Norman Ridgway

7105 Fuller Circle

Fort Worth, TX 76133

757-897-6928

normanridgway@hotmail.com

EDUCATION

Master's of Christian Education, Concentration Communications

            Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, TX. May 2008

Bachelor of Arts Fine Arts, Concentration Speech Communication

            Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA, 1996

 

EXPERIENCE

Fielder Road Baptist Church, Arlington, Texas, July 2006 ~ January 2009

Desktop/LAN Support. Preformed software and hardware customer service for all computers. Managed Active Directory, Terminal Services and Barracuda firewall. Provided support for all hardware and software issues. On call for any computer related issue 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

• Managed Blackberry Enterprise Server and supported 17 Blackberry users.
• From January 2007 until September 2007 fulfilled the role of Interim Director of Information Technology.
• Procurement of all IT related hardware and software.
• Managed activities with our consultants until the new IT director could be hired.
• Managed Active Directory of 125 Users and 196 Workstations.
• Customer service of all users treating them respect and patience concerning computer issues.

 

NBC Sports, Nationwide, December 2008 ~ December 2008

Freelance Utility Technician. Assisted in the lighting of on field talent for NBC's Sunday night football.  

• Provided support to main lighting technician.
• Assisted in striking the equipment set up for the weekly television production.
• Assisted in keeping the shooting location free sound and traffic interference.
• Loaded up the trucks for transport of equipment to the next production.

 

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, TX (08/05- 12/06)

Chapel Media Team Crew Member. Provided media support for conferences, special events and all chapel services. Primary duties included but were not limited to sound, lights, camera operation, and image magnification system switcher for chapel and conferences.

• Provided customer service and media service to guests of the Leadership Development Center.
• Provided Duplication services and CD/DVD creation using multi-CD/DVD duplication machine.
• Designed and created CD/DVD covers as needed.
• Studio Supervisor from January 2006 until July 2006.
• Managed one studio engineer.
• Preformed Monthly Inventory reports to the Director of Media Services.
• Attended classes and have entry level experience with Adobe Photoshop, Premiere and After Effects.

 

Liberty Baptist Church, Hampton, VA (April 04-June 05)

Image Magnification IMAG Remote Camera Operator: Volunteered as a video camera operator for church services and special events.

 

 

Ferguson Enterprises, Newport News, VA (Feb 00- July 05)

Quality Assurance Analyst: Tested software and developed test plans for the development group.

• Provided detailed bug reports to the programmers.
• Provided suggestions for improving applications when Business Analyst failed to provide them in design.
• Supervised and provided Quality Assurance mentorship and training for Interns.
• Provided Quality Assurance training and mentorship for new Entry Level Quality Assurance Analyst.
• Specialized in Web based Testing using testing tools.
• Assisted in interviewing and the selection process for new Quality Assurance Analyst.
• Attended classes in Visual Basic, Adobe PhotoShop and Illustrator.

 

3-G, International Inc., Williamsburg, VA (June 98- Nov 99)

Software Tester/Implementation Specialist: Tested software for SmartCards. Provided detailed bug reports to the software programmers, as well as, suggestions for improving our applications.

• Traveled to meet with clients and provided training for the SmartCard programs that 3-GI developed.
• Traveled to provide implementation service and desktop support for clients.
• Investigated and resolved software and hardware problems for clients.
• Provided on site customer service for clients and assisted in providing solutions to customer needs.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Fielder Road Baptist Church, Arlington, TX 2006-2008

• Video production using Final Cut Pro and Apple Motion.
• Upward Soccer Referee.

Wedgwood Baptist Church, Fort Worth, TX 2005-2009

• Video production using Adobe Premier and Adobe After Effects
• Communications coordinator for Bible fellowship class.  Weekly updates of Blog, Facebook page and Constant Contact .
• Upward Soccer Referee.

Liberty Baptist Church, Hampton, VA 2003-2005

• Communication coordinator for Bible fellowship class.  Provide weekly email updates.
• Powerhour Praise Team Member.

 

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Windows 2003 Server, Active Directory, Active Directory Group Policy Management, Exchange Server 2003, Mac OS X, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Terminal Services, Blackberry Enterprise Server, Blackberry Handheld Management, iPhone Management, Windows Mobile Phones,  VPN, VNC, Visio, Final Cut Pro, Apple Motion, Adobe Premier, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Audition, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Norton Ghost, Shelby Software Administration, Content Filter Management, Constant Contact Management, Deep Freeze, Symantec Backup Administration, Barracuda Spam Filter Management. 

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Flat Stanley

In fall of 06 I was asked to do a Flat Stanley project by a school teacher friend of mine. I chose to do a video. It's one of my favorites.

Flat Stanley

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2007 Mission Trip two.

Alaska Trip

Alaska

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First Wedgwood Video

Mission trip 2007. I was asked to do video's for two mission trips in early 2007. I didn't get to go on either trip.

New Orleans

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Third Fielder Road Video

Illuminate Your Place

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Video 2

Second Video from Fielder Road.

New Blog Series

I'm beginning a new series of posts of videos I've created since moving to Texas.

I created this video while working at Fielder Road Baptist Church.

Hey Everyone...

Well, it's been a while sine I've updated my blog to let you all know what's been going on with me so I thought I send you a quick message on my thoughts for today.

I had to come in early this morning for an emergency project and while I was sitting stuffing CD Jewel cases to be mailed off I realized something. (It's kind of weird to think about but I guess that's my mind) I thought of it a few months ago but the date slipped past and I didn't remember it again until this morning. June 24th of this year was the exact date that I lived on this earth for 17 years with my Mom being alive and 17 years with her being with Jesus. It occured to me that every day from that point on I will have lived longer without her than the time I had with her. The last few years the anniversary of her passing has passed pretty much unnoticed for me but this year has hit me harder than it has in a long time even though I didn't realize it until 4 days after the date. With everything else going on with me with moving to Texas and attending seminary I've realized how blessed I have been by God inspite of the storms I've been through. I know that if she were here now she'd be so very proud of me. I know she is in heaven and that's probably one part of the reason I've been so blessed.

Days like today remind me that life is so fragile and we need to show each other love and tell each other how much they really mean to us. So tonight before you go to sleep if you have children hug and kiss them extra hard. Tell them how much you love them. You never know if that memory will have to last them 17 years or longer. I remember when I was a very little boy my Mom used to tell me to save all my kisses for her. When she became very sick with cancer I remember each day before I left the house I'd kiss her on the cheek so she knew I loved her and to keep fighting. I think those memories will last me another 34 years at least.

In tearful Joy!!!
Norman

It's been awhile.

Well, The semester is over and I just received my grades again. Thank the Lord for his mercy and blessings. I made a 3.6 this semester. I even got an A in Dr. Forshee's class. I almost fell out of my chair when I saw that. Anyway, I'm taking one summer class that ends this week. It's been pretty hard. I have a research paper in the class and I'm not good at research so it has been stressing me out a little. I don't know when or if I'll make it back to VA this summer. I need to work to pay for bills but I did find out that I am going to receive a little scholorship next semester because I have over a 3.5 GPA so that's a blessing as well. Anyway 20 credit hours are in the books. At the end of the summer I'll have comleted 23. That means I have like 41 credits left. Still a long way to go but it's nice to see that I'm making progress.

Thanks for your prayers,
Norman

What do you think of my new look?

Well, it's been too long since I've updated and I'm on spring break so I thought I'd email a little update. Classes have been tougher this semester. I'm making a lot of new good friends at church. I had an interview at church today for a publications position (part time) but it would be good experience and regular work. I wasn't able to work this week so that's going to hurt my budget a little bit. Anyway, I'll leave it with that and try to write more later.

I miss everyone back home,

Norman

Norman Ridgway

5904 Beverly Drive West #1158
Fort Worth, TX 76132
757-897-6928

http://normanridgway.blogspot.com/

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