Education:
Computer Information Technology
Associate of Applied Science Degree
North Idaho College, Coeur d' Alene, Idaho

Relevant Course Work:

Systems Analysis and Design	PC Architecture
Networking Essentials	PC Peripherals
Network Operating Systems (Windows NT Server 4.0, Novell NetWare 4.11)	PC Operating Systems (DOS 6.22, Unix, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT Workstation 4.0)
Network Management	Visual Basic 4.0 Programming
Database Modeling and Design	Web Programming (HTML, JavaScript)
Technical Writing & Documentation

Work Experience:
(not in chronological order)

12-00 to present	IT Director	Coeur d' Alene Tribe,  Plummer, Idaho
	I basically manage the department with its 15 full-time nerds + / - a few interns in the summer.  Manage the budget.  Establish plans and goals to move the tribe forward in technology.  Delve into telecommunications issues, wireless networking, and broadband connectivity.
11-1-99 to 12-00	Network Administrator	Coeur d' Alene Tribe,  Plummer, Idaho
	Responsibilities included: o  Completing the Local Area Network & Wide Area Network consisting of:     - Servers:  Windows 2000, NT 4.0, NT Terminal server, Sun Solaris, AS 400, and Citrix.     - Routers & Switches:  Cisco 2610, Cisco 3640     - Firewall:  PIX     -  Workstations:  NT 4.0, Windows 95, 98, and 2000. o  Providing LAN & WAN technical administration and support. o  Managing fault tolerance. o  Planning and managing shared resources. o  Troubleshooting, maintaining, repairing, and upgrading PC's and peripherals. o  Maintaining network security. o  Programming the tribal internet and intranet websites. o  Providing technical assistance for hardware and software purchases. o  Maintaining records and technical documentation for essential software and hardware equipment.
8-1-98 to 10-31-99	Information Systems	Coeur d' Alene Casino,  Worley, Idaho
	Assisted with the set up and support of a newly established network environment consisting of 2 NT 4.0 servers, 5 special Slot Servers, 1 Novell 4.11 server, 1 Unix Server, 8 Point-of- Sale stations, 50 workstations, and 7 network printers.  Responsible for maintaining 100% 24-hour operational status of all essential networking equipment that supported revenue generation.   Maintained network security.  Provided technical support for commercial and proprietary software systems.  Maintained records and technical documentation for all software and hardware equipment.  Designed and programmed the casino website.
10-1-90 to 2-10-95	Pure Metals Operator	Johnson-Matthey Electronics,  Spokane, Washington
High Purity Tellurium	Produced high purity metals and alloys for global customers in the semi-conductor, infrared, and photonics industry.   Used specialized processes, equipment, chemicals, and compounds to obtain purity levels of 59's - 99.999% pure, 69's - 99.9999% pure and above.  Monitored product analysis and performed developmental work to improve metal purity.  Metals worked with: Antimony (Sb) (my favorite) Tellurium (Te) and II-VI Te Cadmium (Cd) and II-VI Cd Zinc (Zn) Mercury (Hg) and Mercury Telluride (HgTe) Lead (Pb) Arsenic (As) Aluminum (Al) Bismuth (Bi) Tin (Sn) Silver (Ag) Boron Trioxide (B2O3) Lithium Niobate (LiNbO3) Also used Statistical Process Control charts and other quality improvement methods to ensure quality control.  Member of the Quality Improvement Team steering committee.  Assisted with the  development of a site-wide quality improvement plan.
9-1-97 to 7-31-98	Purchasing Agent	Coeur d' Alene Casino,  Worley, Idaho
	Negotiated and procured equipment, merchandise, supplies, and services for casino administration and operations.  Worked with local and national vendors to obtain best quality at lowest possible costs.  Inventoried capital equipment.
2-13-95 to 5-31-97	Certified Chemical Dependency Specialist	Family Healing Center,   Plummer, Idaho
	Administered Chemical Dependency Evaluations.  Provided counseling services to individuals, families, and groups.  Referred and coordinated client referrals to inpatient treatment centers.
6-13-97 to 8-31-97	Receptionist	Coeur d' Alene Casino,  Worley, Idaho
	Otherwise known as the phone answering technician.

Military Background, U.S. Army:
10 Years of Military Service in both Active Duty and Reserve