Professor Floyd Jay Winters
WintersFJ@gmail.com
Education:
- Harvard Graduate School, one semester sabbatical
- Ed.S. in Computer Applications - Nova Southeastern University
- M.S. in Computer Education - Nova Southeastern University
- B.A. in Political Science - Rutgers University, New Brunswick
Employment:
Computer Science Professor State College of Florida, Bradenton, FL (1986 to present) Taught: Web Development, Distance Learning classes, Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint. Visual Basic Programming, Cisco, Networking, Windows, Computer Troubleshooting and Repair. Former Owner Bimini Bay Sailing, small sailboat instruction 2021-2023 Winters Computer Systems, Bradenton, FL (1986-present) Computer consulting, Website Development, troubleshooting Affordable website design; guaranteed to meet deadlines Microsoft Access design and development Computer Centre, Bradenton, FL (1983 to 1985) Store Manager after being Lead Service Technician Trumbull County Joint Vocational School, Warren, OH (1981 to 1983) Taught Business and Computer Courses Kent State University, Warren, OH (1983) Taught 3 graduate level computer courses for teachers
Author:
♦ Happiness: Inspirational Thoughts, Quotes, and Anecdotes (149 pages) 2023 ♦ Humorous Animal Shaggy Dog Stories (79 pages) 2022 ♦ Learn Sailing Fun and Easy (as eBook, Paperback, or PDF via PayPal) 170 pages, 200 photos, Memory Tips and Water Riddles 2020 ♦ Slightly Scary Short Stories (220 pages) 2020 ♦ Microsoft Access 2013: Essentials (684 pages), Labyrinth 2013 ♦ Creating Web Pages in Notepad, Independent 2012 (eBook) ♦ MOUS Access 2002 Core and Expert - Databases, Prentice Hall 2003 ♦ Web Collaboration Using Office XP and NetMeeting, Prentice Hall 2002 ♦ Windows 2000 for Power Users Instructors Manual, Course Tech 2000 ♦ Microcomputer Troubleshooting and Maintenance, Independent 1997
Most Recent Certifications:
♦ MOS: Microsoft Office Specialist (Word and Excel), 03/23/2012 ♦ ACA: Web Communication using Adobe Dreamweaver CS5, 06/17/2011 ♦ MCAP: Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (Access), 03/11/2010 ♦ CIW: Certified Internet Web Associate Design Specialist, 06/24/2009 ♦ MCP: Install & Admin Windows XP Professional (70-270), 10/18/2002 ♦ A+: Certified Computer Technician (Repair) (CompTIA), 03/11/2002 ♦ Net+: Certified Network Technician (CompTIA), 01/02/2002 ♦ CCAI & CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate, 10/16/2000
Achievements:
OUPV: Charterboat Captain’s License (6-pack), 05/01/2018 Small Sail Boat Instructor at BiminiBaySailing.com, 2013-present Instructor at Anna Maria Island Sail & Power Squadron, 2017-present Author: Small Sailboats Made Fun and Easy - SmallSailboats.Net Certified USPS Seamanship class, 12/07/2016 ASA 104: Certified Bareboat Cruising (Skipper on your own), 06/27/2014 ASA 103: Certified Basic Coastal Cruising, 01/29/2012 ASA 101: Certified Basic Keelboat Sailing, 11/19/2011 ♛ Varsity Wrestling at Rutgers University ♛ Named The Athlete Scholar of Copiague High School ♛ Copiague Varsity Wrestling, Varsity Football, Honor Society ♛ Copiague (New York) High School Chess Champ Leadership: ♜ Program Director - Computer Information Technology at SCF, 2004-2010 ♜ President of Homeowners Association (about 340 homes), 2001 ♜ President of MCC, (SCF) Faculty Senate, 4 years, 1990s ♜ Manager of Computer Centre, Bradenton, FL 1980s ♜ Owner/Manager of 32-unit Office/Apartment complex, 1980s MAYSO and YMCA Soccer Coach, 12 years; Championship, 1990s-2012 Varsity High School Wrestling Coach, 10 years; 4 Championships, 1980s Varsity Girls Track Coach, 1980s