Nov. 2003-Present Midstate Communications, Ionia, Michigan
Technician
Install Phone and Data cabling. Install and service Hardware and Software for Networking and Phone Systems. Tasks include: Server/PC upgrades, VPN setup, Wireless LAN and Internet, router/firewalls, Virus adware removal, 3com VOIP System and Panasonic Phone and Voicemail systems.
Mar. 2002-Nov. 2003 DK Associates, Ionia, Michigan
Self Employed
Digital cable TV and broadband internet access installation. Sales of Communication technologies to include: Local and Long Distance, Internet access and wireless. PC Repair. Contract services to Midstate Communications.
Aug. 1996-Mar. 2002 Meridian Automotive Systems, Ionia, Michigan
Tele/Data Communications Manager / Network System Administrator / Support Technician
Coordinate and complete connectivity starting from 3 sites to over 30 in just over 1 year. Manage install and maintain PBX voice and data communications for corporate wide network. Manage moves adds and changes for voice network. Install and maintain voice over IP on Frame Relay WAN. Maintain, install, and administer over 400 pc�s and servers at 7+ sites on a mixed Novell and NT network. Supervise 4 personnel and helpdesk support for 500+ users. Y2K and desktop upgrades. Maintain PC�s and Novell network for 3 sites.
Jun. 1994-Jun. 1996 H.H. Cutler Company, Grand Rapids Michigan
Hardware Tech. /Computer Operator
Maintain and install PC's, terminals, printers, modems, and scanners on an IBM mainframe; PC networks. Upgrade and install PC hardware and software. Light maintenance on copiers, faxes, typewriters, adding machines and fiche readers. Fill in operator for IBM mainframe. Install and complete moves adds and changes for ROLM, TelRad, Vodavi and TIE telecommunication equipment.
Jun. 1992-Jun. 1994 Universal Computer Services, Inc., Houston, Texas
Field Service Technician
Install, repair and service UCS and Ford Dealership client computer systems in West Michigan. To include terminals, printers, controllers and IBM, Texas Instrument, UNIX based systems, also DEC and TI stand alone systems. Prioritize trouble reports dispatched from Houston. Complete documentation via home office PC. Maintain parts inventory and company vehicle.
Sep. 1978- Jun. 1992 United States Air Force, Stateside and England
Avionics Technician/Team Leader
Maintain, troubleshoot, repair, modify, and calibrate integrated avionics computerized test station and avionics systems including support equipment. Assign and schedule tasks for up to six personnel. Train, document and evaluate personnel performance. Counsel personnel on work and non-work related problems. Analyze and identify equipment histories for failure, proper documentation and trends. Track/research parts ordering. Certify test station and avionics equipment.