I would think that we are entering the stone age as slow as the technical market is right now. I am willing to move to a new position and have been quite busy working at learning more every day. Someone please advise me as to what is missing on my skill set and let me know why I am not getting a job.
Here is my resume:
OBJECTIVE: Strive as a valuable part of a great team, bringing success with every action.
SUMMARY
* Motivated, self starter. Able to perform within team or with no supervision
* Excellent computer and software experience; good planning, initiative, knowledge
* Provides strong leadership and direction for customers and employees
EDUCATION
AAS Midrange Computer Specialist, RCTC. Rochester, MN 2007
BS Information Technology, Information System Security University of Phoenix 2009
EXPERIENCE
OASIS Saint Louis, MO. Volunteer Computer Instructor. July 09-Present
* Teaching 50+ age group for basic to intermediate computer skills
* Following Curriculum and maintaining statistics for tracking
Tripod Computer Services, Inc. O?Fallon, MO. Owner. May 04-July 09
* Project Manager and design engineer for residential and commercial systems.
* Estimate tasks and man-hours, prepared proposals and contracts.
* Computer systems management, system design, network and hardware.
* Preparation for system faults and prevention of data loss through scheduled backup.
* Design networks and throughput maps with software & created reports.
* Design floor plans for computer systems drawings & specifications.
* Secure data through redundancy and diligence.
* Secure clients, represent in meetings, and conduct correspondence.
* VNC connect, connectwise and other remote support solutions.
*Repair all hardware issues and create software to solve needs
Homeless Connection Inc. St. Charles, MO. WebMaster and Designer. Jul 08-Present
* Design web interface for business to showcase resources and fulfill needs.
* Performed analysis and maintenance to website to improved monthly website ranking.
* Responding to emergency resource needs via network media.
Que Computers, Inc. Minneapolis, MN. (client) Server Administrator. Mar 08-Jul 08
* Design ghosting procedure to increase installs by 2000%.
* Divided workload and trained employees for new work structure.
* Designed and prepared plan sets for computer improvements projects.
* Planned & prepared submittals to owner for future computer solutions.
* Prepared specifications & cost estimates; calculated quantities and posted.
* Created database driven website viewable inventory for hands free ordering.
Chips Computer, LLC. White Bear Lake, MN. (part time) Remote Technician. Dec 07-Mar 08
* Computer system solution and documentation coordinator.
* Repair of home systems, local and network using connectwise and VPN.
* Scheduling of own tasks and preemptive maintenance on clients systems.
Echo Newspaper (RCTC) Rochester, MN Website Designer May 07-July 07
* Designed and implemented SQL database for dynamically driven website
* Self motivated to complete workload according to business needs.
* Designed secure interface to allow for reporters to submit stories from field
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