MARK S. STEWART
Bella Vista, Arkansas 72715
Cell 479-***-****
E-Mail: ad35tj@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE:
While disabilities limit some activities, I am able to do many tasks. My background and knowledge provide a strong foundation allowing me to be an asset in a variety of areas. I care about people and am good at relating with them. I hope to utilize the skills and abilities that I have gained to serve where I can.
EXPERIENCE:
08/22 – Present American Income Life Insurance Company
Insurance Agent
Life and Health License in AR, CO, KS, MO, OK, TX
Supervising Agent, Manager
12/14 – 09/15 Sam’s Club #4969
Gas Station Associate – Part-time
Greet and assist customers
Monitor equipment and spills
01/08 – 12/14 Northwest Arkansas Community College
Student
12/00 – Present Disabled
Social Security and federal disability income
8/00 – 12/00 Wal-Mart Information Systems Division
Computer Programmer/Analyst
Worked in Accounts Payable Department
COBOL, JCL, DB2, IMS on IBM Mainframe
5/97 – 7/00 Green River Communications
Owner
Part-time computer consulting and training
Independent Dealer – Echostar DISH Network
Local Agent – TRIB-NET Internet Access Provider
Sold and serviced PC hardware and software
Injuries eventually prevented me from continuing the responsibilities required by the position
5/97 – 7/00 Fellowship Baptist Church
Pastor
Served as bi-vocational pastor in LaBarge, Wyoming
Trustee, Wyoming Baptist Foundation
Discipleship Director for local Baptist Association
Chaplain for LaBarge, Wyoming, Police Department
- Licensed through Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy
Injuries eventually prevented me from continuing the responsibilities required by the position
10/96 – 5/97 Waddell & Reed
Investment Advisor
Part-time Financial Planner
Insurance and investment representative in Southeastern Wyoming
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EXPERIENCE (continued):
8/94 - 9/96 USPFO (U.S. Property and Fiscal Office) for Wyoming
DPI (Data Processing Installation)
Computer System Administrator, GS-0334-11
Computer Systems Administrator for Wyoming National Guard
Responsible for security, backup, and performance tuning on multiple UNIX systems
Administrator for classified RCAS system using modified SCO UNIX
Oracle DBA during first year
Responsibilities included shell scripting, overseeing router and network, and system maintenance
Maintenance on C/C++ programs
Assisted with Windows NT network
Assisted in conversion to HP9000 using HP-UX
Assist and train users, staff, and computer operators
Assemble, setup, and repair IBM PC’s
Install and set up system boards and devices on UNISYS/Sperry 5000
Served as temporary Data Processing Chief
UNISYS/Sperry 5000, HP9000, IBM PC
Military Technician – injuries that prevented me from performing military duties resulted in me receiving a disability retirement
4/93 - 7/94 Consultec, Inc.
Systems Consultant
Senior Computer Programmer/Analyst on the Medicaid system for the State of Wyoming
Project Leader for conversion and implementation of the Surveillance and Utilization Review subsystem. This system analyzes usage and points out possible abuse
IBM Mainframe, COBOL/COBOL85, VSAM, JCL
2/92 - 4/93 Seltmann, Cobb, & Bryant (SCB)
Programmer/Analyst
Senior Computer Programmer on an application development team with the State of Tennessee
Programs include General Ledger posting and reporting, employer reporting, and tax accounting
Specialized in batch processing
Assisted and advised client employees
IBM Mainframe, COBOL/COBOL85, DB2, JCL, TELON, Viasoft, EXPEDITER, ROSCO, Platinum
1/90 - 1/92 Electronic Data Systems (EDS)
Systems Engineer
Project Leader for development and implementation of an auditing system for the billing functions of a large, private, international telephone and communication system
Primary Systems Engineer for Dallas Voice Subsystem
Member of the Internal Systems Voice Billing team
IBM Mainframe, IBM PC, COBOL/COBOL85, VSAM, DB2, CICS, ALC, JCL, TELON
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EXPERIENCE (continued):
2/82 - 5/89 Law Enforcement Officer
Worked for municipalities in the North Texas area.
Served as a patrol officer and shift supervisor (Patrol Sergeant).
In addition to patrol, served as Crime Scene Investigator, Juvenile Officer, Photographer, Community Liaison, and Tactical Unit Officer.
Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate from TCLEOSE
1/88 – 12/05 Overview of Service with Military
U.S. Army Inactive Reserve 10/96 – 12/05
Military Intelligence Officer
Wyoming Army National Guard 1/94 – 9/96
Field Artillery Officer
U.S. Army Inactive Reserve 3/92 – 1/94
Armor Officer
Texas Army National Guard 3/89 – 2/92
Armor Officer
U.S. Coast Guard Reserve 1/88 – 2/89
Port Security NCO
Security Clearance: TOP SECRET WITH SENSITIVE COMPARTMENTED INFORMATION
1979 -1980 Ponder Baptist Church, Ponder, Texas
Youth Pastor
EDUCATION:
Northwest Arkansas Community College 2008 – 2014
Bentonville, Arkansas
Studied Emergency Medical Responder, Photography, Art, and Spanish
Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary 1998 – 1999
San Francisco, California (attended classes through extensions in Denver, Colorado and Salt Lake City, Utah)
Graduate courses in Theology
Nehemiah Project Training in Church Planting and Development
Tarrant County Junior College 1986 – 1989
Fort Worth, Texas
Studied Air Conditioning, Basic Electronics, Digital Electronics, and Computer Science.
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary 1979 – 1980
Fort Worth, Texas
Graduate courses in Theology, Counseling and Religious Education.
Course work without completing degree.
Howard Payne University 1974 – 1978
Brownwood, Texas
Bachelor of General Studies Degree.
Emphasis in Bible, Math and Psychology.
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TRAINING:
Numerous courses and seminars in a variety of topics related to law enforcement, military, computer science, counseling, and religion
Military Courses
-U.S. Air Force OTS
-U.S. Coast Guard Reserve NCO Orientation
-U.S. Army National Guard OCS
-U.S. Army Armor OBC
-U.S. Army Reserve Tank Commander Course
-U.S. Army FA OAC – correspondence portion only
-U.S. Army MI Transition Course – correspondence portion only
-U.S. Army MI OAC – correspondence portion only
-Many other correspondence courses – U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Army
EDS SED Pre-Account – Training in customer relations and presentation skills.
EDS SED Phase II – Extensive training in data processing topics.
First Responder Training
FEMA ICS-100 Course
FEMA ICS-200 Course
FEMA ICS-700 Course
FEMA ICS-704 Course
FEMA ICS-800 Course
CISM Assisting Individuals in Crisis
CISM Emotional and Spiritual Care in Disasters
ORGANIZATIONS:
Southern Baptist/Red Cross Disaster Relief – Chaplain/Communications/Supply/Feeding
Benton Country, Arkansas, Emergency Management - Communications
ARES/RACES
Boy Scouts of America – Eagle Scout
National Guard Association of Texas – Life Member
National Guard Association of the United States – Life Member
National Rifle Association – Life Member
American Legion – Paid up for Life Member
OTHER:
Concealed Carry License - State of Arkansas
HAM Radio Operator – FCC General License