Michele J. Dickens
Cedar Bluff, VA 2460
276-***-**** (cell)
****@**********.***
OBJECTIVE
COMPUTER REPAIR TECHNICIAN/ OPERATOR, FILM EDITOR, STUDIO TECHNICIAN, SECRETARY
Procure a position using my proven technical skills and experience that will provide both a fair salary for my financial needs and productive services for my employer.
PROFILE
1. Familiar with Microsoft Windows OS 95, 98, XP, Vista, Windows 7 & Apple Mac OS 9 & 10.
2. Proficient in Apple Final Cut Pro HD & FCP Express, Live Type and iDVD.
3. Familiar with Microsoft Editing Programs (Studio Pinnacle, Adobe Premier, Movie Maker, Cineastream, Dazzle etc.)
4. Familiar with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office 2003 & 2007 Programs, (Word, Excel, Publisher, Front Page, Power Point etc.)
5. Some small office networking (wired and wireless) experience.
6. Knowledge of PC setup and installation, as well as various peripherals (printers, scanners, cameras, external HD’s, USB hubs) data entry, and file updating.
7. Some experience in building desktop PC’s from bare-bones components, can install drives, (internal HD drives, CD & DVD burners, card readers etc.), upgrades ( memory sticks, graphics cards, phone & fax modems, Ethernet cards, wireless cards, power supplies. etc.)
EMPLOYMENT
M J Dickens PC Remedy, N. Tazewell, VA Aug. 2008 –Present
Subcontracted Computer/TV Repair Field Technician
1. Subcontracted under Dell, Qualxserve, & Syntechs, Corps. To do computer hardware and software repair. I was dispatched to customers homes where I was required to confirmed or reassess Dell’s initial phone diagnosis of the problem and use the parts dispatched to fix the problem or order more parts till problem was resolved.
2. Tested and Certified in all required computer, television, printer and other related hardware units every year 2008, 2009, 2010 for Dell, Lexmark & Vizio.
3. Also repaired Vizio HD televisions and Dell & Lexmark printers when required.
JDFM, Inc. Studio, N. Tazewell, VA 2001- Jan.2009
Studio & Office Manager
1. Filmed, edited and produced over 200 half-hour ministry television programs, most of which contained animated graphics and chroma-key work.
2. Filmed, edited and produced numerous short television commercials and 1-2 hour DVD productions.
3. Responsible for all ministry office computers, installation, maintenance & data entry.
4. Designed all ministry publications, newsletters, posters, brochures, board meeting minutes, agendas, coversheets, etc.)
5. Receptionist and answered phones, some family and crisis counseling.
6. 7. Jimmy Dickens Family Ministries, Inc., Cedar Bluff, VA 1998-2001 Evangelistic Musician & Singer
8. Traveled with family band, set up music and sound equipment on a regular basis, both inside and outside.
9. Familiar with PA sound equipment, audio and video recording equipment and stage lighting.
10. 11. 12. Jimmy Dickens Family Ministries (not yet incorporated) 1978-1998 Evangelistic Musician & Singer
13. Traveled with family band, set up music and sound equipment on a regular basis.
14. Familiar with PA sound equipment.
15. Bought, Refurbished, and sold used office equipment. (Typewriters, adding machines, cash registers, duplicators, mimeograph machines, word processors etc.)
16. Learned child-care skills raising four daughters, home-schooling them when we traveled (part-time).
17. 18. 19. Light of the World Christian School, Port Richey, FL 1977-1978
High School Dept. Supervisor
1. High School Dept. Supervisor, Math & Science Tutor
2. Art & Physical Ed. Director
3.
Tom & Hanks Auto Parts, New Port Richey, FL 1976-1977
Auto Parts Pick-up & Delivery
1. Picked up and delivered auto parts to local garages
Broasted Chicken, Bradford, PA 1975-1976
Food Preparer
1. Helped prepare, cook and package all food items on the menu
2. Cashier for same items.
EDUCATION
DELL CERTIFIED SYSTEMS EXPERT (DCSE), Internet Training Program 2008 – 2010
1. Currently hold 101 Dell DCSE Certifications
A.C.E. Supervisor’s Training, Garland, TX 1977
1. Certified Supervisor for Accelerated Christian Education
2. Light of the World Bible College, Port Richey, FL 1976-1977
1. One semester of Bible Studies
2. Bradford Area High School, Bradford, PA 1974-1976
1. Honor Society
2. College Preparatory Diploma
3. Varsity Letter Basketball & Track