JAMES NICOL

JAMES NICOL

Tampa, Florida, United States
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Experienced Senior Defense Design Engineer with a demonstrated lifelong history of…

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Experience

  • FBI Tampa Citizens Academy Alumni Association Graphic
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    Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

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    Ville de Saint-Lambert, Quebec

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    Montreal, Canada Area

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    5410 Decarie Blvd.

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    Edmonton, Canada Area

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    Edmonton, Canada Area

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    Winnipeg, Canada Area

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    Winnipeg, Canada Area

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    Niagara Falls, Canada

Education

  • Brock University Graphic

    Brock University

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    Activities and Societies: Student Press columnist

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    Activities and Societies: Reserve Officers Training Corps - U.S. Army Campus Security Officer Italian Opera Scholarship

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    Activities and Societies: Seminole Singers 1st Place Tenor in State Finals All-State Choir Debate Team

Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

  • Board Member

    FBI Tampa Bay Citizens Academy Alumni Association

    - Present 5 years 6 months

    Civil Rights and Social Action

    The Federal Bureau of Investigation Tampa Bay Citizens Academy Alumni Association (FBITBCAAA) is a community-based and supported organization, distinct and separate from the FBI, designed to promote a safer community through community service projects and a process of educating business, labor, media, medical, minority, religious, government, senior citizens, and other community leaders about law enforcement, with particular emphasis on the mission, resources, and limitations of the FBI.

  • KEEP PINELLAS BEAUTIFUL INC Graphic

    MILE #1 - Adopted by James and Victoria Nicol and Family. Park Blvd/Pinellas Trail -Seminole

    KEEP PINELLAS BEAUTIFUL INC

    - Present 8 years 4 months

    Environment

    http://www.mykpb.com/

    ​Keep Pinellas Beautiful’s efforts are the cornerstone for community revitalization, conservation and economic development. Our affiliate works with businesses, schools, neighborhood groups and local governments to tackle tough issues such as illegal dumping, roadway litter, water pollution, unkempt vacant lots, graffiti, urban runoff into our local waterways and lack of green spaces.

    We inspire positive actions every day. Through our strong programs and…

    http://www.mykpb.com/

    ​Keep Pinellas Beautiful’s efforts are the cornerstone for community revitalization, conservation and economic development. Our affiliate works with businesses, schools, neighborhood groups and local governments to tackle tough issues such as illegal dumping, roadway litter, water pollution, unkempt vacant lots, graffiti, urban runoff into our local waterways and lack of green spaces.

    We inspire positive actions every day. Through our strong programs and partnerships we provide practical ways for everyone to get involved in improving our community’s environment. Collective action is the key to continuing our legacy that will Keep Pinellas Beautiful for generations to come. ​

    ​Over time, our organization has become a trusted resource to educators, a partner to community leaders, and a support network for individuals and groups. We maximize grassroots participation leadership, and the most cost effective use of public and private funds.

  • Directeur Administratif des Technologies de l'information (I.T.)

    Prevention du Crime Comites - Ville de Saint-Lambert, Quebec

    - Present 11 years 5 months

    Politics

    IT Security and Planning for the residents of Saint-Lambert.

  • Tulip Drive/Garden Planner and planter.

    St.Lambert Elementary school

    - Present 11 years 4 months

    Children

    My goal was to find a way to beautify my youngest sons school entrance (without the cost of a landscaping company).
    We organized a basket for collection of bulb flowers near the end of the year,and my wife and children helped plant them during the fall season.
    The results were worth waiting for in the Spring,as the walkways were lined with flowers!

    Helping to improve the air quality was also a factor in planning the yard.
    We donated various shrubs and plants, due to the…

    My goal was to find a way to beautify my youngest sons school entrance (without the cost of a landscaping company).
    We organized a basket for collection of bulb flowers near the end of the year,and my wife and children helped plant them during the fall season.
    The results were worth waiting for in the Spring,as the walkways were lined with flowers!

    Helping to improve the air quality was also a factor in planning the yard.
    We donated various shrubs and plants, due to the kindness of a local garden center we had a business relationship with.
    Volunteering and promoting others has played a big part of who I am,and has been the testing ground, for what I am capable of.
    No project is too big or small for me and I enjoy challenges in all aspects of life.

  • Chief Landscaper , Vacation Bible school volunteer , Rennovations ,and Roofing

    Saint Lambert Presbyterian church

    - Present 12 years 6 months

    Arts and Culture

    I am a member of Saint Lambert's St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in the South Shore of Montreal. We have been attending since 2012.
    Any activities that have required volunteers usually include my wife and 3 boys. We have always given our time graciously as we love our Church Community.
    We have had many occasions to enjoy Re-doing the gardens at the church and the Mance. This was part of a larger gardening project we did at the same time at the elementary school. The amount of…

    I am a member of Saint Lambert's St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church in the South Shore of Montreal. We have been attending since 2012.
    Any activities that have required volunteers usually include my wife and 3 boys. We have always given our time graciously as we love our Church Community.
    We have had many occasions to enjoy Re-doing the gardens at the church and the Mance. This was part of a larger gardening project we did at the same time at the elementary school. The amount of donations from local nurseries allowed us to spread the donated flowers through-out the community of Saint-Lambert.
    Multi-tasking is another favorite of mine. I will always promote acts of kindness as much as possible.
    Our church hosts a week-long, 6 hour a day, Vacation Bible school during the 1st week of summer.
    We help working families have a safe and educational place for their young ones. I have helped my wife while 2 of my children attended. We also assisted organizing the outdoor games.
    I have also helped to paint and clean the Christian Learning Center. Plastering, Painting etc. We fixed the eaves troughs with leave guards and helped to paint the church. We have had the pleasure to have donated and hang Christmas lights that year as well.
    It has been a pleasure serving our church here in Canada. We also look forward to attending our new church in Florida late 2016.

  • Singer of National Anthem

    Montreal Alouettes CFL

    - Present 14 years 4 months

    Arts and Culture

    On Friday,September 3rd,2010, I agreed to sing for the opening game of the CFL season for the Montreal Alouettes, Represented and escorted on the field by Mrs.Tiffany-Ann McNeil, the event was recorded,and added to my portfolio of extensive singing background.I have sang anthems for Toronto Blue jays,Winnipeg Blue bombers,and the American team, the Pittsburg Pirates.I have volunteered at the Robbie Burns Dinner,that is hosted by our church, to sing traditional Scottish songs in 2014,and 2016…

    On Friday,September 3rd,2010, I agreed to sing for the opening game of the CFL season for the Montreal Alouettes, Represented and escorted on the field by Mrs.Tiffany-Ann McNeil, the event was recorded,and added to my portfolio of extensive singing background.I have sang anthems for Toronto Blue jays,Winnipeg Blue bombers,and the American team, the Pittsburg Pirates.I have volunteered at the Robbie Burns Dinner,that is hosted by our church, to sing traditional Scottish songs in 2014,and 2016.
    While studying Opera in the late 80's,I was trained by Mario Laurenti,and earned myself a scholarship to attend Brock University.

    I am not intimidated by large crowds,or public speaking of any kind.

Test Scores

  • VMWare 2V0-622

    Score: 340

    VCP-DCV 6.5

  • AWS Cloud Practitioner CLF-C012

    Score: 834

    The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C01)

  • Veeam Technical Sales professional (VMTSP)

    Score: 100%

    Successful completion of the Veeam Technical Sales Professional (VMTSP) accreditation.

  • AVAYA / LEARNING

    Score: 88%

    Successful completion of 11U00011W selling Avaya Mobility Enablement Solutions.

  • AVAYA / LEARNING

    Score: 88%

    Successfully completing 0Z00130W.
    The AVAYA Customer Gallery:Introduction

  • VCP- DCV 2016 VMWare

    Score: 487 of 500

  • Cisco SMB Specialization for Account Managers

    Score: 874 out of 1000

  • Cisco SMB Specialization for Engineers

    Score: 902 out of 1000

  • VMware Certified Professional 5 Data Center Virtualization

    Score: 340

    Certification of Completion is hereby granted to James Nicol in recognition of successful participation in VMware vSphere: Design Workshop [V5.x]

    DATE OF COMPLETION: December, 20 2013
    Instructor Michael Sutton
    Exam completed Dec 30, 2013

  • Cisco 646-205 CSE Sales Expert

    Score: 930 out of 1000

  • Cisco Advanced Routing and Switching for Account Managers

    Score: 916 out of 1000

  • Cisco Wide Area Application Services for Account Managers

    Score: 798 out of 1000

  • Veritas Storage Foundation 5.1 for Windows (STS)

    Score: 96%

  • Cisco Unified Communications Express AM

    Score: 874 out of 1000

  • IBM ISW-9.7 & Smart Analytics Technical Mastery Test v1

    Score: 100%

  • Veritas Storage Foundation 5.1 for UNIX

    Score: 100%

  • IBM Lotus Quickr Technical Sales Mastery v1

    Score: 100%

  • IBM Lotus Quickr Technical Sales Mastery v2

    Score: 100%

  • Cisco Sales Expert

    Score: 972 out of 1000

Languages

  • English

    Full professional proficiency

  • French

    Limited working proficiency

  • Spanish

    Limited working proficiency

Organizations

  • Keep Pinellas Beautiful - Adopt a Highway Partner Program

    Volunteer - Adobt a Mile Owner Park Blvd-Seminole

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    http://www.mykpb.com/adopt-a-mile.html A great way our family and friend give back to our community. Fun times and a great cause. we LOVE our county.

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