William Rock

William Rock

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  • Dynamic Consultants Group Graphic

    Dynamic Consultants Group

    United States

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    Overland Park, Kansas

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    4755 Technology Way #109, Boca Raton, FL 33431

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    14335 College Boulevard Lenexa Kansas 66215

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    Kansas

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Education

  • Victor Valley College

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    The Fire Technology Department at Victor Valley College provides training and educational opportunities for students to become eligible for employment as a part time firefighter with a local agency, a seasonal firefighter with the United States Forest Service, a full time firefighter with the CAL FIRE, or a full time fighter with any municipal fire department in California and many states in the western United States. I then worked with the Mojave Greens Wild Land Fire Crew @…

    The Fire Technology Department at Victor Valley College provides training and educational opportunities for students to become eligible for employment as a part time firefighter with a local agency, a seasonal firefighter with the United States Forest Service, a full time firefighter with the CAL FIRE, or a full time fighter with any municipal fire department in California and many states in the western United States. I then worked with the Mojave Greens Wild Land Fire Crew @ http://www.fs.usda.gov/sbnf/ as well I owned a Fire Extinguisher Company at Age 19 Moving on Until I was Injured on the Job along with my last Straw with Saving a 5 Year Old from Hitting the Trees as a Ski Instructor ... That is when I blew out my Right Knee and things changed as I then focused on Technology Ever Since ...

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    Activities and Societies: Bruce Clay’s SEO certification course, established in January of 2005, is the oldest and most rigorous of the few SEO certification programs currently available. The course covers training on basic SEO skills such as analytics, testing, and reporting as well as an entire section devoted to ethical SEO practices. William Rock joined only eleven other SEO professionals (at the time) to successfully complete the highest level of certified SEO training.

    The people who have been in the industry for a while have to rely on their own track record and reputation alone. People who are just getting into the search business, on the other hand, usually have nothing to show as proof of their value. Bruce Clay’s SEO certification program provides an objective way to screen out the people who aren’t committed to a high degree of knowledge about how SEO works, what’s ethical, what’s unethical, and what SEO practices will damage a clients online…

    The people who have been in the industry for a while have to rely on their own track record and reputation alone. People who are just getting into the search business, on the other hand, usually have nothing to show as proof of their value. Bruce Clay’s SEO certification program provides an objective way to screen out the people who aren’t committed to a high degree of knowledge about how SEO works, what’s ethical, what’s unethical, and what SEO practices will damage a clients online sales.

    Link to the Press Release from 2006 http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/06/prweb405578.htm

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    Hands on Training for Windows, Novel, NT, A+ Computer Repair and More.

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    Activities and Societies: Varsity Ski Team

Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

  • Blue Valley Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS) Graphic

    Building the Future of Tech Through Mentorship

    Blue Valley Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS)

    - Present 3 years 6 months

    Education

    As a mentor at Blue Valley's Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS), I have had the opportunity to work with some of the most talented and driven high school students in the Kansas City area. I have been a mentor at CAPS for several years, primarily focusing on the Technology Solutions class, where I work with a team of students each Friday.

    In my class, we cover a range of topics including Duda Website Editor, WordPress Editing, the basic foundation of Search Engine…

    As a mentor at Blue Valley's Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS), I have had the opportunity to work with some of the most talented and driven high school students in the Kansas City area. I have been a mentor at CAPS for several years, primarily focusing on the Technology Solutions class, where I work with a team of students each Friday.

    In my class, we cover a range of topics including Duda Website Editor, WordPress Editing, the basic foundation of Search Engine Optimization, SEMRush (Competitive Intelligence Tool), Google Webmaster Tools, JetOctopus (Technical SEO Software), Hosting Platforms, YouTube Analytics, Basics of Paid Advertising, Google Analytics 4.0, Bing Webmaster Tools, Search Engine Algorithm & Penalties, Core Web Vitals, and Internet Marketing Theory.

    Through this role, I have been able to share my expertise in search and data analytics with the students while also helping them develop their technical and professional skills. One of the most exciting projects I have worked on with the students is the development of an internship program at the company I work for, Dynamic Consultants Group. After several students approached me last semester expressing interest in an internship, I worked with the CEO and executive team to build a pilot program and bring them into the office each week to work on real-world projects.

    Being a mentor at CAPS has been a truly rewarding experience for me. It's been amazing to see the growth and progress of the students I work with and to be a part of their journey as they develop their skills and explore their passions. I am proud to serve as an ambassador for the CAPS program and to be a champion for tech careers in the Kansas City area.

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    Webmaster

    Kansas City AI Club

    - Present 1 year 4 months

    Science and Technology

    As we move into 2024, I'm excited to share that I'm joining the Kansas City AI Club's steering committee as the Webmaster/SEO Specialist.

    My journey in the tech world, spanning over 24 years, has been rich with experiences in digital marketing, SEO, and online security. I'm looking forward to bringing this wealth of knowledge to the KC AI Club, contributing to its digital growth and outreach.

    In the coming months, I plan to introduce key upgrades and tools to boost our online…

    As we move into 2024, I'm excited to share that I'm joining the Kansas City AI Club's steering committee as the Webmaster/SEO Specialist.

    My journey in the tech world, spanning over 24 years, has been rich with experiences in digital marketing, SEO, and online security. I'm looking forward to bringing this wealth of knowledge to the KC AI Club, contributing to its digital growth and outreach.

    In the coming months, I plan to introduce key upgrades and tools to boost our online presence, ensuring that the KC AI Club shines even brighter in the digital landscape. Here's to growth, innovation, and connecting more AI enthusiasts in 2024!

Patents

  • Sauna System with Communication, Networking, and Global Infrastructure

    Issued 18/052,691

    A sauna having heating and lighting elements includes control circuitry which links the sauna to a remote server. The remote server provides information and media files for presentation to a user and collects and stores user profile and usage information. Multiple saunas are be linked into a network or global infrastructure so that a user’s profile and usage information follow the user to any sauna connected to the network. Collected data can be used by users to track individual usage and…

    A sauna having heating and lighting elements includes control circuitry which links the sauna to a remote server. The remote server provides information and media files for presentation to a user and collects and stores user profile and usage information. Multiple saunas are be linked into a network or global infrastructure so that a user’s profile and usage information follow the user to any sauna connected to the network. Collected data can be used by users to track individual usage and performance metrices, and by service providers to analyze usage data and information for operational and marketing purposes.

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Projects

  • Fallen & Can't Get Up - Android Watch Application for Chronic Pain Patents

    I am building a NEW application with Google Android Wear, as I am learning to build for the Nexus Watch, Moto 360 and all Android Devices.

    WHY ?
    I am now one of those candidates for that TV Commercial I Have Fallen and CAN'T Get UP and that is why I am going to MOVE with the Future of Google and Develop an App for the Nexus Watch so it can tell my wife if I have fallen .

    How Does it Work ?
    Example would be similar to other apps on the market for fall detection but most of…

    I am building a NEW application with Google Android Wear, as I am learning to build for the Nexus Watch, Moto 360 and all Android Devices.

    WHY ?
    I am now one of those candidates for that TV Commercial I Have Fallen and CAN'T Get UP and that is why I am going to MOVE with the Future of Google and Develop an App for the Nexus Watch so it can tell my wife if I have fallen .

    How Does it Work ?
    Example would be similar to other apps on the market for fall detection but most of the time I FALL I don't have my phone but I would have a watch on.. With the Internet Access I am going to challenge my brain to learn how to program it to detect false positives to make sure the sensitivity does not go nuts MOST of the Apps I have Tried and Paid for DON'T work for what I need.

    Technology Usage
    It will also take advantage of the heart rate monitor and make sure I am still alive ... LOL and then ask me if I am ok and use VOICE Commands to say if I don't respond I am texting your WIFE .. and if no answer within 1 minute it will send another one... and then move to the next contact in my emergency list. THEN if no one answers it will dial 911 but not sure if they can handle text based information yet.. My goal is to be able to have my watch tell the operator my Medical Information and that My watch is talking for me at this time and need help because I HAVE FALLEN..

    HOW far am I with this Project ?
    Currently I am WireFraming the Idea and elements I need to figure out such as GPS as well Computer Connectivity to 911 to understand a Computer calling from my watch as well a way to deliver my medical records they will need as well my history of falling so they know what to EXPECT when Emergency Crews are Sent..

    Other USES
    Another Use would be if I decided to go Fishing or Hunting or was at a Live Conference and the list goes on, I will always have the watch but sometimes not the PHONE but at least I can be connected within Range.

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Honors & Awards

  • 2010 Award of Merit - Video Award for IT Warriors

    Business Marketing Association Kansas City

    I had a fantastic opportunity to have one of the videos nominated for an award from the BMA Kansas City and was very excited to hear the audience laugh so hard... I competed against some of the largest marketing agencies in the metro...

    Here is the Original Video
    https://vimeo.com/18091183

    Judging Criteria:
    25% Creativity
    25% Productivity
    25% Objective / Strategy
    25% Results

    Original PDF Document of the Winners…

    I had a fantastic opportunity to have one of the videos nominated for an award from the BMA Kansas City and was very excited to hear the audience laugh so hard... I competed against some of the largest marketing agencies in the metro...

    Here is the Original Video
    https://vimeo.com/18091183

    Judging Criteria:
    25% Creativity
    25% Productivity
    25% Objective / Strategy
    25% Results

    Original PDF Document of the Winners http://www.bmafountainawards.com/winners/DigitalMarketing.pdf

  • Eagle Scout - Boy Scouts of America

    Boy Scouts of America

    Eagle Scout is the highest achievement or rank attainable in the Boy Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). The designation "Eagle Scout" was founded over one hundred years ago. Only four percent of Boy Scouts are granted this rank after a lengthy review process.

Test Scores

  • Victor Valley College Fire Science

    Score: 3.5

    The Fire Technology Department at Victor Valley College provides training and educational opportunities for students to become eligible for employment as a part time firefighter with a local agency, a seasonal firefighter with the United States Forest Service, a full time firefighter with the CAL FIRE, or a full time fighter with any municipal fire department in California and many states in the western United States.

    I then worked with the Mojave Greens Wild Land Fire Crew @…

    The Fire Technology Department at Victor Valley College provides training and educational opportunities for students to become eligible for employment as a part time firefighter with a local agency, a seasonal firefighter with the United States Forest Service, a full time firefighter with the CAL FIRE, or a full time fighter with any municipal fire department in California and many states in the western United States.

    I then worked with the Mojave Greens Wild Land Fire Crew @ http://www.fs.usda.gov/sbnf/
    as well I owned a Fire Extinguisher Company at Age 19

    Moving on Until I was Injured on the Job along with my last Straw with Saving a 5 Year Old from Hitting the Trees as a Ski Instructor ... That is when I blew out my Right Knee and things changed as I then focused on Technology Ever Since ...

  • Victor Valley College Fire Academy

    Score: Top In My Class

    The Victor Valley College Firefighter I Academy is a 400-plus hour intensive training program, Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for 12 weeks. This course provides basic firefighter skills and knowledge with an emphasis on “Hands On” skills development. The course conforms to the standards for certification by the State Board of Fire Services and the Office of the State Fire Marshal.

    @ http://www.vvc.edu/academic/fire_technology/ffi.shtml

Organizations

  • PAINS Project Kansas City

    Advocate helping to Find a CURE for CRPS

    - Present

    The Pain Action Alliance to Implement a National Strategy (PAINS) is a consortium of leaders working in professional societies, patient advocacy organizations, policy groups, consumers, payers and the private sector working together toward a common vision and mission. PAINS began in response to the Institute of Medicine’s report, Relieving Pain in America, which was submitted to Congress on June 29, 2011. The common ground upon which the alliance was founded is the shared belief that there is a…

    The Pain Action Alliance to Implement a National Strategy (PAINS) is a consortium of leaders working in professional societies, patient advocacy organizations, policy groups, consumers, payers and the private sector working together toward a common vision and mission. PAINS began in response to the Institute of Medicine’s report, Relieving Pain in America, which was submitted to Congress on June 29, 2011. The common ground upon which the alliance was founded is the shared belief that there is a “moral imperative” to improve the treatment of pain, the status quo is no longer acceptable, and by working together, a cultural transformation can occur. More Information at http://www.painsproject.org

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