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What kind of job are you looking for?

I'm looking for an IT services position which allows me to highlight my written and verbal communication, multimedia, project management and customer service skills in addition to my proven technical ability. Having been raised in a family business which combined technology and artistic creativity with sound business practices, marketing, merchandising and management, I have had a solid work ethic since childhood rooted in the understanding of what makes a business successful. My ideal employer will benefit from my knowledge of the big picture as well as the technical skills of my specific job requirements.... read more

Posted @ 04:27PM, August 22, 2007 by Ben Shirey | Permalink
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Work history

Computer Sciences July 2005 to the present
Field Services Technician

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How would you describe your time at Computer Sciences?

Regional desktop, network, DBA, and server administration, both in the field and remotely for Bombardier Transportation account. I am the only full time Field Technician for all of the Western US sites and travel extensively for my position.
Volt Service Group April 2004 to July 2005
CSC Field Services Technician

How would you describe your time at Volt Service Group?

Continued responsibilities and support of Bombardier Transportation in Los Angeles. Additional Field support with CSC Contracts; Pfizer Animal Health, Textron and Zurich Insurance, primarily in large-scale hardware and network deployment and user migrations.
bombardier transportation June 2001 to April 2004
MIS/IT Contractor

How would you describe your time at bombardier transportation?

Desktop and network support, server and database administration, document management and graphic design on independent contract to Bombardier's Los Angeles SCRRA/Metrolink operations.
Appleone September 2000 to June 2001
Event Planner, MIS Administrator, various administrative

How would you describe your time at Appleone?

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BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSELLERS June 1998 to August 2000
Lead Bookseller/Supervisor

How would you describe your time at BARNES & NOBLE BOOKSELLERS?

Honed skills in customer service, inventory management, and retail operations in general. At the end of my tenure I spent three months as an interim Department Manager, and revisited my previous store management skills.
state farm insurance January 1998 to June 1998
Technical Support Specialist
Macintosh Desktop, Network and Field Support & Application Design
Photography Associates May 1992 to September 1995
Department Manager, Sales, Photographer

Education

Illinois State University September 1994 to January 1998
Political Science

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