back to About

Jimmy The Geek 
445C E Cheyenne Mtn Blvd #143
Colorado Springs, CO 80906

Please contact me by...
Email: geek@geekbreeder.com
Cell: (719) 360-2734

 
grey bullet Objective grey bullet Summary of Qualifications
grey bullet Skills grey bullet Employment History
grey bullet Education and Training grey bullet References
 

Objective

I troubleshoot, assess, design, build, install, manage, and support the hardware and software in networks, computers, computer programs, web sites, e-mail and databases.
In addition, I teach people and small businesses how to use these technologies.

Summary of Qualifications

grey bullet Extensive experience managing technical people and projects.
grey bullet Creative technical skills in design, development, implementation and maintenance of small business websites, applications, and local area networks; instructional design & development, including technical writing, classroom facilitation & computer-based training.
grey bullet Keen ability to manage the simplification of complex ideas -- person to person, through classroom facilitation, and the written word -- creating appropriate formats, illustrations, humor, and a variety of other communication vehicles.
grey bullet Quality driven, goal oriented professional with extensive technical experience in personal computers, client-server systems, programming, Internet/intranet development, document image processing, and COLD. This involves the installation and management of complex client-server systems hardware, applications, databases and other services.
back to About

back to Top

Skills

Management  

Technical

Marketing

back to About

back to Top

Employment History

1998 - Today
Self-employed Entrepreneur
Jimmy The Geek
The GeekBreeder, Inc.
4530 Star Ranch Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
  • troubleshoot, plan, develop, install, configure computers, LANs, databases, websites, and special programs for individuals and small businesses;
  • train people how to use these computer systems so the technology is truely productive;
  • fix things when they don't work right (murphy's law applies to computers too).
Click logo to visit Optika's website 1995 - 1998
Edc Mgr/Tech Trainer

Optika
7450 Campus Drive, #200
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
  • scheduled trainer assignments with regard to development of training materials and delivery;
  • created and consolidated training materials, computer programs, as well as instructed trainers;
  • installed and administered a Windows NT 4.0 training network including 24 PC workstations, 2 MS SQL Database Servers, and various FilePower Servers;
  • conducted training programs, system integration, and troubleshooting ventures throughout the U. S.
Click logo to visit USWEST's website 1992-1995
Release Mgr
Tech Trainer

USWest (Qwest)
Information Technologies
 118 South 19th Street
Omaha, NE 68001
  • maintained system integrity through application upgrades; moving and testing enhancement code for MIS applications on UNIX and MVS platforms;
  • scheduled programmer assignments with regard to CCPM (Change, Configuration, & Problem Management) of proprietary applications on mainframe and mini-computers;
  • researched, designed, and developed computer based training programs, training materials, application user guides, and instructed clients that used proprietary IS mainframe applications;
  • wrote, illustrated, and published technical specifications and documentation for programmers and end-users;
  • conducted training programs throughout the USWEST sixteen state area.
Click logo to visit the SEARS website 1990-1992
National Home Appliance Training Specialist
Brand Central
Sears Tower BSC 23-16
Chicago, IL 60685
  • researched, designed, and developed the Brand Central Monthly Training Package, training materials, video script writing, and interactive media (CD-ROM);
  • developed and facilitated over 100 training seminars with training materials throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
Click logo to visit the Gazette's website1989- 1990
Retail Advertising
Account Executive
 30 N. Prospect Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
  • designed, wrote copy, created graphics, and placed display advertisements in newspaper;
  • researched co-op advertising opportunities, and collection of co-op funds for clients;
  • collected client payments.
Click logo to visit Crissey Fowler's website 1979- 1989
Advertising Manager

117 W. Vermijo Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
  • cultivated marketing campaigns to develop awareness of features and benefits of products and services;
  • designed, wrote copy, created graphics, and placed display advertisements in newspaper;
  • researched co-op advertising opportunities, and collected co-op funds in excess of $100,000 annually;
  • wrote and appeared in TV commercials, radio commercials, and conducted a radio "home-fix-up" show;
  • served as a public relations liaison to community and industry affiliations (e.g., Home Builders Assn., Chamber of Comm., etc.)
back to About

back to Top

Education & Training

2000 Self-Study
Colorado Springs, CO 		Microsoft Certified Professional
1999 Colorado Technical University,
Colorado Springs, CO 		Masters, IT Management
1993 Bellevue University,
Bellevue, NE 		BS, Business Management
76/79 Ft Lewis College
Durango, CO  		 

References

References available upon determination of mutual interest.
(I protect my clients' and my right to privacy.)

back to About

back to Top