Derek Godfrey

I'm Derek Godfrey, Owner of Computer First Responder located in Winston-Salem, NC and I would like to help you solve your IT problems.

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Derek Godfrey, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is an A+ Certified Computer Technician with over 15 years of experience in PC Repair and Networking, Web Design and Internet Marketing. Derek Godfrey is also an Ordained Minister. God is the most important person in my life and I am finally able to serve HIM in a tangible and meaningful way! To that end, I am now continuing my education as a Counselor/Chaplain. Derek Godfrey is a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors and the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation. http://www.computerfirstresponder.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/cderekgodfrey http://www.derektech.com http://gracepentecostal.org

Security Officer at Long Cove Club

October 2011 - January 2013 | Hilton Head Island, SC

Protected residents and property by performing routine house checks, boat docks and club facilities while on patrol in a police vehicle. Also enforced speed limit and parking regulations by issuing traffic citations to violators, as confirmed by radar, while on patrol. Maintained the security of the gated community by verifying and issuing Guest and Vendor gate passes and checking Resident parking passes.

Associate Pastor - Media and Technology at Resurrection Christian Community Church

August 2011 - April 2012 | Hilton Head Island, SC

Responsible for all technology needs of the church including sound, lighting, video, Website, Social Media, Internet Marketing, repair and maintenance of church computers and improving the quality of the Internet Streaming. Successfully brought the church website from page four of Google to page one of Google within 24 hours through Search Engine Optimization efforts.

Computer Technician at Progressive Technology, Inc.

March 2011 - August 2011 | Hilton Head Island, SC

Performed troubleshooting and repair of PC and Mac desktop computers and laptops. Facilitated warranty repair of broken computers. Provided telephone support and consultation to customers. Recommended hardware upgrades and additional technical services to customers. Improved repair check-in process for broken Mac and PC computers by re-designing the repair intake form used in the office lobby.

Owner/Founder at Computer First Responder

March 1998 - 2011 | Winston-Salem, NC

Provide Full Service PC Repair, Computer Networking, Internet Marketing and Website Design services. Configured and installed a complete network infrastructure at GroupGS in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina including: configuring and ordering the servers and desktops, cabling, Small Business Server 2003, client computers, phone lines, and switches and patch panels in a two month time frame during office construction. Applications installed were the OS, Exchange Server supporting 25 clients, backup, and central desktop PC management tools.

Communications Technician, Sr. at Novant Health - Forsyth Medical Center

April 2007 - January 2010 | Winston-Salem, NC

Recommended by two different Supervisors for three different Commendations and received a Courtesy Award while a Patrol Officer. Increased communications accuracy and efficiency by designing, updating and printing various paper forms for use in the Public Safety office. Several written reports were used for training others in report writing. Provided Technical Support in Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Office to others in the Public Safety Office.

Security Officer at Security Forces Inc.

May 2005 - April 2007 | Winston-Salem, NC

Maintained the security and safety of people and property at various sites by performing access control functions and conducting foot patrols and video surveillance.

Security Officer at ERMC - Hanes Mall Security

August 2004 - May 2005 | Winston-Salem, NC

Increased the effectiveness of Mall Security by setting up a computer system for downloading and printing of digital photos and tracking Ban Notices. Improved training effectiveness by designing a checklist for door locking and rounding checkpoints.

Liberty University Online

2012 – 2014

Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies

Concentration: Christian Counseling, Computer Science, Psychology

Full Sail University

2010 – 2011

Transferred to Liberty University

Concentration: Internet Marketing

Ashworth College

2010 – 2010

Diploma - PC Service and Repair - With Honors

Concentration: Diploma - PC Service and Repair

Vintage Bible College

2001 – 2003

Associate in Biblical Studies

Concentration: Associate Biblical Studies, Theology, Ministry

NC School of the Arts

1992 – 1993

Did not Graduate

Concentration: Design and Production

Activities: Student Activities

Western Carolina University

1990 – 1992

Transferred to North Carolina School of the Arts

Concentration: Theatre, Psychology

Mount Tabor High School

1986 – 1990

High School Diploma

Activities: Red Cross Club, Ski Club, DECA, FCA, Drama

Technology, Computers, Mac, PC, Social Networking, Internet Marketing, Videography and editing, Critical Incident Stress Management, Law Enforcement, Counseling, Chaplaincy