Who in the world is Bill Woody?

About the author of this Website
Bill Woody

     Hello friends, I'm Bill Woody author of the website here at www.thesmokymountaingallery.com. Welcome to my little place where I can express myself without someone pointing out typos or other various mistakes which I often make. (Kind of like the last long run-on sentence I just wrote.) It's my website, and I can do it wrong if I want to.

     Photography has long been my true passion. My other passion has been the Great Smoky Mountains. While I am at it, I might as well reveal my other two passions, horses and riding motorcycles. Well I've put it all out there! No need to waste time beating around the bush is there?

      As a child my father was a church planter. We moved to Jefferson City, TN. to start Faith Baptist Church in 1973. I started high school in the old Jefferson City high school, and later graduated from the new Jefferson County high school in 1978. When the new count school was built it came with a brand new "state of the art" darkroom complete with a copy camera and printing press.

     While at Jefferson County high school, I had full run of the new darkroom, cameras, and all the processing chemicals I could use. There my passion for photography started and it has never left me all these years.

     I attended Midwestern Baptist College and Victory Bible Institute. I now work for Pellissippi State Technical College as a computer technician.

     My wife Debbie and I are very involved with our horses check out our website at www.littlecreekhorsefarm.com. If you are interested you can see our everyday family stuff at
http://picasaweb.google.com/bvwoody/.

My Personal Testimony

This is the account of how I came to believe on Christ
and was saved by His grace.

In 1966 my father was the pastor of a small church in Markham, Illinois. At the age of six, I didn't understand many things. I knew that we went to church every Sunday, and I knew that it was very important to my parents, but I didn't know why we went to church.

Already, at the age of six, I was aware of what sin was. I knew that I had done things that were wrong. For example, this very same summer I had stolen a $20.00 bill from my aunt Jackie's purse. This is the first time I remember experiencing guilt.

One afternoon, while dad was at work, I sneaked into my aunt's purse and stole a twenty dollar bill. After stealing the money, I slipped out of the house. I made it out of the house without being caught. Feeling like I had gotten away with what I had done, I slipped off the corner store on my bike.

I had never had so much money in my life! Now I could buy anything I wanted! I picked out big round sticks of bubble gum called "Bubs Daddy's" that were bout 2 feet long (remember those?), I bought candy, I bought "Hula Poppers" (remember those little firecracker like things that you pulled the string and they popped throwing out a bunch of strings everywhere?), I bought a bubble making machine and some other toys. I spent the whole twenty bucks! Twenty bucks was a whole lot of money in 1966!

I loaded my ill-gotten gains onto my bike and headed down the street toward home. I was completely unaware that at the very same moment my dad was driving home from work. Oh boy, you guessed it! I was caught!

I didn't see dad until I was pulling my bike across the field behind our house. Maybe he didn't see. For the first time I can remember I felt the burning condemnation of guilt. I hoped for the best, but alas, all hope was lost when dad asked me what was in the bag I was carrying across the field on my bike. Next was the question "where did you get the money to buy this stuff?" Then the confrontation with my Aunt who I had stolen the money from. Dad took the loot I had purchased, gave it away to another kid, and banished me to eternal punishment!

Oh boy. I had went from being rich to being poor again, except this time it was even worse, I was ashamed, guilty, and being punished.

The next time I remember feeling the guilt for my sin was when my brother Rick and I just about burned the school down. Yep, you heard right, we just about burned the school down.

If you grew up in the city, you probably remember all the kids in the community hanging around the school yard and playground after school and weekends. One Saturday afternoon my little brother and I slipped out with some matches we had taken from our house. We went to the end of the block, where the neighborhood kids usually gathered on summertime afternoons, to the playground next to the school.

After playing a while, my little brother Rick and I gradually began to slip toward the field behind the school. After going far enough that I knew no one could see what we were doing, I pulled out the matches. What a great time! We were lighting matches and throwing them up in the air, watching them smoke out like little missiles. How cool was that! This was great!

We were having a great time watching the matches leave little smoke trails, pretending they were little missiles, when I noticed one of the matches had started a little fire in the sage grass. One thing you learn quick around the farm, is that you don't start a fire near sage grass! I picked up some old shingles that had been dumped in the field, and began trying to hit the flames and put them out. It was no use, I was just fanning the fire. The fire was getting bigger and bigger! What to do? The fire was racing for the school building!

Looking around, and realizing that the fire was out of control, I came up with a plan. It would take a little while for the parents and children on the playground to notice the fire, so we walked far away from the fire and entered the playground again from another direction. No one had noticed the fire, and it was getting bigger and bigger. Once on the playground I put my plan into action. I looked in the direction of the, now huge fire, pointed my finger and yelled "Hey look! the field is on fire!"

Well someone called the fire department and the whole neighborhood came to watch the fire department battle the fire and save the school. While all the excitement was going on, my brother and I slipped away and walked back down the block home. (the parsonage that the church had provided for the pastor and his family to live )

After I got home I tried to act like nothing had happened. I went across the field to a friends house and acted like I was playing. There, once again, I began to feel the pangs of guilt. I heard my mother calling, so I ran home to see if someone had saw what I had done and told my mother. Nope. She said she didn't call for me! I thought I heard my mother call for me several more times that day. The guilt was tearing me up on the inside, making me hear things!

Sometime later that day, close to evening, as I was coming home from the neighbor's house, I saw two little twin girls leaving the driveway. Before I could get into the house I was confronted by my mother. Those two "little goody-two-shoes" had told my mother I started the fire! Once again, I was caught, guilty and ashamed.

Now I have shared these stories with you to illustrate how God had been dealing with my heart about my sins. I had began to think on other things as well. Thoughts were going through my mind like, "Where did I come from?", "Why do I exist?," "Where do people go when they die?" I began to question why we went to church as well.

One Sunday afternoon while those questions were floating around in my mind, and I finally just came out and asked my dad "why do we go to church?" Dad, sensing that God was dealing with my heart, began to share with me that it was because of what Jesus had done for us that we went to church. He explained that when Jesus died on the cross, he had taken the punishment for the sins of all you would believe on Him.

I knew what sin was. I had already been suffering from it's guilt. I knew I was a sinner. Dad went on to explain that Jesus had died to be able to offer those who believed on him the "Gift" of forgiveness. Dad picked up a baby's toy that you wind up and it plays a song while a little scene rolls around the window. Dad explained forgiveness like this, "Pretend that I am God and I want to give you this toy. It's a gift. It didn't cost you anything , but it cost God a great deal." Dad then stuck out his hand and offered the gift to me.

I reached out and took the gift, then Dad asked me a question. "When did the gift become yours? I answered "when I reached up and took it." At that moment I realized that God loved me, and wanted to forgive me of my sins. Dad asked me "Would you like to accept the gift of forgiveness that God is offering you?" I said yes, and I prayed and told God that I wanted to reach out and accept this Gift that Jesus had died to make possible for me.

     At that moment, the Holy Spirit of God came into my heart and filled my heart with joy. All the questions that I had been wondering about had been answered. I now understood why I existed. I now had a reason to live. I now knew where I what was going to happen to me when I died. I knew in my heart that that I was changed on the inside. From that day foreword I began to learn more about God and the Bible. My love for God grew daily, and continues to grow to this very day.

     The reason I have created this Blog is so that someone, like you, might read this and hear that God loves you too. He sent his Son, Jesus, to die for your sins too. He is offering you the free gift of forgiveness. Is God is speaking to your heart? Will you reach up and accept the gift of forgiveness today?

     If you feel God is speaking to your heart too, give me a call. I will be glad to talk to you. My number is (865) 936-5922. If you would rather e-mail, just drop me a line at bvwoody@pstcc.edu

The following is a summary of my work history:

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Billy V. Woody

3302 Tonya Drive

Powell, Tennessee 37849
Phone (865) 748-6230

E-mail bvwoody@pstcc.edu

Education

· Theology Degree from Victory Bible College in Morristown, Tennessee

· 2 Semesters at Midwestern Baptist Bible College in Pontiac, Michigan

· 26 Hours study in Industrial Electricity, Morristown Vocational Tec. Center, Morristown, Tennessee

· Taught Bible Doctrines and Church History, BIMI Bible Institute, Harriman, Tennessee

· 1 quarter of welding at Harriman Vocational/Tech. School, Harriman, Tennessee

· Continuing Education Units, Pellissippi State Community Technical College, Knoxville Tennessee

PC Hardware/A+ Core Hardware Requirements NETW 1010

Fall 2004 90 Hours training

PC Operating Systems/A+ Software Requirements NETW 1020

Fall 2004 90 hours training

Cisco Three and Four

3/10/2003 72 hours training 7.2 CEUs

Cisco, Semester Two

12/9/2002 64 hours training 6.4 CEUs

Cisco One and Network +

10/22/2002 60 hours training 6 CEUs

Designing a MS Windows 2000 Network Security

3/12/2002 40 hours training 4 CEUs

Designing a MS Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure

2/12/2002 40 hours training 4 CEUs

MCSE 2000: Active Directory Design

1/15/2002 24 hours training 2.4 CEUs

Implementing & Administering MS Win 2000 Directory Services

12/11/2001 24 hours training 2.4 CEUs

Implementing A Windows 2000 Network Infrastructure

11/20/2001 40 hours training 4 CEUs

Windows 2000 Networking and Operating Systems Basics

7/19/2000 15 hours training 1.5 CEUs

Quality Improvement Techniques

6/28/1991 24 hours training 2.4 CEUs

Certifications:

ComTIA A+ Certified Professional, march 30, 2001

Employment:

2003 -2005 Adjunct Faculty Member Pellissippi State Technical Communtiy College
- PC Operating Systems/A+ Software Requirements NETW 1020

Fall 2005 270 hours teaching

PC Hardware/A+ Core Hardware Requirements NETW 1010

Fall 2005 270 Hours teaching

PC Operating Systems/A+ Software Requirements NETW 1020

Spring 2005 270 hours teaching

PC Hardware/A+ Core Hardware Requirements NETW 1010

Spring 2005 270 Hours teaching

PC Operating Systems/A+ Software Requirements NETW 1020

Fall 2004 270 hours teaching

PC Hardware/A+ Core Hardware Requirements NETW 1010

Fall 2004 270 Hours teaching

· 2000-2002 Computer Lab Technician, Pellissippi State Technical Community College, Knoxville, Tennessee

o Responsibilities:

PELLISSIPPI STATE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Support Staff Position

TITLE: Computer Technician

REPORTING SUPERVISOR: Manager, Technical Support

JOB OBJECTIVES:

Responsible for installation, configuration, maintenance and repair of microcomputers, printers, and scanners. Responsible for the installation and maintenance of software in academic labs, academic offices, and administrative offices. Abide by college policies for hardware and software use. Consult and assist faculty and staff in determining appropriate hardware and software to meet academic and administrative needs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

40%	A. Maintain hardware, software, and PC network software support for academic labs, academic offices, and administrative offices; maintain NT server security and optimize NT server performance.
35%	B. Install software for academic labs and offices; create and maintain command procedures using the appropriate command and programming languages.
10%	C. Develop and maintain appropriate documentation including installation and maintenance procedures; maintain records such as software and hardware inventory, operational, and maintenance records.
5%	D. Work with management staff to ensure existing and future networked labs and remote branches are appropriately configured.
5%	E. Task one contract employee
5%	F. Abide by college policies for hardware and software use; consult with supervisor about policy questions. Consult and assist faculty and staff in determining appropriate hardware and software to meet academic and administrative needs.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Other duties as assigned.

JOB STANDARDS:

¨ High School diploma or equivalent.

¨ Two years of experience in microcomputer hardware/software installation and maintenance required.

¨ Knowledge and experience in principles of computer systems required.

¨ Ability to communicate effectively and to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with internal and external customers.

CRITICAL SKILLS, EXPERTISE, AND EXPERIENCE:

¨ Knowledge of microcomputer hardware, software, and peripherals essential.

¨ Knowledge of network equipment including servers, repeaters, hubs, routers, and analyzers.

¨ Must be able to analyze priorities and satisfy customer needs based on priorities.

¨ Should be available to work a flexible schedule when required.

JOB LOCATION:

The primary job location is the College’s main campus on Pellissippi Parkway. Travel within the college’s two-county service area and to other TBR and vendor sites will also be required.

EQUIPMENT:

PC, Macintosh, printers, scanners, and network equipment such as analyzers, hubs, repeaters, and servers.

1999-2000 Self-employed, designing websites for businesses in the Knoxville area, and do computer tech work for Pellissippi State on a contract basis.

1999- 2000 Network Administrator, Medical Data Specialists, Maryville, Tennessee

Responsibilities:

· Administer a wide area network over five cities across east Tennessee area including Maryville, Knoxville, Chattanooga, Tullahoma, and Nashville. Using Citrix Metaframe, and the Internet via cable modems, this network hosted medical billing applications for several doctors offices in each of these cities.

· Installed new Windows NT networks at remote locations. Included cabling, computer hardware, server set up and administration, and software installation and support.

· Responsible for creation and maintenance of company website and help desk.

· Provided technical support for medical billing software applications, Microsoft Office 2000, Microsoft Exchange Server, Windows NT, QuickBooks, and other client software.

· Responsible for setting up work order system and online help desk.

1999- Manager of Internet Sales, Ray Viles Ford, Clinton, Tennessee

Responsibilities:

· Development and implementation of an action plan to establish an Internet sales department.

· Develop a website for the purpose of publishing vehicle inventory and acquiring sales leads from the Internet.

· Develop and put into effect, in policy and writing, a successful Internet sales strategy. This includes setting policies, procedures, and pricing schedules for Internet sales.

· Training sales staff how to handle Internet sales leads and turn them into sales.

· Advise the Dealer Principle of new technology and resources available, and make recommendations as to how the dealership could profit from applying the same to increase sales for the dealership.

1999- Software Support Tech, The Learning Co., Knoxville, Tennessee

Responsibilities:

· Provide technical assistance for 500 software titles published by the Learning Co.

· Attempt to turn tech support calls into sales by recommending other products and services offered by the Learning Co.

1988-1998 Lead Operator/Supervisor 3rd Shift, Becromal of America, Clinton, Tennessee

Responsibilities:

· Communication between Production Manager and the slitting department.

· Assigning materials to and instructing slit machine operators as to specifications needed to fill orders

· Overseeing the packaging of the finished product and movement of finished goods to the shipping department.

· Overseeing the travel of data from semi- finished materials, such as weight, square meters, scrap recording, technical data about the product ect., to the finished goods status in a production database. Then forwarding this data to the quality department.

· Overseeing the entry of data into the manufacturing data base, (Forth Shift), and training employees to use Forth Shift.

· Training and assisting slit machine operators to set up slit machines and trouble-shoot in the event of equipment failure.

· Ordering of materials needed in the packaging process and parts or repairs needed for the operation of equipment in the slit department.

· Transporting semi-finished goods and corresponding data from the formation department to the slit department to be cut to customer specifications.

· Running re-rolling machine to remove mechanical imperfections, run lab checks, and verify quality, for finished materials.

· Running slit machines in the event that a slit operator does not show up for work, or in situations when only a more experienced operator can perform the required task.

Slit Machine Operator, Becromal of America, Clinton, Tennessee

Responsibilities:

· Operation, set up, and maintenance of web slitting machines and re-rolling machine.

· Training new Personnel to run slitting machines.

· Packaging finished materials and recording data for finished material, then forwarding this data to the quality department.

Maintenance Mechanic, Becromal of America

Responsibilities:

· Removed the previous owners manufacturing equipment and machinery and support systems.

· Set up and Install new formation machines, etch machines, slitting machines, and all related support systems.

· Performed preventive maintenance and recorded data on equipment thought the plant.

· Rebuilt pumps, installed mechanical seals, aligned pumps and motors on support systems.

· Operated lath, milling machine, metal band saw, belt sander, and other shop equipment to make parts.

· Did cutting and welding, as well as plastic welding, as needed to maintain process equipment.

· Acid cleaned formation machines on a rotating schedule.

· On call for maintenance emergencies.

1986-1987 Maintenance Director, Hillhaven Nursing Home, Jefferson City, Tennessee

Responsibilities:

· Installation and maintenance of total physical plant, building and grounds for a 180 bed nursing home.

· Responsible for the overseeing of all contract work at the facility.

· Hiring, supervising, scheduling, and planning of Maintenance Department Employees.

· Develop and maintain a quality preventive maintenance program for equipment and physical plant operations.

1984-1985 Shipping Receiving Manager, Wal-Mart

1980-1982 Bonded Armed Security Officer/Aux. County Deputy, Berkline Corp., Morristown, Tennessee

Responsibilities:

· Patrol outside of three plants and 2 warehouses.

· Transport money and payroll disks to the bank.

· Transport Injured persons to the hospital.

· Direct traffic during shift changes.

· Respond to all ADT intruder alarms and fire protection alarms.

· Provide armed escort for company officers.

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