TERRY W. BURGHER

15 Candia Road

Henderson

Auckland

Telephone (09) 832 8400 (Home)

021 211 9052 (Mobile)

Email

[email protected]

Career Summary

  • · 6 1/2 years Owner/Consultant Electronic Essentials (Florida)

    · 2 1/2 years Quality Control Specialist IBM (New York)

    · 1 1/2 years IT Programmer/ IT Technician Fault Circuits (New York)

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    • Core Competencies

  • · A+ Certified Service Technician

    · Acknowledged high level of Information Technology competence.

    · Thorough working knowledge of the implementation and application of a variety of hardware and software.

    · Considerable IT industry knowledge offering flexibility and proactive change management in transitional environments.

    · Proven ability to apply hardware and software technology to maintain a high standard of performance to meet the clients needs.

    · Extensive knowledge and experience in sales and marketing within the corporate and domestic computer industry.

    · Commitment to provide an outstanding level of PC support to several businesses concurrently.

    · Proven ability to accept other responsibilities within the business environment.

    · Excellent experience in maintaining up to date hands on knowledge of new and constantly changing products.

    · Demonstrated ability to communicate with people from a wide variety of cultures and backgrounds at all levels of an organisation.

    · Good understanding of Java, C++ and HTML programming languages.

    · Fluent in Sign Language.

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  • HARDWARE:

    PC?s

    Unix

    Routers

    Hubs

    Servers

    OPERATING SYSTEMS:

    Windows 95

     

    95B

    3.11

    Unix

    OS2

    Mac

    DOS

    5.0

    6.0

    6.2

    6.22

    LANGUAGES

    C++

    Visual Basic

    Java

    HTML

     

    DATABASES

    Fox pro

    Zebra

    Quickbooks

    Quickbooks Pro

    APPLICATIONS / SOFTWARE

    Personal Publisher 2

    Corel Draw 7 & 8

    Wordperfect 5.0

    Wordperfect 5.1

    WordPerfect 8.0

    Lotus

    Excel

    Powerpoint

    MS Suite

     

    Apple

    Mcafee virus

    American-on-line

    Arachnaphelia

    Hotdog

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  • · Designed and implemented an internal training and development strategy to ensure staff were able to provide a focused pre and after sales service to all clients.

    · Managed the successful start-up of several new businesses covering computer sales and service, repairs and graphic design, on time and $60K under budget.

    · Installed a LAN in a prominent Government facility, providing hardware, C++ Programming, Develop software, training and after sales support.

    · Reviewed the existing hardware and software in use in Pasco County Police Department and subsequently undertook a complete upgrade of their information technology facilities.

    · Consistently met the exceptional level of service, security and confidentiality required by specific Government Departments prior to being awarded contracts.

    · Established a successful electronic service and repair organisation from the strategic business planning stage to marketing, promoting and internet/external advertising.

    · Contributed to the successful development of an IBM to Apple data converter.

    · Successfully written and developed numerous browser friendly Internet Web Pages for prominent American businesses using C++, Java, HTML.

    · Developed a successful ?Key Account Strategy?.

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    • August 1999 to November 1999

    ACCELERATED COMPUTER TRAINING

    Technical Support and Trainer

    Responsibilities:

  • · Loading Windows NT Server on to 24 PC?s

    · Enabling classroom suites to be networked and Internet capable

    · Diagnosing and restoring faults in our existing computer equipment

    · Sourceing and repairing second hand equipment.

    · Conducting a 2 week Technical Education Program in the Pacific Islands.

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    • December 1998 to March 1999

    BRITISH AEROSPACE

    IT Programmer

    Responsibilities:

    March 1992 to December 1998

    ELECTRONIC ESSENTIALS

    Owner /Operator

     

    Responsibilities:

    · Establish an electronics service and repair organisation.

    · Y2k Testing

    · Programme using C++, Java, HTML

    · Develop a strategic business plan.

    · Market and promote the services of the company.

    · Develop and maintain key accounts with government, private enterprise and domestic clientele (refer to Annex A).

    · Undertake special projects developing programs for unique problems.

    · Design Internet web pages.

    · Undertake small electronic and computer diagnostics.

    · Repair faulty units.

    · Retreave lost or damaged data.

    · Carry out customised system and network installations and modifications.

    · Provide programming, equipment, and computer systems, technical support and end-user training.

    January to February 1994

    GTE MOBILENET

    Electronic Technician

    (Contract position concurrent with above)

  • Responsibilities:

    · Provide all facets of telecommunication and cellular equipment including programming.

    · Provide technical support to clients.

    · Facilitate equipment & programming training for developed software.

    · Identify, diagnose and repair cellular equipment.

    · develop software.

    · Promote the software products and services of the company.

    · Increase company revenue.

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    January 1988 to July 1990

    IBM

    Quality Control Specialist

  • Responsibilities:

    · Perform stress testing and monitor quality assurance.

    · Troubleshoot printed circuit boards down to component level.

    · Carry out complex scope soldering and equipment repair.

    · Work in a clean room environment.

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    June 1987 to January 1990 1991 to October 1998 (contract)

    FAULTY CIRCUITS

    IT Programmer / IT Technician

  • Responsibilities:

    · Develop programs using C++, HTML.

    · Develop and design Web sites.

    · Set up electronics and telecommunication systems for business.

    · Select suitable location and negotiate occupancy.

    · Plan and negotiate capital equipment expenditure.

    · Plan and negotiate contracts for software development.

    · Manage the service department.

    · Recruit, supervise and train up to 28 technicians.

    · Carry out performance management.

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  • NAME Terry W. Burgher
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    ADDRESS 15 Candia Road

    Henderson

  • TELEPHONE (09) 832 8400(ah)

    021 211 9052(mobile)

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    MARITAL STATUS Married, 2 children

     

  • TRAINING COURSES

    1989 Denon Service

    Parsippany, New Jersey

    1989 Magnavox Service Training

    NAP Headquarters, New Jersey

    1988 Quality Control

    Endicott, New York

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    PROFESSIONAL

    ASSOCIATIONS National Computer Association (NCA)

  • Chamber of Commerce
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    INTERESTS Scuba diving (certificate)

    Swimming

    Golf

    Reading

    Motorcycle riding

    Sculpting

     

    Reference

    Name: Leah Gates

    Position: Director

    Company: Accelerated Computer Training

    Address: Level 2 Food Solutions Building

    City Road, Auckland

    Tel: (09) 307 6611