Michael Jay "M.J." Coe

43 N.E. Meikle Place, Portland, OR 97213

503-233-1911

mj@mjsunderground.net

 

Objective

To join a dynamic information technology support team in an education or non-profit setting that will challenge my broad range of technical, education and business expertise.

Qualifications

Assembly and configuration of Linux (Samba) and Windows file/print servers, desktops, firewalls, and LTSP computer labs using new and old (recycled) computer technology Hardware and software installation, upgrades, imaging; troubleshooting of Windows and Linux desktops and printers Network installation, diagnostics, design, mapping, and troubleshooting End-user/help desk hardware and software support Basic programming skills in interactive web design (Access, SQL Server, ASP, SQL, JavaScript, VBScript, Perl, HTML) 10 years experience small business start-up and management; built 120+ retail/distributor client base on a shoestring Strong communication skills: researching, writing, instructing, copyediting, public speaking Extensive experience in educational, environmental, and training program development and implementation Possess a natural propensity toward life-long learning; collaborating member of many project/web development teams

Technical Experience

On-going Projects: Collaborating on Linux file/print/mail server conversion supporting 16-client multi-OS network (Windows, Linux, Mac) Co-authoring "Linux System Administration POCKET Handbook" based on this conversion Building home-based K12LTSP (Linux Terminal Server Project) computer lab Develop, coordinate, market, and present "IPCop" firewall adoption seminar for SOHOs/non-profits, and in-store sales Other Experience: Mapped, documented, redesigned 80+ node/8 switch-hub LAN based on NT/2000 Server benchmark tests for multi-office non-profit (Microscanner, Network Monitor); Windows 2000 Server install assistance; hardware/software desktop support; Windows/Linux installation, upgrades, troubleshooting; wrote end-user "how-to" documentation Built, installed, imaged (Ghost) Windows98/2000 desktops for 3 different school labs; troubleshoot hardware/LAN/printers for labs; built LTSP clients; collaborated installing dual-boot OS desktop (Linux/Mac) for lab Trained apprentices in computer assembly. Provided quality control checks on rebuilt computer systems Collaborated in redesign of large university web site (500+ pages). Scanned, proofread text and graphics for academic web publishing. Edited HTML to incorporate new design elements, css and server-side includes. Developed and documented streamlined scanning procedure for print/HTML conversion using 5 different software applications   Web Development Samples: http://www.mjsunderground.net

Technical Training

Network/Server	Hardware	Software
Linux File/Print/Samba	Microtek ScanMakerIII	Photoshop 6.0	Netscape 4.5	Word 97
IIS4/PWS/NT/2000	Polaroid SprintScan 35	Paint Shop Pro 7	IE 5.0	Excel 97
Apache/ipchains-firewall	Polaroid Digital Palette	HomeSite 4.0	Salsa	WordPerfect 9
DHCP, DNS, TCP-IP	SlideMaker	JedPlus 2.0	OmniPage 8	A. Acrobat 4.0

Work History

Employment while attending school to include: Network Administration Assistant: Lutheran Community Services NW (internship) Computer Tech. Assistant: Madison High School -- Portland (volunteer) North Willamette Research and Extension Center (OSU) -- Summers 1998-2000. Highlights: Webmaster Internship (6 month full-time paid internship), "Northwest Berry & Grape Information Net"  http://berrygrape.orst.edu Computer Assembly/Quality Control Tech. & Trainer: FreeGeek Community Technology Center (volunteer) Web Designer: Hardy Plant Society of Oregon, Web Committee (volunteer) http://www.hardyplantsociety.org Independent Contractor: Custom Residential Irrigation Design and Installation Founder: Outdoor Essentials, home-based business: 1988-1998. Manufacturer of emergency equipment repair kits for the specialty backpacking/mountain climbing markets. Accomplishments: Bootstrapped business with personal investment of $2000.00, and no additional support (financial or otherwise). Sold direct to 120+ national outdoor stores, mail order catalogs (R.E.I. and E.M.S. chains), 2 national distributors. Culled relationships with 15+ domestic and international vendors. Never missed a deadline. Additional business experience: Coordinated new product research, development, design and testing Promoted new products/business by creative "guerilla" marketing strategies Extensive experience with int'l. and domestic product sourcing, importing and purchasing (familiarity with TSCA regs) Culled national and int'l. vendor relationships; negotiated terms and contracts for optimum component quality and value for lower cost of goods Production and inventory management; designed and fabricated custom tools to facilitate production process Wrote/coordinated the production and design of mktg., sales, trade show and PR materials to help trim mktg. budget

Education

Computer Information Systems -- Portland Community College (52+ hours, 3.94 GPA) Current (major emphasis on Linux OS/networking, and web development) Bachelor of Science: Liberal Arts -- The College of Wooster, Wooster, OH Associate of Applied Science: Horticulture -- Clackamas Community College Small Business Management Certificate Program -- Small Business Development Center, Portland

Education & Training Program Experience

Collaborated in organizing and implementing a training program for all-volunteer PNW forest inventory analysis. 100+ volunteers trained, 150+ forest areas inventoried on Mt. Hood NF. Influenced creation of 1994 Northwest Forest Plan. Developed and taught wilderness preparedness curriculum for outdoor school Coordinated/presented numerous old growth interpretive and forest mgmt. field trips, lectures and hikes for all ages Created, demonstrated, and incorporated new games into daily soccer practice plans HOSTS (Help One Student To Succeed) volunteer reading tutor Successfully trained replacements whenever promoted     032403