Alan Benard

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Alan G. Benard

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Biography

Washtenaw Community College - Computer Information Systems


Resume

  • 2011

    French

    BS

    I received a BS summa cum laude in technology management. My final paper outlined the development of a network operations center as a strategic change initiative for an IT managed service provider. It received the highest grade possible.

    Technology Management

    Eastern Michigan University

  • 2009

    Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS)

    Completed the Computer Systems Technology certificate program

    Computer Networking

    Dean's List 2009-2011 3.8 GPA

    Washtenaw Community College

  • 1989

    BA

    I received a BA in Communications and Media Arts.

    Communications and Media Arts

    Assistant Community Manager

    WYSO-FM Yellow Springs Ohio

    Journalist for Antioch Record

    Community Council

    WYBE-TV 35 Philadelphia internship

    CompTIA Network ce

    COMP001020357818

    CompTIA

  • 1985

    AA

    English

  • 1981

    High school diploma

    DuPage Community School

  • Cisco devices

    Blogging

    Access

    Microsoft Office

    Editing

    LAN

    Fundraising

    Cisco Technologies

    Management

    Telephone Systems

    Newsletters

    Community Outreach

    Troubleshooting

    Public Relations

    Non-profits

    Nonprofits

    Marketing

    Research

    Training

    Social Media

    Benard

    Alan

    Benard

    Washtenaw Community College

    Washtenaw Community College

    PRIME Research

    PRIME Research

    University of Michigan

    Adult Internship Program / Michigan Works!

    BPI Information Systems of Michigan

    John Erdevig

    Attorney at Law

    Washtenaw Community College

    National Coalition of Alternative and Community Schools (NCACS)

    Ann Arbor

    MI

    Worked on a project to adapt personal computer applications to convert document images into searchable Portable Document Format to facilitate keyword searching. Maintained computers on a 30+ node LAN

    including software maintenance and troubleshooting. Managed India media research project.

    Lead Media Analyst

    PRIME Research

    Ann Arbor

    MI

    Assisted international students and scholars in managing their international insurance accounts.

    International Insurance Coordinator

    University of Michigan

    Ann Arbor

    Michigan

    Troubleshoot

    repair

    maintain and install telephone and computer network equipment. Assist customers to determine the probable cause of trouble with network assets.

    Network Technician

    Washtenaw Community College

    I prepare public-facing documents

    including Web content

    newsletters

    proposals and reports

    and special projects as requested by our company president. I am also our ConnectWise administrator. Internally

    I maintain information flows between management

    administrative and technical staff.

    BPI Information Systems of Michigan

    National Office Director

    Managed publications

    membership

    support to Board of Directors.

    National Coalition of Alternative and Community Schools (NCACS)

    BPI Information Systems of Michigan

    Southfield

    Michigan

    I transform customer requirements into requests for proposal

    handle communication between project stakeholders

    verify the quality of completed work

    and document project phases and tasks. I also participate in vetting candidates for employment.\n\nI have been our company's ConnectWise Manage CRM administrator since mid-2015.

    Project Coordinator

    Washtnenaw Community College

    Ann Arbor

    Mich.

    Worked as a trainee Network Technician in the Network Services area of Information Technology Services at Washtenaw Community College. Assisted with the installation

    maintenance and repair of telephone and computer networks.

    Adult Internship Program Participant

    Adult Internship Program / Michigan Works!

    Ann Arbor

    Michigan

    Maintained the computer network

    business equipment and assisted with business functions for a law office.

    Computer Technician and Office Assistant

    John Erdevig

    Attorney at Law

    University of Michigan Health System

    Ann Arbor

    Michigan

    Troubleshoot

    repair and image personal computers to prepare them for deployment in a large university health system as a subcontractor. Also providing service to small-to-medium knowledge-based companies

    non-profit firms

    university departments and units of government.

    Field Engineer

    BPI Information Systems of Michigan

    Ann Arbor

    MI

    As a part-time instructor for the Division of Business & Computer Technologies

    I delivered lectures and assisted students with lab work in sections of Computer Technology I

    Computer Technology II

    and Microsoft Command Line. The first course provides an overview of personal computer technology. This includes hardware

    operating system and software basics

    and study of the theoretical fundamentals of computer networking. Topics include troubleshooting

    command line interface

    and data security. The second course focuses on Microsoft server technologies and Hyper-V virtualization

    maintaining data backups

    and high-level troubleshooting and problem solving.

    Part-Time Instructor

    Division of Business and Computer Technologies

    Washtenaw Community College

    Ann Arbor

    Michigan

    Assist instructors in Computer Science and Computer Systems Technology courses.

    Lab Aide

    Washtenaw Community College

    Analyzed articles in various media to track public relations reputation for automotive clients. Entered analysis into an online database. Maintained computers on a 30-node local area network.

    PRIME Research

    PRIME Research

    Ann Arbor

    MI

    Searched online

    print and broadcast media for mentions of products

    companies and managers to track public relations reputation. Compiled daily newsletters for clients. Enter data into an online database mask.

    News Analyst

CST 160

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