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Canyon College

Nancy Barnes, MS, BS
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Biographical Information

Education:

M.S. University of Phoenix, Computer Science and Information Systems, 2003
B.S. Friends University, Computer Science and Information Systems, 2000
Online Teaching and Web Based Education Masters Certificate, California State, 2002

Additional studies include:
UNIX, SQL, HTML, Novel, OS2, and desktop publishing

2002 to Present
Hutchinson Community College, Hutchinson, Kansas
Distance Learning Coordinator

Responsible for all mode of communication for Interactive Television to seven rural area High Schools in order to deliver college credit courses.
Supervise and maintain all equipment directly related to Video and Audio Conferencing resources used by the college and the community.
Actively track enrollment and statistics regarding Distance Education courses, assist in developing new course work based on current and projected courses offered by HCC.
Train and assist faculty and staff in order to ensure quality delivery of Online, Telecourse and Interactive Television courses.
Seek new ways to maintain and improve current coursework in all disciplines.
Pursuing Certification for Video Conferencing equipment.

Adjutant Instructor
Instructional Technology and Distance education.

Instruction of Introduction to the Internet
Instruction of Microsoft Office course in which all five basic areas are introduced.
Instruction of Microsoft Operating Systems - 2000
Instruction of Online Teaching and Web Based Classroom

1996 to 2002
Hutchinson Catholic Schools, Hutchinson, Kansas
Technology Coordinator/ Director

Successfully developed and integrated a fully developed technology program with functional networked infrastructure and operational program at 2 locations serving a total of 400 students and 30 staff members.
Implemented group and individual training sessions to introduce new hardware and software products.
Instrumental in receiving technology grants and E-rate funding totaling $30,000.
Facilitated and led meetings with IT Committee in order to assess educational technology needs.
Assist the administration with strategic planning, long-term and short-term goals.
Provide the school's administration with direction and education regarding IT needs, upgrades, staff training, and hardware/software recommendations.

1998 to 2002
Holy Cross Catholic Church Hutchinson, Kansas
Parish Administrator

Responsible for all areas of office administration and operations including technology upgrades and maintenance for the Church's Microsoft NT server and four workstations.
Conduct hardware/software training.
Development and maintain databases used for tracking fundraising and other parish financial information.
Served as liaison with parents for children entering the parish school.
Participating in planning sessions, monitoring volunteer programs, and coordinating building and grounds projects.
Coordinate and supervise the work activities for a team of volunteers involved in carrying out various parish work assignments.

Information Technology Professional:

Information Technology had been the priority of work in the most recent 6 years.

Record of accomplishment in: IT management, network design/analysis, project management, information reporting, technology training, hardware/software support, and technology plan development. Broad-based background involving all areas of networking from ground floor development and implementation to serving as network administrator. Strong analytical abilities and current IT and business skills that allow cost-effective technological solutions to complex business problems.

Hardware: Microsoft NT servers/workstations and all associated peripherals.

Interactive Media: H.323 Videoconferencing, Fiber Optic Interactive Television, Audio Conferencing and all related hardware and software.

Software: Microsoft Windows NT/95/98/ME/XP/2000, WinPro, DOS, Microsoft Professional Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) Microsoft Works Suite, Microsoft Exchange 5.5, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Outlook, Visual Basic 6.0, C++, Norton Firewall, pcAnywhere, Windows Backup Exec, Norton System Works, Norton Anti-Virus, Microsoft FrontPage.

Network Protocols: TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, Ethernet, 10Base-T, Frame relay, multi-protocol routing.

Business Experience and specialized instruction: Accounting I & II, Economics, Organizational Behavior and Management, Business Financial Management, Contracts/Ethics and Intellectual Property.