Virgil Cross Jr

Experience

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  Malcolm X College

  Apr 1996 - Dec 1997

  Lab Manager

  • Set up video-conferencing equipment for training workshops, seminars and long distance training.• Provided technical support during interactive videoconferences.• Recommended new conferencing programs.• Established audio and/or video conferencing linkups between for multiple sites.• As Computer Lab Manager, directed Adult / Continuing Education Computer Lab and coordinated computer classrooms.• Provided technical support for personal computer hardware and software in the Continuing Education Department.• Screened and recommended computer instructors.• As technician, collaborated with MXC Information Technology Group, supporting personal computers and associated equipment throughout college.• Obtained discounted price quotes for component purchases. Show less

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  West Harvey- Dixmoor School District 147

  Jan 1997 - Jul 2005

  Technology Coordinator

  Repair and upgrade of computer workstations, servers, software and UPS units. Added 190 new workstations, redeployed 210 workstations, and removed 196 workstations due to obsolescence. Installed new routers to simplify District’s network topology to improve network performance. Instituted District-wide email program (FirstClass). Created workstation imaging system. Served as WAN administrator, monitoring and providing maintenance and support to T1 lines, routers, switches and servers, and battery backup systems. Updated Network Topology Chart and developed other hard copy documentation. Singlehandedly supported six schools. Taught technology classes to Staff and Parents. Show less

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  West Harvey-Dixmoor SD147

  Jul 2005 - Aug 2008

  Technology Supervisor

  Successful installation of an assortment of computer hardware/equipment resulting from the procurement of the E2T2 grant for the Middle school building. Teacher workstations, teacher laptops, 5 student workstations, a wireless printers, a wireless hubs, a SmartBoard with speakers installed including wall junctions were all added to 16 of the classrooms.In conjunction with the District maintenance department designed and supervised the retrofit of additional electrical circuit panels to support the power needs of the new equipment. Show less

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  Seton Academy

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2011

  Lab Manager

  Operated as the Head Technician for the In-house Lenovo Repair Center. Supporting approxiamately 400 assorted computer related units of which more than 300 were PC laptops.Promoted over 30 students to four different levels of student Techs.

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  MicroTrain Technologies

  Nov 2012 - Jan 2013

  Student