Demetris Ballard

Demetris Ballard has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Starting in 2004, they worked as a Graphic Designer at Etching Plus Inc., where they created logos for local businesses, enhanced photographs for print, and prepared files for an etching machine. In 2009, they briefly worked as a Videographer for Florida Striders, documenting a record-breaking relay event and editing video footage for a mini-documentary. In 2010, Demetris worked as a Writer at Florida State College at Jacksonville, and as an Intern at WJCT, where they contributed to the "Voices of the First Coast" project, assisting with vocal adjustments and story editing. Demetris then joined WJCT Public Broadcasting in 2013 as a Station Operations and Facilities Coordinator, a role they held until 2019. Most recently, Demetris has been working at RF-SMART, where they have held multiple roles since 2019, including IT Helpdesk Technician, PC Maintenance Technician, IT Helpdesk Technician II, and currently as an IT Asset Management Specialist.

Demetris Ballard's education history begins in 2001 when they attended the US Navy NTC Great Lakes to study Interior Communications Electrician. They completed their program in 2002. From 2005 to 2006, Demetris pursued Graphic Design, although the specific institution is not provided.

In 2007, Demetris enrolled at Florida State College at Jacksonville, focusing on Digital Media/Multimedia Production. They obtained an Associate of Science degree in this field in 2010.

In 2019, Demetris attended New Horizons Computer Learning Centers in Jacksonville, FL, where they studied Information Technology. However, no degree was specified for this program.

In terms of additional certifications, Demetris obtained the Microsoft Technology Associate: Windows Operating System Fundamentals (MTA) certification from Microsoft in May 2019. They also acquired the CompTIA A+ certification in the same month and year.

More recently, in June 2021, Demetris obtained the CompTIA Network+ certification. In June 2022, they earned the CompTIA Security+ certification, further enhancing their proficiency in IT-related areas.