William R. Dedek
Address and phone number
available by e-mail.
bdedek@arn.net
PROFESSIONAL To obtain a rewarding position in Network Engineering/Design,
OBJECTIVE leading into a managerial position, in an industry leading,
competitive company.
EDUCATION West Texas State University, Canyon, TX 79016 (Sept. 1988 - May 1992)
B.B.A. degree in Computer Information Systems, GPA 3.625, 3.8 in major.
Novell IntranetWare CNA Certified, August 27, 1997
Novell IntranetWare CNE Certified, November 21, 1997
SKILLS Hands on experience with current computing and telecommunications
technologies. Interpersonal skills include the ability to work
and speak with users on many different skill levels, and the ability
to rapidly adapt to changing situations and technology. Proficient with
the administration of both Novell 3.x and 4.x networks and the tools
needed to maintain them. Fluent in COBOL and Clipper with additional
experience in BASIC, PASCAL and C. Large knowledge base of
desktop operating systems specializing in Windows 95, Windows NT,
Windows 3.1, OS/2 and DOS.
WORK DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS - Panhandle Surgical Hospital,
EXPERIENCE Amarillo, TX (Sept. 1998 - Present.) Manage and coordinate all aspects
of the information systems needs of a small surgical hospital. Helped
to manage, install and support Meditech, an enterprise health care
software suite. Installed, maintained and supported all computer
systems, including an IntraNetware 4.11 LAN and its connectivity
with a corporate WAN infrastructure. Served as Co-Facility
Coordinator with the CFO, for identification and resolution
of y2k related hospital issues.
NETWORK SYSTEMS ENGINEER - MicroAge Corporation, Amarillo, TX
(Mar. 1997 - Sept. 1998.) Perform Network installations, configuration, and
support using Novell IntranetWare 4.11 and Windows NT 4.0. Work
involved some experience with CISCO routers and other LAN/WAN
technology.
SR. INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST - Mason & Hanger-
Silas Mason Co., Inc. (Oct. 1994 - Mar. 1997.) Perform administration
and PC support for approximately 300 end users on a Novell 4.1
network utilizing both token ring and Ethernet technologies.
User base consists of the Human Resources department, Training
department, and the General Manager's office. Duties include
installation and troubleshooting of hardware and software using
proven methods and tools, as well as user instruction with various
applications such as: WordPerfect, Lotus 123, dBASE III+ and
dBASE IV, Lotus Freelance, Harvard Graphics, Novell GroupWise,
Microsoft Project, and Restrac. In depth experience with the
installation and maintenance of several workstation platforms
including DOS, OS/2 and Windows 3.1, in a Novell 3.x and
4.x environment. Projects include co-leadership of the installation
and maintenance of a new integration and automation system for
the Human Resources department, and primary support for the
PLATO learning software used in the training department. Heavily
involved with the planning and testing of hardware and software in
preparation for corporate wide rollout of Windows 95.
EDP PROGRAMMER/ANALYST - Mason & Hanger-Silas Mason Co., Inc. (May
1992 - Oct. 1994.) Performed the necessary tasks needed to
analyze and develop various software applications, using proven
life cycle processes and programming techniques, for on-site
customers. Experience was obtained using batch COBOL, CA-ADS Online,
batch COBOL with CA-IDMS extensions, and some embedded SQL. COBOL
development was done on an IBM mainframe under the PDF/TSO environment.
PC languages included Clipper and dBASE III+. Other languages, with
limited exposure include, C and ENFIN (small talk). Projects ranged
from program fixes, to extensive system re-engineering.
CONTRACT PROGRAMMER/CONSULTANT - West Texas State University, Job
Placement Services (March 1993, Sept. 1993.) Performed contract
programming, using Clipper, to design and develop a new system for
recording and maintaining campus building reservations, for student
activities.
NETWORK SUPERVISOR and LAB ASSISTANT/TUTOR - West Texas State
University, Dept. of Computer Information Systems (Jan. 1989 - May 1992.)
Assisted in the operation of the university midrange system (PRIME 9955)
and its use in student programming (PASCAL, COBOL, and C.) Appointed
by the CIS department leader to research and implement a complete Novell
network suitable for use in classroom instruction. Obtained considerable
experience with its use, and became the network administrator. Also
assisted faculty with the installation and setup of a faculty wide
network. Helped train and tutor students and faculty with software
located on these networks. Later hired as a consultant to setup an
additional student computer lab network using Novell 3.11.
PRE-PROFESSIONAL TRAINEE - Mason & Hanger-Silas Mason Co., Inc. (June
1990 - Aug. 1990, June 1991 - Aug. 1991) Two summer internships
programming various PC projects in dBASE III+ and Clipper. Other
activities involved several programming tasks using batch COBOL
in an IBM mainframe environment.
DATABASE MANAGER/PROGRAMMER - Plainview/Hale County Industrial
Foundation (June 1989 - Aug. 1989.) Designed and implemented a
complete billing system/foundation membership database on an IBM
PS/2 system. Created a large database of business contacts for the
president of the firm. Other activities included assisting in a fund
raising event and other general office tasks.
ACTIVITIES & Hold current Novell CNA and CNE technical certifications.
RECOGNITIONS Member of several honorary organizations while attending college. Phi
Eta Sigma - 1989, vice president (1990) and treasurer (1991) of Epsilon
Delta Pi, and member Alpha Chi (National Collegiate Honor Society.)
Received "Outstanding CIS Graduate" award for academic excellence
upon graduation. Graduated with Cum Laude honors from West Texas
State University in May 1992.
INTERESTS & Enjoy water sports and other outdoor activities, including Jet Skiing,
PERSONAL GOALS Golf and fishing. Personal goals include MCSE certification,
and increased knowledge of the Internet and its use in E-Commerce.
REFERENCES Available upon request.