Bob Nickle
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PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE

Tenure-track Computer Applications and Office Technology instructor position at a Southern California Community College.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, 25-years experience in Information Technology and Training, 6-years teaching experience with ethnically and economically diverse students, extensive industry certifications, and strong personal skills provide outstanding qualifications well suited to a full-time Computer Applications and Office Technology teaching position. Consistent career growth positions include Teacher, Department Manager, Applications Specialist, and Computer Programmer - with high profile employers such as LACCD, LAUSD, El Camino College, Seiko Instruments, and IBM. Effective in development and delivery of presentations, demonstrations, and seminars. Experienced with a wide variety of multi-media applications and programming languages, including: Microsoft Office, C++, HPGL, CorelDraw, and Photoshop. Computer hardware platform expertise includes mainframe, UNIX, PC, and Macintosh.

COMPUTER INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS

VOCATIONAL CREDENTIAL SUBJECTS

Computer Applications  Computer Systems Operation
Automotive Mechanics Automotive body Repair and Refinishing
Small Business Ownership and/or Management  

AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY ASE CERTIFICATIONS

A1-Engine Repair  B2-Painting and Refinishing  
A2-Automatic Trans/Transaxle B3-Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair  
A3-Manual Drive Train and Axles B5-Mechanical and Electrical Components 
A6-Electrical/Electronic Systems L1-Advanced Engine Performance  
A8-Engine Performance    

EDUCATION

CBEST - California Basic Educational Skills, 2005.
Level 1 - Principles of Adult/Vocational Instruction, Teacher preparation, USD/LACOE, 2005.
A.S.       - Auto Collision Repair/Paint, El Camino College, 2001.
B.S.       - Computer Science, Cal State University at Los Angeles, 1971.
A.A.     - Business Administration /Data Processing, Long Beach City College, 1968.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Teacher, Banning High School, 2/2008-present. Teaching Computer Applications classes in Microsoft Word and Excel to ethnically and economically diverse urban youth. Justified and secured Perkins funds to adding SAM Assessment and Training Software to school curriculum.
Part-Time Teacher, LAUSD, 3/2006-3/2008. Taught Computer Literacy classes at the Bell Salvation Army Shelter Branch of Huntington Park Community Adult School and at Roosevelt Community Adult School in East Los Angeles. Topics include Microsoft Office Applications, operating systems and environments, file management, integrating software with hardware, internet usage, and computer literacy.
Substitute Teacher, LAUSD, 9/2005-present. Active on the substitute lists at all six LAUSD Regional Occupational Centers. Five Designated subjects are Computer Applications/Systems Operation, Small Business Ownership/Management, Automotive Mechanics, and Automotive Body Repair and Refinishing.
Adjunct Instructor, Los Angeles Trade Tech, Los Angeles Southwest, Santa Monica, and El Camino Colleges, 1/2002-present. Classes include CIS 4-Microsoft Office Survey, CIS 13-Introduction to Microcomputers and Software Applications, CAOT 1‑Keyboarding, CAOT 84-Microsoft Word, and CAOT 114-Adobe Acrobat for the Office and Web. Developed on-line course material for Moodle distance learning system. Participated in curriculum development, review, and approval for CAOT 114-Adobe Acrobat class.

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE

Product Manager, Shaver Specialties, 2002-2004. Responsible for sales, delivery, and technical support for performance automotive products. Introduced and developed Microsoft Office and Internet marketing and sales procedures. Automated inventory control using Microsoft Office.
Small Business Owner, 1995-2002. Established automotive repair and restoration home business. Responsible for sales, collection, administration, quality control, banking, and permits. Developed supporting Microsoft Office and Internet publishing procedures. Earned 9 ASE certifications.
Sales Representative, Seiko Instruments USA, 1987-1995. Developed and presented computer sales and application usage seminars. Installed software and taught users. Excelled with IBM PC, Macintosh, and UNIX systems, running a variety of office, graphics, and engineering applications.
Engineering/Scientific Industry Specialist, IBM, 1985-1987. Selected as Team Leader, introducing new Personal Computers and UNIX workstations. Developed and delivered PC and UNIX seminars. Taught computer applications. Developed marketing strategies and account plans.
Senior Account Manager, CalComp, 1980-1985. Exceeded quota for sales of computer graphics products using presentation and demonstration skills. Trained users on computer hardware and software. Installed and customized software. Promoted from Systems Engineer to Account Manager.
Product Delivery and Support Manager, Systonetics, 1976-1980. Managed software development, installation, support, and customer training. Developed internal and customer teaching material and procedures. Achieved rapid promotions from Programmer/Analyst to Manager.
Computer Programmer, McDonnell Douglas Automation, 1969-1976. Programmed mainframe computer applications and trained customers on computer application usage.

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