Coach Culbertson

Experience

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  New Horizons Computer Learning Center of Chicago

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2007

  Technical Instructor

  • Provided applications and technical instruction for both instructor-led and live distance learning environments• Recognized frequently on the MTM Top 10 Instructors in Network, and ranked #6 overall in the worldwide network in 2006. • Prepped to teach over 100 different classes including Microsoft and Adobe Applications and Windows Server technologies• Recruited and trained #5 in the world applications trainer Bill Kulterman • Established various classroom imaging techniques to enhance efficiency of classroom lab setup Show less

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  Chicago Public Schools

  Aug 2003 - Aug 2005

  Business Systems and Networking Instructor, Roberto Clemente High School

  • Motivated at-risk students to create a new vision for their lives.• Led 124 students to achieve a collective 176 IT certifications.• Aided 10 out of 24 senior year students to obtain half-tuition scholarships to Devry University

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  Train Signal. Inc.

  Jan 2007 - Dec 2009

  Technical Instructor

  Created wildly popular video training for Windows Server and SharePoint. Recruited and developed new video trainers. • Created various courses including: * SharePoint 2007 (including WSS 3.0 and SharePoint Server 2007) * Windows Server 2008 Active Directory for the 70-640 exam * Windows Server 2008 Application Infrastructure for the 70-643 exam * Windows Server Enterprise Administrator Training for the 70-647 exam * Hyper-V Training, and Windows Server 2008 R2. • Broke multiple company sales records by developing a tribe of raving fans• Assisted in achieving Windows IT Pro Magazine’s award for Gold Medal winner of the 2009 Community Choice Awards for Best Training & Certification Product Show less

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  Coach Culbertson Communications

  Jan 2010 - Sept 2010

  Keynote Speaker

  • Developed an audience in 35 countries around the world with Leadership Shot podcast on iTunes and SeeCoachTalk.com• Provided Microsoft certified training to prominent clients• Created and delivered Internet Marketing curriculum/training at Harper College• Appointed presenter at Training 2010 Conference in San Diego• Recognized as Wishlist Certified Developer having studied under Wishlist founder Stu McLaren in membership site building technology using Worpress platform.• Went from $0 to $10,000/month revenue in 6 months• Provided keynote talks for small business and association events Show less

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  Directions Training Center

  Sept 2010 - Nov 2018

  Technical Instructor

  • Customer Facing: Expert delivery of IT training to Microsoft customers around the world via remote, instructor-led training, as well as in-person courses held onsite at the clients’ locations or locally at Directions’ headquarters • Instructional Design: Creation of various courses and webinars for sales enablement, marketing, and technical training, with a specialty in condensing 5 days of training into 2 or 3. • Positive Culture Crafting: Internal instructor training for both in-class and remote training strategies for successful training events, and mentoring other instructors• Technical Capabilities Acquired and Used: Windows 10, Windows Server, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Office365, SharePoint, Powershell, WebEx, Adobe Connect Show less

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  Institute for Community

  Jul 2012 - Mar 2014

  Community Life Architect

  •Helping residents connect to each other and their neighborhoods•Community asset mapping and development•Personal welcome visits to every new resident•Hosting on-site activities•Developing and maintaining the Community Life social media•Bimonthly Enewsletters•New resident orientation, personal contact, and connection to community•Participation in special community building events in partnership with property staff•Midlease Visits•Motivate, mentor, and inspire abundant life in others Show less

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  Kimberly & Coach

  Jan 2016 - now

  Speaker and Collaboration Evangelist

  Virtual and in-person keynote presentations and workshops for leadership conferences, start-ups, and churches around using CliftonStrengths, Enneagram, Meyers-Briggs, and VAK information processing preferences for leveraging diversity for team and company advantage.

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  Pluralsight

  Apr 2018 - Dec 2023

  Author (Contract)

  • Authored and produced video courses for Microsoft Azure and Data Science track, highlighting Facebook, Twitter, Google and Microsoft authentication for Web Apps (and other fun techniques)• Authored questions for RoleIQ initiative in Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Mobility and Security, Amazon Web Services (Cognitive Services), Google Cloud Platform (Google Compute Platform), and Agile• Published Courses include Managing Microsoft Azure App Service Protection, Communicating Expectations to the Business (Data Science track) Show less

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  CognitiveScale

  Nov 2018 - Jun 2019

  Senior Technical Instructor

  • Customer Facing: Delivery of custom training courses in instructor-led classroom, on-site, and remote environments to numerous locations, including Austin, Texas; Zurich, Switzerland; and Hyderabad, India• Instructional Design: Provided storyboarding, review, and enhancement of 74 pieces of e-learning microcontent for LMS as well as enhancing 2-day “Cortex Foundations” ILT class• Positive Culture Crafting: Production of weekly internal podcast, "In The CUP – The CognitiveU Podcast," for customers, employees, and partners, transforming everyday employees into super heroes while relaying new features and aspects of the product• Technical Capabilities Acquired and Used: Mac, Linux, Python, Data Science basics, Machine Learning basics, Azure Cognitive Services, Amazon Cognitive Services, Google Cognitive Services, IBM Watson Cognitive Services, Articulate Storyline 360, Techsmith Camtasia, Photoshop, Premiere, Google Docs, Audacity, Slack Show less

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  QuickStart Inc.

  Jul 2019 - Dec 2024

  Technical Instructor

  • Delivered Microsoft training in Microsoft 365, Azure, Azure AI, Microsoft Copilot, Project, Powershell, Power Apps, Exchange, SharePoint, and many other Microsoft technologies for high profile government clients like the US Army, US Air Force and the Los Angeles Police Department, as well as B2B clients• Authored social media videos to assist in marketing • Mentored associate instructors in instructional techniques• Coordinated with sales to provide high value consultation during the sales cycle to ensure proper client fit for curriculum and scope• Overhauled and delivered B2C bootcamp for Data Analytics and Visualization focusing on Power BI and Microsoft Fabric for career changers• Named Chief Academic Officer of Quickstart LLC Show less