Devin W. Gregoire

31997 LA Hwy 43

Albany, Louisiana 70711

(225) 209-9108

OBJECTIVE

To obtain a computer related position that will utilize my abilities in a challenging and productive fashion.

EDUCATION           

Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, La

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Graduation: December 2000

Major: Computer Science (Scientific Concentration)

Minor: Mathematics

January 1997-December 2000

3.0 GPA

Associated Builders and Contractors, Baton Rouge, La

Studies: Pipefitting, Management, Planning and Scheduling, Estimating, and various Safety courses.

January 1988-May 1992

4.0 GPA

Community College of the Air Force, Biloxi, Ms

Associates Degree in Electronics

January 1987-November 1987

3.94 GPA

SPECIAL SKILLS

Computer Experience includes programming and application of the following software: Microsoft Office(97,2000,XP,2003), WordPerfect, MS Projects, MS Publisher, Novell, C++, Access, QuickBooks, Primavera, Professional Write, Fortran, Visual Basic, Pascal, LOTUS 1-2-3, and Microsoft Windows NT, 9X, XP, Me, & 2000 and Server versions 2000 & 2003. I am also familiar with workplace literacy software (GED prep), word-processing, data entry, database management, and most instructional authoring systems. I am A+ certified and am on the MCSE and CNA track. I also have MOUS certification and MCT is pending.

 

Training Experience includes over 15 years experience as an instructor, teaching at various levels from beginner to advanced, as well as training instructors. I have trained a wide range of age groups and educational levels. I have instructed classes where the age group was focused within a few years as well as groups as diverse as 40 to 50 years difference in age.  I have taught in the public schools, the private sector, the university level, industrial settings, and corporate classrooms. I have tutored on an individual basis and taught classes with over 100 participants enrolled.

 

Management Experience includes restructuring and management of a multi-million dollar training center. Hiring and releasing employees, operations and budgeting of funds, planning and scheduling, cost control, quality control, writing and administering a $250,000 grant project, and training and administration of employees

 

SPECIAL TRAINING

Nationally Certified Master Trainer (by ABC National)

Leadership and Management (by U.S.A.F.)

A+ Certification (by CompTIA)

First-Aid/CPR Instructor (by LA Air National Guard)

L.E.A.D. Training (by Southeastern Louisiana University)

OHST Career Track (by Occupational Safety & Health)

Career Counselor (by Oklahoma City J.T.P.A.)

Total Quality Management (by Jacobs Engineering Group)

40hr. OSHA course

First Responder

Operator Safety

 


Positions/Awards

Treasurer of Student Government                         May 1999 - Aug. 1999

Chief of Staff of Student Government                    July 1998 - May 1999

Attorney General of Student Government              May 1998 - July 1998

Freshman Scholarship                                        Jan. 1996 - Dec. 1996

Endowment Scholarship                                     Jan. 1997 - Dec. 1997

Dean's List                                                        Spring 1996      

Dean's List                                                        1996 - 1997 School Year

Dean's List                                                        1997 - 1998 School Year

Dean's List                                                        1999- 2000 School Year

"Green S" Service Award                                    Spring 1999

 

EXPERIENCE

Jan 03 –Present    Technology Learning Center, Baton Rouge, La.

Independent Training Consultant – Instructed general public through training contracts with Computer ABC's, Americorps, and Baton Rouge Community College. Gave in house and on site training on the use of computers and computer software. Taught classes ranging from Basic computer operations, Microsoft Office User Specialist, A+ and Network+ to advanced Access and Web Design. Also developed curriculum for BRCC for their Advanced Technical Training courses.

Jan 01 –Present    DevCar Systems International, Baton Rouge, La.

Independent IT Consultant Provided IT management for small companies without the resources to hire a full time IT staff person. Clients range from 1 or 2 computers to 20+. Locations southern Louisiana from Lafayette to New Orleans. Full Client list available at www.devcar.com

Jan 97 – Dec 00    Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond, La.

Student Worker – Instructed faculty and staff on the use of computers and computer software. Taught classes ranging from Basic computer operations to advanced Access and Web Design.

Sep 95 – Oct 96   Brown and Root, Inc, St.Croix, USVI.

Training Manager/Safety Technician – Responsible for Development and delivery of Safety Orientation Training and Weekly safety Meetings. Additional Safety duties included Inspection and surveillance for hazards and potential problems on the construction site.

Jul 94 – Sep 95     National Safety Council, Baton Rouge, La.

Safety Instructor – Responsible for instructing the GBRIMA 8-hour Safety course to over 7000 industrial workers in the southeast Louisiana area. Also directed a number of weekly or monthly safety meetings.

Oct 93 – Jul 94     Vector Electric & Controls, Inc. Baton Rouge, La.

Safety/ Quality Assurance Manager & Project Estimator –Development and implementation of programs for safety and quality assurance. Job audits, field inspections, accident reports, job-safety analysis, and superintendent safety meetings. Also estimating jobs from $200 to $2M in local industrial facilities.

Jun 93 – Oct 93    World Industrial Constructors, Inc., Baton Rouge, La.

Field Engineer – author daily progress and manpower reports, submit weekly evaluation updates, piping systems and test package tracking, material expediting and tracking, daily spool erection reports, safety audits, assist Project Superintendent.

Oct 89 – Jun 96    Associated Builders and Contractors, Baton Rouge, La.

Training Coordinator – Directed operation of industrial and commercial training program, scheduled classes, created, evaluated, and updated curriculum, hiring personnel, and general administering of program.

High School Outreach- Taught first year electrical apprenticeship class to high school juniors and seniors for H.S. credit.

Construction Consultant- Assisted in the development of the Technical Development Center: A workplace literacy project that taught basic skills to construction workers using industrial and trade specific terms.

Instructor-Taught following classes:

Carpentry I, II                 Millwright I, II, III          Operating & Rigging I, II

Insulation I, II                 Electrical I, II, III, IV     Pipefitting I, II, III, IV

Jan 87 – Jan 93    236th Combat Comm. Squad, Louisiana Air National Guard, Hammond, La.

Combat Air Traffic Control Communications Specialists – Operation and maintenance of mobile air traffic control system. Electronic troubleshooting and repair down to the component level, Mobile Combat Trained.

Rank: Staff Sergeant, Secret Clearance.

REFERENCE Available upon request.