Vera Blake

Moody Theological Seminary-Michigan

Plymouth, MI

Teaching/Research Assistant - Koiné Greek

• Taught techniques for library, online and programmatic research

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

Computing & Information Technology

Michigan Theological Seminary

Plymouth, MI

Teaching/Research Assistant - Koiné Greek

• Tutored students in translation philosophy, grammar, sentence diagramming, non-English language nuances, etc.
• Provided some tutoring in Biblical Hebrew

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

Computing & Information Technology - Quality Assurance Analyst

• Designed test procedures for the University's Banner Finance module using Compuware QA applications

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

Computing & Information Technology - Blackboard System Engineer

• System Administrator for Blackboard Learning System
• Subject Matter Expert for move of data services to SAN
• Designed method for combining coursesites for instructors who taught multiple sections
• Processed daily data input polled from University Banner system

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

Computing & Information Technology - Help Desk Supervisor

• Supervised University IT Help Desk student assistant staff of twelve serving the wider campus community including students, faculty, staff, Board of Governors and the President's office

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

UGE1000 - Part-time Faculty

• Taught undergraduate general education course for three half-semesters, with approximately 15-20 students per class

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

College of Pharmacy & Allied Health Professions - Informatics Support

• Lead: Information Technology and Informatics
• Managed staff of two support technicians

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

University Development - Applications Specialist

• Prepared reports from ADIS database using focexecs

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

College of Engineering - PC Support Specialist

• Supervised computer center, including lab scheduling and access

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

College of Engineering - Database Administrator - Dean's Office

• Developed and maintained Student Information, PASS, and other ad hoc databases programs: Borland Paradox

Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering Program

Detroit, MI

Computer Concepts - Instructor

• Taught use of IBM compatible computers using DOS and the C programming language

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

College of Engineering - General Information Technology Support

• Administered UNIX subnetwork in Dean's business office
• Provided support and training to peers, business office and other college personnel

Early Employment

various

Positions held earlier in my career

• 1992 - Re-Solutions, Inc. - Personal Computing Systems Solutions (Self-employed) - St. Clair Shores, MI
• 1991-1992 - Inacomp Computer Center - Systems Support and Design - Sterling Heights, MI
• 1989-1991 - Maloof Manufacturing Jewelers - Point-of-Sale Systems Support - St. Clair Shores, MI
• 1988-1989 - Great Lakes Office Equipment - Service Manager - Alpena, MI
• 1981-1988 - Merchants Cash Register - Systems Integrator - Detroit, MI
• 1977-1981 - Northern Business Supply - Business Operations Support - Detroit, MI

Barnabas Christian Camp

Straffordville, ON

Director

Barnabas First Nations Ministry

Esgenoôpetitj, NB

Bible Camper

• Home visitation: summer (team) and winter (personal) ministry trips

Birmingham Power Squadron

Birmingham, MI

Chaplain

Windsor Power and Sail Squadron

Windsor, ON

General Member

United States Power Squadrons® District 9

MI

Editor, Interlaker®

Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

Student (above and beyond coursework - non-graded assistance)

• Taught Computational Methods solutions to fellow students

Detroit Aero-Modelers

Detroit, MI

Test Pilot / Instructor

• Test flew club-mates' crafts upon completion of new construction or after repairs