Computer Technician

Would like to be employed with a company where I can use my newly acquired skills as a computer technician to build, install, repair and maintain computers and network systems. Created and maintained a Small Home Office Network with six computers (wired and wifi), two types of printers and a router. I have installed internal computer parts, including hard drives, and rebuilt Windows OS and related applications. This opportunity would take advantage of previously learned skills through my education, careers and employment.

Skills

Computer Technician

Customer Service

Website Master

Educator

Event Planner

Journalist/Editor

Photographer

Business Networking

Education

Ivy Tech Corporate College Indianapolis, Indiana

CompTIA A+ Course Certification

CompTIA A+ certified February 25, 2015

CompTIA Network + Course Certification

CompTIA Network + certified August 21, 2015

Texas A&M University Galveston, Texas

Gifted and Talented Teacher Endorsement

BalI State University Muncie, Indiana

Teacher’s Certification

Master of Arts in Electronic Journalism

Bachelor of Science in Photojournalism

Experience

5/2014 -8/2014 The Kroger Company Indianapolis, Indiana

Deli Service Clerk

Stocked different types of meats and cheeses and cut products as requested by customers.

Made different types of salads for preparation of the salad case.

Maintained equipment, including the slicer, and deli area to state and federal regulations.

9/2013 - 11/2013 Universal Church Directories Mansfield, Ohio

Traveling Photographer/Portrait Sales Consultant

Traveled to churches within a 150-mile radius of the greater Indianapolis area churches, took portraits of the congregation for that church's directory and other portraits for sale in different set/packages.

Photographed 35 to 40 sittings in 6-hour period after setting up the portable studio.

4/2010 - 8/2013 ResCare Workforce Div. - IMPACT Program Indianapolis, Indiana

Marion County Job Developer

Gathered employment information in Marion County from various sources and posted career opportunities, 40 to 60 new leads per week, to all five IMPACT offices on a daily basis.

Developed relationships with community organizations, such as the H.O.P.E. TEAM, and employers to increase awareness of program services.

Developed Community Work Experience Program sites with non-profit organizations to prepare participants for world of work. Assisted with management of program with office staff.

Employment Relations Certificate - Special three-month national training for Business Services Representatives.

Planned and executed monthly hiring events with increased numbers of participants up to 200 people in three hours and up to 11 employers/vendors.

Promoted community job fairs with job leads and attended these events to recruit employers.

5/2009 - 4/2010 IndianaMentor Indianapolis, Indiana

Direct Support Professional

Cared for daily needs of severe and profound level physically and mentally challenged individuals in a group home setting.

Transported individuals to daily activity centers, or picked them up depending on shift.

3/2004 - 9/2007 Laredo Morning Times Laredo, Texas

Business Journal Editor

Increased the local news coverage of a 16-page weekly business supplement to 90 percent and Significantly increased circulation for Monday paper

Photographer and writer for journal content, 6-12 stories per issue, including center spread, completed layout and design of supplement.

Journalist of the Year San Antonio District of the Small Business Administration.

Business Editors Workshop, American Press Institute. Business Editors: Leadership Strategies for Better Business Coverage, an American Press Institute, seminar in Reston, Virginia.

Volunteer

8/1989 - Present The World of Words by Elias Tobias Brownsville, Texas

Webmaster and Content Developer

Created a poetry, short story and photography blog as an alternative to book publishing of my creative work at http://eliastobias.net through Word Press.

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