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Experience:

July 2007 - Present - OATS, Inc., Columbia, MO — Technology Coordinator

2004 - July 2007 - Professional Technologies, Columbia, MO – Systems Engineer/Network Administrator
• Hired as full-time technician after dissolution of Danta Technologies in 2004.
• Improved RMA and PO organization for in-house management/organization.
• Streamlined file management system to improve management efficiency.
• Increased clientele in Columbia, Jefferson City, and surrounding areas.
• Experience in the latest technologies in 64-bit, along with the latest operating systems including Linux, Macintosh (up to Tiger version 10.4.9), and Windows; including Microsoft Windows Vista (Ultimate, Business, and Home editions).
• Experience with all Microsoft Office programs, starting with Office 97, up to Office 2007.
• Proven 1% or less system return rate on in-house builds or repairs.
• Promoted to on-site sales & deployment manager in January 2006.
• Took control of managing multiple clients in varying areas of the Mid-Missouri area (June 2006) as my own personal responsibility.

2000 - 2004 - Danta Technologies, Inc., Columbia, MO - Intern/On-Staff Technician
• Gained hands-on knowledge of building and maintaining computer systems while still in high school.
• Promoted to part-time technician after two months of internship training during high school.
• Proved successful in multi-tasking by building and testing multiple AMD/Intel certified systems.
• Gained first-hand knowledge into repairing virus or spyware infected operating systems.
• Furthered education in hardware/software requirements for offices & businesses around the Columbia/Jefferson City, Missouri area.

1999 - 2005 - DRC Appraisal Services, Columbia, MO - Appraisal Assistant/Network Administrator
• Improved efficiency through upgrades to in-house computer systems & networking.
• Handled many financial aspects of the business, including filing taxes, payroll records, and daily logs of completed real estate appraisal assignments.
• Trained staff in using Windows XP, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac real estate formats and platforms.
• Assisted local real estate agents with minor technical problems with PCs and Multiple Listing Service glitches.
• Developed relationships with legal counselors and real estate agents in the Columbia area both through the appraisal firm of my father and my personal interest in computer technology.
• Streamlined on-site filing system for worker efficiency.

Education:

1990 - Present - Hands on Knowledge & Training, Columbia, MO
• Took initiative as a youth to gain experience with Windows, Macintosh and Linux-based operating systems.
• Built first PC at age twelve with very little assistance.
• Took initiative in late Junior High School to begin internship at local computer shop for proper training in systems administration & development.

2002 - 2004 - Lowman Co. Appraisal Education, Sedalia, MO
• Learned software applications pertinent to real estate appraisal.
• Hands on experience pertaining to residential and commercial real estate appraisal and appraisal management assignments.
• Providing practical interaction with appraisal clients both private and from the lending community
• Completed all testing requirements.
• Applied the in class education gained to the day to day responsibilities and workings of the small real estate appraisal business where I maintained employment, DRC Appraisal Services.

1999-2002 - Rock Bridge Senior High School, Columbia, MO
• Participated in many software/hardware related coursework.
• Passed Software I & II with an 85% or higher.
• Trained in all Adobe related products, as well as Macromedia and Shockwave compatible products.
• Trained to use Pinnacle video devices and used them in real-world situations.
• Involved in a 2001 intra-school administrative study to increase technological efficiency among students & faculty.
• Participated in internship program at Danta Technologies for Junior & Senior years.
• Received Microsoft User Certification in all Office oriented products, as well as Windows 98 certification.

References:

Associated Property Analysts: Randall Bryson - Owner: 573.449.4159

DRC Appraisal Svcs.: David Cole - Owner: 214.864.6452

Nova Financial: Ted Campbell - Owner/Loan Officer: 573.874.0434

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