My Latter Years Michael Collins This is how I have seen myself through the years. If you don’t toot your own horn, no one will know who you are when you’re gone.
I am a certificated, educated, and results-oriented professional of many different technologies. My future goals are to continue learning so that I can continue to be a learn-ed teacher of technology.
I have a deep background in Communications Security as an Automatic Secure Voice Communications Technician, Fixed Ciphony, both wideband and narrowband communications with T Sec HY2, KY3, and KG13.
I designed and built the Marine Corps' 1st Tech Control facility, and designed and built the first 3 color camera TV studio for the Combat Center in 29 Palms.
In cooperation with Mitre Corporation, I managed the Marine Corps' first (Short-haul) Tactical Fiber Optic Program, co-authored, and presented the only DOD paper that was approved for the 26th Annual International Technical Symposium for Optical Engineers in San Diego, California.
I wrote the curriculum for and piloted the first training in-depth classroom technical training at the Marine Corps Communications and Electronics School, Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms for the Mobile Data Communications Terminal, the AN/TYC-5b.
I was the owner and operator of a local computer business where we built and repaired custom computer and network systems for 22 years. Along with my team at Collins Computer Innovations, affectionately known as CCI.
We pioneered the Internet in the Morongo Basin and were its first Internet Service Provider. Additionally, I was instrumental in designing and installing the City's first wireless network infrastructure for connection to the Internet.
I held a 14-year teaching position with the Morongo Unified School District, Twentynine Palms High School through the' San Bernardino County Regional Occupational Program in preparation for certification in the Comp TIA Industry. These certifications were Computer Security+, Computer Network+, and A+ Certification.
Additionally, I taught Office Operations, Foundations of Information Technology, and Digital Design with an emphasis on Adobe's suite of industry-standard products that include Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, and Dreamweaver.
My most recent area of teaching was Cyber Literacy, which is a hands-on curriculum that builds a strong cyber foundation for high school students. The course introduced students to cyber by blending robotics, programming in both Parallax Basic and C++, electricity, electronics, and elements of liberal arts.
I've learned that Process is power. As I matured, I became a producer, and I am the quintessential doer of all creative types. People-oriented, analytical, pragmatic, and dynamic, I have a highly creative nature that’s balanced by grounded realism and a get-it-done attitude.
In my eyes, an idea has real value only when it’s turned into something that others can enjoy and benefit from.
Highly goal-oriented and results-driven, I have pursued desired outcomes with a laser-like focus. I derive great pride and satisfaction from my ability to implement ideas and find joy in the process of creation with all its ups and downs.
I have grown into a natural organizer with an ability to motivate and inspire others, I have gravitated to collaborative and leadership roles.
I know how to make everything, and everyone work together to see a project through to the end.
Along with my intellectual prowess and strong work ethic, my greatest strength is my ability to keep a cool head and single-pointed focus as I work through any and all challenges that arise during the creative process.
But while I'm keeping my eyes on the prize, I don't get too fixated on results. My greatest challenge is anchoring my productivity in a deeper sense of purpose. I'll tap into my true creative depths when I can tune into the voice of my intuition and use it as a source of guidance. I seek out the company of idealistic and imaginative DREAMER types, who remind me that there is limitless inspiration to be found within. I let the DREAMER spark my imagination and inspire me to think even bigger.
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