Christopher

career development

general computer

I've been using computers since pre-kindergarten starting with Apple's early Macintosh product line in the early 1990's to today's power PC's. I'm well versed in the ins and outs of modern computer use through daily use in both business and personal settings. I work with almost all major computer applications and functions including web browsing, email, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Calendars, Task lists and other productivity software, Google applications (maps, books, etc.), music and media playback, budgeting software, games and apps, and much more. I'm also skilled in various methods of troubleshooting and fixing common problems that cause computer use to become frustrating.

Microsoft Excel

As an engineer and business consultant I've been studying Microsoft Excel my entire career. Years of diligent research and practice of the most effective techniques has taught me how to create nearly any spreadsheet tool you would need including automated forms, forecasting models and much more. I’ve successfully led many Excel intensive projects for multiple Fortune 500 companies. When it comes to teaching Excel skills to others, I’ve also stayed in touch with the basics and what a beginner deals with when using a spreadsheet. It can be intimidating! I've spent years helping people solve large and small problems in their projects for work and school. Experience has shown me how to coach others through the challenging formulas and syntax that has to be mastered for Excel to stay effective and not frustrating.

Microsoft Outlook

I've been using Microsoft Outlook for over 4 years. I've been successful at inbox management at multiple Fortune 500 companies along with reading and acting on 50 or more emails per day. I'm very well versed in the Mail, Calendar and Task Functions of Outlook and how to use them efficiently. I'm also well versed in other functions of Outlook including the meeting scheduling, project planning and collaboration tools.

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

I've been using Microsoft Word as my primary word processing application for over fifteen years. I'm skilled in the use of all basic functions of Word including page setup, choosing the right typeface, page by page organization and more. I'm also well versed on lesser known functions like text to speech, voice dictation and online connectivity. I'm also an advanced Word user making great use of power functionality like macros and programming techniques to make document writing faster and easier.

proofreading

I've been writing in professional and personal environments for over ten years. From short stories and poetry to technical engineering and business documents, I've produced writings and engaged in proofreading inside almost all literary disciplines. A portion of my educational background was in creative writing and my professional background is in business writing for technical and non technical audiences. I've been expanding my vocabulary continuously to stay up to date with the needs of my teams and customers throughout each step of my career. My college entrance essays helped pave the way to my admission into schools like Georgia Tech and the University of Miami.

vocabulary

writing

I have been writing in professional roles for over five years. I've been formally coaching my students in developing both their ability to write professionally and scholastically for over 2 years.