Dan W. Luper, DRE
TRAINING/LOGISTICS SPECIALIST SUMMARY
Training Specialist with experience in Technical Writing, Integrated Logistics Support, Formal Military/Civilian Classroom Instruction,
Computer Based Training development, Avionics Testing/Documentation/Courseware development. Public Speaking, Network
Implementation/Administration, PC repair, Electronics Technician, Weapons and Tactics Instruction, Martial Arts Instructor, Licensed Pilot,
with 20+ years military experience.
ELECTRONICS SPECIALIST SUMMARY
Experienced Electronics Technician in Aircraft Simulations, Avionics including TACAN, IFF, Aircraft Communications, and related avionic
systems, Communications, R&D, SMT, Test Equipment Repair, and Computer PC/Network Installation/Repair.
EDUCATION:
Doctorate Religious Education (DRE)
Bethany Theological Seminary, May 1998, GPA 4.0
Master Religious Education (MRE)
Bethany Theological Seminary, May 1996, GPA 4.0
Bachelor Science in Information Technology (BSIT)
Remington College, Jan 2004, GPA 3.0
Bachelor Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ)
Remington College, Oct 2005, GPA 3.4
Bachelor Religious Education (BRE)
Bethany Bible College, Jan 1993, GPA 4.0
Associate Arts in Computer Science
Tarrant County College, May 1988
SRC20 UHF Communications School
ET C School, US Navy
TACAN Technician School
ET1, United States Navy
Electronic Technician Graduate
ET1, United States Navy (A1-A4)
Burleson Citizens POLICE Academy Graduate
Burleson Police Department, Aug 2007
EXPERIENCE:
Electronics / Computer Science Instructor 12/2007 -- Present
ITT Technical Institute, Arlington TX
• Provide Formal Classroom Instruction in ...
o ELECTRONICS: Digital, Analog, Communications,
and related electronic courses
o COMPUTE SCIENCE: A+, NET+, Server 2003 and
related computer courses
o Strategies for the Technical Professional
• Develop course outlines and teaching materials for all courses taught
• Substitute teach on demand
Degree Programs Department Chair) 10/2004 -- 8/2007
Remington College, Ft. Worth TX
• Manager of 5 Training Departments with 18+ Instructors
• Overseer of 40+ courses, 200+ students every quarter
• Department Chair of the following Degreed programs …
o Computer Network Technology
o Business Administration
o Digital Graphic Arts
o Criminal Justice
o General Education Department
• Schedule students/training staff for over 40 course per quarter
• Train instructors in course instruction delivery
• Conduct Advisory Board meetings for all degree programs
• Teach on Demand, for Computer Networking, Criminal Justice,
and Business Administration courses
• Order books/teaching materials for all degree programs
• Schedule all students/courses up to two years in advance
• Various other administration tasks as assigned
• Performed general supervisor duties as assigned
• Track retention rate for 5 departments
SMT Manager, 4/1999 – 10/2001
Motorola, Ft. Worth TX
• Managed/supervised a staff of technician, programmers, and engineers
for the repair of SMT robotic equipment
• Supervisor of Engineers, Technicians, and support staff
• Maintained and repaired associated robotic (Sony and Panasonic Chip
Shooters) SMT equipment
• Responsible for meeting production goals for node center units
Computer Science Instructor, 10/2001 – 10/04
Remington College, Ft. Worth TX
• Teach A+ certification, PC Fundamentals, Office XP (Word, Excel,
Access, PowerPoint), Electronics, and related courses
• Maintain Computer labs with WIN2003 Server, IIP, in an wired Star and
Wireless Topology environment
• Develop curriculum, training aids, and materials needed for Computer
and Electronic Labs
• Professional Instructor with 20+ students in various computer
technology classes, including Electronics, Math, English, and Speech
courses
Director of Education, 3/1996 – 6/1997
ATI Career Training Center, Hurst TX
• Director of 5 programs
o Computer Aided Drafting
o Medical Assisting
o Dental Assisting
o Business Administrative Technology
o Digital Graphics
• Supervised the training staff of all programs
• Provided training seminars to education staff
• Tracked, maintained, and met retention goals
• Performed general supervisor/director duties as required
RESERVES Security Communications, 12/1997 – 10/2001
Texas Army National Guard, Fort Worth TX
• Supervisor of the Communications Section
• Performed Airport Security duties
• Trained soldiers in weapons including the M16 and 9mm 92FS
• Maintained, troubleshot, and operated the SINCGARS secure voice systems
• Performed other security duties as assigned
Education Supervisor, 6/1991 – 3/1996
ITT Technical Institute, Arlington TX
• Supervisor of Electronics/Computer Sci. Program
• Traveled throughout the US giving training seminars to education staff
• Tracked, maintained, and met retention goals
• Performed general supervisor/director duties as required
Logistics Engr., Sr. 8/1982 – 6/1991
General Dynamics, Fort Worth TX
• Developed flight controls training materials for A-12 aircraft
• Developed CBT programs for A-12 and F-16
• Trained technicians on the AIS F-16 test stations
• Provided F-16 training for foreign countries including Israel, Turkey, and India
OTHER
EXPERIENCE:
Communications Tech, (SINCGARS) US Army Reserves
Electronic Technician, US Navy
Flight Simulator CBT-Programmer, Hughes Training Systems Inc.
TACAN Technician
Web-Site Developer/Web-Master
COMPUTER SKILLS
• XP Operating System, including Server 2003 with Active Directory
• Fluent with MS office XP 2003 (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Special strength in Access data bases
• Server 2003, Server 2000 Administration
• HTML programming
• Type 50+ WPM
CERTIFICATIONs
and Licenses
CompTIA A+
FAA Instrumented Rated Pilot
FCC Licensed Technician
OTHER
Owner/Pilot of Airshots Aerial Photography
Licensed Foster Home for TX State Children
Mission Pilot for the USAF Aux. Civil Air Patrol
Mission Pilot for Angel Flight
20 Yrs Military Active/Reserves Experience
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