Objective	Technical Professional I desire a position in which my experience and knowledge with computer hardware and software, Internet, and networking; problem solving skills, and training will be an asset to a company that provides a challenging, interesting, and pleasant work environment with substantial room for growth.
Educational Background	Marist College    1995-1996 Poughkeepsie, NY Major: Computer Information Systems Clubs: WMCR Radio (disc jockey), Computer Science Queensbury High School     1991-1995 Queensbury, NY New York State Regents Diploma
Certifications	Brainbench: Certified Professional Master Windows 95 Administrator Windows 95 Power User Windows 98 Administrator Master Windows 98 Power User Computer Technician ( http://www.brainbench.com/transcript.jsp?pid=132846 )
Work Experience	Comic Book Galaxy Partners, LTD. August 2000 to September 2000 Primary webmaster HTML encoder Site operator and maintenence Development and implementation of site design. Maintenence and proofing, error correction, and updating of HTML code as per client specification. Suggestion and implementation of new concepts / ideas (for example search engine implementation). Tutoring and lesson planning for client implementation. Advertising site via WWW Search Engines. Brand Olde PC's May 2000 to September 2000 Computer Hardware Technician Customer Technical Support / Relations Computer Service, Upgrades, Diagnostic, and Repair. Build computers to customer specification, install software and test. Handle customer support requests and ensure customer satisfaction. Miscellaneous computer hardware-related tasks, etc. Scottsbluff Networx and Inventive Media Feb. 1998 to Apr. 2000 Technical Support Engineer Computer Hardware Technician Assistant Systems Systems and Network Administrator Hardware diagnostic and repair. Computer system upgrades. Software Installation and troubleshooting. Proposing estimates on service work. Customer relations. Phone and on-site technical support of Internet software and hardware. Development and implementation of lesson plan for training clients key Internet concepts. Provide training and instruction to new staff members. Internet Dialup configurations for modem and ISDN. Basic Linux-based system administration for web, DNS, and mail servers. Pinpoint and repair or report critical network operations problems. Administration of Web server and domain implementation and maintenence. Temporary Web Master (May-Aug 1998) Internet Software Installation, House Calls, Internet Setups Brian's Computer Consulting Jan 1999 to May 2000 (self employment) On-Site Computer Service, Upgrades, Diagnostic, and Repair. Networking and Internet Setup and Support. Telephone wiring and jack installation. Miscellaneous computer tasks, etc. Caldor May 1996 to Sep 1996 May 1997 to Jan 1998 Sales Associate Responsible for upkeep and replenishment of stock on store shelves. Knowledge of all merchandise locations throughout store. Electronics, knowledge of merchandise and their functions. Tracking and ordering of inventory. Cashier.
Skills and Knowledge	Concept and Design Ability to communicate seemingly complex Internet functions to customers in an easy to understand, simplified form. Hardware (PC / IBM compatible components and systems) Broadband Internet: ISDN / DSL / Cable Modem Internet (TCP/IP - ping, traceroute, netstat, etc.) Linux (server configuration for sendmail, httpd, named) Networking, ethernet. Physical network (BNC, CAT5) HTML 3.0 Web site design / layout, planning, implementation      Car site: capriceclassic.com      Personal business site: cdcsr.com      Clifton Park Eye Center: cliftonparkeyecenter.com      Comic Book fan site: comicbookgalaxy.com      Retail History Enthusiasts site: deadmalls.com      Personal Home Page: djbrian.com Web TV and America Online (via TCP/IP configuration) Windows Peer to Peer Networking. Software Adobe Photoshop Microsoft Word MS-DOS 3.3 to 6.22 Norton and McAfee (Network Solutions) Antivirus Windows 3.x Windows 95 (all variants) Windows 98 / 98 SE Windows Millenium Windows NT 4.0 Server / Workstation Windows 2000
References	Alan Doane (518) 761-0441    Employer, Comic Book Galaxy Bill Kucera (308) 436-7275 Personal Client Jennifer Patterson    (308) 632-4045 Client, The Insurance Store Jim Novacek (308) 632-7600 Client, Midwest PMS Joe Schon (308) 632-2343 Client, Ag-Mon, Inc. Matt Larsen (308) 635-7427 Employer, Inventive Media Ray Lind (308) 635-0525 Personal Client Robert Tatar (518) 884-8222 Employer, Brand Olde PCs