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Rob Allen

Rob Allen

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Assistant Director of IT Customer Supportat Texas Christian University

  • Education

    • Texas Christian University

      1987 - 1991
      B.A. History

    • University of Texas at Tyler

      1991 - 1995
      M.A. History

  • Experience

    • Grace Presbyterian Church

      Jan 1995 - Jan 2000
      Youth Director

      • Oversaw the junior high and senior high ministries of 50 youth• Trained adults to work with the youth officers to plan and run events in four categories (learning, fellowship, mission, and worship)• Developed and managed the youth ministry budget

    • Gateway School

      Jan 1996 - Jan 1999
      Teacher

      Taught history for 7th-12th grade students with learning differences

    • First United Methodist Church

      Jan 2000 - Jan 2003
      Director of Communications

      • Created the newspaper, electronic newsletters, website, additional print items, and the powerpoint slides used on TVs around the campus• Managed the cable TV and Sound ministry with 20 volunteers• Oversaw major upgrade to the TV production equipment and the computer network• Developed and managed the communications budget

    • Grace Presbytery

      Jan 2003 - Jan 2015
      Director of Communications

      • Created content for the website, semi-monthly email newsletter, and social media outlets• Implemented and produced videos• Assembled and oversaw the audio/visuals infrastructure for events, particularly the quarterly presbytery meeting • Handled the presbytery photography needs and catalogued the images• Oversaw the two redesigns of the website• Trained the employees to use the databases and software applications• Consulted with local congregations about their communication needs.• Oversaw the IT and database needs for the presbytery• Supervised the IT contractor• Handled desktop (Windows & Mac), printer, and mobile support• Managed the phone network• Developed and managed the communications and IT budget Show less

    • Apple

      Jan 2007 - Jan 2011
      Specialist

    • Synod of the Sun

      Jan 2016 - Jan 2016
      Communications & Technology Specialist

    • Texas Christian University

      Jan 2016 - now

      • Assistant Director of IT Customer Support

        Aug 2022 - now

      • Senior IT Consultant

        Jan 2018 - Aug 2022

      • IT Support Consultant II

        Jan 2016 - Jan 2018

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Rob Allen
      HDI Desktop Support Technician of the Year HDI Apr 2018 The Desktop Support Technician of the Year Award was introduced in 2011. Each year, HDI works jointly with the local chapters to identify and recognize the industry’s top desktop support technician. Desktop technicians nominated at the local chapter level have an opportunity to compete with their peers locally, regionally, and globally for this prestigious award.Each nominator presents to the local chapter a personal business profile of the nominee, including specific attributes that… Show more The Desktop Support Technician of the Year Award was introduced in 2011. Each year, HDI works jointly with the local chapters to identify and recognize the industry’s top desktop support technician. Desktop technicians nominated at the local chapter level have an opportunity to compete with their peers locally, regionally, and globally for this prestigious award.Each nominator presents to the local chapter a personal business profile of the nominee, including specific attributes that demonstrate the nominee’s understanding of industry standards, commitment to excellent service, and record of consistently exceeding performance objectives. Show less
    • Awarded to Rob Allen
      Region 1 HDI Desktop Support Technician of the Year HDI Region 1 Feb 2018 Each year, HDI works jointly with the local chapters to identify and recognize the industry’s top desktop support technician. The local chapter winners advance to the Regional competition.
    • Awarded to Rob Allen
      DFW HDI Desktop Technician of the Year DFW HDI Local Chapter Dec 2017 Each year, HDI works jointly with the local chapters to identify and recognize the industry’s top desktop support technician.