Resume of

                          Resume of

                  TIMOTHY W. RAULS

                    15326 Banyanwood Avenue

                    Baton Rouge, La. 70816

                        (504) 752‑6178

 

 

EXPERIENCE:

 

July 2002 - Present: Tim’s Computers, Inc. (225) 272-0062

                    2138 S.Sherwood Forest, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

 

Owner of computer retail store providing sales and service of new and used computer systems.  Full inventory of computer components and peripherals for purchases from general public. Provide free estimates for both repairs and upgrades on all IBM compatible computer systems.  Complete service department providing on-site services for both residential and commercial customers.  Networking for both wired and wireless systems for broadband high speed internet.  Sales for Websites provided by Ipowerweb web hosting services.

 

May 1997 – July 2002: ACOM of Louisiana, Inc. (225) 272-1099

                    11212 Muriel Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

 

Co-Owner of computer retail store.  Sales Manager, Marketing and Management for fastest growing computer store in Baton Rouge, LA.  Handled all sales decisions and training of sales representatives. Participated in all outside sales marketing for local Business Expos and Cajun Clickers Computer Club.  Built solid foundation for the best computer store in town with quality parts and service and support after the sale.  Grew customer database by visiting customers offices and provided consulting for future computer needs and growth in their business.

 

OCT 1989 – MAY 1997: COMP/ACCT Discount Computers (504) 272-4754

                    11061 Muriel Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

 

Sales Manager: Inside and outside sales, deliveries and service for previous customers and new walk in customers.  Complete line of computer systems, printers, peripherals and accessories.  Personal interests with Novell LAN systems, communications and CD-ROM drives.

 

JAN 1989 ‑ OCT 1989: Uniserv, Inc. (504) 292-6501

                     17714 Industriplex, Baton Rouge, LA 70809

 

Service Representative: Technical service and support for BISS customer base merged with Uniserv, Inc. in December of 1988.  Assembled IBM compatible computers and provided delivery and setup.

New technical training on Texas Instruments products including TI‑990 minicomputers, terminals, computers, and printers. 

  

MAY 1988 ‑ JAN 1989: BISS of Louisiana, Inc. (504) 295-0260

                     5432 Superior Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

 

Service Representative: Complete setup, check‑out and installation of new equipment purchased from BISS.  Provided training, technical support, and preventive maintenance for computers, printers and network systems.  Complete service and preventive maintenance on BTI 91690 MICR Document Processor also provided through BISS of Louisiana, Inc.

 

JAN 1987 ‑ MAY 1988: Landmark Data Systems, Inc. (601) 969-0280

                     Two Old River Place, Jackson, MS 39216

 

Service Technician: Job duties included complete installation of all computer systems, service and support. Computer systems included IBM PS/2's, IBM PC's and compatibles, Novell Networks and Multi‑User Systems. 

 

APR 1985 ‑ DEC 1986: BISS of Louisiana, Inc. (504) 295-0260

                     5432 Superior Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70816

 

Service Technician:  Job duties consisted of the installation of computers and basic training of operating procedures.    Provided preventive maintenance and technical support to customers.  Assembled IBM PC compatibles and installed software applications as required.

 

*  See Attached Equipment Listing

  

PERSONAL:

 

Date of Birth       October 9, 1964

Marital Status      Married, 2 Children                

Health              Excellent

Hobbies            Computers

                       Computer Games

                       dBase III Programming

                       DOS/Applications Tutoring

                       Karate

 

 

EDUCATION:

 

JAN 1988 ‑ MAY 1988      Hinds Comm. College  - Jackson, MS.

                                   Basic Electronics

 

JAN 1984 ‑ AUG 1984      Louisiana State University

                                   General Studies

 

OCT 1983                      North Harris Community College

                                   Basic Programming Course

 

MAY 1982 ‑ Graduated    Klein High School  

                                   Spring,Texas

 

OCT 1978 ‑ High School   Woodlawn High School  

                                   Baton Rouge, LA.

 

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION:

 Novell Reseller's Authorization Course ‑ Covered Novell's complete hardware and software product line including communications products. Covered system planning, installation procedures, service and support. Focused on topologies, internal & external bridging, mainframe connections, and remote access to LAN systems. This course also provided hands on training on Novell's SFT Level II 2.12 operating system. (October 1988)

 

XEROX Ventura Desktop Publisher 2.0 ‑ Sales and training seminar

 

BTI 91690 MICR Document Processor Technical Course ‑ Bank sorter used by major manufacturers such as IBM, NCR, Banctec and  Wasau Accounting Systems. Training covered usage of sorter, power distributions, electronic overview, diagnostics, trouble‑shooting, mechanical adjustments, and maintenance procedures. Options for this sorter included OCR, Logo/Date endorser, ink jet and microfilmer. (June 1988)

 

LSU Summer Drafting Institute ‑ This course emphasized  computer graphics and hands on experience with AutoCAD.  The course covered complete board drafting including the fundamentals of drafting, isometric views and piping. (June 1986 ‑ August 1986)

 

Louisiana State University Division of Continuing Education ‑dBase II (September 1985)

 

NCR Point of Sale Software Training Seminar (November 1985)

  

REFERENCES:

 

Mike Wilson: RTC of Louisiana

     Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA 12345

     (504) 769-5632

 

Hugh Wagner: Fifth Generation Systems

     Industriplex Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA. 70809

     (504) 291‑7221

 

Marvin Owen: Marvin E. Owen CPA/Attorney at Law

     3036 Brakley Drive, Baton Rouge, LA. 70816

     (504) 292‑0099

 

Raywood Trahan: FIserv, Inc. ‑ Client Services

     1900 Lobdell Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA. 70806

     (504) 231‑6400

 

Randy Laurant: The Computer Doctor

     Baton Rouge, LA. 70816

     (504) 753-7070

 

Randy Wesley: PASTTIME Resturant

     Baton Rouge, LA.

 

 

* Attached Equipment Listing

 

Below is a list of computer systems, operating systems, peripherals and software applications that I have worked with in the past years.  Some of these products required either manufacturer, distributor, or third party support. 

 

 

Windows Server 2000/Windows NT Server

Windows XP Home/Professional

Windows 2000 - Windows 9x/ME - Windows 3.11

 

LAN Systems

Windows Operating System

-         Dedicated Servers & Peer-to-Peer

10NET

     Lantastic

     MainLAN

     Novell Networks

          Ethernet                 Gateway

          Star                     Token Ring

 

Stand‑Alone Systems

     Vector Graphics               Northstar Advantage/Horizon

     IBM PC/XT/AT Clones           IBM PS/2's & IBM PC's

     AST, ALR & Micronics 386's

 

Multi‑User Systems

     Alloy ATNX/NTNX               Corona Mega PC's

     NorthStar Dimension           TI 990

 

Older Operating Systems

     CP/M

     DOS & Concurrent DOS

     LAN & Multi‑User

    

Terminals

     Kimtron                       Link

     Qume                          Televideo

     Texas Instruments

 

Printers

     Citizen                       Epson

     Fujitsu                       HP Laserjet

     NEC                           Okidata

     OTC 700                       Qume

     Texas Instruments             Canon

 

Software Applications

     Spreadsheets                  Database

     Word Processors               Communications

     Utility & Diagnostics         Graphics

 

Terminal Emulators

     Texas Instruments             IBM

     Burroughs

 

MICR Document Processor

     BTI 91690