Dec.30

Magneco-Metrel

Negley, Ohio

Magneco-Metrel is a medium sized company with a global presence providing products and services to the steel industry. With locations domestically and abroad, reliable real-time communication is essential.

  • Responsible for day-to-day network administration in a local branch office.
  • Advised on technical planning and purchases.
  • Maintained PCs as well as PC driven lab equipment and peripherals.
  • Responsible for maintaining connection and maximum uptime to global network.
  • Mid-level management responsibilities included purchasing and personnel management.
Employment

Dec.30

Dynamic Dzign Technologies

East Palestine, Ohio

Dynamic Dzign Technologies was a computer store located in East Palestine, Ohio. Focusing on professional, affordable computer service, I developed a loyal customer base, many of whom have continued as clients for more than a decade.

  • Started and operated a brick-and-mortar computer store.
  • Developed operating procedures and business strategies.
  • Responsible for keeping all company records.
  • Directly managed all sales and service operations and employees.
  • Developed business-to-business and consumer relationships.
  • Designed and assembled custom built computer systems.
  • Performed service and maintenance for residential and corporate clients.
  • Designed and developed web sites for business clients.
Employment

Dec.30

Worden Brothers

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Worden Brothers is a software development firm that produces award wining stock analysis software for over twenty years.

  • Authored software help documentation.
Employment

Dec.30

Developer Shed

Cooper City, Florida

Developer Shed is a group of over a dozen Internet properties including technology magazines and forum sites with topics ranging from programming to hardware reviews.

  • Wrote weekly Windows and hardware oriented content for several article based web sites.
  • Published 200+ programming articles with over 500,000 readers.
  • Wrote a comprehensive Windows troubleshooting and security guide.
  • Wrote, edited, and produced weekly video new segment.
  • Wrote, edited, and produced video training tutorials.
  • Administered a family of web sites and forums with responsibilities including spam mitigation and user support.
Employment

Nov.19

Tailored IT Solutions

Poland, Ohio

Tailored IT Solutions is an entrepreneurial startup providing customized IT services and solutions to small and medium sized businesses.

Services include:
  • Full range of IT consulting and budget planning services.
  • PC repair and maintenance including remote desktop support.
  • Network and server administration.
  • Software maintenance including scheduled updates and data backup.
  • CCTV security cameras including web accessible DVR solutions.
  • VoIP Telephone installation
  • Network upgrades and expansions.
  • Structured cabling and premise wiring.
  • Full stack LAMP/WAMP web design and development.
  • Windows scripting and software automation.
Software:
  • Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Linux, and Mac.
  • Microsoft Office.
  • Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
Employment

May.30

Trinity Door Systems

New Springfield, Ohio

Trinity Door Systems is a family owned small business that provides entrance door maintenance services. As a growing business, they have doubled in size and recently expanded to a second location.

  • Managed IT development and provided support in a dynamically expanding environment.
  • Established a local area network and installed and configured a centralized file server.
  • Implemented infrastructure to make use of the latest Gigabit technology including upgraded structured wiring.
  • Installed a server rack to promote security and equipment safety.
  • Enhanced security with the addition of a SonicWall firewall appliance.
  • Purchased and installed a new VOIP telephone system.
  • Installed and maintained site-to-site and client-to-site VPN services for connectivity between remote offices and salespersons.
  • Managed cellular services and maintained mobile devices including phones, tablets, and remote access points.
  • Implemented new software, cloud services, and SAAS solutions to streamline business tasks and improve overall efficiency and profitability.
  • Maintained network and peripheral devices and provided technical support.
  • Advised management on the development and implementation of new technology policies and procedures.
  • Maintained company web site and managed email services.
Employment

May.30

The Century Group

New Waterford, Ohio

Century Industries and its parent company Century Container have been in combined operation for nearly a century as one of the midwest’s leading manufacturers of coatings, sealers, and injection molded containers. Three locations across Columbiana County in Ohio present all of the challenges of a typical mid-sized business.

  • Maintained existing network, PCs, and peripherals.
  • Implemented new software and hardware solutions.
  • Maintained VPN-based communications between three remote locations.
  • Implemented and managed backup and disaster recovery plans.
Employment