| Michael Purnell | |
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Objective
Skills Writing and public speaking. Good working knowledge of business processes (commensurate with experience as the owner/operator of his own small businesses). Excellent working knowledge of plant and animal nutrition. Highly skilled at PC diagnostics and troubleshooting (A+ certified computer service technician and Microsoft Certified Professional). Possesses sales Experience. Possesses high level understanding of Internet technologies. Manages several websites, contributing server management, HTML authoring and graphic design skills. Work History Pastor at Hillcrest Parish, U.M.C. from December 2001 to present. Instructor for Thompson Institute from August 2000 to December 2001. Instructor for Compu-Tech (as an independent contractor) from November 1999 through April 2000. Part time adult continuing education instructor for Fulton County AVTS from spring 1997 to spring 2000. Operated Greenfield Technologies (computer support services) since fall 1997. Operated Dairy Nutrition Consulting Services from fall 1986 through May 1993. Provided management assistant as a limited partner for Purndale Farms from June 1983 to March 1999. Summary (skill usage and development)
As an adult education instructor: developed course objectives and wrote lesson plans to achieve them; taught group sizes of 8 to 23 students with widely varying computer skills and backgrounds. Has taught Desktop Publishing, Web Authoring, PC Troubleshooting and Upgrading, Networking with Novell NetWare and Windows 2000 Server. As the proprietor of Greenfield Technologies: supports end users dealing with computer software and hardware issues; builds, tests, sells and supports private labeled computer systems; sells and installs branded systems and peripherals; became A+ certified; became a MCP; manages several web sites. As the proprietor of Dairy Nutrition Consulting Services: designed diets for livestock. Was responsible for all the usual aspects of running a small business including managing inventories, accounts receivable, accounts payable and dealing directly with vendors and customers. Sales increased each year until the business was sold in May of 1993. Education Graduated May '07 (Magna Cum Laude) with a BA in Philosophy/Religion from Juniata College, Huntingdon, PA. Completed Courses in Windows 98 System Administration, Internet Information Server training, Administering and Supporting Windows NT 4.0, using Front Page 98 , administered by IKON Office Systems, sponsored by Fulton AVTS and Microsoft. Achieved A+ Certification program (for computer hardware service technicians) on own initiative. Earned a Vocational Diploma in Dairy Herd Management, Lakeshore Technical Institute, Cleveland, WI, Spring 1983, class rank 1. Awarded an Associate Degree in Agricultural Business, Pennsylvania State University, Spring 1982; class rank 1. Community Involvement As President of the Wells Tannery Community Park Association: presides over park meetings, organizes Park sponsored community events including the annual Wells Tannery Homecoming and parade. As (References available upon request) |
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