Open To Work
Greg Russell
Technical Training Specialist
WINNIPEG,MB
Summary
I’m a loyal and sincere person who enjoys interacting with people of all ages.
I have taught adults for 26 years in the field of telecommunications & computer Networking. My experience facilitating technical courses was both challenging and rewarding. This industry was constantly evolving and I had to learn to embrace change.
The rewards were witnessing how students were empowered with knowledge and skills to do their jobs with confidence and proficiency.
Overview
47
47
years of professional experience
Work History
Mentor Volunteer
Power to Change Ministeries
Abbotsford, British Columbia
04.2020 - Current
- Check requests to mentor on various personal and family issues.
- Pray and determine appropriate guidance based on age, mental health, addictions, family and relational conflicts, career path, emotional and spiritual situation.
- Monitor requests and responding messages to ensure appropriate followup
- Encourage clients and foster positive relationships
- Complete ongoing mentorship development training and workshops
- Research and link clients to various forms of self help.
Technical Education Specialist
Bellmts
Winnipeg, Manitoba
12.1987 - 12.2013
- Developed annual training plan aligned with departmental needs and new service offerings.
- Consulted with internal clients to identify specific training requirements.
- Designed multiple classroom and online training programs following course design methodologies.
- Coordinated training schedules based on departmental availability and project timelines.
- Collaborated with subject matter experts on product, service, and procedural updates.
- Presented classroom courses utilizing adult learning principles for effective engagement.
- Employed learning management software for efficient e-learning course scheduling.
- Authored e-courses using Adobe Captivate to enhance digital learning experiences.
Facilities Design Specialist
Manitoba Telephone System
Winnipeg, Manitoba
07.1979 - 01.1987
- Assessed service capabilities of buried, underground and aerial cable systems based on demand for services and physical condition and location.
- Determined yearly capital expenditures with consultation from planning departments, City developments (residential & commercial).
- Designed and estimated capital and maintenance projects for the loop facilities network.
- Managed new and existing capital projects through coordination with construction work forces and monitoring spending
- Developed accurate work plans for installation and construction forces.
- Consulted and coordinated with external utilities such as Hydro and City/Municipal departments.
Education
Cisco Certified Network Associate - IT & Networking
Pearson VUE Testing Centre
Winnipeg, MB11-2011
Microsoft Certified System Eng. -
Pearson VUE Testing Centre
Winnipeg, MB12-1996
Electronic Technologist - Electronic Technology
Red River Community College
Winnipeg, MB06-1979
High School Diploma -
Ashern Central High School
Ashern, MB06-1974
Skills
- Instructional design
- E-learning development
- Needs assessment
- Learning management systems
- Employee training
- Coaching techniques
- Change management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Communication strategies
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Blended learning
- Adult learning theory
- Technical training
- Training delivery
- Career development
- Team exercises
- Performance improvement
- Technology integration
- Time management
- Professionalism
- Employee relations
- Excellent communication
- Analytical skills
- In-depth research
- Employee counseling
- Work coordination
- Training material development
- Record videos
- Develop training programs
- Multitasking capacity
- Individualized instruction
- Quality assurance
- Group instruction
- Training evaluation
- Business needs analysis
- Project implementation
- Curriculum assessment
- Effective communication
- Creativity in instruction
Timeline
Mentor Volunteer
Power to Change Ministeries
04.2020 - Current
Technical Education Specialist
Bellmts
12.1987 - 12.2013
Facilities Design Specialist
Manitoba Telephone System
07.1979 - 01.1987
Cisco Certified Network Associate - IT & Networking
Pearson VUE Testing Centre
Microsoft Certified System Eng. -
Pearson VUE Testing Centre
Electronic Technologist - Electronic Technology
Red River Community College
High School Diploma -
Ashern Central High School