Biographical Summary

Credentials: Microsoft Certified Professional LANart Certified in Network Hardware Installation 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 Active Duty Assignments Reserve Duty Assignments Administrative NCO 1st Area Support Group G-6, Information Management Division Dhahran, Saudi Arabia (Desert Storm) Personnel Management Specialist 6241st USAR School Spokane, WA Administrative Specialist 1/52 Air Defense Artillery S-1, Battalion Headquarters Ft. Lewis, WA Personnel Management Specialist 104th Training Division Spokane, WA Postal Clerk 40th Postal Group Giessen, Germany Stenographer 364th Civil Affairs Brigade Portland, OR

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