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Career Aspirations February 2021
Featuring Career Professionals:
Dr. Kondo Litchmore Dr. Torreon Creekmore Terrence Brumsey Santiel Creekmore
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Introducing students to a variety of career choices and providing guidance and encouragement to help them to pursue their dreams.
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Dr. Kondo Litchmore, PhD. Kondo Litchmore, Ph.D. (IT) Lead System Engineer, Department of the Navy College Adjunct Professor (CIS), ECPI University College Adjunct Professor (Data Science), University of the Cumberlands Dissertation Mentor (IT), Capella University Lead System Integrator Career Biography Dr. Kondo Litchmore currently serves as an online adjunct professor in the Master of Information Science Department at the University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, KY. He Developed the syllabus, course content, and class activities. Courses were taught using Blackboard LMS. Courses taught are as followed:
o ITS 530 – Analyzing and Visualizing Data o ITS 632 - Introduction to Data Mining
o ITS 531 – Business Intelligence
Dr. Kondo Litchmore, PhD. Education Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology 2016 Capella University, Minneapolis, Minnesota Dissertation Title: A comparative study on Agile Methods, People Factors, and Process Factors in relation to Project Success
Master of Business Administration Specialization in Information Technology Troy University, Norfolk, Virginia
2007
Bachelor of Science in Information Science 2001 Specialization in Networking and Communication, Minor in Programming Christopher Newport University, Newport News, Virginia Specialize Training 2008 - 2010 Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale, FL Successfully Completed Computer Information System Master/Doctorate-level courses ● Web Design Technologies (Master-level) ● Software Engineer (Doctorate-level) ● Privacy (Doctorate-level) ● Human-Computer Interaction (Doctorate-level)
Dr. Kondo Litchmore, PhD. Information Technology Experience Lead System Integrator, Virginia Beach, VA
2020 – Present
System Engineer primarily focused on integrating subsystems and software programs to create a Learning Management System (LMS). The system is open source with the core being Moodle with a sophisticated database and a core web services technology
built on a cloud computing architecture. The system was integrated and managed using agile processes and DevSecOps practices. The
integrated portion of the system was written in Java, D3, Primeface, and json web services technologies. The DevSecOp tool set included Dockers containers, SonarQube, Slack, Selenium and JFrog Container Registry. Participated in the PMP processes in preparation for project evaluation and review processes.
Dr. Kondo Litchmore, PhD. Technical Skills Expert: Agile Development (KANBAN, Scrumban, Scrum, XP), DevOps, Software Engineering Architecture, SDLC, SELC, C#, VB.NET, JavaScript, Jquery, ASP.NET MVC, Visual Studio, RequireJS, CSS, XHTML, Photoshop, SPSS 11.0, Jquery, IIS 6.0/7.0/8.0, SQL, LAMP/XAMPP, Apache Maven, Sonar, Jenkins, Subversion SVN, GIT Master: Pattern Designs (Dependency Injection, Delegate, MVC), C/C++, Eclipse, XML, Stored Procedures, Mercurial HG, ADO.NET Entity Framework, Web Service, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Project, D3, R tool, Python Proficient: Aspect-Oriented Programming, Linux administration (RHEL, Fedora, Mint, Ubuntu, Oracle Unbreakable), Oracle 11g & 12C Administration, MySql administration, F5, Nimble Storage SAN, GCCS-J 4.3/6.x, Android Development
Mrs. Yvonne Egbo
Stacy C. School: South View Middle school Class: PLTW Stem Foundation Grade: 7th Age: 14
Career Aspiration Career Title: Pharmacist
All About Me: Hi, I am Stacy and I would like to become a pharmacist or a real estate entrepreneur, but I am more interested in
becoming a pharmacist because it's in the medical field and it's a job you can do for a while.
Stacy C. About My Aspiring Career: A pharmacist job is to dispense medicine prescribed by a doctor and to measure their dosage intake and to explain to the patients how to use the medication.
Education Requirements It requires 2 years of undergraduate college and some require a Master's degree, Ph.D., M.D or J.D degree.
Skills/Technology skills needed: Management skills, Multitasking Skills, Communication Skills, Mentoring skills. Technology skills needed are computer skills, organization skills and etc.
Job Outlook and Related Careers Related careers are physicians, pharmacy technician, nurse and the job outlook is “projected to drop by 3 percent between 2019 to 2029.”
Mr. Jerome Thompson https://www.linkedin.com/in/jktho mpsonjr/
School: South View Middle School Class: Computer Science Discoveries, Introduction to Office Productivity, Introduction to Personal Character and Careers, Introduction to Careers and Employment Grade: 6-8 Age: 13-15
Current Career Title: Teacher, Coach, Mentor Future Career: Academic / Career Advisor, Collegiate Soccer Coach
Mr. Jerome Thompson All About Me: My name is Jerome K. Thompson. I do have a couple of nicknames students have created for me over the years ( Mr. T, Coach, Coach Jay). I am married with 4 children and am originally from New York City. I’m 40 years old. This is my 8th year in education. I have worked in many levels of education. I started out as a substitute at Ponderosa and Morganton Road Elementary.(2013) Then I became a Teacher assistant at Seventy First High where I was in a self contained SED/BED class. (2013-2016)From there I moved on to Baldwin elementary as a PBIS coordinator and eventually a permanent substitute. While at Baldwin I developed a school soccer club and co-founded a performing arts club and a mentoring club called Baldwin Ambassadors. (2016-2018) Now I am in my 3rd year as a full time teacher. My first year I was a Career and Technical teacher at Mac Williams Middle as well as the boys soccer coach. (2018) During my time At Mac Williams I created a mentoring program for our most at risk students. We had a 92 percent success rate of reduction in suspension and increase in student success in the classroom. I was one of the finalists nominated for mentor of the year 2018-2019 by the Cumberland County Schools.
Mr. Jerome Thompson My previous career includes over 10 years experience in the retail and logistics industry. I worked for HHGregg retail company for 2 years as a salesman and managed commercial sales accounts for construction companies and home building companies. We provided commercial sales of appliances and electronics. I also worked as a contractor for the Logistics Company for 2 years as a supply technician managing a dormant warehouse. Our main goal was to condense supply and relinquish stock no longer necessary for that warehouse particular mission. My logistics industry experience includes 5+ years of active duty service in the Army as an Automated Logistics Specialist. Experience in the logistics field with over 5 yrs. of active duty service in the army as an Automated Logistics Specialist. During my years of service I was an Item manager, warehouse associate and a forklift operator. As a warehouse associate I held numerous positions. I worked in parts receiving, issue, turn-in and stock control where I took on the role as supervisor in all sections. Experienced with the standard operating procedures for turn in unserviceable and condemned items to (DRMO)
Mr. Jerome Thompson Item Manager November 2003 - December 2005 Ft. Bragg, N.C Processed and helped expedite high priority requests valued at over 50 million dollars for aircrafts used to transport troops and aerial assaults during the current Global War on Terrorism that were down due to faulty or damaged parts. Served as the Information Management Officer (IMO) for the division. Stock Control Supervisor May 2003 - October 2003 Baghdad, Camp Liberty, Iraq, Camp Doha, Kuwait Accountable for over 30 major assembly lines as well as 2,187 lines of authorized stockage valued over several million dollars. Supervised eight soldiers in the reorganization of our storage section covering over 10,000 sq. ft. and ASL of 2,187 lines and 30 major assembly lines achieving 98% inventory accuracy in a hostile zone. Served as technical aide for the warehouse to re-configure IP addresses, set up networks, and troubleshoot workstation and server issues.
Stock Control Supervisor/ Supply Clerk January 2002 - April 2003 Baumholder, Germany
Mr. Jerome Thompson Assisted Chief Warrant Officer / Supply Technician in the training of newly recruited supply clerks. Performed closeouts and maintained the Suspense file daily. Provided support to over 63 supported and 15 non-supported customers by processing requisitions, items turned in and monthly customer reconciliations. Created daily reports to establish warehouse productivity and maintain stock records as well as computed, processed daily inventory adjustment reports and monthly reconciliation reports. Awards Awards Army Achievement Medals (4) Army Commendation Medals (2) Certificate of Achievements (2) Education Background I attended Professional Performing Arts School, NYC NY and graduated in 1998 at the time it was an up and coming arts middle and high school. I danced hip-hop, jazz, modern, tap and some ballet. After graduating high school I became an A+ Certified Computer Technician I attended Grantham University where I earned my A.A. is Business administration and graduated in 2014. I then attended Ashford University now the University of Arizona Global Campus and earned a B.S in Business administration 2015 I am currently attending the University of phoenix to complete my teaching licensure requirements and will then pursue a Masters degree in Executive leadership through Gardner-Webb University.
Mr. Jerome Thompson Also hold several coaching licenses for soccer.
About My Aspiring Career: My goal is to inspire children to pursue greatness and to achieve goals far beyond expectations.
Education Requirements Masters Degree in Executive Leadership through Gardner Webb University
Skills needed: Time Management and effective communication skills will be key to my success moving forward with my future career goals. Being invested in the community is the best way to reach our youth and I make this possible through mentoring and coaching.
About My Aspiring Career: A pharmacist job is to dispense medicine prescribed by a doctor and to measure their dosage intake and to explain to the patients how to use the medication.
Education Requirements It requires 2 years of undergraduate college and some require a Master's degree, Ph.D., M.D or J.D degree.
Skills/Technology skills needed: Management skills, Multitasking Skills, Communication Skills, Mentoring skills. Technology skills needed are computer skills, organization skills and etc.
Job Outlook and Related Careers Related careers are physicians, pharmacy technician, nurse and the job outlook is “projected to drop by 3 percent between 2019 to 2029.”
Ms. Tomeka Simmons
Mr. Mark Crowe
(U) Torreon Creekmore (U) Dr. Torreon Creekmore is a program manager at IARPA, detailed from the National GeospatialIntelligence Agency Research Directorate. As a program manager, he oversees several R&D initiatives that include: The High Frequency Geolocation, the Innovation Small Satellite . Technology Seedling, the Space-Based Machine Automated Recognition Technique programs and the Passive Ionospheric NonCharacterized Sounding Prize Challenge.
(U) Torreon Creekmore His research interests include radiative transfer modelling, vicarious calibration, observational analysis, atmospheric correction, aerosol/cloud retrieval, remote sensing, image processing, autonomy, global change and land use. Dr. Creekmore received his bachelor’s degree in physics from Elizabeth City State University and his doctorate in atmospheric science from Howard University. He is the winner of the 2019 ODNI Science and Technology Professional Individual Award, which recognizes individuals who have made exceptional contributions in
research or advanced technology development across the Intelligence Community.
Terrence Brumsey A native of Elizabeth City, North Carolina, and a 1992 Graduate of Northeastern High School. Terrence enlisted in the Navy April of 1993 and attended basic training at Recruit Training Command Great Lakes. After
graduation he reported to Meridian Mississippi where he attended Yeoman
“A” School. His tours of duty include USS MITSCHER from 1993 to 1997, Fighter Squadron 101 from 1997 to 2001, USS DWIGHT D.
EISENHOWER as Admin Leading Petty Officer from 2001 to 2005, Mobile Security Squadron SIX as Admin Leading Petty
Officer and assistant Security Manager from 2005 to 2009, Commander U.S. Second Fleet as Admin Leading Chief Petty Officer 2009 to 2011, Fleet Forces Command 2011 to 2012, Assault Craft Unit FOUR as Admin Leading Chief Petty Officer and Security Manager from 2012 until retirement in January 2016.
Terrence Brumsey His awards include Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (two awards), Navy Achievement Medal (5 awards) and various other campaign medals and unit awards. Upon retirement he assumed a position with McKean Defense as the Admin Officer/Security Manager. Following his short
tour at McKean Defense he accepted at job at Naval Station Norfolk as the Admin Officer from July 2016 until August
2019. Terrence now serves as the Regional Security Manager for the east coast and is the principle advisor to the Regional Commander in developing policy and monitors all matters pertaining to Region Personnel Security, and Industrial Security Programs.
Santiel Creekmore Mr. Santiel J. Creekmore, better known as S.J., is a career Navy civilian in the Department of Defense (DoD) and aspiring politician.
Shortly after graduating with a Master of Science degree in Physics from Hampton University in 1996, Mr. Creekmore joined the DoD as a Navy Scientist at Naval Surface Warfare Center of Dahlgren, Virginia. Mr. Creekmore specializes in acquisition of naval capabilities for electronic warfare & countermeasures, test & evaluation, and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) defense.
Santiel Creekmore Throughout his career he has served 7 years as Naval Sea System Command’s Technical Direction Agent and Acquisition Engineering Agent for CBRN information systems. He has also served 3 years on Chief of Naval Operations staff under the Director of Surface Warfare, Navy’s Executive Agent for CBRN defense. While there, he re-established the Navy's CBRN survivability policy and served as Navy’s advisor to the Defense Science Board for Nuclear and EMP Survivability. Mr. Creekmore
has done tours with Commander of Operational Test and Evaluation Forces, as Lead Test Engineer for Expeditionary Warfare where he tested the Navy's new ships and Amphibious capabilities.
Santiel Creekmore He also served as Marine Corps Early Operational test and Evaluation Lead. He's now the Systems integration lead developing, cutting edge electronic warfare capabilities that bring missiles down from the sky. Despite a modest career, Mr. Creekmore believes his most important work is as a father to his four children, a loving husband to his wife, and as a proactive force for good within his community and state.