Completion of a 1200 clock hour, 60 credit course in basic electronics and computer technology with emphasis on digital electronics and microprocessor systems. This course included theory and hands on experience in the operation of electronic test equipment, including the assembly of a multimeter, a radio receiver, an audible digital logic probe, a digital signal generator, a variable frequency oscillator, This course also included the study and use of BASIC programming, optoelectronics and technical writing.

Three years of Agriculture classes, Member of the Future Farmers of America where I was trained in leadership, public speaking, agriculture mechanics, horticulture, welding, carpentry, and livestock care. Lettered in Drama, had roles in Barnum, Romeo and Juliet, Rebel without a cause, and George M. This included voice and crew parts including props and sound. Other activities included: one year of auto mechanics, one year of architectural drafting, Wood shop, Cross country ski team, Debate Team, Classroom aide working with developmentally disabled students.

Experience with, working on, upgrading, and programming computers since1983. I have experience in DOS 1.1 to 7.1, and Windows 3.1 to Windows 2000.

At this time I also have a peer to peer local area network connected in my house. I have also upgraded the server and completely rebuilt the LAN for the electronics solutions 5th ave mall stores P.O.S. terminals using lantastic software and artisoft LAN cards.

For a year I was a stand up comedian in Fairbanks, even getting to the point where I was good enough to do four shows a week. I wrote my own material for each show. As a writer of screenplays and short stories I have won awards in numerous contests.

KCBF-FM September 1985 to December 1985 Personality

worked the midnight to 6am shift as an on air talent on Friday and Saturday night while a sophomore in high school. duties included making lots of coffee. announcing of weather, up to date news reports, musical programming, and interfacing with CBS network news at the top of every hour. duties also included keeping transmitter logs for the Federal Communications Commission, and commercial production.

KAYY-FM August 1987 to September 1988 Personality

By the time I left KAYY, I had gone from part time operator after school to full time overnight air talent. My duties included, Keeping current on the playlist and FCC transmitter paperwork. commercial production, setting up and taking down of equipment for remote broadcasts and assisting the station engineer in his duties at the transmitter.

SOUND MASTERS Sep 1987 - Sep 1988 Fairbanks, AK Owner

Owner/operator of mobile dj service. I developed my own accounts, set up equipment, purchased materials, and saw to the enjoyment of all that attended the event

TACO BELL Oct 1988 - June 1989 Phoenix, AZ Assistant Manager

Oversaw a crew of ten people, trained proper food handling procedures, customer service skills, and cash handling. My duties also included: seeing to the cleanliness of the business, and closing paperwork.

TOP SEAL CORPORATION June 1989 to January 1992 Operations technician

Oversaw all facets of plastic manufacturing. From color balancing the resin to quality control inspection of the completed part. I was trained on Cincinatti-Milicron plastic injection molding machines and liner stamping machines Additional training was also received in the Demming principals of quality and FDA certification in parts made for sterile containers

RADIO SHACK Dec 1989 - March 1990 Phoenix, AZ Sales Associate

Worked part time as a commission salesperson, also stocked and merchandised the store

POLARIS INVESTMENT INC May 1992 to March 1993 Sub Contractor

Worked as a painter/ general maintenance/ hotel security person in the Polaris hotel. In the time that I was employed for this hotel I sharpened my skills at drywall hanging and patching, painting, and wallpapering.

MAPCO EXPRESS May 1993 - Feb 1995 Fairbanks, AK Customer Svc/Sales Liaison

Developed a unique position within the company. I worked primarily as an on the floor liaison, my primary duty was to stock the cooler and take care of the appearance of the store. But, I soon expanded my duties to include: stocking and ordering for the whole store, organization of the cooler/freezer, pumping gasoline for customers, filling propane bottles, and light maintenance. While at Mapco I suggested many innovations for cooler procedures that have becomes standards for the company.

KAKQ-FM June 1993 to Jan 1994 Personality

I started with KAKQ as the Friday night and Saturday afternoon on air announcer. I did a call in request show called "Off the beaten path" and had callers from as far away as Ft. Yukon and Delta Junction calling in requests. My tenure with that station ended when it was purchased by Comco Broadcasting.

KIAK-FM, KIAK-AM Jan 1994 to May 1996 Personality

Comco transferred me to KIAK-FM and KIAK-AM right after purchase. I quickly became the number one weekend disk jockey in Fairbanks. An honor that I worked hard to keep until I left the company. In the time that I was there I did everything from commercial production to set up and dismantling of equipment for remote broadcasts. I was on site engineer for the 1995 Limited North American Sled Dog Race in downtown Fairbanks. And even did fill in color commentary for one basketball game.

CONKLE VENTURES Feb 1995 To June 1995 Mechanic

As a mechanic it was my duty to diagnose the customer complaint. troubleshoot the problem with the vehicle and repair the problem. We did everything from tune ups to engine rebuilds.

RADIO SHACK July 1995 - May 1996 Fairbanks, AK Sales Associate/Media Buyer

Customer service was the utmost priority in this position. I sold everything from electronics piece parts like resistors to stereo components. As media buyer for the company I dealt with the local media salespeople, Wrote my own commercial copy, and produced my own ads in my home studio.

WATKINS (BIGGE MARKETING) Nov 1995 - March 1997 Owner

Applying what I already learned from my experience in public relations, marketing strategies, merchandising, and accounting was a great help in setting up and seeing to the day to day operations of my own business. What started out as a small operation in my spare bedroom soon grew to a mall kiosk in the Northway Mall in Anchorage, Ak.

NYE FRONTIER FORD May 1996 - April 1997 Sales Associate

In the business of selling cars you soon learn one valuable lesson. Save your money! I gained experience in all facets of car sales. From developing leads, setting appointments, the importance of proper greetings and first impressions, a thorough, thoughtful, and energetic sales presentation, and the importance of filling out paperwork thoroughly and neatly. I did a magic show for my customers while waiting to hear back from finance on their car. and received many complements on my performance both as a salesperson and a magician. In fact my shows got to be the mainstay entertainment for the other salespeople and their customers.

Joe Verde sales training was provided by Nye Ford. Product knowledge was provided by Steve Oshlaeger. I also studied Tom Hopkins and Joe Gerard on my own time.

ALASKA SALES AND SERVICE April 1997 - August 1997 Sales Associate

I sold both new and used cars for Alaska Sales and Service. As a salesperson I was asked to work in both the downtown and the Dimond center locations.

Alaska Sales and Service provided weekly comprehensive training in Joe Verde Closer training which covered the steps of selling the product, the art of closing, and the importance of customer relations and follow up with your customers. On my own I studied Tom Hopkins, Zig Ziglar, and Joe Girard sales training tape seminars. A habit that I have continued to present day.

As Manager of the Electronic Solutions store in the Fifth Avenue Mall my day is very full, I am responsible for the appearance of the store and the area around it. A lot of time is spent stocking and merchandising product. Once a month I rearrange displays in both the mall hallway windows and the street windows to increase interest in the store. I do all the ordering from the main warehouse. I spend a lot of time with my sales staff for sales training, phone presence training, and product knowledge training. I have attended Sony University, a once a year sales and product knowledge put on by Sony Corporation. I am the citizen band radio expert for the company. Other product lines include Panasonic and Sony Televisions, VCRs, Walkmans, and Discmans. Uniden, Cobra, Motorola, and Maxon two way radio equipment. Sony, Panasonic, and Uniden Telephone equipment. Alvarez and Bentley handmade musical instruments. Sony, Technics, Fisher, and Pioneer Audio components and rack systems. Paperwork is included in my duties. Such as nightly closing reports, monthly closing reports, weekly accounting reports, store inventory reports, cash drawer, credit card, and check balancing. I am proficient in office procedures and the operation of office equipment such as, fax machines, copying machines, fax, data, voice switches, modems, and computer equipment of all kinds. When I took over I quickly raised the 5th Avenue store to first place in sales for the company. My personal sales accounted for 50 percent of the stores business during the holiday season.

WESTERN GEOPHYSICAL January 1999 - April 1999 Cable Repair Tech

Four long cold months were spent on the shore of the arctic ocean repairing

electronic equipment for a seismic exploration company. We worked 16 to 18 hours a day on a three week on one week off rotation. One of the first challenges that I faced was that the camp workshop had been emptied of all tools when the prior crew had vacated so I had to fabricate my own. If anyone has ever told you that you can make a good solder connection using a banana plug as a soldering iron tip....well, you can. If anyone has ever told you that it is impossible to make your own multimeter out of a battery and some left over wire along with an old shoe....well, you can’t. Outside of fabrication the job entailed troubleshooting and repair of vibration sensors and the quarter mile long cable that connected them together.

SEARS ROEBUCK May 1999 - August 1999 Sales Associate

As an Associate in the Shoe department my job included meeting and greeting customers, investigation of needs and wants, and closing the sale. In addition to keeping the sales floor stocked, cleaned, and arranged I was also in charge of displaying sale signage. During the first month that I was with Sears I rose to number one in sales for my department and received a promotion to Full Time Associate.

EASY STREET AUTO August 1999 - July 2000 Inventory Manager

Fairguide, 5 Years, Tanana Valley State Fair Assoc. Fairbanks, Alaska.

Superintendent of Hobbies Division, 1 Year, Tanana Valley State Fair Assoc.

Volunteers In Policing Program, 6 months, Fairbanks Police Department.

A+ Certification, June 2000

Certified computer repair technician

Notary Public, July 2000

Plymouth-AAA troubleshooting contest, State and National finalist, 1988

The Plymouth-AAA troubleshooting contest is an annual contest. It is for high school seniors who are enrolled in auto shop courses. The contest is broken down into two parts, written knowledge and hands on troubleshooting. I took second place in the state of Alaska so I went on to the national contest in Washington DC At the national competition, my partner and I were good enough to take nineteenth place out of fifty one teams. This was the first time that a team from Alaska had ever placed in the top twenty in the history of the contest.

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