Mike Searson Email & Phone Number

Sparks, Nevada

A writer of articles on a variety of subjects including Traditional Martial Arts, MMA, Boxing, Firearms, Combatives, and Knives. I have been published in the following periodicals: RECOIL, OFFGRID, Concealment, Gunslingers of the Old West, Tactical World, The Wild West, Concealed Carry, Inside Military Surplus, Gun Digest, Tactical Gear, Blade, S.W.A.T., World of Firepower, Legendary Arms, American Pioneer, Concealed Carry Handguns, Modern Pioneer and Sniper Journal. I am a regular online contributor to Ammoland.com, RECOILWEB.com, and Breachbangclear.com. I have written articles for Examiner.com. Lowkick.com, Yahoo News and Google News pertaining to Fight Sports and Firearms rights.I served as the editor of Tactical World magazine in 2018.In addition to article writing, I specialize in copywriting for the outdoor, shooting and hunting markets. I have written over 1,000 articles, blogs and e-books as a ghostwriter for 30 different companies from ammunition and firearms manufacturers to MMA clothing and fight gear.Finally, I offer expert consulting to members of the Firearms and Outdoor Industries with regard to product improvement, testing, marketing, sales and technical development. I hold an FFL/SOT and can send/receive firearms for test and evaluation.

Sparks, Nevada

I offer the following NRA courses:Basic RifleBasic PistolBasic ShotgunPersonal Protection in the HomePersonal Protection outside the HomeCCW certification for Florida, Utah and NevadaNon NRA coursesDefensive ShotgunDefensive CarbineDefensive KnifeSmith & Wesson Military & Police Armorer

Editor for firearms, training and news magazine geared toward law enforcement and military audiences. Planned outlines of articles and worked with staff and freelance journalists and photographers. Ensured content was accurate, timely and presented well. Ensured contributors were paid.

Reno, Nevada

Report on boxing and MMA events, both professional and amateur, local and national.National Examiner for Knives and SwordsLocal and National hunting, fishing, firearms and gun rights.

Carson City, Nevada, United States

Analyze, develop, code, and test Web Based Software Applications. Using HTML, JavaScript, CICS, and Mainframe software. Write and Gather Business Requirements to develop into Software requirements. I used various tools and programming languages, such as HTML, ASP, Active Server Pages, JavaScript, VB Script, Cold Fusion, SQL, Java, Access, SQL Server, C++, IBM Websphere, XML, XSLT, FLASH, Adobe Photoshop, ORACLE.

Sparks, Nv

Coverage of professional MMA Events: UFC, Strikeforce, Bellator

I provided vital, in-depth investigation and analysis in the areas of customer service, productivity, and Public Utilities Commission compliance for all departments in Nevada Network Operations (Installation & Repair, Construction & Engineering, Special Services, Switching, Rural Operations, and Network Operation Centers) for AT&T Nevada. I accomplished this primarily by building queries in SQL and Business Objects in order to acquire data and then investigating and analyzing the data after it’s been gathered. I then produced appropriate recommendations for improvement when necessary in accordance with local union practices, regulatory policies, and business rules.I was the single point of contact for all Call Center Projects, new system implementation, Regulatory and External Affairs. I was responsible for troubleshooting system issues and training employees on the use of new systems. I interfaced with IT departments in California for all new system configurations and implementation into Nevada. I was also the Local Security Administrator and LAN manager for various Company Computer Systems and shared drives for all AT&T employees in the State of Nevada. I was the 271 Performance Manager for Installation and Maintenance. I ensured that AT&T Nevada complied with all rules of the State’s Public Utilities Commission with regard to performance measures and competition.In my final 2 years with AT&T, our Center lost 4 managers and I directly supervised 40 Maintenance Administrators who completed service orders, routed orders to technicians, and dispatched pair gain and light-span technicians.I indirectly supervised and supported an additional 40 call-center personnel (Dispatch, EWO, MLAC, RCMC, TNAC), and 90 field technicians. I was the West Coast Representative for AT&T’s Veteran’s Organization and maintained the organization’s intranet website (Cold Fusion and a SQL Database)

I was a manager on the Revenue and Credit Management Team and Single Point of Contact responsible for Fraud, Billing Adjustments and Net Bad Debt Root Cause and Analysis. Several key accomplishments were:• I developed Methods and Procedures to reduce Net Bad Debt across all of SBC’s affiliates (Advanced Solutions Inc, Cingular Wireless, SBC Long Distance, SBC Datacomm, etc) in order to protect company revenue. • I performed weekly in-depth investigations and analysis of adjustments, write-offs and aging and made recommendations for process improvements.• I performed monthly in-depth analysis of bad debt and write-offs to make improvements in areas such as customer service, productivity, and compliance with Tariffs. • I investigated and identified fraudsters and discovered patterns which identified instances of modem fraud.• I rewrote Methods and Procedures for SBC Datacomm with regard to delayed and incorrect invoices and purchase orders. This act enabled the company to recover an average of $6 million per month from the aging bucket.I used a variety of tools in my job such as Microsoft Access, Excel, Power Point, Business Objects and the Telegence Billing system. I wrote queries to extract data and then conducted investigations and analyzed the data. I presented my results in Microsoft Excel format and Word Documents at the VP Level. My reports and analysis were used to uncover patterns of fraud in 13 states as well as to make recommendations on net bad debt and adjustment reduction for all AT&T and SBC Affiliates and Credit and Collections. My additional duties included being the Local Security Administrator for various Company Computer Systems and LAN Administrator for Billing and Finance. I built and maintained the organization’s intranet website.

I was responsible for designing, maintaining, implementing, and updating database integrated web based applications. Primarily my applications were dedicated to event registration and a detailed reporting structure for the event planners. I developed significant web based interfaces which allowed the clients to maintain their own Web Applications and generate their own reports; a strong emphasis was placed on writing reusable code and developing a user friendly interface. The emphasis for this work group was specifically Quick-Hit applications with a lifecycle of less than 60 days, however I also worked on 5 critical long-term projects.I used various tools and programming languages, such as HTML, ASP, Active Server Pages, JavaScript, VB Script, Cold Fusion, SQL, Java, Access, SQL Server, C++, Vantive, IBM Websphere, XML, XSLT, FLASH, Shockwave, Adobe Photoshop, ORACLE, .NET, and CMDS. I have performed as a database administrator on many applications. In my role as a Senior Analyst I mentored new programmers, gathered and wrote technical requirements, and helped other team-members by supporting their applications while they caught up on others. I was responsible for data modeling and peer coaching for other developers and architects in ASP, Cold Fusion, IBM Web sphere, and HTML. I was known throughout the organization for a quick turn-around time and excellent client rapport, particularly with strong abilities to multi-task, delegate, and motivate others.

Oakland, California

Assisted customers with billing questions while selling products and services in a call center environment.

Belmont, California

Inventoried and cataloged gun-parts warehouse. Designed and maintained the company website. Performed warehouse work such as shipping/receiving and was the delivery driver to gunshops in Northern California.

Stockton, California Area

Loaded ammunition for 2 commercial indoor shooting ranges. Operated various loading presses from Dillon 1050 to Ammo-Load Autoloader; processed brass for reloading, packaged and shipped completed ammunition, test fired new loads. Taught NRA Safety courses to new shooters.

Boca Raton, Florida

Sold to a client base of 1200 customers, brought in customers through cold-calling, travelled overseas to inspect and process arms and ammunition for importation, designed and tested new products.

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

Private investigator, conducted investigations, performed surveillance, VIP personal protection, security consulting, bail recovery agent, and process server.

Holiday, Florida

Loaded ammunition for commercial sale. Operated various loading presses from Dillon 1050 to CAMDEX Autoloader; ran MAGMA casting equipment, sized and coated bullets, processed brass for reloading, packaged and shipped completed ammunition, test fired new loads. Built company website

1St Bn 9Th Marines Alfa Co, 1St Bn 4Th Marines, 13 Meu (Soc) , 1St Mar Div

I was a Fire Team Leader in an Infantry Unit trained in all aspects of MEU(SOC) Marine Expeditionary Unit, Special Operations Capable.

Bs, Information Technology

Associate, Criminal Justice

As, Oceanography

Hs, English, Latin, High School Coursework

Activities and Societies: Speech and Debate, Bread for the World