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technical support & systems marketing consultant experienced in
microcomputer-based networks, accounting systems, vertical market
applications, Microsoft Office suite, on-site & remote technical
support/troubleshooting, website authoring w/ Frontpage, business
planning & management software, and end-user training. My expertise
is listening to client’s needs, analyzing DP requirements, make/buy
decision-making, proposing an integrated system solution, demonstrating
complex, integrated software packages, and working with vendors &
technical specialists to implement, customize and support the proposed
system. Looking to consult on larger projects with top-notch technical teams and
strong VAR's.
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EXPERIENCE:
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1978-Present
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McRAE
MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
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IT Computer Consultant:
independent computer consultant partnering with successful
computer retailers and specializing in computerized
accounting systems, office automation, computer systems technical
support, and end-user training. Authorized VAR for Open Systems,
Peachtree, and SCO Unix. Responsibilities include client needs
assessment, application market research, proposal writing, product
demonstration, sales closing, system setup & testing, user
training, and on-going technical support.
Currently supporting Open Systems, Peachtree, QuickBooks, Quicken
accounting systems, as well as Microsoft Office Professional, MS-Frontpage,
Visio, Lotus 1-2-3, Word Perfect for Unix, WinFax Pro and other
office productivity tools. Recent experience with computer
security, including Symantec Client Security, Norton Internet
Security Suite 2004, GFI S.E.L.M, GFI S.I.M, EagleX IDS, Manhunt,
Port Explorer, TDS-3, SpyBot Search & Destroy, SNORT,
Watchguard SOHO and other security utilities.
I currently support Windows 95/98/2000/XP, Windows for Workgroups,
DOS, SCO Xenix, SCO Unix, and Novell Netware operating systems. I
am in the process of adding MS-Project, Windows 2003, Linux, Visual Foxpro and Visual Basic to this
list of supported applications. Seeking additional training in
PC/LAN/WAN security and web services development.
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1986-96
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SUN COMPUTERS
& SOFTWARE: independent systems consultant for accounting system & vertical
marketing, customer needs analysis, proposal writing, software
installation, end-user training and on-site technical support for
a computer retail store in East Northport, NY.
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1984-85
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MICROAGE
COMPUTER STORE: senior systems consultant to retail store - specializing in
accounting and financial applications. Sold FIS Accounting, Open
Systems Accounting, and numerous productivity software packages on
IBM/AT&T/Compaq computers to corporate and small business
market, and trained end-users in proper software operation.
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1982-84
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Corporate
Computer Consultant: programmer/consultant to Fleischmann Distilling Company, Julius Wile Sons & Co., Award
Petroleum, Tempo Instrument Inc., Cerro Wire & Conduit, and
many professional/service organizations on Long Island, NY.
Retail Store Computer
Consultant: sales/support/training
consultant to several retail computer stores, including
Entre Computer Center, Sun Computers & Software, and
Computerland. Sold & supported IBM/COMPAQ/NEC computers,
HP/EPSON/OKIDATA printers, with Open Systems accounting and
standard office productivity software.
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1981
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BERLINER
COMPUTER CENTER: marketing
manager for a retail computer store under contract to McRae
Management Corp. Boosted sales of Apple Computers to doctors,
corporate users, and small business.
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1980-81
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COMPUTERLAND
OF CARLE PLACE: microcomputer
sales consultant specializing in business applications on Apple II
computer - the beginnings of the personal computer revolution.
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1979-80
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CHRISTOPHER
THOMAS ADVERTISING ASSOC.: provided technical product marketing/advertising support to firm and
their high-tech clients.
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EDUCATION:
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1998-
Present
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Broad-based, hands-on, technical training with
special emphasis on business computing, business management, and
accounting. Looking to become certified in Windows & Linux
Operating Systems, as well as continuing education in various
technical fields of interest.
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HANDS-ON
LEARNING:
Presently writing a Commerical Bakery Billing & Production
Management System in Visual Foxpro for a long-standing client, and
creating a Website for an Internet Broadcasting Company using MS-Frontpage.
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1983-1997
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PROFESSIONAL
SEMINARS:
Attended training seminars on IBM, Compaq, AT&T, NEC, Altos
and other microcomputer systems, as well as Novell Netware,
Windows for Workgroups,
Windows95/98/2000/XP, Lantastic, DOS, Xenix and Unix
operating systems and ACCPAC, Peachtree, Open Systems, Macola, SBT
and other business software applications.
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CERTIFIED
INSTALLER CERTIFICATES: Open Systems and ACCPAC Accounting Software (all modules).
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CERTIFIED
SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR: SCO Xenix/Unix.
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1982-83
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ADELPHI
UNIVERSITY:
Financial
Planning, Business and Computer Science courses.
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1981-82
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NEW YORK
INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY: Computer
Science and Business Administration with special emphasis on
Marketing Management.
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1976
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GRUMMAN DATA
SYSTEMS INSTITUTE: Certificate in Computer Programming.
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1971-78
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PROFESSIONAL
SEMINARS: Attended
training seminars on self-development, time management, sales
& marketing management, and other business topics.
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1967-70
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SUNY at STONY
BROOK: Physics, Computer Science, Economics
and Accounting courses.
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1964-67
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HEMPSTEAD
HIGH SCHOOL: Honors student in Math & Science - National Honor Society, National Science
Foundation, Mathematics League, and Waldemar Science Foundation
Awards.
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KNOWLEDGE:
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SOFTWARE:
Familiar with Win95/98/2000/XP, Windows for Workgroups, DOS,
Xenix/Unix, Novell, and Lantastic operating systems; as well as
BBx BASIC, DBASE, Foxpro, and Alpha Four Languages. Expert knowledge of all Accounting Software modules: Accounts
Receivable, Accounts Payable, Inventory, Sales Order, Purchase
Order, General Ledger, Payroll, Job Cost, Bill of Materials,
Production Planning, Time & Billing, Point-of-Sale, and
Report Writer. Power user of Microsoft
Office Professional, MS-Frontpage, Visio, PaintShop Pro,
and other PC application software. Recent experience with
security software such as Symantec Client Security, Norton
Internet Security Suite, GFI S.E.L.M, GFI S.I.M, EagleX IDS, Manhunt,
Port Explorer, TDS-3, SpyBot Search & Destroy, SNORT,
Watchguard SOHO and other security utilities.
HARDWARE: Extensive personal computer hardware experience
as well, including system assembly, troubleshooting, upgrading,
and on-site support. I have worked with workstations, servers,
dumb terminals, routers, hubs, VPN's, gateways, printers, print
servers, scanners, and most standard peripherals.
INTERNET
MARKETING: Six years of experience as a webmaster, including
development of commercial websites, content development, using
3rd party development tools, search engine optimization, and
reciprocal linking strategies.
PROBLEM
SOLVING: Over 25 years of experience at technical problem
solving, including stepwise decomposition, black box technique,
online research, workgroup collaboration, and selecting
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INTERESTS:
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Accounting & e-commerce system installation &
user training, web-enabling legacy systems, securing PC-based
LAN's & WAN's, assisting businesses & institutions with
IT development, encouraging joint ventures & project management,
facilitating secure Windows 2000/XP/2003 & Linux LAN
deployment, implementing successful Internet marketing systems,
creating & conducting multi-media presentations, and working
with highly motivated computer professionals on various IT
projects.
(See www.mcraemanagement.com)
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I am
also a partner in a real estate venture that owns a Bed &
Breakfast/Retreat Center in Waynesville, North Carolina - near
the Smoky Mountain National Park. Through this venture I promote
outdoor recreation, wilderness conservation, appropriate
technology, holistic health, and traditional values. I enjoy
hiking, camping, canoeing, whitewater rafting, organic
gardening, and other outdoor pursuits. (See www.outdoorfun.com)
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For many years I have been interested in
sustainability issues: appropriate technologies, renewable
energy systems, ecovillages, planned communities, permaculture,
organic agriculture, greenhouses, aquaculture, solar
architecture, and environmental control systems. I would very
much like to be involved in a well-funded effort to design &
build the sustainable communities of the future.
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CURRENT PROJECTS:
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Basofil Fibers,
LLC Enka, NC: assist
the IT Department Director with a LAN migration & redesign, routine network administration,
development of a WAN security, system documentation, and PC
troubleshooting. Assist the Marketing Director with corporate
website development, visitor traffic analysis, and internet marketing strategy. (See
www.basofil.com)
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Next
Step Productions Asheville, NC: create a corporate website,
assist with internet marketing strategy, research internet radio
broadcasting technologies, create a PowerPoint presentation on
"The Case for Sponsoring an Internet Radio Network",
and help with development of a business plan for creating an All
Positive Internet Broadcasting Network.
(See www.nextstepproductions.tv)
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Maggie's
Place B&B/Retreat Center
Waynesville, NC:
continue developing the company website, build affiliate
network, create an intranet that connects the guest suites to
our SOHO computer system, deploy a Linux-based router/firewall,
and test various SMB PC and WAN security technologies.
(See www.outdoorfun.com)
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REFERENCES:
References will be furnished upon request.
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