BARBARA GRODAES
Edmonton AB T5E
1X6
Residence: (780) 482-6797
Business: (780) 914-8804
CAREER
OBJECTIVE
Be responsible for
advancement and delivery of projects by integrating functional experts with
project development and business solutions and strategies. Expertise and knowledge
in technology and soft skills, facilitation, together with positive energy and
a strong customer service focus allows me to provide effective and creative
solutions.
CAREER
SUMMARY
Resilient, innovative
and creative personality with passion for continual learning - A highly motivated,
committed individual with excellent business practices. Comfortable and
confident, possessing an understanding of self and others that lend to effective
team development and motivated creativity and excellence. Models behavior
that can be emulated by others in meeting organizational needs and goals.
Creative and
Interpersonal Strengths
Work Planning Skills and Capabilities
Systems, TECHNOLOGY, Desktop/Network Technical Skills
Work History
Education
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Creative and Interpersonal Strengths
exhibit excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
possess relational, leadership and consulting competencies including skills as training, analysis, coaching, communicating, conflict resolution, contracting, decision making, facilitating, influencing, negotiating, listening, mentoring, motivating, presenting and problem solving
design, develop and deliver stages of full products as well as just-in-time material
deliver on-screen presentations and hand-out references
demonstrate ability to determine client need; tailor consultation providing guidance for capturing ideas
submit innovative ideas showing initiative and results-orientation
lead on procedures and work with clients varying widely in technical abilities, knowledge and character
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initiate, propose, design, plan and implement projects - advocate planning, planned projects and followed through with implementation successfully
understand the principles of value added customer service, commit to client service excellence
effectuate accurate and rapid decisions; coordinate, plan and prioritize multiple tasks; operate under and accustomed to heavy workload
use appropriate risk-taking behavior and action to move the business forward
display motivation, responsibility and commitment; achieve comfort and ease while working as part of a team (positive, enthusiastic, optimistic)
illustrate important characteristics such as intelligence, initiative, reliability, accuracy and punctuality
research, compile, extract and analyze information/data
Systems, TECHNOLOGY, Desktop/Network Technical Skills
Master CIW Designer, CIW Professional, Certified Internet Webmaster (CIW), CIW Site Designer, CIW E-Commerce Professional and Multimedia Development
exhibit a fundamental decisive eye for effective and non-effective web content, layout and graphics
possess in-depth knowledge of computer systems, concepts, applications, hardware, environments, software, communications, modems, office connectivity and networking
setup and configure hardware, software and peripheral equipment
make decisions for software, hardware, systems, upgrades and vendors
provide desktop support/troubleshooting, able to quickly understand new technologies and tools
benefit from experience supporting a large and varied technical client base, primary trainer of many software packages and contact end-user support/problem solver for LAN, hardware, software, and ad hoc NTServer administration backup and support; assist in solving network problems with network administrator
BARBARA
GRODAES (Grodi2theMAX) COMPUTER CONSULTING SERVICES
HOMELIFE REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS LTD., Agent
COMPETITIVE
EDGE MANAGEMENT, Technical Support and WebMaster
ALBERTA CAREER COMPUTER CENTER, Graphics and Web Design, and Office Software
Instructor
MILLER WESTERN FOREST PRODUCTS, Computer (software) Instructor
PETROREP
RESOURCES LTD., Systems Software (Special Graphics/Project Coordinator)
Nova GAS TRANSMISSION LTD., People Team, IM Learning Consultant
Nova, SPIHR Project, SAP Project Support
PAN-ALBERTA GAS LTD., Support Analyst/Trainer
COMPUTING MADE SIMPLE, Contract Analyst/Trainer/Project
LEGAL
BACKGROUND (13 years)
McMANUS, ANDERSON, MILES (Solicitors), CANADIAN BAR ASSOCIATION LEGAL MANAGEMENT
SERVICES, Barristers & Solicitors, Edmonton, Red Deer, and Calgary, Alberta
REALTOR Education
September
2002 to present (objective - license to offer services to industry)
Real Estate Training Institute (RETI): Real Estate
Brokers' Program (2004): Real Estate Brokerage (February, 2004), Real
Estate Office Administration (March, 2004), Real Estate Principles of
Appraisal (April, 2004), Risk Reduction and Mortgage Fraud Awareness
(April, 2004), Real Estate Mortgage Financing (May, 2004), Commercial
Real Estate (June, 2004), Real Estate Law (July, 2004), Real
Estate Agents' Program Residential certification (2002): Real Estate Agent (September,
2002), Certified
Completion Edmonton Real Estate Board "Services for Success"
(October, 2002)
Technology
Expansion Education September
1997 to present
New Horizons Computer Learning Center: Master CIW
Designer, CIW Professional certification
Certified E-Commerce Professional
CIW (Certified Internet Webmaster), Certified Site Designer
Multimedia Development Program
PC Graphics and Internet Club
Certificate
in Adult Learning: Learning in the Workplace Program September
1995 to June 1998
University of Calgary evenings - Continuing Education graduate, partial
HR Management
Creating Programs for Adult Education, The Field of Adult Education, Adults
as Learners, Leadership '96: The World-Wide Forum, Workteam Learning and Facilitating
Adult Education
Information
Technology Management Certificate Program September 91 - April 95
Continuing Education - graduate University of Calgary
evenings
Information Technology Management Practicum, Information Systems & the Learning
Organization, Human Behavior in Organizations, Management Communications, Managing
Business Process & Re-Engineering, Project Planning & Management, Computer
and Accounting Fundamentals
Office
Systems Operation and Automation (OSOA) September 89 - April
91
Mount Royal College evenings - Continuing Education Certificate
Program
COMP Operations & Concepts, Advanced Microcomputer Applications; OSOA Graphic
Design for Business Applications, Word Processing Applications; ADMN Business
Communications, Principles of Marketing
Professional
Development Education Concurrent
Needs Assessment & Consulting Skills, Enhanced Public Communications,
Increasing Human Effectiveness, Creating an Effective Learning Environment,
Train the Trainer, Dynamic Instructional Techniques and many more