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Objective: To obtain a long term career or short term contract position with an established telecommunications provider, consulting firm or BTOP/NTIA and RUS grant writing firm dedicated to bolstering broadband initiatives and improving broadband infrastructures for Communities, Municipalities, Cities and Counties nationwide. Work History: 2006 – Present AccessDelray.org (Commerce Co-ops, LLC) – Delray Beach, FL. - Program Director/Owner City/County Wide Broadband Wireless, NTIA BTOP/RUS/ARRA Broadband Initiatives and Grant Writing Organized complete turnkey broadband wireless for the City of Delray Beach and Palm Beach County, FL which included diligence and research that is synergistic with new programs and funding options offered through the new Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP), RUS and other broadband incentives available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Research included FCC policy and rule changes/use of the 2.5, 3.65, 5.n, 4.9, 2.4GHz bands in the market, identified government departmental direct cost savings and increases in productivity, public safety/first responder applications, identified credible Digital Access, Inclusion & Literacy organizations and philanthropic interests, coordinated with the Governor’s Energy Office for matching energy rebates offered through the state. This research has resulted in authoring several white papers some of which have been published at FreePress.net and GovTech.com and are highly ranked in search engine placement. BTOP/NTIA and RUS Grant writing/consulting for the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program. Good writer, researcher and able to think inside and outside the box to identify unique assets and synergistic partnerships related to broadband grants and program initiatives. Website design, services, content provider and hosting for a variety of clients. 2002 – 2006 DebitCom, Inc. – Delray Beach, FL. – Director of Operations Development company specializing in Community E-Commerce Cooperatives, Debit Card Programs, Affiliate Marketing, Community Economic Development. Have developed relationships with Bank of America, Wachovia, PIMCO, National City Bank, National Retail Federation, International Council of Shopping Centers, the Department of Homeland Security, 9/11 Commission, the Hunt Foundation and various software vendors for continuing development of various programs involving Community Economic Development and Urban Impact Programs. Website design, services, content provider and hosting for a variety of clients. 1998 – 2002 Customers 4 Sale, Inc. – Deerfield Beach, FL. – Operations Manager Operations Manager for successful Internet development and lead generation company. Company folded after untimely passing of key partner. 1995 – 1998 Honeywell, Inc. – West Palm Beach, FL. - Home Automation Specialist / Technical Sales Used experience from Teletimer International, Inc. and VSI, Inc. to help bolster sales of Honeywell’s Total Home Automation System. Oversaw and supported numerous sales and installations throughout Palm Beach County. 1989 – 1995 VSI, Inc. (Voice Systems Integration) – Miami, FL. - Owner/Partner/Sales Instrumental in the development of proprietary voice processing platform for use behind Samsung’s Key Telephone Systems. Worked with ABC Communications in Miami, FL. on sales and integration for existing and new installs. Platform was eventually purchased by Samsung for private labeled integration behind their ProStar Key Telephone System. 1985 – 1989 Teletimer International, Inc. – Boca Raton, FL. - Operations Manager, Tech Support, Sales Support Instrumental in the development of a proprietary wide area energy management service and smart meter technologies that used RF and un-used cable company band width to control major loads within residential communities, households, and commercial properties. This technology was subsequently purchased by Bell Atlantic. 1984 – 1985 ICM School of Business – Pittsburgh, PA. Associates Degree in Specialized Business – Computers 1981 –1984 Boca Raton Hotel & Club – Boca Raton, Florida - Assistant Tennis Professional Responsibilities included managing a fully equipped Tennis Pro Shop, organizing large convention tournaments, teaching private lessons and clinics. Skills: HTML, Excel, Word, DreamWeaver, FrontPage, FireWorks, POS, Networking, Multi-Media, Public Speaking/Training, Windows XP/Pro/NT, FireFox, Explorer, Musician for 30 years, Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals. Personal: Born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. Single, Age 46, DOB 2/18/63 Interests include Golf, Tennis, Softball, Swimming, All Sports, Computers, Music, High Tech, Dogs. Member C.E.R.T. (Community Emergency Response Team) – Delray Beach, FL. Computer Technology Centers’ NetworkI need a job...
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