----- Ken Paynter ----- Network Consultant
Resume
545 Angell Street 401.272.7355
Providence, RI 02906-4404 [email protected]
Kenneth Paynter

Summary
Network Manager and Educator, experienced with innovative network design, deployment, utilization, and support.
Quick-study and self-starter with strong problem-solving, collaborative, and communication skills.
Experience
Network Manager ? Technical Support Specialist
Moses Brown School Providence, RI 1998 ? Present

* Determine and implement hardware/software installations and configurations for an institution-wide network with several LANs and various Internet and intranet services.
* Administer services and accounts within hybrid network environments using Windows Networking, Novell 3.2 and 4.2, AppleShare, UNIX, Windows NT 4.0.
* Work continuously and extensively with vendors, outside technicians, institutional administrators, and end-users to assess, analyze, develop, and optimize network capabilities.
* Provide training and support to administrators, staff, faculty, and students in group and individual settings.
* Coordinate and implement cross-application data transfer, network backup strategies, and system wide Y2K compliance.
Spreadsheet/Database Consultant
Home Business 1995 ? Present
* Design and/or produce Excel and VB components. Examples include: automotive engineering, curtain production, SBA loan application, business finance analysis, and bank investment management.
Campus Network Development Coordinator
Moses Brown School Providence, RI 1997 ? 1998
* Acted as information liason between vendors and the institution during the development of the final architecture of the campus-wide network.
* Made decisions in conjunction with Director of Technology regarding procurement and deployment of advanced network hardware and software.
? Established institution-wide access to the Internet, managing hardware and software network connectivity and access accounting.
Middle School Computer Coordinator
Moses Brown School Providence, RI 1996 ? 1998
* Designed and taught Grade 6 and Grade 7 computer skills classes (18 sessions/week).
* Initiated, planned, installed and managed a 70-user AppleTalk network with multiple file and print services for use in Middle School classroom instruction.
Classroom Teacher ? 4th Grade
Moses Brown School Providence, RI 1981 ? 1996
* Planned and implemented self-contained classroom curriculum for 30 children working closely with co-teachers
* Participated in ongoing school-wide Vertical Curriculum assessment
* As a Math/Science specialist, explored, developed, and promoted a wide variety of computer applications in the educational environment
Piano Technician
Home Business 1975 ? Present
* Tune and repair pianos in residential, business, and educational settings
* Utilize small business management, sales, and interpersonal skills
Education
Technical /Educational Training 1981? Present
* Cisco ICRC; Novell 4.11 Installation; Excel, VB, and Access Applications; Apple Computer Training
* Multiple educational workshops regarding general teaching/learning skills, math and science instruction, and computer/technology innovations and applications
Bridgewater State College
Bridgewater, MA 1977?1980
* B.S., Elementary Education, Cum Laude
     
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