Mary Bradford-Pierce
MabPierce@hotmail.com

Summary

As an implementation specialist I have gained experience in conducting training needs analysis as well as designing, developing, and delivering application or technical training programs to meet the identified needs for technical and non-technical users. My unique abilities include being able to find, understand, organize and present technical information so that users can learn quickly, easily and enthusiastically.

Over the years I have developed an acute ability to learn new software and tools rapidly. I am able to adapt my training expertise to a particular field of study, piece of hardware or industry process. My dedication to excellence, professionalism and quality systems will foster an environment for remarkable growth.

Strengths:

·         able to deliver highly specialized end-user training courses with a specified focus, as well as advanced techniques using hands on labs when and where applicable

·         remarkable research skills in developing and designing instructional material and courseware for end-user training

·         highly effective verbal, writing and presentation skills especially in the area of interaction with engineering teams to gather content  for manuals, machine setup procedures and other instructional/technical documentation

·         highly motivated independent worker, needing minimal supervision while participating in self-directed teams

·         can provide individual perspective based on professional experience

·         a unique expertise in desktop publishing including premiere graphic arts and multimedia applications, scanning, output and the ability to produce various graphics and illustrations

·         excellent application and hardware troubleshooting skills as well as knowledge to diagnose and solve problems able to travel domestically and on occasion internationally

Positions Held 

Dynalivery Corporation, St. Louis, MO 
(software development company) 
Technical Support Manager
03/2001 – Present
Tri-Tek Information Systems, St. Louis, MO
(national networking and communications company)
Prepress Engineer
 
04/2000 – 01/2001
Young Phillips, Clemmons, NC
(regional graphics arts supply and equipment dealer)
Sr. Implementation Specialist 
07/1997 – 04/2000
PrimeSource Corporation, Pennsauken, NJ
(national graphics arts supply and equipment dealer)
Applications Specialist
09/1994 – 05/1997 
Pirolli Printing, Bellmawr, NJ
Production Artist
01/1992 – 08/1994 
Freelance Graphic Design, Philadelphia, PA
Consultant and Designer
09/1991 – 08/1994

 

Formal Education

Drexel University, Philadelphia PA
 B.S. Graphic Design     1994     GPA 3.5
Sanford-Brown College, St. Charles MO
A.A.S. Programming     2001     GPA 4.0

 

Vocational Training

Knowledge Now, Greensboro, NC
Cert. WinNT Administration 
 Fred Pryor Seminar, Greensboro, NC
Cert. Mgmt. Skills for Person in Technical Role

 

Professional Affiliations

WITI Women in Technology International International Who’s Who in Information Technology