Brian Edward Thornton
JOB INTERESTI
desire a position in Information Systems and Technology that involves
human interaction and communication as well as advanced technical
knowledge.
PERSONAL INTERESTSI
enjoy analytical challenges, intelligent conversation and assuring a
better future for the next generation.
OBJECTIVEMy
hope is to enjoy my duties, consistently perform to the best of my
ability, continuously increase knowledge and positively affect
someone daily.
SKILLSAnalytical
problem solving.Transposing
technical information into "normal" language.Instructing
and training all ages and status positions.Verbal and written communication.
WORK EXPERIENCEB.E.Thornton7/1996
- PresentArlington,
Texas USSelf
EmployedCurrent
programs owned and being developed include the following companies
and websites:Texas
Geeks, Inc. (TexasGeeks.com) - Computer and systems training,
repair, analysis and manufacture for home and commercial end users.
Online retail sale and resale.Texas
Home Consultants, LLC (TexasHomeConsultants.net) - Certified Home
Inspections. Home buyers consultant. Construction and remodel
estimate and take-off preparation.1StopSupply.com
- retail salesSpiritualStudy.org
- cache of information for education about all things spiritual.ArlingtonCares.org,
DallasCowboysCare.org, TexasRangersCare.org - charity service
information and referral.SayWOT.net
- edutainment, security and consumer feedback.
Compucom, Inc.12/2003
- 10/2006Dallas,
Texas USSystems
AnalystProvided
technical support to a very diverse international end user base.
Activities include the identification, prioritization and resolution
of reported problems through recognition, research, isolation and
follow-up.Performed
general maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of computer systems.Utilized
ticket tracking software Vantive and Clarify.Provided
user administration of Lotus Notes email, applications and database
accounts.Administered
Microsoft active directory domain accounts and Oracle user
administration.Some
of the end user software supported was: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft
Office, Microsoft Server, Oracle, Lotus Notes, Citrix, Adobe CS and
proprietary software for the clients.Created
statistical use and user reports and presentations to upper
management.
K. Hovnanian, Inc.3/2002
- 3/2003Plano,
TX USInformation
Technology CoordinatorProvided
daily support of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Server, Microsoft
Exchange, Microsoft Office, Citrix, AS400, Crystal Reports, Adobe
Creative Suit and other industry proprietary software for
approximately 350 end users.Installed
and supported internet dial-up, ISDN, satellite, cable, DSL, frame
relay and T1 connections. CAT 5, CAT 6, coax and wireless network
connectivity.Setup
and configured Cisco, Netgear, 3COM, Microsoft and other brands of
routers, switches, and hubs.Assembled,
installed, repaired, upgraded and maintained approximately 500
computers and peripherals.Implemented
a hardware inventory, maintenance and tracking system increasing
efficiency and productivity.Initiated
a switch from dial-up and ISDN internet connections to frame relay
at a substantial cost savings and productivity increase.Initiated
and implemented a training program for all personnel on basic
computer use and provided training as needed for sight specific
proprietary software.
K. Hovnanian, Inc.8/2001
- 3/2002Plano,
TX USConstruction/Project
ManagerServed
as liaison between customers and upper management during the
planning and building of custom homes.Managed
vendor bids, utilization, payroll and reconciliation of budget and
expenditures.Maintained
a positive and productive rapport with sales, corporate management,
vendors and customers.Consistently
delivered a quality product early and under budget with exceptional
positive customer feedback.
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice4/1999
- 11/2000Tennessee
Colony TX, Texas USCorrectional
Officer/Farm Shop SupervisorTreated
the diverse decoupage of 600 inmates I supervised with the same
respect and discipline I would expect in their position. As a
result I had exceptional low statistics for serious instances and
exceptionally high production in the Farm Shop . I also feel I made
a positive impact on these men's lives by example.
Time-Warner12/1995
- 7/1996Arlington,
TX USTemporary
Computer SupportAssembled
and upgraded PC workstations for ride control and safety operations,
POS in retail stores, office use, ticket sales, front gate ticket
scanners and metal detectors at Six Flags over Texas.Installed
CAT 5 and Fiber Optic, networking the entire park.Administered
a Novell network with a Windows 95 GUI.Trained
employees in basic computer use and sight specific software.
US ARMY4/1991
- 12/1994Military
Intelligence/Communications SpecialistAmong
my secondary duties and titles were Training NCO, "Computer
Subject Matter Expert" and EEO representative.Planned
and supervised the first LANs at unit level to connect with the DoD
WAN at Fort Sill.Created
a database and reporting program to maintain my units' personal and
training records that could be transferred with the personnel to
other units. The use of the program grew and eventually
incorporated into an Army wide program that was implemented as the
Army Records Computer Information System (ARCIS). I received an
Army Commendation medal for my contribution.
Arlington Independent School District12/1989
- 6/1991Arlington,
TX USComputer
Lab ManagerInstalled
and maintained an Appletalk network consisting of thirty
workstations and one server.Provided
support for IBM and Apple stand-alone computers in classrooms and
offices.Reviewed
software and hardware, reported recommendations to the school board. Instructed
students, teachers and faculty in basic computer operation.Assisted
students and teachers with applied software programs.Successfully
wrote grant requests for additional equipment and supplies.
EDUCATIONUniversity of TexasArlington,
TX USProfessional
- 8/2010480
Classroom HoursCertified
Home Inspector courses
SMU, School of EngineeringPlano,
TX USProfessional
- 8/2002448
Classroom HoursMicrosoft
Certified Systems Engineer.Objectives
included installing, configuring, and administering Exchange, Windows
Professional and Server; Implementing the Microsoft Windows Network
Infrastructure, and the configuration and implementation of Active
Directory.
University of TexasArlington,
TX USCertification
- 8/1996Texas
Real Estate
Tarrant County CollegeFort
Worth, TX USSome
College Coursework CompletedStudies
in Business
US Army Signal CorpFort
Gordon, GA USVocationalDiploma
in CommunicationsRadio,
satellite, and wireless computer networking. High encryption network
security.
Defense Linguistics InstitutePresidio
of Monterey, CA USVocationalStudies
in Linguistics
Cameron UniversityLawton,
OK USSome
College Coursework CompletedStudies
in Business
US Army Medical CorpFort
Sam Houston, TX USVocationalCombat
Lifesaver - Emergency medicine and surgery techniques.
Great Plains Area Vo-TechLawton,
OK USVocationalEmergency
Medical Technician, National Registry
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