Paul Benfield

Paul Benfield

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Instructor, Lakeshore Technical College

  • Education

    • University of Wisconsin - Manitowoc

      1986 - 1987
      A.S.

      Activities and Societies: Lakeshore Wind Ensemble, Computer Lab Assistant

    • Manitowoc Lutheran High School

      1982 - 1986
      High School Diploma

      Activities and Societies: Valedictorian, Computer Club, wrestling, football, band, choir, swing choir, drama, track, student government, yearbook

    • Bethany Lutheran Grade School

      1973 - 1982
    • Silver Lake College

      2000 - 2002
      M.S. Management and Organizational Behavior
    • Trinity International University

      1988 - 1990
      B.A. Computer Science, Applied Mathematics

      Activities and Societies: Band

  • Experience

    • Productivity Point International

      Feb 1990 - Sept 1991
      Technical Support
    • Chicago Board of Trade

      Sept 1991 - Aug 1996
      Systems Analyst
    • Newell Rubbermaid

      Aug 1996 - Aug 2000
      Sr. Network Administrator, Mirro Co.
    • Avindale

      May 2000 - now
      Independent IT Consultant

      Provide various levels of networking and PC support for residential and small business customers. Excel in customer service.

    • Lakeshore Technical College

      Aug 2000 - now
      Instructor

      Full-time IT instructor teaching in the IT-Network Specialist and the IT-Computer Support Specialist Associate Degree Programs.Also WTCS certified Math Instructor and a Wisconsin State Fire Instructor.

    • Manitowoc Fire Department

      Jan 2004 - Jan 2006
      EMT - Casual
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Firefighter II

      Wisconsin
    • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

      Wisconsin Department of Health Services
    • Server Pro

      TestOut Corporation
    • CompTIA Server+

      CompTIA
    • CompTIA A+

      CompTIA
    • Greenlee Voice, Data, Video Terminition and Testing

      NC3 - National Coalition of Certification Centers
    • PC Pro

      TestOut Corporation
    • Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

      National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians
    • Amateur Radio License - Amateur Extra class

      Federal Communications Commission
    • CompTIA Network+

      CompTIA
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Paul Benfield
      2019 Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty American Association of Community Colleges 2019 Named in honor of former AACC President and CEO Dale P. Parnell, this designation has been established to recognize individuals making a difference in the classroom.Recipients for the faculty distinction recognition:- Demonstrate passion for the students and the classroom.- Show willingness to support students, inside and outside of the classroom.- Be inclined to participate in college committees.- Go above and beyond what is required to ensure that students are… Show more Named in honor of former AACC President and CEO Dale P. Parnell, this designation has been established to recognize individuals making a difference in the classroom.Recipients for the faculty distinction recognition:- Demonstrate passion for the students and the classroom.- Show willingness to support students, inside and outside of the classroom.- Be inclined to participate in college committees.- Go above and beyond what is required to ensure that students are successful in their academic endeavors. Show less
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Emergency Medical Technician

      Issued by Mishicot Area Ambulance
      Mishicot Area AmbulanceAssociated with Paul Benfield
    • Scoutmaster

      Issued by Boy Scouts of America
      Boy Scouts of AmericaAssociated with Paul Benfield
    • Firefighter

      Issued by Mishicot Fire Department on Aug 2011
      Mishicot Fire DepartmentAssociated with Paul Benfield
    • Firefighter

      Issued by Rockwood Fire Department on Jul 2005
      Rockwood Fire DepartmentAssociated with Paul Benfield
    • Overnight House Aid

      Issued by Hope House on Jan 2011
      Hope HouseAssociated with Paul Benfield