Aaron R. Turner

7972 Glenway Dr., Dallas, TX 75249

BACKGROUND SUMMARY

 

Provided creative solutions to problems by implementing new technology for the past 10 years; selected, installed, configured, supported and maintained PC and server hardware and software; developed the core technology plan and arranged funding for a start-up internet business; achieved project goals under tight budgetary constraints and ahead of schedule; selected team members and led them in mission-critical situations; instructed individuals and groups in the use of technology in English and Spanish; completed difficult and unique investigation and research projects; led, trained and motivated members of international organizations; supervised and evaluated employees; re-organized domestic and international business entities

 

KEY SKILLS SUMMARY

 

TECHNOLOGY TEAM LEADER, INTERNET SITE DESIGNER, HTML & ACTIVE SERVER PAGE PROGRAMMER, E-COMMERCE DEVELOPER, INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN, CONTRACT NEGOTIATOR, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS FACILITATOR, TRANSLATOR, PUBLIC SPEAKER, RESEARCHER, PRESENTER, MOTIVATOR, WRITER

 

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

      Microsoft Corporation, Las Colinas, Texas

      Multilingual Support Professional                                                                September 1999 - Present

         Support Back Office products for Spanish-speaking Microsoft Premier Latin American clients

         Team Mentor

               Commercial Internet-related technologies

               SQL 7.0

               NT Protocols

         Training Completed

               Microsoft Commercial Internet System 2.5 NTP

                     Site Server Commerce Edition 3.0

                     Microsoft LDAP

                     VBScript

                     Internet Mail Protocols (SMTP, IMAP, POP3)

                     RADIUS

               SQL 7.0

                     Implementing a Database on SQL 7.0

               Windows2000 Core Technologies

                     Active Directory

                     Networking

               Windows2000 Enterprise Components

                     Internet Information Server 5.0

                     Windows2000 Terminal Services

                     Advanced Active Directory

                     Advanced Networking

         Training Delivered

               Microsoft Commercial Internet System 2.5

                     Introduction to MCIS 2.5

               SQL 7.0

                     Administration & Troubleshooting SQL 7.0

        

      Global IT Resources, Inc., Las Colinas, Texas

      Web Support Professional                                                                          July 1999 – September 1999

         Supported Back Office products for Spanish-speaking Microsoft Premier Latin American clients via newsgroups and email

                                                                                                                                                                                  

      LSEP, L.P., Dallas, Texas

      IT Systems Department Manager                                                               September 1998 - May 1999

         Co-founded Internet sales company

         Secured funding via private placement of limited partnership interests to certified investors

         Supervised regulatory approval process

         Negotiated logistics support contracts and software licenses with UPS and LTL carriers

         Managed all technology projects including:

               Developed technology plan including all hardware and software acquisitions

               Designed and installed 50-node TCP/IP Ethernet network with dedicated Internet connections

               Configured Cisco routers for Internet connections

               Supervised assembly and configuration of Windows 98 and Windows NT workstations

               Installed, configured and administered Windows NT servers for Internet and Intranet applications

               Supervised all technical support needs

               Designed and programmed Active Server Pages for integration of databases

               Supervised all in-house and independent contractor HTML programming projects

       

      Aaron R. Turner Computer and Internet Services, Provo, Utah and Dallas, Texas

      Network & Internet Consultant                                                                    July 1995 – August 1998

         Designed, installed and maintained small-office Ethernet networks

         Supported MS-DOS, Windows 95, Windows NT and Macintosh operating systems on networks

         Provided technical support on a contract or per-event basis for Microsoft operating systems

         Trained office managers in basic network administration

         Prepared curriculums for employee computer training

         Instructed individuals and groups in the use of MS-DOS, Windows 95 and Microsoft Office 95 and 97

         Directed network security projects for Windows NT systems

         Solicited and approved independent contractors for hardware and infrastructure installation

         Designed Internet sites' appearance and content

         Programmed Internet sites employing HTML, Visual Basic and SQL for use in Active Server Pages

 

      Vinson & Elkins, LLP, Dallas, Texas

      Law Clerk                                                                                                            May – August 1998

         Participated in institutional investment, merger, acquisition and corporate securities projects

         Translated, composed and presented summaries of Argentine, Brazilian, Chilean, Colombian, Mexican
               and Venezuelan foreign investment and funds transfer laws

         Drafted guarantee, partnership, merger, trust and further assurances agreements in English and Spanish

         Translated legal documents for filing with regulatory authorities from English to Spanish and vice versa

         Researched Mexican securities regulations and assured compliance in transaction documents

         Designed and programmed MS Excel valuation utility for use in multi-jurisdictional transactions
      accounting for changes in currency exchange rates, stock prices, regulatory agency fees and control
      percentages

         Researched issues regarding Dell Computer Corporation's Internet stock proxy voting system

         Presented results to Dell's corporate legal department

                   

      Foreign Language Center, Dallas, Texas

      Spanish Instructor/Lead Programmer                                                    October 1996 – February 1997

         Developed beginning, intermediate and advanced curriculums for interactive Spanish courses offered via
      the Internet

         Supervised HTML programming projects and initial implementation by end-users

         Instructed professionals in business-use Spanish in one-on-one and group classes                                   

 

      Brigham Young University Electronic Media Services, Provo, Utah

      Installation Technician, Team Leader          September 1991 – May 1992, June 1994 – August 1996

      Installed LAN, WAN, videoconferencing, satellite up-link, fiber-optic network components and low-voltage
   control systems

         Designed custom subsystems specific to location's needs

         Hired and fired members of installation team

         Supervised crew's installation and removal of systems

         Approved all final system tests and delivered systems to final user

 

      Brigham Young University Department of Spanish and Portuguese, Provo, Utah

      Research Assistant                                                                              September 1995 – August 1996

         Developed grade management software for use with Microsoft Excel and Access on Windows 3.11,
      Windows for Workgroups, Windows 95 and Macintosh operating systems

         Trained professors in its use

         Assisted in curriculum development and instruction of Spanish 355 Ibero-American Culture

         Designed and programmed Department’s principal Internet site

 

      Lightning Tax Software, Provo, Utah

      Technical Support Representative/Department Manager             September 1995 – August 1996

         Tested and supported remote-filing state and federal income tax and Social Security number verification
      software for use in Rapid Refund Centers

         Verified program accuracy and compatibility with MS-DOS, Windows 3.11, Windows for Workgroups,
      Windows 95, LANtastic, and Netware 3

         Managed Netware 3 network

         Hired and fired technical support representatives

         Resolved newly discovered problems with programmers

         Planned delivery of program fix to affected customers

         Implemented technical support policies

         Compiled and maintained technical support manuals

         Edited technical support manuals for inclusion in product documentation shipped to customers

 

      The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico

      Missionary                                                                                                      May 1992 – May 1994

         Prepared and taught religious, cultural & literacy programs in Spanish

         Directed humanitarian aid projects providing basic services in rural areas

      Managed budgets (in excess of US$1,000.000 annually), real estate holdings, motor pool and logistics for 2 Mexican non-profit organizations

         Negotiated real estate purchase and service contracts

         Coordinated compliance with United States and Mexican immigration regulations

              

      KIDK Television, Retlaw Broadcasting Corporation, Idaho Falls, Idaho

      Studio Camera Operator, Floor Director, Field Producer, Video Editor    March 1989 – August 1991

         Operated television studio equipment for nightly live news programs

         Arranged all studio camera shots

         Trained in operation of remote news broadcast transmission equipment

         Operated field remote cameras

         Operated main television switching board (FCC Licensed)

         Coordinated video taping and production of news promotion spots

         Supervised satellite feeds to and from CBS News

 

 

CERTIFICATIONS

 

      Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, Microsoft Certified Professional + Internet

      Windows NT 4.0 Workstation, Server & Enterprise, TCP/IP, IIS 4.0

 

      Tekmetrics E-certifications

      HTML 4.0 Programmer

 

      ACTFL Spanish Fluency Certification

      Written Fluency 4.75, Spoken Fluency 4.5, Composite 4.5 of 5.0 (Advanced High)

 

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

 

Client OS:  MS-DOS, Windows 3.11, Windows for Workgroups, Windows 95, Windows 98,
Windows NT Workstation 4.0

 

      Server OS:   Netware 3, Windows NT 4.0 (SMTP, FTP, WWW, Transaction), LANtastic

 

      Applications:         Microsoft Office 95 & 97 (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook); WordPerfect 6.1, 7 & 8;
                              Paint Shop Pro 4 & 5; Adobe Illustrator 6, 7 & 8;
                              Netscape 2, 3 & 4; Internet Explorer 3, 4 & 5; Telnet; Terminal Emulators; FTP 

 

      Programming Languages:   HTML, Visual Basic, SQL Queries 

 

      Network Media:   10 Base 2, 10 Base T, 100 Base T, Fiber Optic, Wireless, Infrared,

 

      Network Protocols:   IPX, TCP/IP, AppleTalk, NetBEUI

 

      Network Components:   Motorola, 3Com and Intel NIC’s; Nortel, 3Com and Cisco Hubs;
                           Cisco Routers; Ascend ISDN Adapters

 

      Server Hardware:     Hewlett Packard, Compaq and Dell Servers;
                                       8mm tape and OnStream Backup Systems; APC UPS’s

 

 

EDUCATION

 

Southern Methodist University School of Law, Dallas, Texas

Candidate for Juris Doctor, Deferred Admission

      Honors:    Named to Dean’s List, Spring 1998

 

Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah

      Bachelor of Arts, May 1997

               Major:  Spanish, Latin American Literature Emphasis

               Minor:  International Economics

      Honors:    Sigma Delta Pi – National Spanish Language Honor Society