Marc Widmaier
Queens,NY
Summary
Chess Instructor with in-depth knowledge and multifaceted abilities. Leads successful classes with diverse learners focused on growth in cognitive ability.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Chess Coach/Instructor
CHESS IN THE SCHOOLS
09.2011 - Current
- Creating and implementing lessons to challenge and instruct twenty to forty students per class of vastly different backgrounds and abilities
- Assisting during weekend tournaments and National Championships, with an emphasis on focus and improvement during the events
- Provide constructive criticism toward students while maintaining a positive attitude toward study.
Electronic Production Specialist
03.2002 - 01.2009
- Data mark-up & validation, troubleshooting, coordinate development and production of content for use in a variety of multi-media outputs, primarily CDs and Web
- Perform data analysis, QA of SGML/XML electronic publications, creation of specification documentation and project specific DTDs for existing print products
- Provide training, instruction, documentation, and support all staff members in Documentum, XML and Citrix.
Senior Editor/Data Analyst
DATA CONVERSION LABORATORIES
06.1998 - 03.2002
- SGML, XML, and XSL analysis of new products
- Maximized QA of existing products by developing new methods via instruction and/or coordination with programming department
- Trained all editorial department employees on SGML/XML/XSL analysis and best practice, as well as Quality Assurance procedures
- Supervised 3-6 person teams on individual high priority projects lasting six to twelve months.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - European History
CUNY
Queens, NY02.1992
Skills
- Patience and Perseverance
- Motivational Coaching
- Cross-cultural communication
- Group Instruction
- Adaptive Teaching Methods
- Pattern Recognition
- Teaching ethics
- Chess software proficiency
Timeline
Chess Coach/Instructor
CHESS IN THE SCHOOLS
09.2011 - Current
Electronic Production Specialist
03.2002 - 01.2009
Senior Editor/Data Analyst
DATA CONVERSION LABORATORIES
06.1998 - 03.2002
Bachelor of Arts - European History
CUNY