Experience
Sole Proprietor of an ISP
xyz, Dave Allen Barker Jr
1995-09 - 1999-07
Wholly founded, ran, and sold organization, earning 80% market share. Independently acquired the knowledge to establish the service and business. Successfully competed with Alaska’s largest ISP and the local phone company. Profitable the second month and without debt by the first year. Grew 100% annually, serving 1,700 customers at time of sale.
- Designed, built, and maintained the network, servers, and online applications (website, email, billing).
- Provided customer support and education by phone, email, and in person.
- Managed all other business tasks such as marketing, accounting, and technology decisions.
- Created custom software solutions, such as a customer accounting/billing system.
Technology Manager
Responsible for the computing systems of a new public school.
- Administrated 100+ Windows 95 and 10+ Macintosh clients, Windows NT and Macintosh servers, and the network connecting them all.
- Created solutions for staff and student needs.
- Responsible for software distribution, account management, messaging services, and security.
- Educated teachers on the use of the new systems.
Transition Consultant
Dave Allen Barker Jr
1999-07 - 1999-10
Oversaw the integration of an Internet Service Provider (ISP) into the purchaser’s organization.
- Trained purchasing company staff on acquired organization’s unique systems.
- Generated documentation of technical, accounting, and other operational practices.
- Active in public relation activities.
- Migrated network and computing services.
- Technical support contact for transitioned customers.
Production Assistant
Assist in the capture of audio and video in live event and studio environments.
- Quickly learn new equipment and procedures.
- Maintain composure and professionalism in adverse situations.
Commercial Fisher
Dave Allen Barker Jr
2000-05 - 2001-08
Summertime fisher on boats harvesting salmon off the coasts of Alaska.
- Working well with others for extended periods of time in close quarters.
- Serious responsibilities with severe consequences.
- Physically demanding work for long hours requiring strong will.
- Breadth of varied knowledge, from equipment use and repair, safety issues, and maritime skills.