Professional Resume Of Bob Golden

Employment History

1983 - Present................................. Computer Consultant

1980 - 1983.................................... Marketing Consultant

1973 - 1980.................................... Media Production Consultant

1966 - 1973.................................... Captain, U. S. Army

1964 - 1966.................................... Engineering Apprentice, IBM & Fargo Engineering

Relevant Experience

Computer System Development Updated Info

Spearheaded the construction, configuration, operation, staff training and ongoing operations of the Deloitte & Touche East DAC of 32,000+ user WAN system in NYC. Provided technical, training, documentation, operational and web development consulting for for this major consulting firm. .
Facilitated transition from DOS-based systemto Windows NT of 500+ user client in NYC. Provided technical, training, media production consulting for major Wall Street law firm.
Implemented 300+ full-life-cycle business computer systems in upstate New York. Systems include LANs, WANs, broadbands. Remotes to Notes. Provided clients with full-in-house control and user-friendly front-ends.
Conducted development & Beta testing for Lotus Development Data Base Division (Approach/Notes front-ends).
Developed, programmed and sold100+ different business sales/invoicing/billing programs for Windows environment. Applications include full spectrum of business needs. Utilized Notes, Approach, Access, Visual BASIC, networking, E-Mail, QA, DBase, and FoxPro tools.
Operated 24/7 computer system support services for business owners.Provided unlimited support for commercial software programs Windows system support for customers for seven years. Utilized direct-connect modem tools to solve problems beyond simple end-user fixes.
Developed "Ready-To-Race" Windows installation platform to greatly enhance performance, user-friendliness, maintenanceand support functions of this evolving environment. Perfected Windows Workgroups networking tools to implement intial groupware procedures & practices with all clientele. Shifted all client-server operations to Windows NT.
Designed programmed and implemented computer applications on PC system for medium-size manufacturing company to provide detailed management reports and summaries on production, efficiency, sales levels, inventory control, purchasing, shipping and personnel data in California during the 1980's.
Converted the mainframe data base of the Riverside County (California) Tax Department for use on networking PC microcomputer systems. Sold the system to private real estate firms in 1980's.
Used desktop publishing and graphics programs to develop a bi-weekly newspaper with advertising for Venice, CA in 1980's.
Developed 200+ detailed business applications programs for personal computers using Q&A, Lotus 123, DBase, Symphony, Framework, Smart System, Word Perfect, and other popular commercial software programs in 1980's.

Training and Teaching

Designed and instructed 100+ courses in Basic Computing, Windows, Business Software, Desktop Publishing, Networking and Communications for business owners at training center in upstate New York.
Designed, marketed, and conducted re-training programs for displaced IBM employees to become PC Proficient and advanced programs for PC Professionals.
Taught Structured BASIC programming and Business Software in Community College environment.
Instructed Lotus, WordPerfect and Ventura Publisher 'crash courses' for business training firms in Los Angeles.
Planned, organized and conducted photography training seminars for public relations professionals in Houston, TX and independent photo lab owners nationwide.
Conducted 50+ sales training seminars for Ilford Photographic in New York State.
Instructed basic and color photography courses at Syracuse University for two years. Lectured graduate photography programs at Rochester Institute of Technology and basic photography at Ventura College.
Trained 4,000+ military personnel in technical, tactical and strategic subjects, including Special Forces teams, Ranger companies, Infantry brigades, ROTC/OCS candidates and West Point Cadets. Received numerous awards and commendations for training excellence.

Sales, Marketing and Management

Sold and supported 400+ business computer systems in rural upstate New York.
Managed photographic equipment sales, customer service and support for startup of 75 independent color photo labs nationwide as part of joint venture between U.S. and Japanese firms. Net sales exceeded$3 million in first two years.
Worked as Manufacturer's Rep for Ilford, Bogen, Tenba, Berg Chemistry and others covering New York State territory.
Served as senior officer of six different military organizations of 100+ personnel in Artillery, Infantry and Special Forces branch assignments.

Media Production

Wrote, produced and distributed desktop publishing pieces including the Taxing Times, Clermont Chronicle and Computer News in print and electronic mediums.
Developed high volume photographic projection portrait studio/lab system for tourist site in Venice,CA.
Started nationwide monthly veteran's newspaper from scratch which netted $65,000 in first three editions.
Independently produced 20+ TV commercials for Eastern Onion Singing Telegrams in Texas.
Designed interactive Qube programs for Westinghouse Cable in Houston, TX, and weekly half hour public service programs for Group W Cable in Los Angeles.
Performed professional writing assignments for Peterson Publishing, McGraw-Hill, Exxon USA, Foremost Mckesson, and numerous other newspaper and magazine pieces.
Produced commercial television programs, commercials, news and sports for CBS affiliate television station in Syracuse, New York, operating cameras, audio, computer graphics and lighting equipment.
Executed professional photography assignments for Exxon USA, Seven Up Company, CBS Television, Eastman Kodak and Coca Cola Foods.

Education

Academic:

Post Graduate Symposium, Journalism, University of Southern California, 1984
M.A. Public Communications, Syracuse University, 1978
B.A. Advertising and Illustrative Photography, Brooks Institute, 1976
B.A. Equiv. Political Science, University of Wisconsin/ USAFI, 1973
AA Equiv. Mechanical Design, Dutchess Community College/ USAFI,1966

Professional:

Windows NT Certifications - MCP, MCP+Internet, MCSE, MCT, Microsoft Certification Programs, 1998
UNIX System Management, New York University, 1997
Webmaster Certification Program, New Jersey Instituteof Technology, 1996

Composed of three courses –

Web Author Course
Web Developer Course
Web Site Management Course

Market Research Analyst Qualification, U.S. Govt./ American Technical Supply, 1984
Time Management Program, Eastman Kodak, 1984
One Hour Photo Lab Marketing Strategy, Photo MarketingAssociation, 1983
Photo Lab Management, Photo Marketing Association,1982

Military:

Special Forces Underwater Operations, Key West, Florida,1973
Special Forces Jumpmaster, Fort Bragg,NC, 1972
Special Forces Officer Course, Fort Bragg, NC, 1971
Airborne and Ranger, Ft. Benning, Georgia,1970
Field Artillery Ballistic Missile Officer Course,Fort Sill, Oklahoma, 1969
Jungle Warfare School, Fort Sherman, Canal Zone, 1968
Field Artillery Officer Candidate School, Ft. Sill,Oklahoma, 1967

Awards, Commendations and Other Distinctions

Syracuse University.... Allen Lytell Technical Writing Scholarship
Brooks Institute.... Boris Dobro Memorial Scholarship for Photojournalism (two-time recipient)
U.S. Army.... Bronze Star Medal with "V" device and Oak Leaf Cluster, Purple Heart with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Senior Parachutist Badge, Ranger Tab, and Special Forces Diver Badge.

Personal Bio Sketch

6'2", 185 lbs, well-armed with serious technotools, excellent health & physical condition. Single, have passport, free to travel.
Enjoy flying, cartooning, model rocketry, reading, writing,travel, auto & motorcycle restoration & racing and doing what no one has done before.