
Timeline
About me
I am a Microsoft Services Adoption & Transformation Specialist that works with community-based organizations on maximizing Microsoft services and technology to deliver business outcomes and drive positive change.
Education

Brooklyn technical high school
1984 - 1998High school
Experience

Self - employed
May 1994 - Jun 2011Freelance trainerProvided traditional computer training on Microsoft Office Suite (2000-2010) applications.

Insite services
Jun 1998 - Mar 2001Customer care center supervisor/account managerTrained employees on A/P payment system and customer service techniquesDeveloped methodologies to collect, process, and analyze reports for clients

Edison schools
May 2001 - Jun 2002Senior. accounts payable specialist• Provided ongoing customer service training and support to 6 AP Specialists• Designed and maintained database for the Accounts Payable Help Desk

The national center on addiction & substance abuse
Jul 2003 - Oct 2006Pc lan support specialist• Answered, evaluated, and prioritized incoming service requests from users experiencing problems with hardware, software, networking, telecommunications and other computer-related technologies• Performed local and network installations of software and help users access and use this software• Responsible for maintaining detailed trouble tickets, escalating issues accordingly and keeping constant channel of communication open with customer during escalation• Investigated/researched alternative solution across both hardware and software, make recommendations, and prepare implementation plans for computer hardware/software• Used Microsoft Office Suite applications to maintain an accurate inventory of technology assets assigned to users, including entering new assets into the inventory management database, tracking asset deployments and dispositions and yearly inventory tracking• Maintained the overall desktop environment, including hardware installation and troubleshooting, software installation, configuration and support• Provided software training to staff in office/remote locations• Provided network and desktop support to staff of 80+ users• Established and maintained database to support annual Family Day event Show less

Great wolf lodge
Jul 2011 - Nov 2014Receiving manager / general cashier / income auditor / accounts payableThroughout the four positions (listed below) that I held at Great Wolf Lodge I was able to use my Microsoft Office Specialist Certification to design and develop customized tools (such as Microsoft Excel workbooks) to assist with my daily duties and functions as well as tools that were used throughout the department and also recognized by the Corporate Office.Receiving Manager (3/14/14 to 11/14)• Ensured accurate daily receiving and distribution of merchandise to all departments• Ensured merchandise was accurately recorded daily in accounting system for all departmentsGeneral Cashier (10/13 to 3/14)• Ensured accuracy of daily bank deposits; Reconciled General Cashier vault daily• Verified accuracy of daily cashier cash drops; Recorded cash over/short on a daily basis• Developed Excel-based cashier change log to assist with maintaining sufficient cash/coins Income Auditor (12/12 to 10/13)• Reviewed all business revenue for accuracy; lead investigation into revenue discrepancies• Maintained records used by other departments to perform required financial procedures• Developed Excel-based tracking log for revenue discrepancies for each department Accounts Payable (7/11 to 12/12)• Reconciled and processed daily invoice transaction; prepared Monthly Balance Sheet Reports• Developed and maintained Excel Workbook to track and post tax reports• Managed Purchase Order process for all departments• Responsible for contacting vendors/clients regarding account issues/inquiries• Developed Customized Excel workbooks to assist with special projects (i.e. FedEx Packages) Show less

Tab training & consulting, llc
Sept 2011 - Apr 2015Owner [part-time]My mission is to bridge the technology literacy gap that exists in the home, in the business sector and in the neighborhoods of economically disadvantaged communities. We will accomplish our mission by building the human capital of individuals through technology literacy… one resident, one business owner, and one community at a time; thus helping individuals become more efficient, effective and productive users of information and technology driving economic growth in their respective communities.My vision is to provide individuals with the necessary and essential skill sets and information become technologically self -sufficient. Individuals will then possess the ability to quickly put into practice the skills and knowledge gained as a result of our project-based training programs and services. We will accomplish our vision by helping individuals overcome their fear and anxiety of working with computers and challenge them to learn new software applications. This will be achieved by partnering with community-based social-service organizations, religious institutions, and city-sponsored organizations to identify and address the technological literacy needs of the community and of its residents. Show less

Tab training & consulting, llc
Jul 2015 - Apr 2018Owner/memberWe are a creative problem solving business that designs simple and user-friendly solutions that incorporate Microsoft Office Suite applications [Excel, Word, Outlook, OneNote, PowerPoint and Publisher] as the core solution component. Our core services include workshops, webinars, traditional classroom and virtual platforms and the development of customized solutions designed to enhance the efficient, effective and productive use of technology. Our core market consists of beginner and novice computer users; ranging from high school-aged youth preparing to enter the workplace or college to seniors looking to use technology as a means to actively participate in daily volunteer activities within their community.We work with the following * Community-Based Organizations: seeking to develop a computer training program that provides workplace-ready skill sets to individuals they serve as part of their market or community.* Individual Users: seeking career advancement or to re-enter the workplace with enhanced knowledge and computer skill sets to help with securing employment in an office environment where such skills are necessary.* New Entrepreneurs/Small Business Owner Startups: that are starting out with very basic computer skills and are seeking to identify ways in which technology can assist with the day-to-day management of their new business. My Specialties include: Microsoft Office Suite Applications 2007-2013 | Office 365 | Traditional Classroom Training | Curriculum Design | Software Training Development | E-Learning/On-Line Learning | Project-Based Learning Development and Implementation Show less

Tab training & consulting, llc
Oct 2018 - nowFounder & ceoCreating efficient, effective, and productive users of technology and computers is the slogan of my business, TAB Training & Consulting, LLC. We pride ourselves on motivating individuals to increase their employment opportunities, take advantage of career advancement, and educate them on how to leverage technology as a success tool for those entering into an office environment for the first time. Our focus is on the implementation, training, and coaching of Microsoft 365 applications, features, and functionality toward achieving success.Our MissionOffer training and consulting services that will develop and build the “human capital” of individuals through our signature services and business partnerships; providing the necessary skill sets and information for them to become technologically self-sufficient.Our VisionTo build a virtual community of technologically self-sufficient individuals who are engaged citizens, contributing to the improvement of their communities. Show less

Omni fort worth hotel
Nov 2021 - nowPurchasing supervisorAssist Purchasing Manager in all operational functions to achieve departmental objectives. Evaluate and analyze purchasing trends and price trends to identify forecasting demand and minimize purchasing costs.
Licenses & Certifications

Certiport professional instructor

Microsoft certified application specialist instructor (2007)

Microsoft innovative educator
Microsoft certifications
Microsoft office certified master instructor (2000 & 2003)

• nys restricted business school provisional teacher license (mos)
University of the state of new york - state dept of educationJun 2008
Microsoft certified trainer
MicrosoftNov 2008- View certificate

Edx verified certificate for microsoft service adoption specialist
EdxDec 2020 
Microsoft innovative educator
MicrosoftSept 2018- View certificate

Mstrofc07: microsoft certified application specialist instructor
MicrosoftJun 2009 - View certificate

Logical operations modern classroom certified trainer (mcct®)
Logical operationsJun 2020
Volunteer Experience
Workshop Facilitator
Issued by Kansas City, Kansas Public Library on Sept 2017
Associated with Troy A. Burgher, MCP, MIE, MCCT, MCTComputer Trainer
Issued by Women's Employment Network on Sept 2017
Associated with Troy A. Burgher, MCP, MIE, MCCT, MCTSoftware Applications Instructor
Issued by Connecting for Good on Mar 2016
Associated with Troy A. Burgher, MCP, MIE, MCCT, MCTTechnology Trainer
Issued by Johnson County Library on May 2016
Associated with Troy A. Burgher, MCP, MIE, MCCT, MCTComputer Instructor
Issued by Grace Lutheran Church on Mar 2013
Associated with Troy A. Burgher, MCP, MIE, MCCT, MCT
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