Experience
Adjunct Faculty Member, Nashville State Community College, Nashville, TN
April 2003 - present
- Instructor for HTML and CIW (Certified Internet Webmaster) classes at the Workplace Training Center.
Internet Web Designer, DBA Silverback Studio, Nashville, TN
July 2000 - present
- Internet presence consulting.
- Design, development, maintenance and promotion of HTML and Javascript web sites.
Information Technology Manager, Tenco Services, Inc., Nashville, TN
October 1998 - July 2000
- Responsible for Tenco's information systems in twelve locations across three states.
- Principal duties include enterprise connectivity, LAN/WAN and Email administration, Internet connectivity, implementation, web site administration, system procurement, user support and training.
Information Systems Administrator, Therapeutic Antibodies Inc (TAb), Nashville, TN
October 1997 - October 1998
- Responsible for the TAb corporate headquarters information systems.
- Principal duties included LAN and Email administration, Internet connectivity, project management, implementation, web site administration, system procurement, user support and training.
Consultant, SunTrust Service Corp., Nashville, TN
July 1996 - July 1997
- Direct responsibility for six LANs, five departmental site owners and over 200 users on the SunTrust Bank WAN.
- Principal duties include LAN administration, consulting, project management; implementation, second level support and system procurement.
President, Specialized MicroSystems, Inc., Nashville, TN
December 1986 - July 1996
- Founded Specialized MicroSystems as a turnkey supplier of IBM compatible microcomputer systems and Authorized Novell dealer.
- Responsibilities include managing all corporate and financial matters, evaluating new products, purchasing, and oversight of Novell NetWare LAN configuration and installation.
- Provided post-sale customer support and training.
President, Microcomputer Techniques, Inc., Nashville, TN
March 1985 - December 1986
- Co-founder of Novell authorized company that specialized in CAD systems.
- Responsible for all financial and management activities, determined company marketing strategies, set all system requirements and handled purchasing
- Sold interest to partner.
Acting Center Manager, Entré Computer Center, Nashville, TN
April 1984 - April 1985
- Began tenure at store as Sales Consultant, advanced to Sales Manager within five months.
- Became Acting Center Manager four weeks later.
- Under my management, the center set sales records and became profitable for the first time.
Systems Engineer, Dalcon Computer Center, Nashville, TN
August 1983 - April 1984
- Evaluated off-the-shelf software for customers.
- Modified accounting software source code for new clients.
- Developed mailing list management software.
Senior Programmer Analyst. American Systems, Inc., Nashville, TN
August 1981 - August 1983
- Solely responsible for the design, coding, verification, and implementation of homeowners insurance rating software.
- Other duties included customer support and employee training.
Education
Nashville State Technical Institute, Nashville, TN.
- January 1981 - October 1992
- Business Data Processing
University of Tennessee - Nashville, Nashville, TN
- June 1975 - September 1976
- Business Administration (marketing emphasis)
Other educational pursuits include:
- Four years of Fine Arts studies at Louisville School of Arts, Louisville, KY
- One year as a Student and Instructor at the Center for Photographic Studies, Louisville, KY
- Six months internship at the Appalachian Film Workshop, Whitesburg, KY
Business and Civic Activities
- Volunteer, Frist Center for the Visual Arts (2001-2002)
- Web Site Developer & Administrator, National Woodie Club (2000-present): NationalWoodieClub.com
- Web Site Developer & Administrator, 'Old Woodies' (1998-present): OldWoodies.com
- Chairman of the Advisory Board, Computer Technology Dept., Nashville State Technical Institute. (1995-96)
- Member of the Advisory Board, Computer Accounting Dept., Nashville State Technical Institute. (1992-94)
- Regional Executive, Tennessee Region Sports Car Club of America (1987-88)
References
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