Bernard R. Ablola, MCSE+I, A+ The Internet Marketing Scientist 12336 Shell Beach Trail Jacksonville, FL 32246 (904) 226-0524, (904) 220-8682 bernard@ablola.com www.ablola.com

EDUCATION

University of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD - 2002

B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies; GPA 2.8

Focus: Computer Science, Business Administration

SPECIALIZED TRAINING

Unleash the Power Within – Anthony Robbins, Miami, FL (2003)

is about creating breakthroughs, moving beyond fears and limiting beliefs, accomplishing goals and realizing true desires, turning dreams into reality, creating fulfilling relationships, and modeling the strategies of peak performers to produce a quantum difference in your life.

Jay Abraham Apprentice Program – 26 week coaching program (Present) How to write headlines that get read and compel people to do business with you. It's the most important single element of your sales copy – one that should continually be tested and improved How to craft an impossible-to-refuse offer. Most online marketers don't realize that the offer is even more important than the sales copy. How to use stories to add credibility, arouse curiosity, and keep your prospect reading that will boost your conversion rates and increase your visitor value.

(Worth 100 times the Investment)

Dan Kennedy Super Conference –

Phoenix-based entrepreneur-extraordinaire wins international recognition as a "millionaire-maker," helping people in dozens of different businesses turn their ideas into fortunes

'Millionaire-Maker' Dan Kennedy moves with remarkable ease from one very different field to another, working with clients in 62 different businesses, industries and professions, earning as much as $250,000.00 in a single month providing unusual direct-response advertising and direct marketing advice, strategy, copywriting and marketing materials, video production and infomercials, and profit improvement systems

Perry Marshall's Coaching Program

The Definitive Guide to Google AdWords

How to Generate Instant Web Traffic With the World's Fastest Direct Response Marketing Machine. Mastering Google's AdWords System

Advanced Computer Technology Training, Baltimore, MD - 2001

MCSE – Windows 2000

Focus: Windows 2000 Professional / Server / Advanced Server

Windows 2000 Active Directory

Microsoft Internet Information Server 2000

TCP/IP Windows 2000 Active Directory

Windows 2000 Terminal Server

IIS / DNS

Smart IT Training, Baltimore, MD - 2000

MCSE – Windows NT

TCP/IP

Internet Information Server

Windows 9X/NT

Microsoft Exchange

CERTIFICATIONS

• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer + I

• Microsoft Certified Professional

• Comptia A+

SKILLS

 

Strong presentation skills, verbal, nonverbal and written communication skills
Time Management Expert

Advanced telemarketing and cold calling expert

Direct Marketing

Graphics Expert (Adobe Photoshop / Acrobat / Illustrator /Macromedia Dreamweaver / Fireworks / Flash)

Microsoft Office (Access/Word/Excel/PowerPoint) Macintosh OSX / OS9 networking and troubleshooting skills

I know computers inside and out, as well as any software that is within my grasp.

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL (2004 – Present)
Webmaster Coordinator, Marketing and Publications

• Chairman, Web Advisory Committee

• Maintenance and management of department websites and site coordinators

• Implementation of University intranet portal – Luminis. Allowing centralized communication for students, faculty and staff.

• Creation interactive web based forms and database powered websites

• Technology Advisor in the Integrated Marketing Committee to create new branding for print and web publications.

• Creating the “Purple Cow” i.e. Seth Godin. Ask me how I am did it!

• www.unf.edu

Clearwire Technologies, Jacksonville, FL (2003)
Business to Business Sales

• Maintained and managed weekly sales funnel

• Direct selling of wireless technology

• Created promotional events through joint venturing with local restaurants (Jay Abraham taught me well)

• Effectively up-sold basic accounts to premium and deluxe accounts.

• Built extensive network through appointment setting, telemarketing and cold calling.

• Experience in door to door, B2B “Pounding the Pavement”

TLI Digital LLC, Baltimore, MD (2000 – 2003)

Partner / Founding Member

• Responsible for hiring staff, including establishing salary and wage levels

• Responsible for training, supervising and motivating team

• Business development, sales and marketing.

• Developing of company's infrastructure and strategic marketing plan.

Web Developer

• Planned and managed projects for clients.

• Design and maintenance for the following websites:

www.tlidigital.com

www.asgsports.com

www.afro.com

www.limtechnology.com

Legal Technology Solutions, Baltimore, MD (1999 – 2000)

Systems Engineer

• Designed and implemented internal Windows 2000 network, including Web Servers, Microsoft Exchange, DHCP, DNS, and IIS for MD Daily Record, a 70 user firm with both PCs and Macintosh computers.

• Maintenance and support of client networks which ranged from Windows, Novell and Macintosh computers, clients included baseball superstar Cal Ripken Jr, Baltimore Ravens stadium, prestigious accounting and law firms.

• Responsible for design and implementation of client computer systems and networks. Utilizing technologies such as Windows 2000 Active Directory and Terminal Services.

• Provided wireless solution for MTV's Rock the Vote Campaign. Consisted of 15 laptops and 2 Dell Servers connecting to a web based voting system

• Backup and virus protection for corporate environments.

Web Developer

• Planned, designed and managed projects for such clients as:

www.jbrownjewelers.com

www.baltimorearena.com

www.mdattorney.com

www.associated.org

MEMBERSHIPS

• National Association of Professional Organizers - Jacksonville, FL

• Technology Advisor - Katipunan Organization

• Technology Advisor - Board of Directors, Holistic Life Foundation, Inc. – Baltimore, MD

• Technology Board of Lincoln Technology Institute, Baltimore, MD

• Active Member of the National Association of Investors

• Active Member of Toastmasters International

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Online portfolio: www.ablola.com.