Title:Computer Consultant
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NAME: Jr., Donald
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CITY: Pensacola
STATE: FL
ZIP: 32506
CANDIDATE ID: 2289572
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EMAIL: *********@*****.****.***
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HOTTEST SKILLS: advertise, advertising, aggressive, brand, branding, brochure, campaign,
competitive maneuvering, competitive market, consultative selling, content, convention,
distributor, economics, flyer, forecasting, fulfillment, global account, growth, insertion
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REVISION: 22-MAY-02
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RESUME:
Donald J. Risavy, Jr
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288 Corrydale Drive
Pensacola, Florida 32506
*********@*****.****.***
SUMMARY
Highly motivated and skilled paraprofessional since 1974 with a wide variety of detailed
and proven, formal
and informal, computer and communication related skills as a computer operator, college
level computer
skills instructor, computer hobbyist, emergency communications coordinator/dispatcher and
dedicated
amateur radio operator. Completed many state-of-the-art computer courses and presently
enrolled in
additional computer courses. Utilize a wide range of amateur radio equipment including
equipment based
on latest computer technologies. Experienced in web-page development and maintenance.
Completed
extensive formal and on-the-job training as an emergency communications system dispatcher
and
help-desk operator. Excellent working knowledge and skill-set of all essential computer
and communications
software such as:
* Windows 95/98/2000/DOS
* Word and WordPerfect
* Outlook and Outlook Express
* Internet Explorer and Mail
* News Readers
* D base Plus
* FTP / HTML
* Telix
* PcPlus
* Netscape and Netscape Messenger
* Lotus CC-Mail and Eudora E-mail
* Dial up Networking and Settings
Extensive expertise and knowledge of adaptive computer systems, hardware and software
utilized by the disabled
and elderly population, including:
* Voice Synthesizers
* Screen Readers
* Screen Enlargements
* Braille Printers
EXPERIENCE
SELF-EMPLOYED-COMPUTER SYSTEMS CONSULTANT
Pensacola, Florida
January 1997
to Present
* Work with Visually impaired individuals to develop and Implement adaptive computer
systems
* Install and set up computer systems, maintaining and modifying systems' software and
hardware as needed
* Taught computer basics and applications for "The Voice of Print"- Pensacola based
reading service for the
blind, visually impaired and disabled
* Designed, developed and maintained the "Voice of Print" Web page
* Designed, developed and currently maintain a Personal Web page at
http://www.pcola.gulf.net/~drisavyjr as
a resource for persons with physical and visual impairments and their families, as well
as professionals working in those fields
ON-THE-JOB TRAINING
--HELP DESK OPERATIONS
Independence for the Blind of Northwest Florida
Pensacola, Florida
January 1999
- February 1999
* Processed requests, including detailed information from callers on a multi-line phone
system
* Documented and filed all calls using the latest in adaptive computer technology
* Transferred data to appropriate personnel
SELF-EMPLOYED--HOME BASED SALES
Pensacola, Florida
January 1994
- December 1998
* Sold a variety of products for several different home-based sales companies such as:
Amway Products, and
Excel long distance Telephone services
ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR
Pensacola Junior College
(PJC)
Pensacola, Florida
January 1988
- December 1991
* Taught word processing, data base manipulation and other general entry-level computer
technology
courses at both the classroom and laboratory levels
* Setup, installed, debugged and maintained computer equipment in the PJC Business
Department computer
laboratories
DISPATCHER
NAS Pensacola
Pensacola, Florida
January 1986
- July 1986
* Dispatched routine and emergency radio communications for the military security police
* Answered routine and emergency phone calls, assigned officers to those calls, utilized
computers to keep
detailed logs of all activities, issued and retrieved weapons
RECREATION INTERN
Florida School for the Deaf and Blind
St. Augustine, Florida
August 1983
- January 1984
* Planned, scheduled and implemented recreational activities for the entire school
population--including
numerous field trips and on-campus events
EDUCATION
Certified - CompTIA A+ Professional, New Horizons, Technical Education Center, Pensacola,
Florida--June 2001
Specialized Training - Network + and MS Exchange 2000, New Horizons, Tech. Center--June
2001
Specialized Training - MS Windows 2000: Implementing and Administering, Designing
Directory Services,
Network and Operating System Essentials, Supporting Professional and Server, Designing a
Secure
Network, Supporting Network infrastructure, New Horizons, Tech. Center--January 2001
Specialized Training - Internet Operations, Independence for the Blind,
Pensacola,
Florida--February 1999
Certified - Radio Dispatcher, State of Florida, Manderfield Industrial Training
Laboratory--June 1985
Bachelor of Science
Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, Leisure Services and
Studies
--December 1983
Associate of Arts
Brevard Community College, Melbourne, Florida--June 1979
AFFILIATIONS/LICENSES
Official Emergency Station-Northern Florida
FCC Third Class Radio Dispatch Operator License
Amateur Radio Relay League
Amateur Radio Emergency Service
Amateur Radio Extra Class Operator License