[NCLUG] Looking for work.

[John Purser]

Hello,

I'm an unemployed but still useful geek looking for work.  I'm posting this
to this list because someone might be know of a job out there (duh!), and
I'd like to get a job working with Linux if at all possible.  I've got about
7 years of experience all over the board including desktop support, System
and Network Administration, and Programming in a variety of languages.
Right now I'm grinding my way through TCP/IP and the associated protocols by
installing them on a Debian box.  I also run RedHat 7.1 as a desktop.

Right now I'll take just about anything in IT that will pay the bills.  I
expect to have to commute as far as Fort Collins and wouldn't mind going as
far as Greeley or Longmont for the right job.

I'm adding my resume below.  If you have an open position look it over and
give me a call.  If you know of a job please pass it along to the employer.
If you don't want to be held accountable for the results just send me a tip
and I'll keep you out of it!

Thanks,

John Purser
(307) 433-1805

RESUME:

John M. Purser
1504 Sundance Lane
Cheyenne, WY  82007
(307) 433-1805
jmpurser at yahoo.com

CAREER SUMMARY:
Over 7 years in an IT career with Network and Systems Administration as well
as Programming experience.  Extensive experience in Enterprise Resource
Planning (ERP) package implementation, administration, and customization.  A
productive application and reports programmer who created a high level of
customer satisfaction.  A Management Information Specialist who provides
reliable systems, timely data, and accurate analysis.  A strong business
(Accounting) education and work history as well as experience in a variety
of industries who functions well independently or as a team member.

SUMMARY OF SKILLS
ERP Packages: Great Plains, Dimensions, Triad, AccPac
Applications: MS Office (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook), Star Office, Apache,
Crystal Reports, ProComm
Platforms (Installation, Support, Maintenance, and Tuning): Windows
(2000/NT, 98/ME), Linux, BSD (Unix)
Networking: File Servers, TCP/IP, Firewalls, Routing, Gateways, Print
Servers, Backups, UPS, E-mail
Hardware: Built, Upgraded, Repaired, Configured, Deployed, and Maintained
PC's and Servers
Databases: MS-SQL 7, MS-SQL 2000, Access
Languages: Visual Basic, SQL, C++, Perl, Aspect, Java, Dexterity, Shell
Scripting, and Python.
IDEs: Access, Visual Studio, Code Warrior, and KDevelop

WORK EXPERIENCE
8/01 to Current		Networking - Ridgeview Classical School
Supervisor: Kirk Rheinlander (303) 910-1578
This is a volunteer project to get a network installed into a new charter
school in Fort Collins CO that will implement Linux as the core operating
system with X terminals in the classrooms for the students.  Responsible for
hardware installation, client configuration, designing the firewall
(IPTABLES in Linux), and hardware deployment.

11/00 to 7/01		Programmer/Analyst - Marketing Concepts
Supervisor: Greg Karger (320) 235-2668
This was a contract position.  The team integrated a legacy transaction
server with the Great Plains eEnterprise Accounting package.  Point man on
implementing several new technologies as well as providing Java
documentation, assisting with the MS-SQL database design, and heading up the
reporting section.  The project ended in June when the owner decided to go
into maintenance mode instead of pursuing other commercial sales.

9/98 to 11/00		Programmer/Analyst - Agris
Supervisor: Burl Sealls (402) 480-4007, Greg Karger (320) 235-2668
For over two years part of an excellent team working on a major ERP solution
for the Agronomy industry.  Began in a Technical Sales position and later
moved to programming.   Wrote code for the core product, a client server
application that integrated with the Great Plains eEnterprise (and Dynamics)
accounting package.  Wrote custom Visual Basic code for internal and
external customers and wrote custom Dexterity code for specific customers.
Provided onsite customer support.  Was part of the Windows 2000 roll out
team.  Led the team that upgraded our code to the latest version (6.0) of
Dexterity.  Was responsible for researching how our company would implement
Visual Source Safe.

8/97 to 6/98		IT Manager - Wilco Farmer's Coop, Mt. Angel Oregon.
Supervisor: Mike Jamisson, CPA (800) 598-6827
System administrator for the Point of Sale system and the Network
Administrator for the corporate network and provided MIS services.
Provided desktop support for corporate and remote locations.  Created a
series of managerial reports, integrated the POS system with the network,
designed and implemented an Ethernet network, performed desktop maintenance
and user support for this agricultural Coop.  Wrote a number of Visual Basic
6.0 and Access applications to assist with reporting functions.  In charge
of IT purchasing and budgeting as well as the configuration and deployment
of new PC's and related equipment.

5/97 to 8/97		Business Basic Programmer - Dimensions Computer Solutions
Supervisor: Bruce Hillar
Initial task was to convert data for new customers coming from competing
Point of Sale systems.  When new sales were slow transitioned to programming
after learning to code in Business Basic for SuperDos.  Unable to locate
former supervisor.

9/95 to 5/97		Controller and System Administrator - Chinook Lumber Company
Supervisor: Joost Douwes (360) 668-8800
Wrote several Access Database Applications for time keeping, scheduling, and
inventory control.  Wrote an on line ordering application to send our
hardware order to Ace, saving the company $7,000 in custom programming
costs.  System administrator for the POS/Accounting package that served 5
locations and over 50 users.  Provided PC installation, configuration and
support as well as user support.

6/94 to 9/95		Network Administrator,  GL Accountant - Pietro's Pizza
Corporation
Supervisor: Wil Clause (Letter of reference available)
Initially a General Ledger Accountant but our annual audit and warehouse
inventory turned up problems from the ERP conversion.  Led the team looking
into the problems which turned up wide spread data corruption problems.
Became the Network Administrator and responsible for configuration and user
support for the ERP.  Provided desktop support for 20 users.  Created an
extensive set of management reports for the corporation and computerized the
accounting for one division.

5/90 to 6/94		Bookkeeper, IRS Revenue Agent, Staff Accountant
After College graduation held several progressively more challenging
accounting positions from Book Keeper (1991) to Controller (1995).

EDUCATION
Graduated from the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque with a BBA
(concentration in Accounting) in 1991.

MILITARY
Served in the Army from 1983 until honorably discharged with the rank of
Sergeant in 1987.