Chris Trahan

 
E-mail: chris@christrahan.com
Web:   www.christrahan.com
 
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Objectives:
Enthusiastic and positive attitude, experienced in Web Design/Database Development/Graphics Design/Network Administration/Closed Circuit Television/Access Control/ seeking a responsible position within a dynamic and growing company. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, welcoming new challenges. Goal and results oriented, able to motivate others to perform at their highest levels. Excellent attention to detail and a talent for multi-tasking. Self-motivated and self-directed with solid organizational skills. Completely comfortable in positions of responsibility. Eager to learn new skills and procedures.
 
Achievements:
  • PowerPoint Presentation, Graphics Design, Desktop Publishing
  • Web Design – Self taught/Formal College training
    • HTML/DHTML/SHTML
    • VB .NET
    • Java Scripting
  • Web Hosting - Virtual/Dedicated Servers
  • Computer Troubleshooting, Repair, Upgrades
  • Proficient in: Visio, Visual Studio 2002, Visual Basic .NET, Visual Basic 6, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Flash 5/CS, Dreamweaver 3/4/CS, Photoshop 6/CS, FrontPage 2000/XP, Windows 95/98, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2003 Server, Windows XP Home/Pro, Windows Vista, Windows7 and WS_Ftp.
  • Completed: A+, iNET+, MOUS, and MCP Cores.
  • FBLA-PBL State Leadership Conference - 1st Place Web Site Design
  • FBLA-PBL State Leadership Conference - 1st Place Visual Basic Programming
  • FBLA-PBL National Leadership Conference - 9th Place Visual Basic Programming
Certificates / Certifications
  • Warnock Hersey – Certified Raceway Installer
  • Pelco Global Training Institute – Endura Certified (PCST)
  • Louisiana State Fire Marshal – Life Safety & Property Protection License (CCTV)
  • Whelen Mass Notification Products – Mass Notification Product Training
  • National Training Center, Inc. – NICET Fire Alarm Training (Level I & II)
  • National Burglar & Fire Alarm Association – Video System Technologies
  • Axis Communications' Academy – Network Video Fundamentals
  • Micro Center Education, Houston – Intro to Dreamweaver 3.0
  • Micro Center Education, Houston – Dreamweaver 3.0 Level 1
  • Micro Center Education, Houston – Flash 5.0 Level 1
  • Micro Center Education, Houston – Working w/Photoshop 5.0/5.5
  • Micro Center Education, Houston – HTML Fundamentals
  • Micro Center Education, Houston – CIW Advanced HTML Authoring
  • AmTote Bucks Deluxe – Technician Training Course
  • IGT – Louisiana Video Lottery Terminal Service Training Seminar
Education

2003 – 2006 - SOWELA Technical Community College – Lake Charles, La.
Associate of Applied Technology – Computer Programming
Associate of Applied Technology – Computer Operation

1986 – 1989 - Parkview Christian High Sulphur, La.
High School Diploma

Work Experience:
P2H Web Design & Hosting                                                                                           1999 – Present
CEO/Web Developer/Network Administrator/Computer Specialist
  • Contract work for LEC Wireless Dallas, TX area – In-home/Business Computer Service and Repair, Configuring Wireless Radios
  • Network Administrator/Database Developer/Webmaster for the Hurricane Rita Recovery effort in Lake Charles. Responsible for maintaining Windows SBS2003 Server (Host-Client) Network, creating and maintaining the secure database for the effort, and development/hosting of the relief website.
  • Web Design and Web Server Administrator for a number of local and national businesses.
  • In-home tutoring of Windows Operating Systems and various other Windows applications.
  • Contract work for Micro Center Computer Education, Houston, TX. Set up Computer labs and classroom workstations, built images with various operating systems and software applications, maintained network connectivity of 75 workstations in 5 classrooms.
  • Taught Windows Operating System Classes and Web page development classes at the Micro Center.
  • Contract work for CellularONE billing department. Setup and maintained a network server along with 6 workstations.

LRC Wireless                                                                                                                    2009 – 2011
IT Specialist

  • PC/Network troubleshooting/repair/support, SmartStart Interlock Installations and Calibrations, Vehicle GPS Installs, Vehicle DVR’s, Mass Notification Systems, Access Control Systems, Intelligent Video Analytics Solutions, CCTV, Bi-directional Amplifiers, Canopy Point-to-point/Point to-Multipoint Installations, Pager repair.

Unibill                                                                                                                               2006 – 2007
Programmer/Analyst

  • Writing, coding, testing, and analyzing .NET applications.
  • Research, design, document, and modify software specifications throughout the production life cycle.

Darbonne Services, Inc.                                                                                                     2001 – 2002
Technician

  • Establishing a 400+ page Intranet site
  • ISO 9002 Certified Technician in Fugitive emissions testing
  • Tracer Gas testing

Phillips Services Corporation (PSC)                                                                                    2001 – 2001
Reduction Technician

  • Dewatering fuel oil tank using a 3-phase centrifuge and retention tanks. Reclaiming fuel oil at 1% BS&W.
  • Removing solids from benzene waste tanks and recirculating the product using 3-phase centrifuge.
  • Dewatering settling pits using filter presses and loading dump trailers.

CellularONE of Lake Charles                                                                                              2000 – 2000
HTML Coordinator/IT Assistant

  • Managed the day-to-day updates of CellularONE information site. Assist in all of the electronic projects for operations of the company, (i.e. Area Code Conversion, Employee badge reader software and Bar-coding).
  • Assist in maintaining Windows NT (Host-Client) Network. Assist in set-up, and configuration on microcomputers for all employees at the four store locations. Troubleshooting of individual computers, with analysis of each problem and the solutions.

Players Island – Hotel • Casino                                                                                          1999 – 2000
Slot Technician

  • Installed SlotDataSystem, new bases and performed machine moves throughout the Players/Star
    Boats. Performed routine maintenance on slot machines, (i.e. Overhauling, troubleshooting, and
    repairing slot equipment). Experienced in SDS and Board Level troubleshooting.
Professional Organizations
  • Future Business Leaders of America Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) – Professional Member
  • International Webmaster's Association - Member
  • The HTML Writers Guild – Member
  • Web Design and Developers Association (WDDA) - Member
 

Résumé of Chris Trahan
Revised: May 24, 2011.