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This is an online copy of my resume.  If you would like a word version of it, click here.

Here is a copy of my broadcast letter.

Here is a sortable list of my work experience.

For a breakdown of why my certifications are significant, click here.

Should you want a more comprehensive list of my skills and abilities you will find my Monster resume under Resume ID: 8622933.

James W. Gambill

843 Colt Drive

Wake Forest, North Carolina 27587

919-741-0387 

twylyght@hotmail.com

Possesses over ten years of combined experience spanning database spreadsheet programming, PC and Mac troubleshooting and repair, and local and wide area (LAN/WAN) networking setup and administration.  Offers demonstrated abilities providing IT consulting to business and individual clients, to include hardware, software, and broadband solutions.  Recognized for completing assignments beyond allocated duties. 

 Skill Set

Systems Installation · Network Administration · Business Intelligence · Operations Management · Training/Development

 Selected Highlights

·            Served in an integral role in saving Dillon Supply Company $300,000+ in licensing expenditures

·            Served as an integral member on a project to replace approximately 1,800 Dell laptop motherboards for Proctor & Gamble.

·            Designed and implemented webpage questionnaires for such clients as Krispy Kreme, Novartis Animal Health Care, CIAA, and Red Cross.

·            Earned significant recognition across the Raleigh/Durham and Charlotte, North Carolina areas for excellence in personal assistance and satisfaction for personal computer repair and service; specifically requested by SCSI clientele, including Best Buy, Microtech, and AT&T.

 Professional Profile

IT  Specialist, dillon supply company

2005-Present

Employed as a reserve IT specialist to back up roles for Citrix and general networking administration, SQL DBA support, help desk and deskside support, develop front-end data access and presentation solutions, proprietary database front-end software (Commerce Center, Prophet 21), Business Objects, etc.  

Develop Business Objects reports for Corporate level and Management level employees.  Maintained BO Universes and supervised BO roles and users within the DSC framework.  Provided business intelligence for DSC large accounts and state contract bidding.  Assumed temporary duties for 4 individuals' responsibilities following their departure from the company.  

Eventually assumed 2 roles permanently while maintaining my own responsibilities.  

Developed knowledgebase procedures and SOPs for duties ranging from telecom administration to Cisco PIX firewall troubleshooting to software deployment.  Provide end user support for 300+ employees within a Citrix MetaFrame XPa environment.  

Archived dated DTS processes to a central location.  

Engaged in cabling and terminating new network drops as needed.  

Took over authentication project to complete initial phase of standardizing end user environments.  Implemented secondary phase of maintenance and upkeep of records pertaining to Acceptable Use Policies, commissioned and decommissioned hardware, and Active Directory member files.  

Citrix server and Exchange server maintenance and troubleshooting.  

Develop, test, and implement online critical software solutions survey.  

Kept primaries informed of issues and projects as necessary.  Train and assist contractors and end users as necessary.  

Click here for a word copy of the 1st year contributions review. 

Contractor as Migration Specialist, Glaxo Smith-Kline via AlphaNumeric

2004-2005

Migrate personal desktops and laptops to GSK Connect XP operating system and upgrades Lotus Notes to version 6 according to specifications.  Also perform multiple tasks involving client training on new system, hardware upgrades, phone support, client advocacy in troubleshooting, token ring and VPN setup, and client satisfaction follow-up.  

Owner/Operator, twylyght Enterprises

2004-Present

Create prototype designs for fashion website to generate referral program business.  Provide website design templates for non-profit organizations to simplify and augment membership directories, personnel and history presentations, current and future member correspondence, online church events calendar, and provide an online philosophy profile for prospective members.  

Contractor, Insight Research Incorporated

1998-Present

Provides consulting encompassing basic computer services, web survey development, and opinion research data analyses.  Ensures resultant uni-variate and multi-variate analyses are understandable to laypersons.  Performs troubleshooting and repair of PCs.

Chief Network Officer, Hurley Technology Resources

2003

Administered customer networks and troubleshot related issues.  Installed, maintained, and upgraded wireless broadband solutions.  Developed server hardware and software building solutions.  Configured routers for internal and VPN solutions.  Provided business consultation for continued hardware, software, and broadband solutions.  Contributed to NAS implementation efforts. 

Owner/Operator, Gambill Enterprises

2001-2003

Performed on-site troubleshooting and repair of PCs, servers, routers, and tape libraries to businesses and individual clients.

Contractor, Summus

2002

Converted and implemented current Excel spreadsheet into Access relational database for restricted shareholders, warrants, and employee stock options.  Created forms for use in future data entry.  Performed collaborative and extensive data analyses for S-1 and 1-Q reports. 

IT Administration Assistant, Barclay Design (division of winston hotels Incorporated)

2000

Administration Assistant, NBC Banking, Construction & Commercial Lending Division

1999

Computer Technician, Wake forest university , Psychology Department

1998-1999

Education/Certifications

Master of Arts, Forensic Psychology, Wake Forest University 1997-1999

Bachelor of Science, Forensic Psychology, Appalachian State University 1993-1996

Aerospace Engineering, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1991-1992

 

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) 

Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer (MCSD)

Microsoft Database Administrator 2000 (MCDBA)  

CIW Associate

Master CIW Designer

Dell Certified System Engineer for Lattitude laptops (DCSE)

CompTIA A+

References

Todd Singleton

Citrix & Systems Admin

Dillon Supply Company

Raleigh , North Carolina

919-612-4715 cell

tsingleton@dillonsupply.com 

 

Mike Davis

IT Specialist

Dillon Supply Company

Raleigh , North Carolina

919-838-4293 work

mikedavis@nc.rr.com

 

Brent Hobson

Network Administrator

Dillon Supply Company

Raleigh , North Carolina

919-838-4294 work

bhobson_2000@yahoo.com

 

Frank Tornoe

DBA

Dillon Supply Company

Raleigh , North Carolina

Need approval before contacting

chasing_light_recording@yahoo.com

 

Dayna Price

Ashe DSS IT Liaison

Ashe County Government

Jefferson , North Carolina

336-219-2702 work  

dayna.price@ashedss.com

 

Roger Hurley

Owner

Hurley Technologies

Jefferson , North Carolina

336-977-3685 cell

hurleyrc@fastransit.net

 

Jon Root

Supervisor

AlphaNumeric

Raleigh , North Carolina

919-269-1761 work

jonathan.m.root@gsk.com 

 

Daniel Connelly

Supervisor

AlphaNumeric

Raleigh , North Carolina

919-483-1398 work

daniel.m.connelly@gsk.com 

 

Tollie Mitchell

Owner

Insight Research Incorporated

Greensboro , North Carolina

336-574-2882 work  

tolliem@insightresearchinc.com

  

Karen Maytnier

Purchasing Coordinator

Barclay Design, Winston Hotels Incorporated

Raleigh , North Carolina

919-844-4484 home  

kmaytnier@hotmail.com

  

James Gambill, Jr.

Owner

Gambill Oil Incorporated

West Jefferson , North Carolina

336-982-8199 home

jjjjjgambill@skybest.com