1928 E. Highland 475

Suite F104

Phoenix, AZ 85016

Phone 602.617.3374

Fax 602.268.0066

E-mail [email protected]

Sandi Grandberry

 

Education

Masters Degree in Adult Education Distance Learning – University of Phoenix  - degree completed June 2004

Bachelor of Science in Business Information Systems - University of Phoenix 1999

 

Teaching experience

South Mountain Community College                                    2004-present

Bryan Cave LLP Computer Training Coordinator                        1999-2003

Beus, Gilbert Technology Trainer                                             1995-1998

 

Professional experience

§      Bryan Cave LLP                                                                                                    1999‑2003

Training Coordinator

Design, organize and conduct training classes on all Microsoft Office products, general office user techniques and etiquette, Telephones, Internet, and Web Development and any area of training requested by Personnel. Develop training manuals for new software applications. Conduct and develop continuing education classes. Develop incentive programs to encourage participation in continuing education. Develop Computer Based Training. Devise and implement criteria for evaluation of effectiveness of training. Create and conduct follow‑up exercises and training. Develop and maintain Intranet site. Design and create graphics for web site. Trouble‑shoot wide range of problems. Keep abreast of current training and developmental research, learning and motivation theory, new methods and techniques of training. Understand adult learning theory, training, evaluation, and conduct performance analysis. Extensive in-class experience teaching adults.  Work as team member evaluating new and long‑term employees. Supervise and train ten backup trainers. Undertake projects with vague instructions and obtain pertinent information in order to complete the job to the satisfaction of the customer and on schedule. Outstanding ability to communicate with customer, discover their needs and solve their problems. Receive commendation for excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  Member of the Bryan Cave Training Team (11 members located in International offices).  This team coordinates and standardizes training for all offices throughout the firm.

§      Arizona State Legislature IS Department                                                              1998-1999

IS Support and Web Design

IS support for Joint Legislative Budget Committee’s thirty computer users.  Train all users on software being used.  Research and solve network and workstation hardware and software problems.  Work as a team member with entire Legislative IS department.  Web Design for the Arizona State Legislature Web Page including design, posting, document trouble shooting; develop and assist in delivery of PowerPoint presentations along with equipment set up.

§      Beus, Gilbert & Devitt, Phoenix, AZ                                                                       1992-1998

Technology Trainer

Design and conduct training of entire staff for conversion process from Word Perfect in DOS to Word in Windows.  Supervise staff of four to convert over 1,200 documents and troubleshoot problem areas.  Write software practice manuals and guides.  Create, set-up and run PowerPoint presentations.  Create database for large document management using Access.  Create timelines using Visio.  Paralegal/Legal Secretary Specialize in litigation; supervise and create large PowerPoint presentations and visual aids for court; document management; draft pleadings; research; assist attorneys with documents and presentations at Court.

§      A. Alexander Katz, Phoenix, AZ                                                                            1988-1992

Legal Secretary/Office Manager

Manage general legal practice specializing in litigation, estate planning, contract, corporate law; keep corporate minutes; improve computer system; devise backup system; implement computerized client reports; office accounting.

 

Additional professional activities

Owner/operator of For the Love of Software llc where services include: Networking assistance, Computer Lab set up, Computer upgrades, Troubleshooting, Software installation, One-on-one personalized computer training, Large group training, PowerPoint Technician, Educational games in PowerPoint format, Tips and Tricks, Customized training materials

 

Professional
memberships

Women in Technology International (WITI)

Adjunct Faculty Association (AFA) Maricopa Community Colleges

Accreditations

Certified as an Adjunct Professor for South Mountain Community College

Microsoft Word XP Expert MOS Certification

 

References

Michael Devitt

Law Professor University of San Diego

858.459.9020                

 

Mary Lou Stevens

Business Associate, Perpetual Marketing

623.842.1678                

 

Robert Trujillo

Principal, West Phoenix High School

602.258.1700                

 

Jan Belisle

Co-Worker, Arizona State Legislature

602.542.7400                

 

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