Curriculum Vitae
Tobias J. Boyle
May 2005
Western Michigan University
(269) 387-3825, toby.boyle@wmich.edu
Academic Degrees:
1998 M.F.A. -
English, Creative Writing
Western Michigan University
1984
B.A. - Public Administration
Western Michigan University
Courses Taught:
Thought and Writing; College Writing I; College Writing II; Writing About Literature; Composition; Freshman Seminar
Professional Experience
June 2000 - present: Systems
Programmer, Western Michigan University
Project manager on
implementation of ImageNow in Admissions and Registration.
Project
management/support/maintenance for ImageNow electronic image capture/retrieval
in
client areas, including Human Resources,
Financial Aid, and Grants.
Technical project lead on
implementation and support of Banner Workflow and Banner Xtender.
Report design, creation,
support for Human Resource/Payroll PeopleSoft system and
Sungard/SCT Banner Student system.
Support for Kronos
Communication Manager and clock programming setup.
Fall 2006: Adjunct faculty, Davenport University,
ENGL109 Composition.
Winter 2006: Adjunct faculty, Davenport University, INDT100, Career and Education Seminar.
Winter 2004: Instructor, Western Michigan University,
English 105, Thought and Writing.
Fall 2003: Instructor, Western Michigan University,
English 105, Thought and Writing.
Winter 2003: Adjunct faculty, Davenport University,
COM121 College Writing I.
Fall 2002: Instructor, WMU, English 105, Thought and
Writing.
Fall 2001: Instructor, WMU, English 105, Thought and
Writing.
Winter 2001: Adjunct faculty, Davenport University,
COM122, College Writing II.
Fall 2000: Adjunct
faculty, Davenport University, COM318, Writing About Literature.
Fall 1992-Fall 1998: Instructor,
WMU, University 101 Freshman Seminar.
April 1997- May 2000: Systems
Analyst, WMU
Install and support ImageNow electronic
imaging in the Financial Aid and Registration Offices.
Electronic
image capture and retrieval, print functions and support, Imagenow
install/support
imaging clients in the Financial Aid, Human Resources and Registration.
Advance
Function Print form design, inventory and support for IBM mainframe report
functions.
Unix-based
documentation support for web access to forms inventory and project tracking.
CheckGard
print support for Bottomline Technology payroll process.
ColdFusion
training and support for interactive web pages
project for university libraries.
Java-based
support for installation and maintenance of library SiteSearch project.
Microsoft
Access 97 support for library reports and queries.
1988- April 1997: Manager
of Computer Room Operations, WMU
Supervision
of six computer operators, on call support 24 hours/7 days; supervision of
administrative helpdesk; set up/implementation of planning, training and
documentation
projects; payroll and supplies budgets in excess of one million
annually; status reports;
reviews and evaluations; forms inventory; job testing and conversion;
and trouble shooting.
1986-1987: Operations Supervisor, Systems and Computer
Technology
Duties
include supervision of computer operations, production control, and data entry
personnel; implement training procedures; status reports; hiring staff,
reviews and evaluations.
1984-1986: Shift Supervisor, Systems and Computer
Technology
Duties
entail overseeing first shift personnel; tracking input/output; set up of jobs
and job
schedules; weekly status reports; troubleshooting.
1983-1984: Lead computer operator, Systems and Computer
Technology
Duties
include job set up and processing; knowledge of job control language; tracking
system
input/output; troubleshooting JCL and hardware problems.
Ø 2007: Essay Let Them Eat PACs posted on
thesmokingpoet.tripod.com, a literary ezine.
Ø 2005: Spring publication of book Mud Between My
Toes, a collection of humorous, non-fiction essays.
Ø 2004: Essay Poetic Justice? posted on
the-swamp.net, a literary ezine.
Ø Have won various local awards for playwriting,
fiction and poetry.
§
2006: Jumper
chosen for 9th annual Paw Paw Village Player’s One-Acts Festival.
§
2005: Play Jumper
was a top 10 finalist in Theatre Oxford's 10 Minute
Play Contest.
§
2004: Grand
prize winner of 7th annual Paw Paw Village Player’s One-Acts Festival.
§
2000: Mister
Carp Out & About chosen for 3rd annual Paw Paw Village Player’s
One-Acts Festival.
§
1999 Community
Literary Awards honorable mention, adult poetry. Sponsored by the Kalamazoo
Gazette and Barnes & Noble bookstores.
§
1997 Community
Literary Awards first place, adult fiction. Sponsored by the Kalamazoo Gazette
and John Rollins bookstores.
Ø Fall 2004 and Fall 2003: Bronco Days student
presentation (two sessions): Make the Write Moves, Steps to Preparing
College-level Papers.
Ø
Total Quality
Management, year-long series as both pilot area and team leader
Ø
Interactive
Management Training program
Ø
Performance
Reviews/Appraisals
Ø
The Leadership
Challenge
Ø
Supervisory
Management
Ø
Valuing
Diversity
Ø
Time
Management
Ø Chair of Employee Memorial Committee for
9/11 Memorial and 5-year anniversary program.
Ø Serve as an advisor for the service
fraternity, Alpha Phi Omega (APO).
Ø Past president of the Administrative
Professional Association of WMU (2001-2002 and 1993-1995).
Ø Membership in MACUL (Michigan Association of
Computer-related technology Users in Learning).
Ø Safe on Campus member, program through which
primarily heterosexual students, staff, and faculty at WMU actively show
support of lesbian, bisexual, gay, and transgender students.
Ø 1997: Alternative Dispute Resolution
feasibility committee.
Ø 1996-1997: University Computing Services
data centers merge committee.
Ø 1994-1995: Total Quality Management Process
Improvement Teams - team leader for one of only ten campus-wide pilot groups.
Ø 1993: Committee to Advise the President on
Tuition and Fees.
Ø Served as member/secretary, St. Joseph's
Church Service Commission 1998-99.
Ø Past member of Kalamazoo Jaycees; served as
president (1989-90).
Ø Past board member and secretary of
Dial-A-Tram, a non-profit transportation advisory group for the disabled and
seniors.
Ø Past member of American Cancer Society's
Public Information Committee.
Ø Five year volunteer for Kid's Connection
program, Department of Social Services.
Ø Past member of WMU Student Judiciary
Selection committee and Student Senate.
