Larry Joseph Billinger II M.B.A.
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Larry is a hardworking and motivated IT professional, leader, teacher, traveler, and artist, among many other things. Before being the Director of Instruction at Kansas Bankers Technologies, he worked for Fort Hays State University at one of their Chinese campuses teaching business and computer science courses. He was also an IT administrator for the largest law firm in Montana for many years. He got his start in IT while working for a small electric generator business that found his expertise while working on marketing and graphic design projects.
Of course, this is the abridged version of Larry's professional life. To gain more insights into his professional and personal life, scroll down to see how he can help your organization.
Of course, this is the abridged version of Larry's professional life. To gain more insights into his professional and personal life, scroll down to see how he can help your organization.
EXPERIENCE
2020-Present Director of Instruction, Kansas Bankers Technologies, Salina, KS.
• Design and provide training to bankers on recent cybersecurity trends to create more robust bank policies.
• Work closely with new and existing customers to grow new training programs.
• Assist IT support staff on overflow tickets and customer response at all tier levels.
2017-2020 Instructor, Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS.
• Teaching Organizational Behavior and Applied Management Skills courses.
• Teaching Assembly Language and Operating Systems courses.
• Developed all curriculum for Business courses and transitioned materials to online courses during COVID-19.
2014-2017 Graduate Teaching Assistant, Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS.
• Taught break out courses in Business Policy, Introduction to Management, and Business Ethics
• Participate in Technology in the Classroom task force.
• Assist other Professors with organization and planning of class activities.
2007-2014 IT Support Specialist, Crowley Fleck PLLP. Billings, MT.
• Administrator of Server Software, Equipment, and Video Conferencing equipment.
• Directly helped plan and execute technology deployments in multisite offices.
• Lead the transition of Tier 1 and 2 helpdesks to local off-site staff.
• Developed and deployed all curriculum for software training to new and existing members of the firm.
2005-2007 IT Director, T W Enterprises, Inc. Billings, MT.
• Worked directly with company owners and managers to set the direction for hardware and software needs
• Managed all onsite system inventory systems, phone systems, security systems
• Provided ongoing training and education to owners, office staff, and technicians on software and hardware
• Design and provide training to bankers on recent cybersecurity trends to create more robust bank policies.
• Work closely with new and existing customers to grow new training programs.
• Assist IT support staff on overflow tickets and customer response at all tier levels.
2017-2020 Instructor, Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS.
• Teaching Organizational Behavior and Applied Management Skills courses.
• Teaching Assembly Language and Operating Systems courses.
• Developed all curriculum for Business courses and transitioned materials to online courses during COVID-19.
2014-2017 Graduate Teaching Assistant, Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS.
• Taught break out courses in Business Policy, Introduction to Management, and Business Ethics
• Participate in Technology in the Classroom task force.
• Assist other Professors with organization and planning of class activities.
2007-2014 IT Support Specialist, Crowley Fleck PLLP. Billings, MT.
• Administrator of Server Software, Equipment, and Video Conferencing equipment.
• Directly helped plan and execute technology deployments in multisite offices.
• Lead the transition of Tier 1 and 2 helpdesks to local off-site staff.
• Developed and deployed all curriculum for software training to new and existing members of the firm.
2005-2007 IT Director, T W Enterprises, Inc. Billings, MT.
• Worked directly with company owners and managers to set the direction for hardware and software needs
• Managed all onsite system inventory systems, phone systems, security systems
• Provided ongoing training and education to owners, office staff, and technicians on software and hardware
EDUCATION
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May 17 Master of Business Administration, Management Information Systems
Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS May 03 Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Graphic Design Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS May 98 Sacred Heart High School, Salina, KS |
honors and activities
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2021 – Present Received Cisco 700-150 ICS Associate certification: Sales Expert
2021 – Present First Covenant Church Tech Volunteer 2021 – Present First Covenant Church Band Member 2018 – 2020 FHSU China Business Department Faculty Representative in Leadership Council 2016 – 2020 Xinzheng International Christian Fellowship Elder 2016 - 2017 Graduate Teaching Assistant Faculty Representative 2014 - 2020 Hope Club Faculty Facilitator 2007 - 2014 Member of International Legal Technical Association 2002 - 2003 Leader in Hispanic American Leadership Organization 2002 - 2003 Senator for Student Government Association 2002 - 2003 University Senate Affairs Committee |
2021 Key Things to Consider when Building Your Financial Institution's Training Program (0.75 CE Credits)
2020 Presenter at (CITE 2020) presenting Student Perspectives of Cell Phone Usage in the Classroom 2019 CITI Program completion 2017 Outstanding Graduate Teaching Assistant 2016 International Graduate Fellowship Recipient 2015 International Graduate Fellowship Recipient 2016 "Computer Doctor" Award Recipient (Received by vote as the most helpful faculty concerning technical issues) 2014 Ranked one of the top teachers at SIAS University out of thousands of teachers 1997 Eagle Scout |
Software
These are all lists of software I have personally had hands-on experience with. Please click on any logo for more information on that product.
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Courses Taught at Fort Hays State University
INT 658: Law of Cyberspace (Cooperating Teacher) – Fall 2014
MGT 650 Business Policy (Teaching Assistant) – Fall 2015, Fall 1016, Spring 2017
INT 490: Capstones in Informatics (Cooperating Teacher) – Fall 2014
MGT 411: Applied Management Skills – Spring 2019, Fall 2019
MGT 410: Organizational Behavior – Fall 2018
MGT 403 Business Ethics (Teaching Assistant) – Spring 2016
CSCI 365: System Architecture – Spring 2018
CSCI 363: Operating Systems – Spring 2018
MGT 301: Management Principles (Teaching Assistant) - Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2017
UNIV 103: Succeeding in College – Spring 2015
MGT 650 Business Policy (Teaching Assistant) – Fall 2015, Fall 1016, Spring 2017
INT 490: Capstones in Informatics (Cooperating Teacher) – Fall 2014
MGT 411: Applied Management Skills – Spring 2019, Fall 2019
MGT 410: Organizational Behavior – Fall 2018
MGT 403 Business Ethics (Teaching Assistant) – Spring 2016
CSCI 365: System Architecture – Spring 2018
CSCI 363: Operating Systems – Spring 2018
MGT 301: Management Principles (Teaching Assistant) - Fall 2015, Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Spring 2017
UNIV 103: Succeeding in College – Spring 2015
Courses Taught Elsewhere
Management Information Systems – Spring 2018
Corporate Banking – Spring 2018
Business Policy – Fall 2017
Organizational Behavior – Fall 2017
Oral English – Spring 2003, Fall 2004, Spring 2004, Fall 2005
Corporate Banking – Spring 2018
Business Policy – Fall 2017
Organizational Behavior – Fall 2017
Oral English – Spring 2003, Fall 2004, Spring 2004, Fall 2005
Contact
Email: larry@larrybillinger.com
Phone: +1-406-534-9113
Skype: Available upon request
Zoom: Available upon request
Phone: +1-406-534-9113
Skype: Available upon request
Zoom: Available upon request
