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My name is R A Parker. I own a Newton and a Mac.
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    Contract Employment

    (1986 - Present)
    Network Consultant / Web Designer / Programmer

    As a consultant for many small and medium sized businesses, I am directly responsible for all phases of installation and support. I make recommendations for hardware and software purchases, provide comprehensive training to employees and design custom applications as needed.

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    Great Western Savings Bank

    (1988 - 1991)
    Senior Computer Operator II

    Monitored the status of a large ATM network. Responsible for isolating network problems and referring to telephone companies or programmers. Managed critical path batch processes, backups and report distribution. Provided training to employees and technical assistance to end users.

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    Lakeland Village Beach & Mountain Resort

    (1992 - 1996)
    Night Audit / Front Desk Supervisor

    Originally hired as part-time Relief Night Auditor. Cross-trained in all aspects of Front Desk and Reservations operations and summarily promoted to Front Desk Supervisor. Streamlined training documentation and procedures for Night Audit, thereby reducing the need for two auditors on weekend nights.

    Directly assisted with transition from Micros (cash register based) accounting system to sms|HOST Property Management System running under Novell Netware v3.2 Newtork Operating System.

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    Lakeland Village Beach & Mountain Resort

    (2000 - Present)
    Front Desk Supervisor / Front Desk Assistant Manager

    Responsible for the training and supervision of Night Auditors, Front Desk Hosts and Reservation Agents in the front office operations of a 260 unit condominium Hotel/Resort. Acting Manager On Duty, supervising the Front Desk and Guest Services departments during peak seasons and shifts.

    • Concierge quality guest service skills befitting a 3-Diamond Lakefront Resort.
    • Strong work ethics with a dedication rarely seen in today's employment force.
    • Superior people managment skills.

    Additional responsibilites included providing first line technical support for all computer and network related systems, software, interfaces and peripherials. Assisted with the migration from Novell Netware to Microsoft Server 2000 and 2003.

    • Maintained detailed procedures for efficient training of new hires.
    • Established emergency backup and recovery plans for data and systems

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