[NCLUG] Looking for work.

[C.J. Keist]

If you don't mind low pay but lots of vacation time!! Try submitting your 
resume in the CSU IT resume pool.

http://www.colostate.edu/services/ACNS/jobs.html


At 09:57 AM 10/29/2001 -0700, you wrote:
>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.
>
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I just want the chance to prove 'Money can't buy Happiness'" - a bumper sticker

C. J. Keist                     Email: cjay at engr.colostate.edu
UNIX/Network Manager            Phone: 970-491-0630
Engineering Network Services    Fax:   970-491-5569
College of Engineering, CSU
Ft. Collins, CO 80523-1301

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