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Gary Nave

Gary Nave

Leadership Development Specialist

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Generative AI Engineer / Software Specialist - Education and Development

  • Education

    • University of the Nations Cape Town, RSA

      2005 - 2006
      Leadership Training and Grassroots Organization Development

    • Youth With A Mission Denver

      1995 - 1996
      Leadership Development School

    • Portland State University

      -
      Computer Science

    • Portland State University

      2013 - 2015
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Computer Science / Psychology

      Junior year status

    • Portland Community College

      2002 - 2004
      AAS Computer Information Technology

      Heavy focus on SQL systems (particulary Oracle), integration of data into web-applications, and overall database design

  • Experience

    • Youth With A Mission

      Sept 1997 - Aug 1998
      Leadership Development Specialist

      Participation in leadership team to start a new YWAM training initiative in Chennai, IndiaStaff & Student TrainingImplemented two new training courses - including the "City Leadership Development School"

    • Multnomah Athletic Club

      Sept 1998 - Jan 2000
      Purchasing Clerk

      Data entry of company wide purchases into computer systemInventory control and vendor relations

    • Youth With A Mission

      Jan 2000 - Jan 2002
      City Initiative Support Worker

      Developed and implemented Leadership Training programs in the city of ChennaiProvided computer support for the many operating locations in the city. This included the leper colony medical and food distribution work, HIV hospice, street kid rescue, and various economic empowerment projects throughout the city of Chennai.

    • Computer eXPellers

      Jan 2002 - Jun 2003
      Computer Support Business Owner

      Computer Repair and AssistanceNetwork Setup and TrainingGeneral Computer Training

    • Home Health Care

      Jan 2002 - Jan 2003
      Home Care Provider

      Worked in both commercial care homes and private residencies to provide convalescent support.

    • University of the Nations Kona

      Jun 2003 - Jun 2005
      Housekeeping Manager

      Oversaw a team of multi-national volunteers for the 400+ person campus.

    • University of the Nations

      Jun 2003 - Jun 2005
      Software Developer

      Designed and programmed various campus-wide computer systems to facilliate the adminstration of the 400+ person campus. Primary Programming Environments: ColdFusion and SQLServer:

    • Youth With A Mission Swaziland

      Jan 2006 - Jun 2012

      National Director of the University of the Nations Swaziland (Youth With A Mission's educational branch)- Working with and leading of diverse multinational, ethnic, and generational teams in a cross-cultural setting (team building)- Student mentoring- Staff development- Government and Community Buy-In- Responsible for developing long-term goals and creating buy-in and support for the growth of YWAM presence on a national level Provided oversight to a team of technical workers in administering and securing the wireless network across the campus.

      • National Director / Educational Director

        Aug 2005 - Jun 2012

      • IT Director

        Jan 2006 - Oct 2006

    • Remora Shine

      Jul 2012 - Jan 2020
      Self Employed

      Providing Solutions for Small BusinessesPersonal Assistance and Life CoachingFriend Care for the Elderly and Convalescent

    • Fry's Electronics

      Jul 2012 - Sept 2013
      Sales Associate

    • Portland State University

      Sept 2012 - Jun 2016
      Student

      Computer Science MajorPsychology Minor

    • Convergys

      Sept 2015 - May 2016
      Call Center Athlete

      Customer Support for large international shoe retailer

    • Starkfirs Apartment Management

      Nov 2016 - Dec 2016
      Apartment Maintenance Mechanic

      Temporary Position fixing/replacing utilities in tenant apartments

    • Als Garden Center (Wholesale)

      Feb 2017 - Aug 2017
      Nursery Assistant

    • Non Profit Mental Health Agency

      Jul 2017 - Dec 2017
      Direct Support Professional

      OIS trained

    • Nortek Global HVAC

      Jan 2018 - Apr 2018
      Mechanical Assembler

    • Inspiration TV

      May 2019 - Feb 2024
      Freelance Programmer

      Assisted in updating and maintaining the underlying technology for a large million-user website.

    • Radiant Living

      Aug 2019 - Jan 2020
      Home Care Provider

      Provided assistance for different autistic clients. Including meal-prep, social outings, and daily care

    • Mid Columbia Bus Co

      Jan 2020 - Jul 2020
      CDL-B School Bus Driver

      HAZMATTankerAir BrakesPassenger / School Bus

    • YRC Freight

      Sept 2020 - May 2022
      CDL A Truck Driver

      Line Driving in Oregon and Washington - Aprox 400-500 miles per day

    • Yellow

      May 2022 - Jul 2023
      CDL A Truck Driver

      P&D / Utility / Line driver covering southern Idaho. Daily use of forklift to load trailers and frequent liftgate usage.

    • Cognibuild LLC

      Jan 2024 - now
      Generative Software Development

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Hazmat Transportation Safety

      Department of Transportation
      Aug 2020

    • Passenger Endorsement (P) (CDL)

      Department of Transportation
      Jan 2020

    • Double/Triple Trailer Endorsement (T) (CDL)

      U.S. Department of Transportation
      Jan 2020

    • Commercial Driver License (CDL) - A

      U.S. Department of Transportation
      Aug 2020

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer / Entertainer

      Issued by Convalescent Care
      Convalescent CareAssociated with Gary Nave