yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

17758 w hwy 69, ridgeway, mo 64481

xxx-xxx-xxxx | abc@xyz.com

 

 

student-focused it professor eager to contribute expertise toward actively supporting the academic community in delivering quality education and optimizing individual and group performance.

 

 

offer experience in leading an academic program and teaching classes in java, management, project management, systems analysis, routing and switching and introduction to technology. develop technology-oriented academic programs, monitor students educational progress, and train and motivate teachers and other staff. dynamic planning, organization, prioritization, time management and multitasking abilities. assist instructional staff in development and implementation of curriculum and assessment. organize and analyze student data to ensure student achievement.

 

 

curriculum development ♦ leadership ♦ scheduling & prioritizing ♦ corporate training

department chair ♦ classroom analysis ♦ student counseling ♦ conflict resolution ♦ presentations

 

 

kaplan university, des moines, ia                                                                                  2009-present

it department chair

  contribute dynamic leadership skills toward managing adjunct and full time faculty to provide engaging and challenging instruction to students.

  effectively teach associate and baccalaureate level it courses including java, project management and systems analysis and design.

  present lectures, conduct workshops and participate in various activities to further educational programs.

  successfully provide learner-centered leadership for staff and students.

  monitor student learning, develop curriculums with staff, and implement plans for improving student achievement.

  proactively apply it expertise and administrative talents toward strategically defining, developing and implementing targeted policies and processes to optimize student learning and achievement.

  engage in positive relationships with staff, students, and community.

  plan course content and methods of presentation; prepare outline of material.

  evaluate success of courses and review student performances.

 

metrogroup, mt. pleasant, ia                                                                                         2008

it manager

  maximized human resource performance by conducting evaluations, clearly defining skill gaps, and providing expert training/professional development solutions around new and updated systems.

  conducted training over new information technology security procedures.

 

principal financial group, des moines, ia                                                                      2005-2008

lead it application analyst

  trained, mentored and motivated personnel in project management best practices, playing an instrumental role in the development of top performing team members.

  created training documentation for new complex threat monitoring system and for iris recognition system, integral to optimizing productivity and efficiency.

  optimized critical security and integrity of operations by strategically training staff on proactive disaster recovery and corporate security plans and procedures.

 

 

 

 

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

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ncs pearson, iowa city, ia                                                                                            1998-2005

software developer iii

  demonstrated sharp leadership qualities in effectively orienting and training users on epen system.

  exhibited solid communication and interpersonal relation skills in collaboratively working with senior management and cross-functional teams to develop best practices and standard operating procedures.

  trained austin office staff in best practices for editing and programming standards, instrumental to boosting performance.

 

ms, computer science (graduating in 2010) - novasoutheastern university, fort lauderdale, fl

mba - university of iowa, iowa city, ia

bs, management of information systems - iowa state university, ames, ia

certified project management professional (pmp) - project management institute (pmi)

 

sql; software project management using software development lifecycle (sdlc); project management using agile methods; project management lifecycle (pmlc); systems analysis and design using use cases; detailed design specifications; various company-sponsored programs in project management and information technology

 

microsoft project, primavera, sql server, excel, access, word, powerpoint; visio; mainframe; cobol; jcl; cics; easytrieve; idms; java

 

 

  developed on ground education that was more engaging and hands on for students wile maintaining academic integrity.

  successfully consolidated 3 it sites into 1 with no interruption in day-to-day business activities.

  reduced the number of servers in the data center from 52 to 10 to minimize costs while increasing overall uptime by designing and implementing virtual server technology

  achieved process improvements for the business continuity-planning group by designing a gis system and leading an 18-month implementation project.

 

 

 

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

17758 w hwy 69, ridgeway, mo 64481

xxx-xxx-xxxx | abc@xyz.com

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

from facilitating superior student development to executing effective educational processes/procedures, i have continually excelled in maximizing performance as a proactive instructor.  i excel in identifying and resolving inefficiencies, introducing training solutions instrumental to boosting performance and strategically utilizing resources to generate optimal results.  as illustrated by my career background, i have extensive experience in educating and promoting staff and student development. 

 

as a member of your staff, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your organization, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

john lankford, mba, pmp