J. DAVID BLACK, Captain

abh1b3@r.postjobfree.com 954-***-****

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Collaborated on system’s design of 20 projects including one of 30 million dollars

• Directed, lead and trained 7 person teams in highly responsible mission critical operations

• Assistant Manager for a staff of 20 dive instructors

• Researched, designed, procured, installed, configured, resolved issues, updated computer

systems, devices, networks and operating systems

• Installed, migrated to and configured Windows 7, XP,2000, 9x, Windows Server 2008,

2008 R2

• Reduced operating cost by an average of $10,000 per year

• BA Degree, MCTS Windows 7, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network +

• Pending MCTS in Network Infrastructure and Active Directory for Windows Server 2008

CORE STRENGHTS

Project Management Strategic Planning Problem Solver

Ownership of Issues Time Management Communications

Lifelong Learning Reasoning Teaching Skills

People Skills Research Skills Organizational Skills

EDUCATION

Shelton State Community College Tuscaloosa, AL

Emergency Medicinal Technician Certificate 1998

The Academy of South Florida Certificate 2010 Ft. Lauderdale, FL

CompTIA N+, A+ Certifications

The University of Alabama BA Degree 1998 Tuscaloosa, AL

Dual Degrees: Geography and Anthropology

Maritime Professional Training License/Certificates 1998 2006 Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Officer In Charge of A Navigational Watch: 25 Training Courses and 68 Proficiencies

Lippert’s College of Court Reporting Certificate 1976 Plainview, TX

Court Reporter

TECHNICIAL SKILLS

COMPUTER

Operating Systems Windows 7, Vista, XP, ME, 2000, 9x, 3x, MS DOS

Server Platforms Windows 2008/R2, 2003/R2

Routers Linksys, Cisco

Networks CWAN, WAN, WLAN, LAN, PLAN, Bus Architecture

Network Media STP, UTP, Coaxial, Satellite

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Languages FORTRAN, HTML, COBAL

Applications Hyper V, Visio, Office 2010, Office Professional 2007, Office 2000/9x,

(Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Access, Spreadsheet), Photoshop,

Quicken, QuickBooks, Norton Antivirus, Hiren

PC Architecture Built Computers, Replacement of Components, Installation of I/O Cards,

Drivers, Monitors, Interfaces, Memory, CPU’s, Cabling, Printers, Scanners

Power Systems Generators, Switch Devices, Power Conditioners

SHIP MASTER

License:

Master 3000 ITC /1600 GRT : USCG

Master 3000 GRT : CEC Unlimited

Merchant Mariners Document: Able bodied Seaman Unlimited/Life Boatman: USCG

Transportation Worker Identity Credential: TWIC DHS

Radio License GMDSS: US FCC

Radio License GOC: MCA

Certifications:

Advanced Deck: OICNW Unlimited Level: Maritime Related Activities:

STCW

Radar Unlimited w/ Renewals Basic Meteorology ISPS Security SSP/CSO

Global Maritime Distress Safety System Gyro and Magnetic Compass Oil Field Safety

Watchkeeping, Bridge Resource Management United Kingdom Law

Automatic Radar Plotting Aids Visual Signaling Interior AYI Master Class Service

Celestial Navigation Electronic Navigation Worked the GOM oil and gas fields

Advanced Fire Fighting Medical Person in Charge Fabricated fuel system w/issues

Cargo Handling and Stowage Ship Stability and Construction

STCW 95: Basic Skills OICNW Practical Assessments

INSTRUCTOR SCUBA DIVING

Instructor/Nation Association of Underwater Instructors #9699/International Association Nitrox Dive Instructor’s # 150A

Life Guard/Water Safety Instructor

Dive Equipment Technician

EMT Level 1

Experienced in New England waters, Coastal Carolinas, Gulf Coast, Florida Keys, Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Honduras, Bay Islands Cuba

Cancun, Cozumel West coast California, Harbor Islands, Hawaii, South Africa

COURT REPORTER

Worked with the attorneys, clients and staff and public to meet the needs of all

Verbatim writing and transcription of court hearings

Maintained notes, records and exhibits presented in hearings

Provided armed security for the Judge, personnel and the courtroom as a Special Deputy Sheriff

Office Skills: Machine Shorthand, Typing, Filing, Assisting Clients, Use of Office Machines

ARCHEAOLOGIST/GEOGRAPHER

Field and laboratory work at Moundville Archaeological Site

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Field Mapping/Topographical Map construction

Photography of sites

Field survey for cultural sites

Survey land use and production of maps

Presented Paper to the Alabama Journal of Archaeology Meeting

Excavated mound

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

The Academy of South Florida Internship

2010 2010

• Maintained 70+ computers with associated devices

• Maintained 4 subnets

• Installed operating systems (Win 7), Windows 2008, R2 Servers (24), used image tools

• Deployed applications, built computers, setup networks, cables, resolved issues, set up help desk and organized

Inventory system

• Lab Instructor for A+ and Network +

Yacht Services/ InfoTechOlgy Technical Director

1999 – Present

• Setup and configured Internet Protocols, including TCP/IP, and Firewalls

• Researched devices, specifications, project management, designed, procured, installed, configured computer

Devices for various yachts and consultation for new construction

• Replaced media, devices, upgraded applications, set up CLAN’s, WWAN’s and WAN’s

• Set up data base applications for services and operations

• Over 50,000 miles underway, extensive knowledge of the waters from New England to New Orleans

New Orleans Saints IT Officer/ Captain

2006 2009

• Managed and operated 10 million dollar yacht with an annual budget of 1 million dollars

• Established maintenance procedures for all on board systems

• Preformed yacht and guest security and public relations while owners were on board

• Preformed all accounting for the yacht

• Had the responsibility to research, design, procure, install, configure computer devices for yacht’s communication,

navigation and entertainment systems

• Replaced media, computers, WWAN, applications, devices, upgraded UPS system, upgraded cellular communications

satellite TV and reprogrammed control system

M/Y Cedar Island IT Officer/Captain

2005 – 2006

• Managed and operated 5 million dollar yacht with an annual budget of 1 million dollars

• Established maintenance procedures for all on board systems

• Modified applications for accounting, scheduling, parts control/inventory, tasks and services

• Researched, designed, procured, installed configured computer devices for yacht, communication and entertainment

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system

• Replaced media, upgraded applications, devices, reprogrammed control systems.

M/Y Janie Captain/Manager

2002 2005

• Managed and operated 8million dollar yacht with an annual budget of 1 million dollars

• Established maintenance procedures for all on board systems

• Accounting for the 13 vessel owners

• Researched, installed configured computer devices for yacht’s navigation and entertainment systems

• Replaced media, upgraded applications and devices, installed UPS devices

M/Y Gray Wolf Captain/Manager

1998 2002

• Managed owner’s business interests in Grand Cayman, B.W.I.

• Established maintenance procedures for all on board systems

• Directed research, design and installation of computer communication and navigation systems

• Began modifying applications for use in the maritime industry

• Marketed and assisted in sale of vessel

SCUBA Diving Various Companies Captain / Instructor

1986 1997

• Manager for Scuba View, Assistant Manager for Bob Soto’s Diving, and Vessel Training Captain

• Special Projects Manager for underwater construction and film production

• Taught diving from Instructor to Beginner and all specialties as a NAUI / ANDIA Dive Instructor

• Refit dive vessels, electrical, mechanical, fuel, hydraulic, and water systems

• Repair Technician for dive equipment and fabricated diving tools for projects

Court Reporter Sixth Judicial, Alabama Official Court Reporter

1976 1986

• Reported trials, hearings and motions, produced transcripts of testimony, maintained records and exhibits

• Reporter five death penalty cases, 26weeks jury court per year produced 8 transcripts per year

• Worked with staff, associated offices and attorney to ensure a smooth flow of information

• Set budgets and monitored budgets and accounting for the operation of the office

• Expert in transcriptions of wire taps for the Alabama Bureau of Investigation and the Tuscaloosa County District Attorney

• Reported T enn Tom Public Hearings for the project

• Assisted in law research for Judge Harris\\Provided security for the Judge and courtroom, was appointed a Special

Deputy Sheriff and was armed

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