| EXPERIENCE |
Mar. 2007 - Present Software Specialist (St. Cloud State University, MN)
Position covers over 1,300 workstations, 70 software applications, contracts worth up to $75,000, serves on university committees and is responsible for various areas including:
- Software licensing management
Distribution, tracking, negotiation, purchasing, recommendations and communications
- Virtual lab administration (remote access to software)
Supporting 25+ software programs in a multiple server environment via Citrix technology
- Full drive encryption support
Level 2 support, recovery, training, deployment and documentation
- Public workstations support
Level 2 support, electronic classrooms, software testing and academic software support
Oct. 2006 – Mar. 2007 Infrastructure Specialist (St. Cloud State University, MN)
Team lead for six subcontractors and student workers on various telecommunication projects with CAT-5, CAT-6 and fiber optic lines. Specifically hired for a large building renovation project.
Sept. 2000 – Oct. 2006 MP Professional Web Services (Annandale, MN)
Freelance work for clients in the St. Cloud area. Was responsible for management, client relations, marketing, instruction/training, web development, accounting and many other functions.
Oct. 2005 – Dec. 2005 Multimedia Production Specialist (St. Cloud State University, MN)
General web and multimedia development including XHTML, CSS, graphic art and DVD/CD creation. Hired on a three month, temporary replacement basis.
May 2003 – May 2005 Graduate Assistant (St. Cloud State University, MN)
Responsible for the College of Education Web Environment including such tasks as project management, web design, web development, database administration, training/mentoring, vision, planning, implementation and client relations. |
| EDUCATION |
Master of Business Administration, 2005, St. Cloud State University
Bachelor of Science, Business Computer Information Systems with a minor in Microcomputer Studies, 2003, St. Cloud State University |
| ACTIVITIES |
Judged State Competition, Web Site Development, Business Professionals of America; 2002-2008
Judged Regional Competition, Web Site Development and Web Application Development, Business Professionals of America; 2007 and 2008 |
| AWARDS |
Interviewed for a television news broadcast by UTVS News; November 2004
Interviewed for an article in the St. Cloud State University Times; August 2003
1st in State Competition, Web Site Development, Business Professionals of America; 2000, 2001
Minnesota Conservation Corps Outstanding Achievement Award; Summer 1997
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