Lakeland Institute of Technology March 2006 – March 2007

Hermitage, PA Network Info. Systems

CompTIA A+ Linear Core Hardware Certification

Website: https://www.certmetrics.com/comptia/public/transcript.aspx?transcript=G85DJLE1KMQE163Y

Art Institute of Pittsburgh September 1996
Pittsburgh, PA AS Film/Video
Honors Graduate

Military Experience

United States Navy June 1983 – April 1987
Honorable Discharge

Experience

Computer Lab Instructor / IT Specialist April 2013 – July 2013
United Methodist Community Center Warren, OH
Dept. of Labor Contracted Employee

Design, facilitate, and teach the computer instruction component.
Have basic computer knowledge of software, MSOffice, and assist program students with programmed lesson plans.
Confer with staff, users, and management to establish requirements for new systems or modifications.
Install and perform minor repairs to hardware, software, and peripheral equipment.
Oversee the daily performance of computer systems.
Set up equipment, ensuring proper installation of cable, operating systems, and appropriate software.
Maintain record of daily data communication transactions, problems and remedial action taken, and installation activities.
Read technical manuals, confer with users, and conduct computer diagnostics to investigate and resolve problems and to provide technical assistance and support.

Business Manager Feb 2013 - Present
Walker Leasing and Holding Co., Warren, OH
Dba Wool-2-Wonders, LLC

Research, develop and continually update the company’s business plan.
Develop and implement operational systems, processes and policies in support of the company’s stated mission.
Develop company’s online marketing presence; coordinate website development and Wool-2-Wonders, LLC social media accounts: Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and LinkedIn.

Accounting Manager August 2012 – May 2013
Select Sportswear Inc. Warren, OH
Performed all of the duties of an accounting manager: computed payroll and paid federal taxes.
Maintained accounting controls establishing a chart of accounts; defining accounting policies & procedures.
Guided other departments by researching and interpreting accounting policy; applying observations and recommendations to operational issues.
Maintained financial security by establishing internal controls.
Avoided legal challenges by understanding current and proposed legislation; enforcing accounting regulations; recommending new procedures.
Protected organization's value by keeping information confidential.

Lead Organizer – Trumbull County, OH July 2011 – Nov 2011
Ohio Democratic Party / We Are Ohio Warren, OH

Two years’ experience working as a Field Organizer in State wide elections.
Proficient with VAN, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Docs.
Responsible for recruiting, training and managing a team.
Charged with developing, training and empowering volunteers.
Charged with meeting volunteer recruitment call goals for myself and volunteers set by Columbus on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
Employed field tactics implemented by the State party to win elections.

Field Organizer March 2010 – Nov 2010
Ohio Democratic Party Warren, OH

Two years’ experience working as a Field Organizer in State wide elections.
Proficient with VAN, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Docs.
Responsible for recruiting, training and managing a team.
Charged with developing, training and empowering volunteers.
Charged with meeting volunteer recruitment call goals for myself and volunteers set by Columbus on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
Employed field tactics implemented by the State party to win elections.

Lead Organizer Feb 2009 – March 2010
ACTION Youngstown, OH

Recruited and trained staff ensuring they were properly trained in compliance with ACTION’s bylaws and code of conduct.
Schedule and inspect venue, and procure event insurance
Adhere to budget set forth by Board of Directors
Complete written evaluation of event and give presentation to Executive Board. Outline the committee’s accomplishments and give an analysis of what the committee’s next action(s) should be.

Temporary Employee March 2006 – Feb 2009
Assignments: IT Help Desk / Customer Service Inbound Calls / Adm. Asst. / Production / Gen. Laborer

American Steel and Alloy Champion, OH
West Corp Niles, OH
CorTemps Niles, OH
Kelly Services Boardman, OH
Ryan Staffing Warren, OH
Labor Ready Warren, OH
References Available Upon Request