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Indiana, United States

Indiana, United States

Elkhart, Indiana Area

Manages Information Technology and computer systems for a multi-divisional aluminum extrusion, preparation and distribution company.• Plans, organizes, controls and evaluates IT and electronic data operations• Designs, develops, implements and coordinates systems, policies and procedures• Ensures security of data, network access and backup systems• Acts in alignment with user needs and system functionality to contribute to organizational policy• Manages staff by recruiting, training and coaching employees and appraising their performance• Identifies problem areas and implements strategic solutions• Audits systems and assess their outcomes• Preserves assets, information security and control structures

Goshen, Indiana

Employed by a major supplier of seating and soft goods to the recreational vehicle industry.Responsibilities required proactive management of all aspects of Information Technology within the company. I balanced business needs with IT capabilities while constantly reviewing processes and identifying ways and means to improve efficiency in production, administration, and customer service. Additional responsibilities included:* Ensuring that all IT systems operate efficiently and effectively* Recommend and implement technological improvements* Ensuring that IT changes were managed so as to minimize downtime and inconvenience* Planned and executed or supervised IT projects* Negotiated IT service contracts with partners and suppliers* Recruited and trained new staff* Developed and documented IT, HR, Accounting, & Production processesLeft Flair Interiors when the company was sold.

Elkhart, Indiana

The second largest manufacturer of ambulances in the United States, SJC Industries brands include McCoy-Miller, Marque and Premiere. SJC Ambulances are sold through a nationwide network of dealers.Managed and maintained all corporate technology resources including servers, workstations, laptops, printers, telecommunications and multimedia equipment.* Administered multi-server Windows Server 2003 LAN, 50+ workstations and 75+ end-users* Recommended, evaluated and purchased IT assets* Maintained inventory of IT assets* Purchased software licensing and tracked licensing compliance* Designed and implemented multi-node network expansion* Managed Internet firewall and monitoring solutions* Administered and maintained Microsoft Exchange Server and user accounts* Administered and maintained Microsoft SQL Server 2005 supporting the Vantage ERP system* Maintained system-wide backups and implemented disaster recovery plan* Maintained all servers, PC’s, workstations and printers* Help Desk / End-user support for hardware, software and Windows operating systems* Designed and maintained corporate Intranet and Internet sites* Produced system/network documentation, SOP’s and IT policies* Maintained network security policies and addressed server security issues* Applied appropriate security patches and upgradesLeft SJC when the company was sold.

Nappanee, Indiana

Terra Group, LLC manufacturers ramps, doors, and components for the recreational vehicle and cargo vehicle industries, customized aluminum extrusions, and in-stream hydro-power systems.Responsible for all aspects (software, hardware, and development) of the organization's network communications systems.* Designed, recommended, implemented, and maintained network architectures (LAN and WAN)* Designed, recommended, implemented, and maintained Server back-end systems* Designed, implemented, and maintained workstations and workstation environments* Troubleshot application, network, server, and workstation performance issues* Developed and maintained disaster recovery plans* Provided technical support and guidance to IT staff and end users* Developed and administered IT helpdesk for 100+ end users and workstations in 5 locationsLeft Terra Group when the company closed.

Goshen, Indiana

Networking Consultant specializing in administration for small to medium sized businesses and private home computer owners.* Designed, implemented and maintained corporate computer networks for clients* Developed customer relations in multiple industries* Recommended, procured, and installed hardware/software solutions for corporate data centers* Specialized in computer and network security* Microsoft PartnerSold to spend more time with my new daughter.

Middlebury, Indiana

Blending Old World Amish craftsmanship with innovative technology, Jayco is the nation’s largest family-owned and operated RV manufacturer, developing a full lineup of recreation vehicles in rural Middlebury, Ind.Responsible for the management of the companies 300 Windows and AS-400 based systems in Middlebury, Indiana and two remote locations. Provided daily network support, documentation, technical leadership, and top-level desktop and server support and training.* Configured and installed Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls for company Intranet* Designed and managed implementation of cabling for several new manufacturing facilities* Designed private IP address space implementation* Configured and installed T1 and Frame Relay for a new locations * Designed, implemented, and managed NT 4.0 server connectivity at remote locations* Designed, implemented, and managed Microsoft Exchange 5.5 Server* Designed, implemented, and managed Netware 4.11, NT 4.0 and Windows 2K File Servers* Managed company Intranet; provided top-level desktop support; documented network topology * Managed TCP/IP network with T-1 and Frame Relay connections* Planned software and hardware upgrade procedures at several remote locations* Built Microsoft, and NetWare server environments with RAID 0 and RAID 5 configurations* Wrote performance test plans, test cases and project reports* Designed, implemented, and maintained Network and Performance Monitoring* Administered a test bed of NT 4.0 Workstation PCs * Configured and installed Cisco 2500 series routers for T-1 connections at satellite locations* Configured and installed AT&T Teledyne CSU/DSUs * Designed and implemented an imaging standard for desktop deployment* Troubleshot AS-400 and PC clients; Dell Servers, Laptops, and Workstations * Configured Dell Rack mount PowerEdge systems, both hardware and software configurationsLeft Jayco to start a Network Security Consulting business.

Rogers, Arkansas

Developer on the DarkStar BBS Project, the first computer bulletin board system to deliver rich media content (graphics, audio and video) through a mouse-driven graphical user interface (GUI) over dial-up grade telephone lines. A derivative of the original DarkStar markup language and GUI transport mechanisms became the basis for the early NCSA Mosaic HTML web browser.* Responsible for design, development and testing of communications applications and systems* Developed a Centralized Security Communications System for Wal-Mart Stores* Maintained multiple PCs running DOS and Windows 3.1Left Paragon Labs to return to Indiana.

Worldwide Locations Including Great Britain, Turkey, Spain And Italy

Specialty Summary:Maintains tactical aircraft, support equipment, and forms and records.Duties and Responsibilities:* Services aircraft. Performs end-of-runway, postflight, preflight, thru-flight, and phase inspections* Uses technical data to diagnose and solve maintenance problems on aircraft systems* Interprets and advises on maintenance procedures and policies to repair aircraft* Troubleshoots and maintains aircraft structures, systems, components, and related equipment* Removes and installs aircraft components* Conducts functional tests of repaired components and systems* Adjusts, aligns, and rigs aircraft systems* Supervises and performs aircraft jacking, lifting, and towing operations.* Inspects aircraft structures, systems, components, and related systems* Supervises and performs aircraft and component inspections* Interprets inspection findings and determines adequacy of corrective actions* Inspects and checks components for clearances, tolerances, proper installation, and operation* Inspects and operates powered and nonpowered aerospace ground equipment* Inspects and identifies aircraft corrosion for prevention and repair* Reviews maintenance forms, aircraft records and historical reports* Inventories and maintains aircraft equipment