Consultant - James L. Dorman

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	Built a Windows 2000 network including 3 Windows 2000 Servers and a mix of Windows 2000 Professional and Windows 98 computers. Set up shared DSL internet access through a hub and a DSL modem.
	Maintained a Mixed Network of non-networked PC’s & WYSE50’s connected to Frame Relay via Unix Server and 64-port DigiBoard’s. Frame Relay tied to remote SCO Unix and RS-6000 servers via Telebit Router, Motorola 3512 CSU/DSU with Remote Access to local server & Frame via Telebit Worldblaser Modems. Serial printers connected to remote servers via DigiBoard ports. Printers shared switch boxes.
	Built a Windows95 network of 16 PC’s connected with 3COM 24-port hub. Network connected to remote Intranet via Frame Relay using Router & CSU/DSU. Printers shared via networked PC’s & HP Printer Servers.
	Built a Windows NT network of 6 PC’s using NT Server 4.0; NT Workstation; Windows 95; and Windows for WorkGroups Operating Systems. Files & printers are shared across the network. Web hosting; Voice, and E-Mail Servers are supported on the network.
	Analyze client computing requirements, then recommend and/or build custom PC's for client. Then setup, install software, and train user.
	Analyze client business requirements. Then design and build custom database applications, write user manual, training user(s).
	Designed and built a complete small business database application in Clipper. Included Customer Master Record, Sales Invoicing w/barcode pricing, Inventory Control w/barcode stocking, and Reordering using special formula discounting.

Work Experience

San Diego Data Processing Corp
San Diego, CA

August 2000 to February 2002

Sr. Tech Writer

Created

Robert Half International
San Diego, CA

August 1999 to August 2000

Sr. Tech Writer

Created

Eastridge Temps
Carlsbad, CA

November 1997 to August 1999

Sr. Tech Writer

Responsible for the management of the Technical Publications Department for First American CREDCO; this includes:

The creation, maintenance, and production of:

	Desktop Software "End-User" manuals
	Design of graphic arts for binder covers, disk and CD labels, etc.
	The preparation of bid specifications, management of the bid process, and award of a purchase order to outsource the preparation of over 10,000 Software User Manuals and CD's.

Responsible for the maintenance and content of the First American CREDCO Intranet.

Responsible for the transition of CREDCO internal/external documentation from Interleaf to Word with the further conversion to Adobe PDF to accommodate easy access on the Intranet or electronic shipment to clients.

Responsible for management and production of a 250% increase in documentation distribution during 1st year.

Active Engineering Tech.
Vista, CA

November 1994 to November 1997

MIS Manager

Responsible for design & implementation of MIS in support of business development including short & long range business planning, employee training and development, financial planning, etc..

Established internet marketing plan including unique "domain", ftp site, and World Wide Web site. Plans include Internet Customer Support and electronic distribution of software brochures, demos, and products.

Worked with customers to

	Determine MIS requirements;
	Purchase & Set Up PC’s & network hardware & software;
	Coordinate installation & testing of Intranet Frame Relay;
	Install & Set Up networked PC’s;
	Set Up Virus Detection and Network Security systems;
	Build maintenance & software logs;
	Design and Implement Backup schedule.

Software Engineer

	Responsible for technical support for installed base of Ada products.
	Test; debug; and document source code written in Ada, C++, & HTML.
	Design, code, and test HTML Internet World Wide Web pages.
	Provide technical support to small business clients on Windows Network; Intranet/Internet; PC; or Software related matters.

Hardware Consultant

Responsibilities for

design and installation of Windows networks, including PC’s running Windows NT (Server/Workstation), Win95, and WFWG.

Coordinate/install

	FrameRelay,
	Hubs,
	Routers,
	network wiring, and
	building & configuring new PCs (both hardware and software).

Instructor

	Responsible for Individual or Group training on using new hardware and/or software.
	Responsible for teaching "end users" to perform routine maintenance tasks such as "scandisk" and "defrag" and how to "properly log in" and "correctly "shut down" their PC.

AETECH, Inc.
Carlsbad, CA

October 1989 to November 1994

Systems Analyst

	Made recommendations on new hardware or software purchases.
	Installed new hardware,
	Set up new computers,
	Trained users;
	Performed backups.

Project Manager

Responsibilities for

project design,

proposals,

budgets,

implementation, and

management including:

	USAF Desktop III procurements
	USAF Desktop IV procurements
	GSA Contract Schedules and
	Ada9X Project.

U.S. Navy

October 1965 to May 1989

ADP Manager

Implemented

Department of Navy policy and

established local policy on all Automated Data Processing (ADP) matters including

	use of PC’s and mainframe terminals;
	custom programming projects;
	computer security;
	hardware and software procurement; and
	financial planning and budgeting.

Office Manager

	Drafted rough and smooth correspondence and reports.
	Drafted directives providing guidance and requirements for staff members and subordinate commands on administrative matters.

Physical Security Officer

Reviewed existing security documentation and did risk assessment and then wrote Physical Security Manual for NAS Miramar Naval Reserve Command