Fred France Email & Phone Number

Banner Elk, Nc, Us

Beech Mountain, Nc

Newland, Nc Area (Avery County)

Taught 9th grade English under a six month contract from January 2004 to June 2004. Currently substitute for the school system as needed.

Beech Mountain, Nc

2008 to Present: FFARE has expanded into the areas of recruiting for the telecommunications and non-profit sectors; and, into small business and individual consulting related to Computer, IT and Telecommunications services.We offer personalized training for businesses and individuals in order to facilitate your capacity to maintain your own computers and computer systems. We will contract to maintain our client's computers for a modest fee if you don't wish to do it yourself; and, we… Show more 2008 to Present: FFARE has expanded into the areas of recruiting for the telecommunications and non-profit sectors; and, into small business and individual consulting related to Computer, IT and Telecommunications services.We offer personalized training for businesses and individuals in order to facilitate your capacity to maintain your own computers and computer systems. We will contract to maintain our client's computers for a modest fee if you don't wish to do it yourself; and, we offer customized consulting services.Visit our website at: http://ffare.vpweb.com. 2002 to 2008: Real Estate: An Exclusive Buyer Agency (EBA) serving the North Carolina High Country – Avery and Watauga Counties, specializing in residential resort property and land. Show less

Banner Elk, Nc

Fred has 22* years experience in the high tech, training and placement areas: three in communications intelligence; four with Henkels & McCoy, Inc. as Regional Manager and Operations Coordinator for Training Services; and, three as Vice President Operations and Corporate Secretary for Econotech Telecom Services (ECTEL) - providing training, technical and installation services to the CATV, telephone and computer industries. In addition to providing infrastructure services: cabling; rebuilds;… Show more Fred has 22* years experience in the high tech, training and placement areas: three in communications intelligence; four with Henkels & McCoy, Inc. as Regional Manager and Operations Coordinator for Training Services; and, three as Vice President Operations and Corporate Secretary for Econotech Telecom Services (ECTEL) - providing training, technical and installation services to the CATV, telephone and computer industries. In addition to providing infrastructure services: cabling; rebuilds; equipment installation and maintenance; technical support; and, training services, Fred also sold, designed and built security, CCTV and computer systems and networks; and, custom designed databases. He has been active in vocational development, education, training and placement for many years. He has been a business and computer consultant providing services to various for-profit and not-for-profit corporations. Show less

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area And Alexandria, Louisiana Area

Patterson General Agency, Inc., Leisure Villa Apartments, Alexandria, LA: Property Manager 5from 08/97 to 03/00. Managed the complex (100 units / 14 buildings / 10 acres): hired and supervised staff and subcontractors as needed, collected and recorded rents, made deposits, tracked income and expenses, identified vendors and approved payables, maintained local checking account, set-up and maintained computerized record keeping system, oversaw the renovation of the property, purchased… Show more Patterson General Agency, Inc., Leisure Villa Apartments, Alexandria, LA: Property Manager 5from 08/97 to 03/00. Managed the complex (100 units / 14 buildings / 10 acres): hired and supervised staff and subcontractors as needed, collected and recorded rents, made deposits, tracked income and expenses, identified vendors and approved payables, maintained local checking account, set-up and maintained computerized record keeping system, oversaw the renovation of the property, purchased supplies and rented apartments. Sold property at a profit and relocated to NC.Patterson Properties, Inc., Willowview and Calais Crossing Apartments, Baton Rouge, LA: Property Manager from 06/95 through 08/97. Managed the apartment complexes (110 units) supervised staff, rented units, collected rents and tracked income and expenses, and oversaw maintenance of facilities and grounds. Set up and maintained the computer system for the Baton Rouge Area: made deposits for the Baton Rouge Area complexes; ran an effective and efficient operation. Show less

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

Rembrandt Apartments, Baton Rouge, LA: Property Manager from 03/93 to 06/95. Managed the complex, supervised staff, rebuilt the complex (80 units), improved the tenant profile, and increased revenues. Established and maintained computerized record system, collected rents, made deposits and rented apartments

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

Title XIX case management for State of Louisiana OMR/DD (OCDD) and OMH.as a sub-contractor under the supervision of Human Services Foundation, Inc. (QMRP-1992 and QMHP – 1992) [501(c)(3) Corporation.]

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

Transitional program for men funded through the LA Dept. of Mental Health to transition men from an institutionalized setting into the community. This was a program/project of the (SBRCDC).

Baton Rouge And Shreveport, La

Responsibilities included supervising the faculty and students, coordinating curriculum, and processing student financial aid. Also, assisted with the School’s accreditation packages, worked cooperatively with the corporate staff and developed several computer programs for administrative purposes for the School.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

Responsible for the overall operation of the facility. Reported directly to the board of directors. Operation included: intake and assessment, work adjustment, evaluation, sheltered workshop, contact acquisition and management (included large janitorial contracts), job development and job placement. Computerized the accounting system. Acquired JTPA job placement contract, obtained National Institute for the Severely Handicapped certification enabling the acquisition of federal contracts… Show more Responsible for the overall operation of the facility. Reported directly to the board of directors. Operation included: intake and assessment, work adjustment, evaluation, sheltered workshop, contact acquisition and management (included large janitorial contracts), job development and job placement. Computerized the accounting system. Acquired JTPA job placement contract, obtained National Institute for the Severely Handicapped certification enabling the acquisition of federal contracts, and established the sheltered workshop. Acquired and managed contracts with the State of Louisiana - providing employment for our clients. We worked with the developmentally disabled and well individuals with mental and emotional disabilities. Got the organization re-certified from 501(c)(4) to 501(c)(3). [501(c)(3) corporation.] Show less

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Area

Vice President Operations and Corporate Secretary for Econotech Telecom Services (ECTEL) - providing training, technical and installation services to the CATV, telephone and computer industries. In addition to providing infrastructure services: cabling; rebuilds; equipment installation and maintenance; technical support; and, training services,

Blue Bell, Pa

Training Services, Regional Manager --- 10/82 to 10/84. Responsible for a twelve state area. Developed joint venture with Temple University to provide technical training for the Telecommunications industry including the establishment of funding sources. Developed joint venture with Spring Garden College to train CATV technicians. Collaborated with Cheyney University to develop the first four year B.S. degree in CATV Communications Technology. Coordinated the process to certify our… Show more Training Services, Regional Manager --- 10/82 to 10/84. Responsible for a twelve state area. Developed joint venture with Temple University to provide technical training for the Telecommunications industry including the establishment of funding sources. Developed joint venture with Spring Garden College to train CATV technicians. Collaborated with Cheyney University to develop the first four year B.S. degree in CATV Communications Technology. Coordinated the process to certify our programs for college credit with the American Council on Education (ACE) and The National Program on Noncollegiate Sponsored Instruction (PONSI).Program Manager, CATV Training Services --- 10/81 to 10/82. Managed all training programs in Pennsylvania. Administered a Governor's Special Grant project for $250,000. Developed and implemented mobile training. Additional responsibilities included: marketing, proposal preparation, contract negotiation, curriculum development and financial management. Show less

New York And Pennsylvania

Marketed and administered programs in councils in Pennsylvania and New York. Developed and managed budgets. Directed fund raising campaigns, special projects and events. Responsible for the management of a 2350 acre camp facility. Developed a Vocational Network in Bucks County, PA. Recruited, trained and directed volunteers from all strata of the community. Established a local newspaper, with a circulation of over 5000, in Delaware and Montgomery County in Pennsylvania. [ 501(c)(3)… Show more Marketed and administered programs in councils in Pennsylvania and New York. Developed and managed budgets. Directed fund raising campaigns, special projects and events. Responsible for the management of a 2350 acre camp facility. Developed a Vocational Network in Bucks County, PA. Recruited, trained and directed volunteers from all strata of the community. Established a local newspaper, with a circulation of over 5000, in Delaware and Montgomery County in Pennsylvania. [ 501(c)(3) corporation.] Show less

Albany, New York

I put myself through college (supplementing scholarships) working in a Cosmetic/Industrial Laboratory as a lab technician and on the factory floor as a material handler for Mohawk Brush a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuller Brush, Albany, NY

Texas, Germany, England And Alaska

Ba, English And Secondary Education

Aa, Liberal Arts

Biology Major

Activities and Societies: Reporter on college paper, DJ on FM Radio Station