T.I. McLaughlin
MCP+I, MCSE, MCT, A+, B-Admin, (MCSD, MCDBA, Oracle, Citrix)
223 Scenic Way NW * Calgary, AB * Canada T3L 1B6
Voice: 403.208.2176 * Cellular: 403.616.2276
E-mail: tom.mclaughlin.net * Website: http://tom.mclaughlin.net

Summary of Qualifications

[Environment: Windows95/98/ME, Windows NT4.0, Windows2000, MS Office97/2000, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, FrontPage98/2000, HTML, XML, UML, TCP/IP, DHTML, JavaScript, Dreamweaver3, Adobe Photoshop 5.5, Paint Shop Pro 6, Allaire Homesite, Visual Basic6, Visual Interdev6, SQL7, Oracle8, Citrix, and Wireless Programming (Cell Phones & PDA's), WAP]

Experience

2000 Instructor - ATTA Training (Calgary)

• Instruct HTML and Web Design - evening (E-Commerce/Wireless curriculum)
• Instruct PC Hardware & Network - evening (E-Commerce/Wireless curriculum)
• Currently attending E-Commerce/Wireless course during the day.

2000-1999 Senior Instructor - Netcor.com Inc. (Calgary)

• Instruct full MS Office 97 & 2000 suite applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• Instruct NT4 Administration, TCP/IP, Network Essentials, and A+ Hardware courses.
• Instruct HTML and Web Design concepts and layouts as well as Front Page98 & 2000.

1997-2000 Web Page Author – Tomax7 Web Designs (Calgary) .

• Tools used: Dreamweaver, FrontPage 2000, Allaire Homesite, Adobe Pagemill.
• Desktop publishing with Adobe 5.5 PhotoShop, Paint Shop Pro 6.
• Creative, improved, and award winning designs.
• Search Engine positioning techniques.

1999 NT 4.0 Teachers Assistant - Olds College (Olds, Alberta)

• Assisted in teaching, training and supervision of 18 students.
• Troubleshoot, problem solve, and assist with various labs.
• Courses instructed were Windows NT4.0, A+ Hardware, DOS 6.22.

Education

2000 E-Commerce Wireless Programming Course - ATTA Training (Calgary) -Certification

• The program involves leading edge training and hands-on project development in the E-Business environment
• Skills learned are:  Visual Basic 6, Visual Interdev, SQL7, Oracle8, Wireless protocols (WAP), JavaScript, XML, UML internet languages, Citrix software and HTML web design implementations.

2000 Upgrade Studies - Microsoft Windows 2000 (NT5)- ATTA training (Calgary)

• Fast paced one week long "boot camp" training for upgrading from NT4 to Windows2000 to take advantage of the new properties of Windows2000, implementation and troubleshooting

2000 Studies - Microsoft Visual Basic 6 - Self-taught Microsoft Step-by-Step book (Calgary)

• A Microsoft authorized education designed course of "Step by Step" in Visual Basic 6 where one practices with real-world examples, master a core set of Visual Basic capabilities and master programming fundamentals, variables, loops and functions.

1999 Graduate - Microsoft Certified Trainer Certification - Trab Training Inc. (Calgary)

• A Microsoft authorized education course designed to help instructors improve their communication skills and qualify to deliver Microsoft Official Curriculum (MOC) instructor-led courses to computer professionals.

1999 Graduate - Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer & A+ Hardware - Drake International

• Microsoft Official Curriculum course for Windows NT 4.0.
• Studied network application, Internet access and security.
• Hardware and Windows 95, DOS 6.22 software studies.

1995 Graduate - Alberta Securities and Commissions - Licence (Calgary)

• A licensed course requiring through knowledge in the financial fields of investing, and mutual funds. v Studies included determining client's financial needs analysis, risk factor, and future goals for retirement. Asset management.

1995 Graduate - Business Management - SAIT - Diploma  (Calgary)

• Developed strong business skills through practical applications.
• Courses included skills developed in the areas of problem solving, organizational structuring, negotiating skills and human resource management.
• Public Relation matters were learned.

Community Activities

Testimonials

To Whom It May Concern: I worked closely with Tom for just over three months: I was a student and he was the Instructional Assistant. The context was a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) program, February through May 1999.

The challenging nature of Tom's role as Instructional Assistant must first be emphasized: a classroom of students with a wide range of computer skills and background; a pilot program with its inherent problems; the unpredictable scenarios which can develop when man and machine interface; and the high stress levels that a fast-track training program is sure to create.

Tom in my view met this most difficult challenge successfully. I therefore offer this recommendation.

Douglas Goddard MCSE, MCP+I, A+

To whom it May Concern: Tom McLaughlin was my lab instructor at Olds College while taking my MCSE, A+ course there from February 1, 1999 through the end of April 1999. He was always easy to approach with questions and problems.

Tom knew the material well and if there was a problem he would always find the answer, if not right away, then the next day. He was always working hard to keep our spirits up when the going was getting pretty rough, or calming us down before the big exams, working extra hours with some students who needed the help.

Tony Bustin, MCSE, MCP +I, A+

To Whom It May Concern: I had Tom McLaughlin as an assistant teacher while I was taking my MCSE course at Olds College. I found Tom to be a personable gentleman with a good understanding of the material. He always had time to help figure out problems from the easy fixes to the most difficult. I would recommend Tom to any company that was considering hiring him.

Mike Peterson, MCSE, MCP+I, A+