Nefesh BNefesh

PROFILE:  Talented technology consultant and network administrator with 15 years of progressively advanced IT experience.  Expertise includes: Novell Netware servers and networks. Proficient in C, C++, HTML, VB, Java and Microsoft Office products. Reputation for dedicated teamwork, high-energy work ethic, and ease and patience in working with non-technical personnel.

WORK EXPERIENCE:
President, August 2000 – September 2010
International Computer Services, Chicago, IL

• Founded a computer/network consulting business that specialized in the needs of small and medium-sized businesses, with an exceptional focus on translating techno-jargon for non-“techies.”
• Developed technology paths for over 70 customers of various size and needs.    
• Designed, installed and maintained Novell and Microsoft networks and high-speed networked Internet access points.  
• Developed detailed documentation and trained computer operators and administrators.
• Managed a team of sub-contractors in the field.  

Network Administrator, September 1993 – July 2000
Communicate Direct, Inc., Chicago, IL

• Directed expansion of five-node network to 60 PCs, 3 Servers.
• Responsible for training, application support, wiring, server maintenance and infrastructure recommendation and acquisition.
• Global and local management of all backend systems, networks, servers and VOIP asterisk system.
• Asked to expand role to include graphic design, detailed below.

Commercial Graphic Designer, August 1994 – July 1995
Communicate Direct, Inc., Chicago, IL

• Using Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, developed advertisements for print media, brochures and other literature to enhance company presence in cellular market and boost sales.

Assistant to the Presidents, September 1992 – August 1995
Communicate Direct, Inc., Chicago, IL   

• Reviewed systems in-place, advised and administered their modernization.  
• Promoted to Network Administrator, and received five pay-raises in three years for performance and dedication

EDUCATION:
US Connect, 7 Novell CNE courses, Chicago, IL, 1998
B.A. (English Literature), Certificate of Integrated Liberal Studies, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1990

LANGUAGES:  Native English and near-fluent Hebrew

COMPUTER EXPERTISE:
Operating Systems: Windows 9x/NT/2000/XP,Novell NetWare 4.x/5.x, RedHat Linux ,7SCO UnixWare, 7 DOS/Windows 3.x
Information Technology: Development Languages and Platforms (Java, .Net, Websphere, Weblogic, Visual Studio), Databases (Oracle, MS-SQL),
Software Packages: Microsoft Office Suite, Lotus SmartSuite, Corel WordPerfect, Act! & Goldmine, QuickBooks
Imaging Software: QuarkXpress, Photoshop, DreamWeaver, DavkaWriter
Network Specific: BackUp Exec & ArcServe, HP ProCurve Switches, Directory Tree Design, Server optimization  

OTHER EXPERIENCE:    

• Big Brother program sponsored by Beit New York, Jerusalem.  2000-2001
• Anshe Emet Beit Midrash, Chicago, IL, which I founded and administered.   1995-1996
• Marva, IDF educational program involving three months basic training.  1991-1992