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Microsoft Certified Professional with 8 years of experience
in computer technology seeking to work in atmosphere that will both utilize
and expand my experience and expertise in computer hardware, network and system
software.
Texas A & M University – Kingsville,
Kingsville, TX – MAY 1996
Bachelor of Science – Kinesiology
Del Mar College, Corpus Christi, TX
Major: Accounting
Technician, Double Gates Computer Consulting and Design , Birmingham , AL
Night Manager, Computer Technician , Samford University , Birmingham , AL
Technician, Information Services, Inc.,
Birmingham, AL
April 01 to August 01
Responsible for service calls in the Birmingham Metropolitan area, and for design,
implementation and network installations using operating systems from Microsoft
DOS 6.X, Windows 95, Windows 98, NT 4.0 Workstation, Windows 2000 Professional,
NT 4.0 Server. Assisting with the development of database operations and functions.
Installer, Daniel Communications,
Daphne, AL
October 00 to April 01
Install audio/visual systems ranging from one projector, screen and cables for
a computer/vcr to multi-projectors and computers with a switching device.
Service Manager, Byte Size, Inc.,
Homewood, AL
April 97 to October 00
Responsible for supervision and scheduling of four technicians for service calls
in the Birmingham Metropolitan area, and for design, implementation and network
installations using operating systems from Microsoft DOS 6.X, Windows 95, Windows
98, NT 4.0 Workstation, Windows 2000 Professional, NT 4.0 Server. Responsible
for interviewing candidates for employment, discharging employees, creating
and maintaining training schedules, inventory levels and rotation. Also responsible
for scheduling, maintenance on fleet vehicles, and for all shipping, receiving,
and purchasing.
Training and Installation Manager, Softpower
Inc., Old Saybrook, CN
November 95 to March 97
Consultation and deployment of computer network for business system, specifically
outdoor power equipment dealerships. Responsibilities included training staff
after installation and resolving system issues as they occurred. Was also responsible
for coordination with other software dealers and technical support: Toro LTD,
Partsmart, Plus1, Briggs and Station.
Plane Captain, UNC Aviation Services,
Kingsville, TX
January 1990 to August 1994
Responsibilities included the following: Taxiing, moving, servicing, repairing,
washing, and paper work required to complete job. Was also groomed for lower
management.
DYNCORP, Reston, Virginia
(at NAS Kingsville, TX)
October 1987 to Janurary 1990
Aircraft Dispatcher
* screening aircraft discrepancy log books
* determining if discrepancies
would hinder aircraft usage
* scheduling planes for service to repair discrepancies
* assist Maintenance Control during high traffic times responding to questions
about aircraft availability for maintenance
* act as Maintenance Control supervisor
in his absence
Maintenance Records Clerk
* initiate, issue, distribute, complete,
screen visual identification system/maintenance action forms as required by
the nature of each form
* maintain aircraft discrepancy book
* act as Maintenance
Control supervisor in his absence
Syscon Corporation,
Metaire, Louisiana (at NAS Kingsville, TX)
September 1985 to October 1987
Technical Publications Librarian
* 1 of 214 personnel to start 'Contract Maintenance' conpect at NAS Kingsville,
TX
* complete correspondence for Quality Assurance Department
* issue rapid
action changes, normal action changes and new publications as required
* maintain
automatic distribution list of publications file
* submitted technical publication
discrepancy reports as required
Logs and Records Clerk
* updating aircraft log books as necessary utilizing information from maintenance
action forms and naval air flight records
* tracking high usage items
* supervising
the activities of the night shift personnel
Owner, BEG, Jr. Enterprizes, Kingsville,
TX
June 1984 to September 1985
* handling all phases of owning a subcontracting business - which
consists of overseeing daily operations
* interviewing, hiring, training, and
supervising employees
- completing paperwork
- procuring new contracts from
larger companies
- performing various accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll functions
- maintaining accountability for cash flow
- performing all phases of carpentry
work
- handling other duties as required to ensure the profitability and smooth
operation of the business.
Salesman, Gates Jewelers, Corpus Christi, TX
June 1976 to May 1984
* assisted as bookkeeper, stock personnel, sales, maintenance of cleaning glass
counters and shelves
* assisted as mid-management as required
* father has owned
store since 1961
WebCT !MPACT 2003 Showcase Presenter "Inspiring Faculty to
use WebCT”
2003 WebCT User Conferance 14 July 2003, San Diego, CA
Software
"The Maf Menu," 1988, for DYNCORP
"Education Information," 1996 for Texas A & M Unversity-Kingsville,
College of Education
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* Microsoft Windows XP Professional (in
progress – self-study)
* Microsoft Windows 2000 Server - July 2004
* Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional - June 2003
* Microsoft Networking Essentials - May 1999
* Microsoft Windows 98 Certification - February 1999
* Microsoft Certified Professional Certification - February 1998 – Windows
95
* Comptia A+ Certification – July 1997
* Texas A & M University - Kingsville Honor Roll (Fall 1995 and Spring 1996)
* US Navy VT-23 Plane Captain of the Month - July 1990
* UNC Aviation Service Continuous Quality Improvement Award - April 1990
* Naval Air Maintenance Corrosion Control Award - Febuary 1990
* Naval Air Maintenance Program Logs and Records Award - Febuary 1986
* Future Farmers of America Honorary Chapter Farmer Award - May 1984
* Future Farmers of America State Farmer Award - July 1982
* Who's Who in America's High Schools 1981 and 1982
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