.IT\LAN Manager. 

• Supervision and maintenance of Novell 5.1 network (dual server, Windows NT 4.0; IP only) and Windows 2000 network (single server, Windows 98, IP only).  Expanded system from 1 to 3 servers, 95 to 230 stations, and 350 to 800 user accounts annually.
• Engineering of Upgrade from single-server Novell 4.10 network (Windows for Workgroups 3.11 & Windows 95; IPX and IP).
• Reconstructed and stabilized 4.10 file server.  Redesigned NDS tree and file structure to revoke excessive rights, and secure the shared Student Information System database.
• Wrote 2800 lines of nested batch files to emulate System Policies in WFW 3.11, and provide uniform boot, desktop, print services and applications on student workstations.
• Repaired and reenabled DOS-based Glencoe 5.0 Instructed Learning System for GED/Pre-Vocational program.  Mounted and deployed multiple databases for Medisoft and Quickbooks classes, Plato ESL lesson suite.
• Prepared Y2K diagnostics and documentation to supervise remediation of Paradox 4.5 for DOS-based Student Information System, and to directly repair 1400 database files therein.
• Engineered and implemented an enterprise upgrade of hardware and software to NT-standards and Year 2000 compliance, including upgrade to Novell 5.1, universal migration to Microsoft Office 2000 suite, and first-time rollout of Exchange/Outlook e-mail and Internet services.

• Supervision and maintenance of 450-user, multi-platform network (Windows 95 & Mac; IPX, TCP/IP, Appletalk).
• Upgraded primary server to Novell 4.11. System upgrade to Client 32 and Office 97. Patched and reconstructed file server 4.012 system files to deliver Mac and Windows versions of library’s Mandarin database.
• Supervision of District cable channel. Live taping and rebroadcast of bimonthly school board meetings, concerts, special events. Design of distance learning, video editing facilities. Ongoing training of student crews.

Systems Consultant / IT Specialist

• Network maintenance for Michael Andrews Audio Visual Services, including upgrade to Novell 4.11.
• Consultation and design of audio/ video facilities for KPMG Peat Marwick, Croton-Harmon School District.
• Multimedia, Web Authoring for Yankee Engineering, Salvation Army Media Ministries.

Account Executive/ Systems Consultant

• Sales of A.V. equipment and engineering services, especially video and data projection, teleconferencing, and signal switching amd distribution systems. Consultation for design, equipment specification, and construction of multimedia facilities, kiosks, training rooms, and corporate board rooms. Project coordination and on-site supervision of installation crews and technicians.
• Numerous in-person sales presentations and product demos at trade shows, conferences and expositions.
• Narration of corporate video for use at same.
• Creation of multimedia presentations and PC slide shows for use in on-site training and product support. (Powerpoint, Gyrotools, Lightshow).

• Equipment sales, rentals, and consultation for the staging of multimedia events and audiovisual presentations: Multimedia, CRV, and videowall programming; graphics creation; computer interface; video production; concert audio reinforcement and video/data projection services.
• Created an international client base from scratch, in Latin America and the Pacific Rim.
• Conceived, wrote and narrated a monthly audio newsletter, run over phone lines via digital repeater, informing clients on hold of new products and services.

Operations Manager. 

• Scheduling and implementaion of audiovisual equipment needs for all direct-sales clients, as well as six in-house hotel properties of a city-wide rental organization.
• City-wide coordination of manpower and equipment, supervising two shifts of drivers, technicians, and maintenance personnel.
• Direct sales of A.V. rentals and staging. Coordination of manpower and equipment.
• Designed,authored,and implemented systems control program of city-wide inventory.

(1978-82)  Supervisor, Photography and Film Department

(1972-77)  Technician, Photography and Film Department

• Coordination of instructors and staff; supervision of operation and in-house maintenance and repair, of photography, film, video, and graphic design equipment and facilities; audiovisual support for all schools and departments.
• Drafting and writing of grant proposals, course descriptions, and program information.
• Writing and design of simplified student usage manuals, point-of-operation instructions and displays, slide/tape and video instruction aids and documentation.
• Planned, designed, and supervised the installation of new facilities from the ground up. The physical plant ultimately included video, film, photo and animation shooting studios; color, black-and-white, and graphics darkrooms (with process camera); automated 35mm film and color stat processors; off-line video, 16mm and Super 8mm flatbed editting suites; audio visual post-production and multi-track mixing facilities.

• Monthly column exploring state-of-the-art techniques and services, featuring intensive field tests and detailed critiques of new equipment.
• Reporting of industrial trade shows and film festivals; interviews with prominent industry figures; writing on topics of general interest.
• Editing, rewriting, and proofing of freelance submissions and industry news releases.
• Lead articles on topics of general interest (Third World Use of Super 8mm, Determination of Broadcast Standards, Filming on Skis), and interviews with prominent cinematographers and directors. Some forty-eight articles in all.

Technician in Film Section. 

• Maintenace, repair, and instruction in use of the film and video production facilities.