Candice Marie Dixon

Education

Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge, LA)

Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Research with Specialization in Educational Technology

University of Maryland Baltimore County (Baltimore, MD)

Master of Science in Information Systems

August 2006

GPA: 3.30

Southern University and A&M College (Baton Rouge, LA)

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

May 2004

GPA: 3.10

Peabody Magnet High School (Alexandria, LA)

May 1998

GPA: 3.66;  Rank: 4/113

Experience

Dixon Solutions (www.dixonsolutions.com)

June 2003 - Present   |   President   |   Baton Rouge, LA

• Manage staff and independent contractors

• Evaluate and assess customer needs and develop proposals

• Design and develop website, marketing, and other promotional materials for clients

• Facilitate workshops and training sessions

Methods Technology Solutions

October 2005 - May 2007   |   Consultant/Web Developer   |   Baton Rouge, LA

• Analyze business processes and propose IT solutions to improve them

• Design and develop websites for various clients utilizing html, php, mySQL, content management systems, etc.

• Design, develop, and maintain company website, marketing presentations, corporate overview documents, and other promotional and business materials

• Perform software testing and develop training materials and help documentation

• Facilitate software training courses for clients

National Society of Black Engineers

May 2000 - May 2006   |   National Executive Board   |   Alexandria, VA

• Served as a National Leader of the largest student managed organization with over 15,000 members worldwide in various leadership positions including National Secretary (2005-06), National Vice Chairperson (2004-05), and National Convention Planning Committee Executive Assistant.

• Managed a National Executive Board of 26 members and World Headquarters Staff

• Coordinated five day National Convention for nearly 10,000 attendees (Dallas, Texas - 2004) including 3 mini-conferences, an Awards Banquet, and 2 day career fair.

• Managed the communications zone (publications, telecommunications, public relations, etc.)

• Facilitated training sessions and developed training materials for National, Regional, and Chapter leaders

• Managed software changes/updates, identified errors, and proposed and implemented solutions

• Developed guidelines and processes for our NOL membership application platform (NSBE OnLine)

• Oversaw an $8M annual budget

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Aug 2004 - October 2005   |   Engineer   |   Newport News, VA

• Managed approximately twelve sound powered telephone circuits in the design and development of the CVN78 Class next generation aircraft carrier

• Analyzed and coordinated aircraft carrier communication needs

• Produced AutoCAD drawings and documentation that depict placement, cabling, and function of equipment

Procter & Gamble

May 2000 - August 2000   |   Network Operations Engineer   |   Cincinnati, OH 

• Prepared the network, consultants, and customers for virtual LAN installation at seven P&G General Offices

• Developed instructions and other materials for consultants

• Managed and updated static IP listings and assisted in the changing static IPs to dynamic

• Developed and facilitated the virtual LAN pre and post installation process

Skills

Website Design and Development

Computer software and hardware installation and troubleshooting

Experience using various software applications

• Adobe Photoshop

• AutoCAD

• Oracle JDeveloper 10g

• Macromedia RoboHelp

• Microsoft Project

• Microsoft Visio

• Microsoft Windows / Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access, Outlook, and Publisher)

• Microsoft Design Lab (PSPICE)

Basic knowledge of HTML, php, mySQL, Pascal, Fortran 77, & C++

Organizational, research, speaking, presentation, and leadership skills

Activities

Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority (SLFPA) Nominating Committee

National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)

Society of Women Engineers (SWE)

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)

National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
Baton Rouge Chapter, The Links, Inc.

Webmistress, Louisiana/Jamaica Leadership Team; Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Baton Rouge Sigma Alumnae Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.

Ruth Chapter #29, Order of the Eastern Star

W.O. Hall Girl Scouts Registered Adult Volunteer (13 year Girl Scout)

Mt. Triumph Baptist Church Triumphateer Choir