Our Team
Michael Parente - President
Michael Parente began his technology career nearly twenty-five years ago as a software trainer while in the U.S. Navy. Michael was honored with a U.S. Navy Achievement Medal upon his departure from active duty. After working with several training institutions, Michael grew frustrated with the “cookie cutter” model of training implementation and the inability of these institutions to accommodate the myriad of training needs that companies had. In the late 1990's Michael started TrainingPage to provide clients with a single, innovative solution for their training needs. Now, nearly a decade later, Michael has forged partnerships with instructors, technology partners and training institutions worldwide to be able to provide a multitude of computer training solutions under one umbrella – TrainingPage.
Jennifer Crooks - Sales & Training Manager
Jennifer Crooks has been teaching and developing training programs since 1991. Her first job in the field of education was with the Judevine Autism Project, an innovative program developed by the Judevine School for Autism in St. Louis, Missouri. She moved into technical education in 1994 at Nextel Communications before moving on to be a contract technical trainer in 1995. Since then she has instructed at several Fortune 500 companies and helped to develop training programs for Kaiser Permanente, Nextel Communications and Nestlé Foods, to name a few. Jennifer also does periodic speaking engagements and has done workshops for Help Desk International and for various Southern California professional writing organizations.
Kimberly Hamilton - Human Resources & Accounts Manager
Kimberly Hamilton brings considerable administrative experience to our team. As Human Resources & Accounts Manager, Kimberly’s responsibilities consist of managing the TrainingPage corporate office, human resources and accounting. Kimberly’s significant contributions include the Client Dashboard Project and implementation of new accounting and tracking systems.
Christina Dann - Operations Manager
Christina Dann directs our Operations Department as Operations Manager. Christina manages the day to day operations of TrainingPage as web administrator and on-site class coordinator. Christina’s outstanding contributions to TrainingPage include data collection for the TrainingPage website, on-site training coordination and software applications management.
Colby Phelps - Executive Support
Colby Phelps brings seven years of administrative experience to our team. Colby provides executive assistance and supports TrainingPage special projects. Colby’s work has been instrumental in web applications, employee professional development and operations support. Colby is currently working remotely while on sabbatical performing ministry work in Australia. The TrainingPage staff is extremely proud of Colby and looks forward to welcoming her back.
Genevieve Dazzo - Training Consultant
Genny began her technical career in 1991 in project management and software quality assurance. Three years later she moved into training and database management. Since then Genny has been delivering high end technical training nationwide in UNIX/Linux system admin, Oracle, Visual Basic, DBA training, report writing and custom training for priority systems. Additionally, Genny teaches Business Objects/Crystal Reports, SQL (generic, Transact, PL/SQL), Unix/Linux end user commands, shell programming, system administration for SAP and SAS, Project Management software and Software Quality Assurance (DOE, SQA, etc). Genny’s most amazing skill is her ability to learn new software quickly and translate complex concepts into simpler terms for her students.
Nick Parente - Training Consultant
TrainingPage is excited to have Nick leading our sales efforts in the Midwest and Chicago area. Nick has worked in Chicago all of this life and knows the Midwest like the back of his hand. Nick began his career 25 years ago as a Sales and Account executive servicing the Commercial and Industrial construction industry. He quickly learned the value of administrative and communication skills, dealing with clients at all levels of corporate structure. Nick has deep project management experience with companies such as Hilton Hotels, Midway Airport, Hyman Freightways and the Hyatt Hotels. In his own words, "Project management, value enhancement and customer service... that what it's all about."
Irasema (Ira) Perrot - Training Consultant
Irasema (Ira) Perrot has been training, in both English and Spanish, for the last 22 years. Her most recent large project was coordinating training for 1500 employees in a large manufacturing firm that spanned three shifts and two languages. Ira has the ability to take a complex process and filter it down into easy steps for her students. When asked what she liked best about her job, Ira responded, “I love training. No matter how tired I am, once I am in front of the classroom, I am instantly energized. It is very rewarding when the "light goes on" for a student. Facilitating the way a person can work more efficiently makes my day.”
John Torres - Training Consultant
John Torres began training in 1996 and achieved his first certification in 1999. John holds MCP, A+, Linux +, and MOUS certifications. He is also a Crystal Reports Certified Professional and CIW Certified Web Designer. John takes pride in keeping up with the latest technology. Over the last ten years, John has developed several database reporting solutions for small business clients in Orange County. His areas of expertise are Crystal Reports, Microsoft Project, Visio and all versions of Microsoft Office. TrainingPage is delighted to have John as a member of our training team.
Kathy Walker - Training Consultant
Kathy Walker began her teaching career at an Orange County Middle School. Ten years ago, she transitioned her technical skills and extensive experience in office administration into teaching adults in companies like Kaiser Permanente, Capital Group and several major law firms. Kathy holds several certifications – she is an MCSE, a Microsoft Office Specialist in Word (Expert) and a Certified Business Professional in sales and customer service. Kathy teaches a multitude of applications, including Lotus Notes and all of the Microsoft Office suite, as well as A+, Network+ and MCDST classes. In addition to her tremendous technical acumen, we at TrainingPage prize Kathy’s incredible sales and customer service skills.
Tom Walker - Training Consultant
Tom Walker has been in the technical field for fifteen years, working in companies like IBM and New Horizons. For the last ten years he has been training both applications and networking courses for such companies as American Express, Washington Mutual, Kaiser Permanente, LA Unified School District, San Diego Unified School District, Fandango and Westin Hotels, to name a few. Tom holds numerous certifications such as MCSE, MCT, CCNA, MCDBA, IIS, Exchange, SQL and SharePoint. Tom’s greatest strengths lie in the areas of messaging, clustering and database administration.
Mike Webb - Training Consultant
Mike Webb has been both an educator and technical trainer for more than twenty years. His vast experience began as an applications instructor at United Education Systems before he transferred to instructing at the collegiate level. More than a decade ago, he moved into the corporate sector doing technical consulting for Fortune 500 corporations and instructing at such companies as British Petroleum, Exxon, Motown, Ernst and Young and Kaiser Permanente. Mike’s special areas of expertise are in web design, Lotus Notes, SharePoint and all the Microsoft technologies. Mike’s incredible communication skills allow him to build an innovative and enriching environment in the classroom – he is a favorite with all his TrainingPage clients!
Gary Zdral - Training Consultant
Gary Zdral brings a wealth of experience to TrainingPage from his 20 years in the computer field. After his first position in 1988 as an account executive for Inacomp Computer, he moved into technical education as a freelance trainer and curriculum developer. Gary has instructed at several Fortune 500 companies including Disney, Nextel Communications, ARCO, Universal Studios and Nestlé Foods. In 1996, Gary headed up ESA Systems in Glendale as Director of Training. He then moved into the challenging field of enterprise resource planning as a senior instructor for Peoplesoft and spent the next ten years as a Peoplesoft consultant/developer working on projects for a variety of clients including The County of San Diego, Ameriquest, San Diego Unified School District and Corinthian College.