Mary Skiles Sullivan

Contact Information

Fax (276) 739-2415 -email: msullivan@vhcc.edu

Objective 

Information Systems Technology, Information Technology, Computer Science

Summary of Qualifications

Master of Science Degree, Computer Science Information Sciences

Bachelor of Science Degree, Computer Science Information Sciences

Associate Professor, Information Systems Technology, Virginia Highlands Community College

Full-time Adjunct Faculty, Computer Science Department, East Tennessee State University

Part-time Adjunct Faculty, Computer Science Department, University of Virginia College at Wise

Research Assistant, East Tennessee State University

Lab Instructor, Using Information Technology, Spreadsheets, East Tennessee State University.

Diversified background in computer services and information.

Membership in professional and numerous honor societies

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Key Words Work Experience Education
Computer Skills Awards Received Extracurricular Activities
Community Activities Interests and Activities References
 

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Key Words

Java, JavaScript, VBScript, ASP pages, UNIX, Windows, C++, Visual Basic, Microsoft Office, Database, Spreadsheet, HTML, HDML, SQL, Case Tools, Help Authoring, e-mail, Network, LAN, WAN, Novelle Netware

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Work experience

Associate Professor

Fall 2000 - present

bulletInstruct and Develop Information Technology courses - Introduction to Computers, Introduction to Applications, Web Design I and II, Web Design Graphics, Introduction to Programming Logic, Java I and II, C++, VB .NET I and II, Client-side Scripting, Server-side Scripting
bulletFast Track Curriculum Development -- Cohort I and II; included an authentic learning project, development of a student electronic portfolio and orientation to support hiring success.
bulletFoundations of Excellence, Organization Chairperson
bulletGovernor's School IT course
bulletTrain the Trainer Course for Dual Enrollment Instructors, ITP 100 Software Design and ITP 195 Special Topics in Programming
bulletCreate and implement distance learning courses
bulletCollege Committees - Library and Information Technology, Human Resources, Business Related Community Advisory Committee, Secretary for English Department Hiring Committee, Hiring Committee for S&E Dean, Hiring Committee for AST Faculty

Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Faculty

Spring 2001 University of Virginia College at Wise, Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, Abingdon, VA.

bulletDuties included creating a syllabus, designing student projects, developing student testing, and training students in the use of client and server hardware and software. Instructed students on the use of VBScript, JavaScript, ASP pages, Microsoft Access, Perl, and the Unix Operating System.  Students were instructed on the use of Microsoft FrontPage 2000, ftp software, and other web-related image software.

Instructor

June - July 2000, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN.

bulletPlan, design and implement Computer Science Summer Camp for Girls (grades 7-10).   The purpose of this camp was to introduce girls to computer science concepts, Windows desktop, the Internet, search engines, browsers, creating a web page, manipulating images with image software and working with digital photos.  The campers were also trained on Microsoft Frontpage 98.

Instructor

Summer 2000, University of Virginia College of Wise, VA. Higher Education Center, Abingdon, VA.

bulletPlan, design and implement a course on Programming in C++.

Instructor, Full-time Adjunct Faculty

Spring 2000 East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN

bulletPlan, design and implement course work for CSCI 1710 Web Design (1 section) and CSCI 1720 Advanced Web Design (2 sections). Duties include creating a syllabus, designing student projects, developing student testing, and training students in the use of collaborative methods. A high degree of independent work is required along with the ability to be extremely organized. Instruct students on the use of VBScript, JavaScript, ASP pages, Microsoft Access, Perl, and the Unix Operating System.  Students were instructed on the use of Microsoft FrontPage 98 and other HTML editors.

Instructor, Part-time Adjunct Faculty

Spring 2000 University of Virginia College at Wise, Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, Abingdon, VA.

bulletPlan and design course syllabus for Systems Analysis and Design (1 section).  This software engineering course required students to develop a total system concept.  Emphasis was placed on project planning, requirements analysis, system design, program design, program implementation, program testing, system testing, system delivery, maintenance, documentation, and examing the development process.  Duties included development of an on-line web site for course information and selection and installation of CASE tools such as ForeHelp VB, Rational Rose, COSMOS, and Microsoft Project to support course activities.

Instructor, Full-time Adjunct Faculty

Fall 1999 East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN

bulletPlan, design and implement course work for CSCI 3200 Database Management Systems (1 section), CSCI 1710 Web Design (2 sections), and CSCI 1100 Using Information Technology (2 sections). Duties include creating a syllabus, designing student projects, developing student testing, and training students in the use of collaborative methods. A high degree of independent work is required along with the ability to be extremely organized. Instruct students on the use of Microsoft Access, Oracle SQL 3.3, Express, Express2 database software. Instruct students on the use of Microsoft FrontPage 98 and other HTML editors. Instruct students on the use of Internet browsers, e-mail, word processing software, library resource software, search engines, and creation of business oriented documents.

Part-time Instructor

March-May 1999 Bristol Institute for Continued Learning, ETSU, Bristol Campus, Bristol, TN.

bulletInstruct senior citizens on the basics of computers, wordprocessing, electronic mail, on-line databases (Internet), contemporary issues, ethical concerns, and creating a home page.

Part-time Instructor

1998 - Fall 1999 East Tennessee State University, Bristol Campus, Bristol, TN

bulletInstruct students on the use of computers, electronic mail, on-line databases (Internet), contemporary issues, and using spreadsheets to make business decisions.

Graduate Instructor/Research Assistant

1998 – Summer 1999 East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN

bulletInstructor CSCI 1100 Using Information Technology (5-6 sections) and CSCI 1101 Spreadsheets (1-2 sections).  Trained students in the use of CBT software (NETG Skillvantage).  Trained students in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).  Trained students to use search engines, e-mail and other Internet related software. 
bulletResearch Assistant services included WEB site creation and maintenance; instrumental in organizing, implementing, and expediting Computer Ethics Workshop held at ETSU; assisted at Ethicomp Computer Conference 1998 held in Rotterdam, Holland; research and evaluate issues and concerns in the computer field; research and write grants for funding computer science projects.

Co-Presenter with M.L. Buck

June 2001

bulletInteractive Multimedia Workshop, Virginia Highlands Community College.  This workshop taught participants to create fun, easy, and interesting websites with interactive streaming media and to animate objects and text for the web. 

Presenter

April 2001

bulleti-Publish in Cyberspace, Career Technology Day, Virginia Highlands Community College, Abingdon, VA 24212

Presenter

May 1999, October 1998

bulletInternet services and usages; instructed on the use and personalizing of browsers; Internet security issues and concerns, Internet terminology, communication techniques, and using on-line databases over the Internet and other Internet issues.

Computer Consultant/Programmer

1988 – present Ms Computer Services Abingdon, VA

bulletServices include computer systems consulting and set-up; training personnel on computer systems (business and educational software), trouble-shooting computer software/hardware (IBM, APPLE, DOS, WINDOWS based), programming, network support, database support, system upgrades, and information services.

Consultant-Trainer (volunteer)

1988 – 1994 Ms Computer Services Abingdon, VA

bulletTrain staff and students on computer systems (IBM, APPLE) and related software (Desk-top publishing, word processing, library research software) at Abingdon High School in Abingdon, Virginia.

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Education

Master of Science, Computer Science and Information Services

1997 - 1999 East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN. § Course

bulletWork: Software Systems Engineering, Database Design, Software Design, Software Project Management, Project 1 Thesis Readings, C++ Programming, Project 2 Thesis Research, Thesis "Distance Learning and the Internet", Advanced Operating Systems, Analysis of Algorithms, ASP pages, MFC.

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science and Information Services

1994 - 1997 East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN.

bulletCourse Work: Operating Systems (UNIX, DEC, DOS, WINDOWS 3.1, 95, NT), Programming Languages (C++, Visual Basic, C [UNIX], Assembly, SQL, HDML, HTML, Visual Basic, VBScript, JavaScript, ASP, Perl), Data Communications, CASE Tools (Rational Rose, Help Authoring, HTML, email), Data and File Structures, Database Management, Computer Architecture, Computer Ethics, Software Engineering, Calculus, Statistics, Discrete Structures, Geology, English, History,Technical Writing.

Associate of Arts Degree, Computer Programmer’s Certificate.

1981 - 1984 Hartnell College Salinas, CA.

bulletCourse work: COBOL, RPG, Operation of Hewlett Packard 3000 series 48 computer, Systems Analysis and Design.

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Computer Skills

bulletCertificate of Completion, International Business Course (faculty member), Tec de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico May 2007
bulletCertificate, Gaming, Robotics and Programming Logic Feb 2007
bulletWorkshop Presenter. Career Technology Day, Virginia Highlands Community College, April 2001.
bulletSeminar Presenter, Tennessee Academy of Sciences, “SoDIS: A Software Engineering Ethics Tool”, University of Memphis, November 1999.
bulletSeminar Presenter, Association for Computing Machinery Workshop, "Inheritance in EXPRESS: An ISO Data Definition Language", Gatlinburg, TN November, 1999.
bulletSeminar Presenter, Tri-Cities Internet Workshop, “Introduction to the WWW”, Eastman Employee Center, October 1998.
bulletPresenter, IVLA Conference, Penn State University, paper on Computer Technology in Distance Learning, October 1997.
bulletInstructor, computer introductory courses; spreadsheets.
bulletProgramming Languages: C++, Visual Basic, C, COBOL, Assembler (Turbo 86, DLX, PEP, Stack), RPG, SQL, HDML, HTML, EXPRESS 2.
bulletOperating Systems: UNIX, DOS, Windows 3.X, Windows 95 and NT, Novell Netware, Apple.
bulletOther Software: Help Authoring, Microsoft Works, Word, Office 97, Access, Power Point, Excel, Quattro Pro, Dbase IV, desktop publishing, photo enhancement, CASE tools (Rational Rose, e-mail, chat room), CAD home design software, networking software (TCP/IP, FTP).
bulletTeam Leader, Software Engineering Class Projects, East Tennessee State University.
bulletTeam Trainer, Software Engineering Class Project, East Tennessee State University.
bulletCertificate Software Installation, Novell Netware Mini-course, Atlanta GA.
bulletComputers in the Legal Profession, Continuing Legal Education Workshop, Charlottesville, VA., Feb 1990.
bulletSupervisor, COBOL programming team, Hartnell College, Salinas, CA. Special project for the Agriculture Department at Hartnell, operating Hewlett Packard 3000 series 48 computer, performing appropriate administrative support services.  

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Awards received

bulletOutstanding Graduate Student 1999, ETSU Computer Science Department.
bulletUpsilon Phi Epsilon Honor Society, 1996, ETSU (Computer Science Department).
bulletPhi Kappa Phi National Honor Society, 1995, ETSU (branch of Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society).
bulletBeta Gamma Phi Honor Society, 1995, ETSU.
bulletAlpha Lambda Sigma Honor Society, 1996, ETSU.
bulletDean’s Academic List, 1996, ETSU.

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Extracurricular activities

 
bulletVolunteer, 4-H Center Internet Project, Damascus Middle School, Damascus, VA November 1998.
bulletAlpha Lambda Sigma Honor Society mentor for returning adult students, ETSU.
bulletPresident, Upsilon Phi Epsilon Computer Science Honor Society 1996-98.  
bulletInformation Technology Summer Camp 2000 at East Tennessee State University for girls in grades 7th-10th.

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Community Activities

bulletVolunteer, Beta Gamma Phi Honor Society activities 1996-97.
bulletCo-chairperson, Photography Committee, Virginia Highlands Festival, 1996.
bulletChairperson, Photography Committee, Virginia Highlands Festival, 1994.
bulletAdvisor/volunteer, Computer Technical Support, yearbook and newspaper at Abingdon High School, Abingdon, VA., 1988-94.

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Interests and activities

bulletMember, IEEE, Tri-Cities Chapter.
bulletMember ACM (Computer Professional’s Society).
bulletManager, Abingdon Racquetball Association, 1993-present.

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