systems at Prince George's Community
College in Largo, Maryland. I have helped thousands of people gain the skills
needed to use personal computers effectively. Under my guidance, they have
achieved understanding of operating systems, application software, and
programming and, recently, information security.
At both the community college and in businesses and government
agencies, I conduct courses and training sessions in leading software such as
Microsoft Office I also teach a course in introductory programming using C++. I am certified as a Microsoft Office
Specialist at the Master level for Office 2003. I have recently earned certification on
the Internet and Computer Core Certification Exam (IC3). In June, 2007, I became
a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
Educational
Qualifications
Software Skills
Courses Taught
Training and Consulting Background
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| Capitol College |
Graduate Certificate, Security Management |
| Bowie State University |
M.S., Management Information Systems |
| Prince George's Community College |
A.A., Computer Management |
| Youngstown State University |
M.A., English |
| Youngstown State University |
B.S. in Education, summa cum laude |
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| Database Packages |
I have broad-based database knowledge and skills, developed, beginning
in 1985, with dBase II and continuing through different versions of dBase
and Paradox. Currently, my expertise in Microsoft Access extends from
sophisticated end-user skills through the application development process.
I have developed several Access applications and provided support
to users. I have conducted training classes in Microsoft Access and emphasize good database
design in my database classes. |
| Word Processors |
My knowledge and experience using word processors is extensive. I
learned Wordstar in the 1980's and followed the product evolution since
then. I have expert knowledge of both basics and special features in Corel
WordPerfect and Microsoft Word. I have broad experience in training in
this area and am particularly effective at helping users understand the
underlying concepts in both products. learn to transition from one to the
other and/or use both effectively. I know the strengths and weaknesses of
each, as well as similarities between the products. |
| Spreadsheets |
I have used spreadsheets extensively, beginning with Lotus 1-2-3 and
continuing to Quattro Pro and Excel. I have used basic and advanced
features and have conducted many classes and training sessions in the use
of spreadsheets. One of the most important concepts I convey is that
spreadsheets must be thoughtfully designed and audited in order to have
confidence in their usefulness as a forecasting tool. |
| Presentation Packages |
I am well versed in Microsoft PowerPoint. I have designed presentations
for use in classes and workshops, and have also developed and taught a
college course in this package. My emphasis in training with this package
is on content and communication. Since I have a background and an advanced
degree in English, I am aware that many who learn the technical skills
necessary to produce electronic presentations may neglect the overall
point of a presentation, that is to communicate effectively with an
audience. I therefore stress techniques for achieving effective
communication. |
| Operating Systems |
Since the early days of command line driven DOS through the present
WYSIWYG interface of Windows, I have been using operating systems
effectively and training users to do the same. During the period when
Windows had many limitations, I used PC Tools and conducted training
classes in that product, as well as doing the technical edit on a Que book
about PC Tools. I try to ensure that students in a class on operating
systems learn things that they most likely have not and will not discover
on their own. |
| Programming |
I have taken courses in COBOL, Pascal, Assembly, BASIC, and C. I have
used database products to develop end-user database applications. I have
taught a class in beginning programming using C++, where the objective was
to develop programming concepts and skills. My emphasis in this class is
always the logic behind the code. |
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At Prince George's Community College, I have taught the following courses:
| CIS 101 Computer Literacy |
| CIS 113 Computer Programming
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| CIS 115 Database Management
Systems |
| CIS 133 Integrated Software
Applications |
| CIS 170 Operating Systems |
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As an independent consultant, I have worked with various service providers
such as WordPro, Inc., Impact Services, and Capitol College's Office of
Professional Development, to develop and deliver training courses in many
different software packages. Clients of the service providers ranged from
government agencies such as the Government Accounting Office and the National
Institute for Standards and Technology to the Prince George's Public Schools.
Members of training classes ranged from administrative assistants to managers,
school principals, and other administrative personnel.
As an employee with Prince George's Community College, I have worked with the
Center for Business and Industry Training to provide training classes to a wide
range of individuals. I have generally received outstanding reviews from
participants.
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