MS Office Suite, AutoCAD, and various video processing applications
Matthew Blair
Education And Business Administration
Somerset,KY
Summary
Caring Academic Advisor with a 30-year background. Exceptional expertise in academic support techniques, procedures and plans. Skilled in establishing trust and influence in students. In-depth knowledge of all academic majors and requirements for collegiate testing requirements including the KET, PET, FCE, FSAT, PSAT, SSAT. USAD & USAP Academic Advisor with a 6-year background. Exceptional expertise in academic support techniques, procedures and plans. Skilled in establishing trust and influence in students. In-depth knowledge of all academic majors and requirements for USAD & USAP academic competitions.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Teacher and Academic Counselor
Judy's Wisdom English School
Beijing, China
04.2017 - Current
- Conducted academic advisement services for students on reoccurring basis to maintain educational progression.
- Provided support and guidance to students experiencing academic and personal troubles.
- Assessed data gathering methods for validity and reliability purposes.
- Researched, published and presented current topics of study at national and international competitions for the USAD & USAP.
- Assisted students in selecting courses to align with interests and abilities.
- Investigated complaints and worked with students, parents and teachers on finding positive resolutions.
- Received and reviewed transcripts to determine eligibility for admission to college or specific programs.
- Drove continuous improvement related to use of new teaching tools, training methods and improvement of online academic growth and instruction.
Data Analyst and Administrator
Wilkes And McHugh Law
Tampa, FL
03.2012 - 10.2016
- Administered, supported, and monitored databases by proactively resolving database issues and maintaining domain locations.
- Tested programs and databases to identify issues and make necessary modifications.
- Created and implemented database designs and data models.
- Created and updated database designs and data models.
- Collaborated with business-unit leaders to identify and prioritize problems.
- Upheld security and confidentiality of documents and data within area of responsibility.
- Documented effective and replicable methods for extracting data and organizing data sources.
General Construction and Mold Mitigation
Self-employed
Somerset, KY
10.2010 - Current
- Worked with more knowledgeable professionals to grow understanding of principles and construction standards.
- Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels, and fastening devices to complete projects.
- Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
- Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
- Operated power equipment to move materials and promote job efficiency.
- Observed safety regulations on job sites to minimize accidents.
- Followed blueprints and diagrams to complete projects according to specifications.
- Installed drywall, flooring and other interior finishes to create finished and functional living and work spaces.
- Conducted daily site inspections to identify potential safety hazards.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks and trailers.
- Installed drywall, siding and other structural components.
- Helped with door and window installations.
- Mixed and poured concrete for variety of projects.
- Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.
CAD Designer
CPH Engineers
Sarasota, FL
09.2006 - 09.2010
- Designed residential and commercial drawings and DOT access designs using AutoCAD and various 3d modeling software.
- Consulted with architects, customers and vendors regarding project scope and milestone dates.
- Rendered schematics for over 50 designs in produce animated DOT qualified models.
- Interpreted over 100 architectural and engineering sketches to create detailed blueprints for construction projects using AutoCAD and various programs.
- Worked with architects, engineers and customers to efficiently resolve planning and construction issues.
- Interpreted over 100 architectural and engineering sketches to create detailed blueprints for construction projects.
- Trained junior staff on codes, best practices and suppliers, which enabled better self-sufficiency and task completion.
- Created, printed, and modified drawings in AutoCAD.
- Calculated mathematical formulae to develop and design detailed specifications for sanitary grade elevations and water utilities to match county and state code requirements with computer assistance.
- Developed CAD drawings from hand sketches, verbal instructions, and site visits.
- Interpreted technical drawings, schematics and computer-generated reports to make revisions to CAD drawings.
Education
Associate of Science - IT Systems Administration
DeVry University
Downers Grove, IL 09.2010 - 04.2012
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Andrew College
Cuthbert, GA 09.1989 - 06.1991
Skills
Strategic decision-making
Higher education practices knowledge
College application assistance
Course planning and organization
Academic counseling
Staff Management
Project Management
Coaching and mentoring
Verbal and written communication
Negotiation
Job inspections
Schedule optimization
Accomplishments
- Supervise student academic teams 18-27 members.
- Achieved National and International USAD & USAP qualification 4 - 5 years from 3rd place to 1st place.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets of student progression of project requirements, scores, and essay deadlines.
Software
Interests
Varied interests in sports, music, history, science, and technology
Timeline
Teacher and Academic Counselor
Judy's Wisdom English School
04.2017 - Current
Data Analyst and Administrator
Wilkes And McHugh Law
03.2012 - 10.2016
General Construction and Mold Mitigation
Self-employed
10.2010 - Current
Associate of Science - IT Systems Administration
DeVry University
09.2010 - 04.2012
CAD Designer
CPH Engineers
09.2006 - 09.2010
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Andrew College
09.1989 - 06.1991