DAN CARTY
Redlands,California
Summary
Seeking a challenging position as an Information Technology Technician. Versatile IT Technician ready to fix faulty hardware, install new assets and support continuous business operations. Adapts to rapidly changing work situations and employee realities. Consistently beneficial to all technical operations and technological procedures.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance IT Technician
01.2022
- Wiped all the hard drives using Disk/Copy/wipe Utility and installed Windows 7 Ultimate Edition, Installed the original drivers for the older motherboards, Installed Windows MS Office 2007, Photoshop 7, Nitro Reader PDF, Unchecky, Avira and AVG Anti-virus software, Installed Ubuntu 16.0 and updated it the 18.0 version, Installed Printer Drivers, Replaced Hard Drives, Hooked up A sub woofer with surround sound, Configured 2 smart TV’s to connect to laptops using the connect wizard to found in Windows 10 for connecting multiple monitors
Remote Tutor
Wyzant Tutoring.com
01.2019
- Remote “how to” Skype Lessons over the internet to a professor in New York
Computer Technician
K-force Technical Staffing
01.2004
- On-site software and hardware upgrades, Installed new motherboards in Wal-Mart POS Machines, Performed Data Migration from Windows 95 to Windows XP, Set up a new College with 6 New Computer Labs in Palm Springs, Network data deployment at a Mercedes/Volkswagen Dealership in Ventura
Floor Support Technician
Adecco, CTDI
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Unlocked testing stations for Direct TV Modems, Replaced defective cables, Troubleshot the testing stations for the problem that caused the 1 or 2 of the old computers in 8 bay server rack to malfunction, Unlocked the problem computer by resetting the testing station and or restarting the computer and the Direct TV Testing Software, Used special test Modem units to unlock the testing stations, Repaired Broken Power Supply Testing Stations by tightening loose screws, Tightened connections on the testing cables and or replaced them when they could no longer conduct electricity
Social Studies/Photography/Computer Teacher
Zijiang Middle School
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Built an entire English Computer lab in an International English Department, Took 200 10-year-old XP computer towers and took them apart and tested their components, Replaced defective memory modules with working memory modules, Replaced the motherboard batteries so the BIOS could update the internal computer settings, Repurposed the extra Hard drives to become RAM, Wiped all the hard drives using Disk/Copy/wipe Utility and installed Windows 7 Ultimate Edition, Replaced defective power supplies with working power supplies, Increased the Virtual Ram of the Ram Hard Drives to 60,000 to 70,000 megabytes, Installed Windows MS Office 2007, Photoshop, and selected 1 computer for Printing, Installed the printer drivers, Repaired 35 of the 200 computers to function and run Windows 7, Bought newer Quad core computers for the lab., Taught MS Office programs to Chinese Middle School students, Taught trouble shooting, windows installation, software installation, Taught Device Driver Installation, Taught Photoshop, Solicited local businesses to donate computers and computer Accessories /parts for the new English Computer Lab
Caregiver
IHSS
01.2009 - 01.2018
- Served as a companion to client, Transported client to and from appointments, errands, activities, etc., Managed medications, Prepared meals, Exercised interpersonal skills, including exceptional patience, and listening, Provided care across a variety of circumstances.
Apprenticeship with Larry Rodriguez
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Worked with experienced computer professional to restore systems for use for different non-profit causes during after hours while employed as caregiver
- Experience includes: Reinstallation of Windows XP, 7, &10, Removed Viruses, Installed and updated software, Created hard drive images for recovery of OS, Recovered data and damaged hard drives, Replaced defective RAM modules, Migrated files between PC’s, Cloned hard drives for migration, Installed and used VM software to Linux, Created bootable flash drives for Ubuntu, Installed new printer drivers, Changed defective power supplies, Created new install software deployment DVDs turned off background programs, Flashed the BIOS on motherboards and printers, Turned off all unnecessary background programs, Used Ubuntu to retrieve files from crashed windows installations, Installed Vista Windows 8 and Windows 7 on computer towers, Backed up data and reinstalled fresh installations of Windows, Installed web cameras, and scanners, Restored older computers, installed WIFI and regular net cards, Installed sound cards, Installed graphic cards, Installed new SATA Hard Drives and cables, Reset the BIOS settings, Removed Passwords, Formatted New Hard Drives, Installed and configured Ubuntu
ESL Teacher
Woosong University and related schools
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Conducted classes in English as a second language for Korean students, Responsible for class curriculum and performance measurements
Apprenticeship with Wong Su Park
01.2006 - 01.2008
- While in Korea, worked with Mr
- Park to supply computers to schools, Repaired classroom computers, Removed Viruses, Installed Windows XP, Installed Windows 2000, Turned off background programs and unnecessary settings, Wiped old Windows installations with copy/wipe DOS Utility software, Installed web cameras, Installed hardware, new cards, and drivers, Formatted new hard drives and new Windows installations, Used Regedit to clear the windows directories of AOL files, Downloaded Hiram’s boot disk for fixing PCs
Computer Administrator Volunteer
AmeriCorps Visa, Project Lift, Non-profit Community Resource Center
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Maintained 180 independent non-networked workstations, Installed and ran an 8 workstation DSL Line for 300 feet by using Cat5 cable between the after-school administration building and the classrooms, Installed Windows 98 on all of computers later updated to Windows 2000, Cloned Hard Drives Windows Installations with Norton Ghost in DOS, Taught basic computer courses to elementary school students, Installed scanners and printers on the workstations, Repaired printers
Co-founder / Computer Technician
Crosswalk Church
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Installed Windows 98, and Windows 2000, Replaced sound cards, graphic cards, and network cards, Formatted and reformatted new Windows installations, Replaced defective memory modules with good ones, Collected old computers from local school districts and Universities to use in the ministry, Repurposed old Macs to give to local schools for poor students compete with full software installations
Education
Apprenticeship -
Larry Rodriguez
01.2015
Apprenticeship -
Wong Su Park
01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Media Technology
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI01.1987
Associate of Science - Electronics Technology
Pacific Union College
Angwin, CA01.1982
Skills
- Desktop Technical Support
- Hardware Installation
- Technical Support
- Software configuration
- Remote Support
- System Administration
- Network Troubleshooting
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved [teaching Redundant writing classes] which led to Building an English Computer Lab in a Chinese Middle school wherein I was able to Software Installation and Hardware configuring in English to my Chinese Students].
- Achieved [Classroom Participation] by introducing [Microsoft Visio for [Learning ] tasks.
- Supervised team of [seven ] students in Hardware installation and configuration.
Current Skills
Capable IT Support Technician has excellent troubleshooting and interpersonal skills to assist customers with computer issues. Possesses a thorough knowledge of computer hardware and software applications. and accomplished 23 years of experience working as an IT Support Technician.
Community Service
- Computer Administrator Volunteer, 2001, 2004, AmeriCorps Visa, Project Lift, Non-profit Community Resource Center, Quail Valley, CA, Maintained 180 independent non-networked workstations Installed and ran an 8 workstation DSL Line for 300 feet by using Cat5 cable between the after-school administration building and the classrooms Installed Windows 98 on all of computers later updated to Windows 2000 Cloned Hard Drives Windows Installations with Norton Ghost in DOS Taught basic computer courses to elementary school students Installed scanners and printers on the workstations Repaired printers
- Co-founder / Computer Technician, 2001, 2004, Crosswalk Church, Redlands, CA, Installed Windows 98, and Windows 2000 Replaced sound cards, graphic cards, and network cards Formatted and reformatted new Windows installations Replaced defective memory modules with good ones Collected old computers from local school districts and Universities to use in the ministry Repurposed old Macs to give to local schools for poor students compete with full software installations
Timeline
Freelance IT Technician
01.2022
Floor Support Technician
Adecco, CTDI
01.2020 - 01.2021
Remote Tutor
Wyzant Tutoring.com
01.2019
Social Studies/Photography/Computer Teacher
Zijiang Middle School
01.2018 - 01.2020
Apprenticeship with Larry Rodriguez
01.2013 - 01.2015
Caregiver
IHSS
01.2009 - 01.2018
ESL Teacher
Woosong University and related schools
01.2006 - 01.2009
Apprenticeship with Wong Su Park
01.2006 - 01.2008
Computer Technician
K-force Technical Staffing
01.2004
Computer Administrator Volunteer
AmeriCorps Visa, Project Lift, Non-profit Community Resource Center
01.2001 - 01.2004
Co-founder / Computer Technician
Crosswalk Church
01.2001 - 01.2004
Apprenticeship -
Larry Rodriguez
Apprenticeship -
Wong Su Park
Bachelor of Science - Media Technology
Andrews University
Associate of Science - Electronics Technology
Pacific Union College