68723 Schwetzingen
Germany
Home: 011491776311613
APO, AE 09063
Work: 011496221577530
Email: derektodd@hotmail.com
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| Derek Todd | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Blumen Str. 4 68723 Schwetzingen Germany Home: 011491776311613 |
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| CMR 420 Box 1008 APO, AE 09063 Work: 011496221577530 Email: derektodd@hotmail.com |
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| SKILLS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Certified Tele-Training Network Video Teleconferencing (TNET/VTC) Trainer, certified TNET/VTC Instructor, certified TNET/VTC Facilitator, certified in Montage/Prism Multipoint Video Conferencing Maintenance, MS Office 95 Instructor, Audio / Video Technician, Professional Still Photographer, Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows 3.1, MicroSoft Word 97, PowerPoint 4.0, PowerPoint 7.0, Web design experience, progamming using Pascal, excellent interpersonal skills, familiar with military environment, marketing, community relations, human resource management, computer hardware and software installation, adjusting controls on the satellite receiver / transmitter, adjusting audio levels on the audio mixer and microphones, adjusting power levels on the EF Data Satellite Modem, installation of VTEL software, and proper shutdown procedures of the CODEC mediamax. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| WORK EXPERIENCE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 1998 - Present. Shift worker. Video Teleconferencing Specialist (VTC), ITT/Federal Services International Corporation, Heidelberg, Germany, Supervisor Darren Friesz 01149622157-7530. I schedule video conferences using a Multi-Point Conferencing Unit (MCU) and PictureTel's Live Scheduler software. I work with PictureTel's Live 200 and Live 100. I troubleshoot problems associated with the MCU, the Inverse Multiplexer (IMUX), KG-194, KIV-7HS, and pargain modems. I have used test equipment such as the Fireberd 6000, TDS 2235 100Mhz Oscilloscope, and multimeters to perform tests on the above mentioned equipment. I also monitor conferences using Montage/Prism software. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 1995 to December 1998. 40 hours per week. Manager, Satellite Programs / TNET/VTC Manager, City Colleges of Chicago-Europe, Vilseck, Germany, Executive Dean W. Julia Adams-Bickert, 011496134-18320. I developed the standard operating procedures for conducting college courses via TNET/VTC. I implemented college courses from Vilseck, Germany to Taszar, Hungary; Camp Able Sentry, Macedonia; North Camp Egypt, and South Camp, Egypt. I served as the primary point of contact for all TNET/VTC college courses with the Army Continuing Education Services and Combined Arms Training Center. I coordinated usage and training schedules with other government agencies. I trained all personnel to operate and maintain the VTEL Enterprise Leadership Conferencing System. I certified all personnel to operate the VTEL pen tablet, and to set satellite configurations. I trained all personnel on troubleshooting the CODEC mediamax, the EF Data Satellite Modem and the Kilomux 2000 analog system. I worked with all college instructors in preparation and delivery of their classroom materials. I served as Quality Control Coordinator for all graphics presented over TNET/VTC systems by our college instructors. I integrated outside / external technology to supplement learning materials. I coordinated learning tools to be integrated in distant learning plans. I served as certified consultant for TNET/VTC problems at Combined Arms Training Center. I developed curriculum schedules for all college classes over TNET/VTC. I established standard training procedures for TNET/VTC facilitators and instructors. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 1994 to December 1995. 40 hours per week. Regional Director / TNET/VTC Facilitator, City Colleges of Chicago-Europe, MultiNational Force & Observers (MFO), Sinai, Egypt, Executive Dean W. Julia Adams-Bickert, 011496134-18320. I acted as liaison between City Colleges of Chicago and military officials assigned with the MFO and personnel assigned to the US Embassy in Cairo, Egypt. I trained and supervised support staff to serve as TNET/VTC Facilitators and Test Administrators. I served as technical advisor for the TNET/VTC delivery mode of distance learning. I marketed City Colleges of Chicago programs and prepared publicity for local publication. I interviewed and hired staff as required. I advised students with regards to course offerings and programs. I tracked and monitored students' progress to course and/or degree completion. I collected and compiled student course evaluations. I compiled enrollment data for planning and evaluation of programs. I volunteered to instruct military personnel on various software applications. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 1992 to December 1994. 40 hours per week. Senior Audio/Video Technician, City Colleges of Chicago-Europe Mainz-Kastel, Germany, Robert G. Gibson, 011496132-59537. I dubbed video telecourses using Sony VO5600 model machines. I was responsible for maintaining, repairing and operating 50 video recording machines. I performed daily maintenance on complete recording system. I installed, tested, operated and maintained electronic equipment for an advanced system using industrial video recording machines. I ensured quality control of all production facets. I was required to read schematics, solder boards, replaced power units, cleaned video heads and understand electronic specifications and instructions. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| July 1991 to December 1992. 40 hours per week. Production Manager, Rainbow Seven Communications, Detroit, Michigan, Damon Saint-Amone, 313-867-2322. I arranged and scheduled all filming sites. I assisted in filming layouts. I acted as liaison between the Director and actors. I recorded and distributed all daily finances. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| EDUCATION | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 80 semester hours completed, 2000, Business Management, University of Maryland European Division, Vilseck, Germany | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TRAINING | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TNET Train the Teletrainer, May 20-24 1996, 40 hours, Tele-Training Institute, Stillwater, Oklahoma; VTT Video TeleTraining Instructor Course, September 23-27 1996, 40 hours, Army Support Center, Fort Eustis, Virginia; VTT 100 Video Tele-Training Instructor Training Course, October 21-25 1996, 40 hours, Combined Arms Training Center, Vilseck, Germany; PictureTel Montage/Prism Multipoint Video Conferencing Maintenance Course, 40 hours, Andover, Massachusetts January 11-15 1999. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AWARDS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Received General William W. Hartzog's Coin of Excellence, TRADOC Commander for outstanding performance in working with TNET in Europe and the Middle East. MultiNational Force & Observers (MFO) Chief of Staff Good Conduct Award, given by Colonel Frank Taddonio for outstanding performance in training MFO personnel to be TNET facilitators in Sinai, Egypt. Received MFO Medal for one year service with the Multi-National Force & Observers. Received 2 NATO Medals for service with NATO on Operations in Relation to the Former Yugoslavia. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| CERTIFICATES | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| TNET Train the Teletrainer, certified on 24 May 1996, VTC Video TeleTraining Instructor Course, certified on 27 September 1996, Montage/Prism Multipoint Video Conferencing Maintenance, certified on 15 January 1999. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Top Secret/SSBI | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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