My good friend Peter Lytle introduced me to tabletop gaming around 2005.  Though I’ve watched people play many of the diffent games, there are two that I actually enjoy playing.

Warhammer 40,000 – W40K, as it’s often abbreviated, is my favorite of the tabletap battle games.  Purging alien scum from the face of the galaxy, while commanding the mighty Space Marines of the Adeptus Astartes, is just simply an enjoyable thing to do.  I have a ludicrously large collection of models and fortunately, several of my friends are happy to see them put to use in the occasional game.

Warmachine – Warmachine is a steampunk battle game in which giant robots and their sorcerous masters pound each other into oblivion.  The game is much simpler to play than W40K, but I find it lacks the sense of epicness instilled by its counterpart.  Still, there are few things more satisfying than standing on the brink of defeat, only to assasinate the enemy caster and win the game.

Outdoors Pursuits

Being a technology specialist, it’s true that I spend the majority of my time indoors.  Fortunately for me, between my family and my Boy Scout troop, I developed a healthy appreciation for the outdoors.

Camping – Over the years, I’ve gone camping with my family and Boy Scout troop many times.  I would say my favorite place to camp would be Harris Beach, near Brookings, OR.

Backpacking – As a former member of the Boy Scouts of America, I’ve gone on more than my fair share of backpacking trips.  So far, I’ve done 50 mile hikes in Yosemite National Park (CA) twice, Mt. Ranieir National Park (WA), Philmont Scout Ranch (NM) and the Three Sisters Wilderness (OR).  I’ve also been on numerous smaller hikes throughout Oregon, Washington and California.

Snowboarding – While I don’t get to go as often as I would like, snowboarding is definitely a favorite winter pastime of mine.  I have my own board and gear, so it’s not too expensive, but I really wish there was a mountain a bit closer than Bend, OR.

Shortly after my fifth birthday, my family moved to Central Point, OR to facilitate my dad’s job transfer. Though I don’t remember it well, I assume I spent my time in class at May Richardson Elementary or hanging out with my new friends.

Less than a year later, before my sixth birthday, my parents purchased a house outside of Medford, OR and we moved once again.  I transferred schools again, this time ending up at Orchard Hill Elementary, where I would stay until reaching middle school. I began to play soccer and enrolled in Aikido courses that allowed me to stay in shape despite the many hours I spent playing with my Nintendo.

When I reached the sixth grade, I began attending Talent Middle School, located in Talent, OR.  I stopped playing soccer and, consequently, had a falling out with many of my friends. To compensate, I immersed myself in band and the school chess club, even going so far as to win the chess club championship during my eighth grade year.

When I was fourteen years old, I began attending Phoenix High School, in Phoenix, OR. I attended soccer tryouts that first year, but sprained my knee and was unable to play. Later in the year, I picked up competitive swimming and continued to swim all four years at Phoenix High, placing eighth at State my senior year in the 100 Butterfly and 200 Individual Medley. I hooked up with my first girlfriend my junior year and had a grand time the rest of high school.

After high school, I enrolled at the University of Oregon in Eugene, OR, which I attended from September 2003 – December 2004. My typical day in college involved going to class, hanging out with friends and playing far too many video games. I also worked as the Assistant Webmaster for the Clarke Honors College on campus.

In December of 2004, due to my financial situation and my burgeoning dislike of attending classes, I decided to return home. I once again lived with my parents and little sister, and was hired full-time as a Technology Support Specialist for the Phoenix-Talent School District. In my free time, I began to familiarize myself with Linux and BSD and would also occasionally hang out with the few friends I had still living in the area.

Almost a year passed and I was able to entirely pay off my college debt.  Two months later, I decided to move back to Eugene, OR in order to live with friends I had met in the dorm.  Since moving here, I have been hired as the Network Administrator for both FOOD for Lane County and the Northwest Youth Corps.  I also began dating my second girlfriend, Ilana, and we continue to enjoy our relationship to this day.  I spend most of my time at work,  with Ilana or playing video games on a variety of platforms.

Motivated and reliable technology enthusiast with a wide assortment of skills and abilities. Brings three and two-third years experience in technology and computing-related administration and management using a variety of operating systems and equipment and one year of training in the Computer Information Science program at the University of Oregon. Strong interpersonal skills allow for solid and professional dealings with clientele and coworkers, while broad experience in the workforce allows for versatility and an open mind. Equally effective at customer service and technical support as well as problem solving and communication.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Network Administrator

Northwest Youth Corps, Eugene, OR, Jan. 2007 – Present

• Provide technical support to staff members.
• Troubleshoot, build and distribute computer systems according to needs of staff.
• Troubleshoot network issues and ensure maximum network uptime.
• Build and maintain Windows 2003 Server and Linux based servers.
• Manage Microsoft Active Directory and security policies.
• Create and implement comprehensive network renovation plan.

Network Administrator

FOOD for Lane County, Eugene, OR, Feb. 2006 – Present

• Provide technical support to staff members.
• Troubleshoot, build and distribute computer systems according to needs of staff.
• Troubleshoot network issues and ensure maximum network uptime.
• Build and maintain Windows 2003 Server and Linux based servers.
• Manage Microsoft Active Directory and security policies.

Technology Support Specialist I

Phoenix-Talent School District #4, Phoenix, OR, Mar. 2005 – Feb. 2006

• Provide technical support to faculty and other staff members.
• Troubleshoot, build and distribute computer systems according to needs of faculty and staff.
• Troubleshoot network issues and ensure maximum network uptime.

Assistant Webmaster

Clark Honors College, Eugene, OR, Nov. 2004 – Sep. 2005

• Administer and update website for Clark Honors College.
• Maintain server security and readiness through use of UNIX shell clients and Webmin administrative interface.
• Use problem-solving skills to locate and eliminate display and security issues on website.

Network Administrator / Webmaster

Riverside Vision Care, Medford, OR, Feb. 2003 – Present

• Administer and update website for Riverside Vision Care.
• Provide technical support for workstation and local area network both in person and over the phone.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Final Rank – Eagle Scout

Boy Scouts of America, Crater Lake Council, Jackson County, OR, Jun. 1992 – 2004

• Administer and update website for Troop 112, Ashland, OR (2001 – 2003).
• Plan, manage and lead large group activities and projects.
• Plan and carry out dozens of community service efforts and set an example for all members of the troop and community.

Assistant Director of Mid-High Youth

First United Methodist Church, Medford, OR, Jan. – Mar.2003

• Used organizational skills to plan and direct meetings of Mid-High Youth Group.

Volunteer

Jackson County Library System, Phoenix, OR, Mar. 1999

• Categorize and replace books, magazines and cassettes to proper locations.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

• One year Computer Science, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR, 2003 – 2004
• Diploma, Phoenix High School, Phoenix, OR, 2003 – Graduated with Honors.
• Certificate of Initial Mastery, State of Oregon, 2003
• Eagle Scout, Troop 112, Boy Scouts of America, Ashland, OR, 2003