[NCLUG] Looking for work.
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Mon Oct 29 22:14:32 MST 2001
I'm sittin in the CSU IT pool and in the last 5 months
there's only been one job oppty that came along.
better options are headhunter.net, justtechjobs
(all the justxxjobs sites i.e. justjavajobs, justunixjobs, etc)
and preferably local newspapers. Seems anyone posting
on the internet has been getting overwhelmed with
thousands of eager candidates, which makes it hard.
Avoid monster.com as noone ever responds probably due to the
aforementioned reason.
If you want work, look for teaching jobs.
Obviously with the economy, everyone's been heading
back to school. All those small colleges need
people to teach the larger number of enrollment.
I did have 3 teaching jobs until I quit one.
Only catch is that some require a master's degree
but sometimes allow you in if you're working on
your degree (hence the reason I'm at CSU)
Also if you are really stuck, then apply for
grad school. I got a fun job as a GTA
(graduate teaching assistant) at CSU which
only requires well, not much more than 10 hrs a week.
And they pay your tuition.
Could also get a research assistanceship but
then ya gotta put in the 20 hrs/week.
of course, ya gotta enjoy teaching and
have lots of patience and ability to
explain the mundane.
-liz
--- John Purser <jmpurser2 at home.com> wrote:
> Thanks I hadn't run across that resource. It looks like one way to get my
> feet wet in Unix Administration. I just sent in my resume. Appreciate the
> help.
>
> John Purser
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nclug-admin at nclug.org [mailto:nclug-admin at nclug.org]On Behalf Of
> C.J. Keist
> Sent: Monday, October 29, 2001 16:23
> To: nclug at nclug.org
> Subject: Re: [NCLUG] Looking for work.
>
>
> 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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