Rich Kelchner

Experience

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  US Navy

  Aug 1980 - Oct 1985

  Electronic Technician

  Duties of Rate.Maintained Navy RADAR, Sat Comm & Communications Equipment (HF, VHF, UHF, SHF, EHF & Cryptology).Performed calibrations and repair of test equipment used on board.

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  TDS Inc

  Aug 1986 - Nov 1997

  Electronic Technician II / III

  Network Administrator - Designed, implemented, and managed the Windows NT LAN/WAN for EPD (Electronic Power Distribution) Program.Updated and maintained SMS Client/Server software for EPDP data collection.Led EPDP installation crew in Iceland, Key West, and Chesapeake on Installation of Windows NT base LAN/WAN project. Promoted EPD Program while marketing for new business. Installed and Maintained NT Server 4.0 as Network Administrator.Designed & constructed new audio deciphering system equipment used in Privateer System.Designed & created technical manuals to DOD Standards & to be used by DOD personnel worldwide.Installed multi-system (Communications Systems for Military use, ensuring quality & reliability on shipboard and shore stations on various projects).Trained subordinates and peers in QA and installation practices to include blueprint reading.Supervised repair shop for aforementioned SystemsIncluding SCIPE - Submarine Communication Improvement Program Equipment.Privateer System - Joint Army/Navy/Air Force system (Predecessor to SOCOM) Show less

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  Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts

  Nov 1997 - Jul 1999

  Programmer Analysis

  Design & Programmed new Financial, Payroll, & Human Resources application as part of Server/Client System for statewide Courts using VB 5.0 as part of the ASAP Team. Project is implemented on Windows NT LAN/WAN.Member of ASAP Deployment team; responsible for decisions in creating & maintaining Windows NT LAN/WAN environment for ASAP Project. Maintaining SQL Server 6.5 & 7.0 Databases, running scripts, performing backups, maintaining user roles, etc. Installed, maintained and updated MTS (Microsoft Transaction Server) for Application interface to database. Show less

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  Norsoft

  Aug 1999 - Sept 2000

  Programmer Analysis Consultant

  Implement changes to large Application created in VB 5.0. Changes to include (but not limited to) DLL Classes, Modules, Forms, SQL Database (including structure, field properties, etc…), & reports (made with Crystal Reports 7.0.Create and maintain MS Access 2000 VBA Application for client at client site. Including reports, forms, queries, tables, macros, coding, etc… Creation and maintaining of website ASP, HTM, & HTML pages.Caught in a reduction in force due to company's bankruptcy. Norsoft went out of business. Show less

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  Kelchner Computer Services

  Sept 2000 - Aug 2010

  Owner / CEO / Programmer / Analysis / Consultant

  Provide and/or ensure all Company IS Services to clients Services include:VB, VBA, & Web ProgrammingDatabase AdministrationMS Access Database(s)SQL Queries creationPC Hardware (complete systems & upgrades)Web DevelopmentWindows NT NetworkingExpanded client base for company while marketing for new business.

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  Ambassador Home Improvements

  Jul 2001 - Jul 2005

  MIS Manager

  Manage systems and personnel for IS/IT/Security DepartmentManage all Report Statistics of company to CEO on daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual basisManage & Maintain Lead Tracking Application (Access 2.0)Program / Analyze / Manage Application Creation of New Lead Tracking (Access 2000 & VB 6.0)Manage Database AdministrationManage / Program / Analyze MS Access Database(s)Program SQL Query creationManage Windows NT NetworkingManage LAN/WAN & Set standards for Client PCs & implemented requirementsCreated Company Policy for computer useCreated and produced other company policies as part of management team for all staffsManage & Analyze company assets/vendor services & recommend changes as neededManage Cell phone accounts (14)Manage Pager Accounts (20+) Show less

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  New Horizons Computer Learning Centers

  Aug 2005 - Dec 2005

  Instructor

  Taught Microsoft Products to clients staff.MS OfficeMS Excel up to Expert levelMS Access up to Expert levelMS Word up to Expert levelMS Outlook up to Expert levelMS Power Point up to Expert level

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  JACO

  Dec 2005 - Aug 2006

  Electronic Technician

  Install & Maintain Fire Alarm SystemsInstall & Maintain Security SystemsMade contract bids for approval

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  Mayo Clinic in LaCrosse

  Aug 2006 - Aug 2011

  Maintenance Mechanic

  Maintain all mechanical/electrical and other systems at hospital.Maintain IBM's Maximo system for work flow and processing in department.

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  Mayo Clinic Health System in Sparta

  Aug 2011 - now

  Senior Mechanic

  Maintain Facility Systems.