Russ Belville
810 E. Jefferson St.
Boise, ID 83712-7901
Phone/Fax (208)389-7877
[email protected]

OBJECTIVE: To secure a full-time technical position in the field of personal computing and networking. The ideal opportunity will utilize my excellent technical skills along with my enthusiastic personality in a challenging work environment. My goal is to provide unparalleled service and satisfaction to my employers and their customers, while increasing my education and skill-set.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Comprehensive knowledge of nearly all forms of office automation software, including:
Word Processing – Microsoft Word, Corel WordPerfect

Spreadsheeting – Microsoft Excel, Corel QuattroPro, Lotus 1-2-3

Databases – Microsoft Access, Corel Paradox, Crystal Reports

Presentations – Microsoft PowerPoint, Corel Presentations

Graphics – Microsoft Image Composer, CorelDRAW, Harvard Graphics, iPhoto Plus

Web Publishing – Microsoft FrontPage, Netscape Composer

Desktop Publishing – Microsoft Publisher

E-Mail & Calendar – Microsoft Exchange, Netscape Navigator

Ability to demonstrate and train users in all of the above-listed software

  • Administration and troubleshooting of the most popular operating systems, including MS-DOS, Windows 3.x, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT Server & Workstation, Microsoft Exchange Server, and Novell Netware.
  • Telephone Technical Support experience solving personal computer, network, and mainframe problems involving software installation, configuration, and use, network administration, back-up procedures, analog and digital communications line configuration and troubleshooting, including T1 frame relay technology.
  • Extensive experience in office skills and procedures, including Typing (55 w.p.m.), 10-Key Data Entry (10,000 c.p.m. by touch), Alphanumeric Filing, Multi-Extension Phone Reception, Research, Reporting, Proofreading, and General Secretarial Skills.
EXPERIENCE:

06/01/1998 – 11/01/1998
Network Administrator / Software Instructor
Paradigm Consulting, Inc.
1110 N. Five Mile Rd.
Boise, ID 83713

At Paradigm Consulting, I held the dual position of Network Administrator and Software Instructor. As Network Administrator, I was responsible for the installation, configuration, troubleshooting, and back-up of a Microsoft NT Server and 22 Windows 95 Client machines. During my tenure, I created the system back-up procedures, avoiding a potential disaster in the event of system crash. I also migrated the existing Microsoft Mail system into a new Microsoft Exchange Server-based mail system, enabling the users to automate appointment scheduling, share contacts and resources, and assign inter-office tasks.

As Software Instructor, I was responsible for attracting new customers, designing training programs, and teaching the classes. I accounted for five new businesses as training clients and over $5,000 of new income in just two months. I also instituted a new web-based method of courseware inventory, saving Paradigm Consulting over 15% in time and materials cost.

06/14/1997 – 04/13/1998
IT Support Technician
State of Idaho
Dept. of Health & Welfare
450 W. State St. / 8th Floor
Boise, ID 83720
After seven months with The Bentley Company, I returned home to my previous position with the State of Idaho. I supervised the conversion of over 44,000 records of Dept. of Health & Welfare computer inventory from the mainframe system to the SupportMagic SQL support database.
10/14/1996 – 05/01/1997
Systems Integration Consultant
The Bentley Company
Hudson, MA 01749
Upon successfully integrating the new SupportMagic SQL software with the Dept. of Health & Welfare’s systems, I was recruited by this Massachusetts company. My duties were to travel nationwide integrating new SupportMagic SQL purchases for various companies in finance, health care, banking, software, and government. In addition to configuring the database to fit with various operating systems and networks, I had to manage my own expense accounts, book flights, rental cars, and hotels.
07/31/1995 – 10/11/1996
IT Support Technician
State of Idaho
Dept. of Health & Welfare
450 W. State St. / 8th Floor
Boise, ID 83720
At the Dept. of Health & Welfare, I provided telephone technical support to over 5,000 computer users statewide. Areas of support include IBM PC-DOS and Windows-based applications, IBM Mainframe Host applications and terminal emulation, communications line problem diagnosis, router and controller troubleshooting, and tracking and reporting of problem trends and resolutions. 

I also was assigned the task of SupportMagic HelpDesk Software & Database Administration, which includes System Configuration, Windows NT Server Administration, SQL Database Administration, creation of reports using Crystal Reports software, training of support staff, documentation of features and functions, and project management

12/03/1994 – present
Creative Computer Concepts
(Self-Owned Business)
810 E. Jefferson St.
Boise, ID 83712-7901
Creative Computer Concepts is my own part-time consultation business. I assist companies and private individuals with software and hardware installations, troubleshooting, web page design, graphic design, tax preparation, and Internet research. Over the past five years, I have consistently grossed $500 - $1000 per month.
10/04/1993 – 11/11/1994
Network Administrator / Sales Network Programmer
H&M Concepts, Ltd., Co.
10754 Executive Dr.
Boise, ID 83704
At H&M, the company that manages over 90 Pretzel Time food franchises, I designed, programmed, and maintained all aspects of the 25-user Computer LAN Network. I was responsible for the creation of the corporate databases with the Paradox Database program, including Data Entry Screens, Customized Reports, Structured Queries, and Data Validation. I also designed these databases to be integrated with currently existing Lotus 1-2-3 Spreadsheets and Automated Clearing House Banking Software. My position also included some aspects of hardware maintenance and repair, and tutoring and instruction of software to the 25 computer users. I was essentially a one-person department, so self-motivation and responsibility were also required.
11/15/1991 – 05/15/1992
Senior Software Instructor
Silver Creek Computers
602 Fairview Ave.
Boise, ID 83703
Hired originally as a Part-Time Basic Software Instructor, within five weeks I was promoted to Senior Instructor, teaching all levels of Windows and DOS business software full-time to classes of one to twelve students per day. Duties also included class preparation and documentation, lesson planning, and self-training on new pieces of software.
09/10/1990 – 04/07/1991
Receptionist / Clerk
Intermountain Hospital of Boise
303 N. Allumbaugh
Boise, ID 83702
My position at this psychiatric hospital included reception duties on a ten-line PBX Phone System, Petty Cash funds, and Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Insurance paperwork. I also handled miscellaneous office work, such as typing business correspondence, 10-key, and alphanumeric filing.
02/10/1989 – 08/30/1990
Office Temporary
Kelly Temporary Services
777 Fairview Ave.
Boise, ID 83703
As a Kelly Temporary, I assumed various general clerical positions, honing my typing and data-entry skills.

Professional References

Paradigm Consulting
Don Peña
Technical Consultant
Former Supervisor
Home: (208) 322-7143
¡DiversityWorks!
Sam Byrd
Diversity Consultant
Former Manager
Work: (208) 367-0551
¡DiversityWorks!
Steve West
Diversity Consultant
Former Co-Worker
Work (208 )367-0551
State of Idaho DHW
Penny Kohn
Help Desk Supervisor
Former Supervisor
Work: (208) 334-5675
State of Idaho DHW
Barbara Maness
Operations Manager
Former Manager
Work (208) 334-5671
State of Idaho DHW
Steve Hill
IT Manager
Former Co-Worker
Work (208) 334-5644
State of Idaho DHW
John Krause
IT Manager
Former Co-Worker
Work: (208) 334-5608
State of Idaho DHW
Aimee Price
Support Supervisor
Former Co-Worker
Work: (208) 334-0610
City of Boise
Nick Hall
Technical Support
Former Co-Worker
Home: (208) 345-3980
Bentley Company
Scott Newcombe
Systems Integration Mgr.
Former Manager
Work: (508) 562-4200
H&M Concepts, Ltd.
Art Loring
Chief Financial Officer
Former Supervisor
Work: (208) 342-7893
Round Wrench Co.
John Davis
V.P. of Operations
Consulting Client
Work: (208) 850-0354
Salary History
1999 – Creative Computer Concepts
1998 – Paradigm Consulting, Inc. 
1997 – State of Idaho, Dept. of Health & Welfare
1996 – The Bentley Company 
1995 – State of Idaho, Dept. of Health & Welfare 
1994 – H&M Concepts, Ltd. 
1993 – Creative Computer Concepts 
1992 – Silver Creek Software 

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