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Bellingham, Wa, Us

Bellingham, Washington Area

• Directed event live streaming, scaling from 3-5K to 200K online attendees, with millions viewing recorded content and corporate conferences of up to 2K attendees with keynotes and breakout sessions• Led sales and marketing efforts, managing proposal process by handling inquiries, bids, and follow-ups, ensuring quick and professional responses via integration with webforms and various cloud services • Supported Microsoft’s Worldwide Developer Conference for over 7 years, collaborating with conference vendors to deliver film and audio for event testimonials• Collaborated with major companies including Intuit, Adobe, Nike, Wizards of the Coast, and Woodard Events, providing event live streaming, promotional content, and photography for annual conferences• Directed a team of up to 16 employees fostering individual growth and career development, ensuring skill advancement and role satisfaction• Designed partnerships with vendors of cutting-edge video and networking equipment, from cellular bonding systems to 360 streaming video technologies, to ensure innovation of equipment and services• Provided top-tier technical support and troubleshooting for remote live streaming technicians• Led security protocols for both employees and contractors, ensuring the safety of equipment and data• Directed migration of on-premise servers to cloud-based solutions, improving efficiency and scalability• Managed remote servers across various city locations (e.g., LA, Dallas, Boston) to sync video data back to headquarters (over 35TB live data at HQ)• Handled computer fleet management using LogMeIn Central (previously) and Splashtop Business for remote access, along with managing Meraki routers, Ubiquiti access points, and switches• Led mobile device management using Google Workspace, Office 365 and other platforms and managed data plans to create bonded cellular through Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T to ensure carrier diversity

Bellingham, Washington, United States

• Appointed as Director of Technology during the pandemic to support a network of over 200 students and 35 faculty members, focusing on optimizing technology solutions for remote learning• Researched and implemented technology solutions aimed at empowering future technology staff while simplifying software and computer management for teachers, students, and administrative staff• Implemented Freshdesk Help Desk Software to streamline support for faculty and staff• Upgraded remote management capabilities by introducing Splashtop Business for Mac/PC, replacing outdated Remote Desktop solutions for enhanced efficiency• Collaborated with instructional technology staff to select and implement GoGuardian Classroom Management Software for 1:1 student Chromebooks and MacBooks, improving remote management and security • Enhanced network security by adding DNS filtering through Umbrella by OpenDNS/Cisco, protecting school systems from cyber threats• Supported and cleaned up Skyward Software for administrators and teachers, rectifying years of outdated data and ensuring system functionality• Optimized Google Workspace for Education, organizing outdated data and cleaning up the user database to enhance integration with software initiatives like GoGuardian and Freshdesk through SAML and SSO• Integrated Canvas LMS with Google Workspace, simplifying the user experience and reducing the password attack surface for enhanced security• Reconfigured and maintained Ubiquiti networking equipment, automating firmware and security patch updates, and setting up alert systems to prevent security vulnerabilities• Developed extensive training materials, including screen capture tutorials, to guide future technology staff in system management and software operations• Improved internet connectivity, including engineering a bonded cellular system

Bellingham, Washington Area

Hardlines was a web hosting and managed services provider, offering small businesses end-to-end solutions for hardware management, network infrastructure, and hosting services.• Founded and expanded a business offering Outsourced IT, Web Hosting, and Dedicated Co-Located Server Services, supporting over 25 local businesses with managed network services• Built and led a team of 5 employees, overseeing daily operations and client service delivery while providing tailored tech solutions for small to medium-sized businesses• Partnered with leading technology vendors including Meraki, Microsoft, Dell, Synology, HP, and Apple to provide cutting-edge solutions tailored to client needs• Successfully sold the web hosting division in 2008, followed by the sale of the IT services division in 2010, refocusing efforts on growing Varvid and expanding focus on live streaming technology

Bellingham, Washington Area

Alpha Tech Computer was a retail computer store, specializing in Apple & HP business solutions providing computer, software, and networking sales and services. • Advanced from Windows Salesperson to General Manager, leading the division and overseeing a staff of 17 employees while managing daily operations• Pioneered VoIP solutions in the local market with 3Com's NBX system; integrating Windows Networking across PC and Macintosh systems• Reduced inventory by over $250K through strategic inventory rightsizing while maintaining profitability during a disruptive period in computer retail• Cleaned up over hundreds of thousands of dollars in outdated inventory, ensuring continued profitability by optimizing inventory management• Led early adoption of cloud services, laying the groundwork for future tech innovations in storage and services

Spokane, Washington Area

I was responsible in growing revenue for Jensen to over $2 million dollars in annual sales to Hardware Stores in Southeastern Alaska. The sales territory included stores from Metlakatla to Yakutat, with pretty much every city, town, or village in between. The "big" towns included Ketchikan, Sitka and Juneau. I carried a Mac Powerbook Duo with me - first laptop carrying Salesman in the Hardware/Hardlines industry.I was a classic traveling salesman - on the road for 2-1/2 weeks - five to six times a year. In several towns I stayed with my clients, that was part of the job.Jensen was acquired in 2015 but continues to serve the Hardlines Industry.

Bellingham, Washington Area

My territory included stores from Metlakatla (south of Ketchikan) north to Whitehorse, in the Yukon Territories. During the course of my time at Morse Hardware Company I grew my territory over 20% in top-line sales, without eroding margin in a mature industry. I was an old school traveling salesman - with a 40lb catalog I carried from town to town. A typical trip was over two weeks on the road - but I met wonderful people and learned to work hard for my clients - something I carry with me today.

Bellingham, Washington Area

What a pivot! Moved from relatively inactive college student to an almost exclusively physical job for my first full time job after college. Pulled orders of steel using overhead cranes and by hand. Morse Steel stocked lengths of steel and rebar from 20' to 60' as well as plate stock. Drove large forklifts as well as moved Semi's with 40' trailers in and out of the warehouse for loading and unloading purposes.I was there during a massive expansion of the warehouse (from 20,000 square feet to 52,000 square feet) and led the installation and configuration of the first semi-automated rebar bender for up to #10 rebar. (that rebar bender with "my" binder was in daily use from 1990 until it was upgraded/replaced over a decade later)In this job I learned the difference between what I thought was working hard, and what real hard work was. I learned from my co-workers that Blue Collar work has dignity and meaning. I also learned that there was far more thinking and brain power in the work there than I would have ever guessed.Teamster Local 231 Shop (I was a member)