Karen Long

Experience

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  Park University

  Jan 1984 - Jan 1986

  Administrator / Computer Lab Tech

  Assisted in the management of the off-campus college at MCDEC, Quantico. Interviewed and counseled prospective students regarding college program offerings. Evaluated college transcripts for the acceptance of transfer credit. Designed, developed and implemented various management related programs to facilitate student load planning, scheduling and report generation. Accomplished all associated administrative support necessary for student enrollments, registration and site support. As Computer Lab Tech, directed students in the operation of the remote terminals and associated peripheral equipment. Assisted students in debugging programs by reviewing language criteria and programming logic. Show less

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  Advanced Technology Inc (ATI)

  Jan 1986 - Jan 1989

  Computer Programmer / Analyst

  As member of systems software design team for the development of Navy (NAVSEA) programs, wrote computer programming specs, developed software programs, databases & real time report generation. In support of Marine Corps (MCDEC) programs, as a member of the Independent Validation and Verification (IV&V) team, reviewed DoD standards and software documentation to determine requirements to be included in a software Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) for the Intelligence Analysis Center task and the Tactical Warfare Simulation, Evaluation, and Analysis System (TWSEAS) task. Provided technical support for the Joint Interoperability of Tactical Command and Control System (JINTACCS) program. Prepared flow charts and technical documentation for ongoing projects. Show less

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  Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)

  Jan 1989 - Jan 1996

  Computer Systems Manager

  Responsible for the design, procurement, accreditation, maintenance and management of the IT assets of a Naval organization. Installed and administered both local and wide area Networks enabling resources, application and file sharing capabilities. Provided technical information and training to active duty and civilian managers, engineers and analysts on software applications. As Task Manager of DoD Contract, monitored and assessed contractor performance on technical matters. Reported to senior officers to update status of current and future programming initiatives. Show less

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  Prince William County Schools

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2007

  Instructional Technology Resource Teacher

  Instructional support for planning and implementing school-based instructional technology. Provided curriculum integration support and conducted staff development for school administrative, instructional and support staff to assist them in utilizing technology. Collaborated with teachers, librarian and specialists to integrate technology within the PWCS curriculum and Virginal SOLs to increase student knowledge and technology skills. Evaluated curriculum-related software and new technologies to enhance learning and engage students. As Technology Committee Chair, developed and implemented the school technology plan. Assisted teachers in preparing a Technology Portfolio. Developed and maintained both the school website and student book reviews website. Served as liaison between school staff and district technology departments. Show less

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  Self Employed

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2012

  IT Consultant

  Provided technology solutions for a growing company. Developed specifications, procured and installed server, router, switches and cables in support of business operations. Consolidated and migrated client data from European servers in the UK and Italy to US based FTP server. Managed and maintained all IT resources, administered server and user accounts, hardware and software installs/upgrades, security and data protection, performed data backup/recovery and troubleshooting for problem resolution. Supported networked clients and remote users via VPN, terminal services and desktop sharing applications. Trained clients on business software and Microsoft desktop applications. Assisted clients with wireless and mobile devices. Managed web-based telephony services. Show less

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  Prince William County Public Schools

  Jul 2013 - Aug 2022

  Technical Support Specialist
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  Self-employed

  Aug 2022 - now

  Retired