Jeff Lipham

Experience

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  Goldmine Software

  Jan 1994 - Apr 1994

  Technical Sales Associate

  Handled enterprise sales and licensing of Goldmine salesforce automation software. Set up training and handled help desk management

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  Ken Lindner & Associates

  Jun 1994 - Mar 1995

  Assistant/Network Support

  Assisted broadcast talent agents in the daily activities of talent placement. Created broadcast reels for distribution to network affiliates, prepared AFTRA contracts and handled correspondences for talent and producers/managers. Was given the task of digitizing and automating the correspondence system and archival process of reel distribution. Developed a custom Filemaker Pro application for correspondence and reel management. Managed the entire digital/computer networks at the 15 person boutique talent agency. Implemented a Windows NT 4.0 Server with Services for Macintosh to accommodate the 15 + Apple desktops and 5 + Windows 98 desktops as well as the 4 printers and multiple fax machines. Serviced and purchased computer equipment as well as video equipment. Show less

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  The National Enquirer

  Mar 1995 - Mar 1996

  Staff Writer

  Investigated and reported Los Angeles based entertainment news stories for the worlds largest distributed newsprint periodical

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  The William Morris Agency

  Mar 1995 - Mar 1996

  Technology Associate

  Assisted Musical talent agents in the daily activities of talent placement. Created artist reels for distribution to programming and venue management, prepared ASCAP/BMI contracts and handled correspondences for talent and producers/managers. Was given the task of digitizing and automating the correspondence system and archival process and upgrading the Next computer systems in the 45 + desktop environment. Developed a custom Filemaker Pro application for correspondence and reel management. Managed the entire digital/computer networks at the international talent agency. Implemented a Windows NT 4.0 Server with Services for Macintosh to accommodate the 45+ new Apple desktops and 35 + Windows 98 desktops as well as the 20 printers and multiple fax machines. Serviced and purchased computer equipment as well as AV equipment. Show less

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  Bush Communications

  Mar 1995 - Mar 1996

  Network Engineer

  Hired by Hamilton/Hallmark/Avnet to implement a Quad-Processor Pentium 4 Server based network to integrate with a Macintosh design environment to showcase Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Services for Macintosh interoperability. Was given the task to create an online database example of the cross-platform web capabilities of both the Windows platform as well a Apple’s CFML Filemaker Pro database language for Internet Expo 1.0.

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  Sundried Design, Inc.

  Mar 1996 - Jan 2003

  President/CEO/Lead Designer/Programmer

  Responsible for management of all daily activities for a 15 person Graphic Design/Branding/Marketing/ Digital Multimedia Firm. Founded the firm strongly based in early web based solutions for small businesss. Designed all web interfaces for small to large scale business websites ranging from static marketing to corporate intranet/extranet sites. Developed E-commerce solutions for B2B and B2C customer needs Branded and rebranded both big and small clients business identity carrying brand identity consistancy through digital solutions to print and packaging. Managed print as well as digital marketing campaigns for brands such as:KetelOne VodkaThe Walt Disney Family FoundationThe Los Angeles Latino International Film FestivalLatino Public BroadcastingHot TopicVon Dutch ApparellGrind King Truck CompanyMicrosoftSpinning/MadDog AthleticsKodakScheid VineyardsOptinetricsWhoopi GoldbergPlatinum EquityPorscheParamount PicturesWarner BrothersGood ArtLa Luz De Jesus/Soap PlantEFoolVirtualTouristMaddocks & CompanyTotalMediaMarketingWorksONE foundationMarcus Heddings Family FoundationDeveloped web based design and programming, print based, integrated network, DVD interactive, CD, broadcast and streaming assets for clients. Utilized Microsoft Server, Sun Solaris, Adobe Creative Suite, Adobe Flash, Macromedia Director, Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft SharePoint, Filemaker Pro Server, Apple OS X Server, OpenSource CMS solutions ex: Joomla, Mambo, Apache Lenya, WordPress among others, Linux server configurations Apple DVD Studio Pro, Apple Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Dreamweaver, Oracle, SalesForce, SAP, Goldmine, Perl, CGI, HTML, JavaScript, Visual Studio, Microsoft Expression and others. Show less

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  Rollmodel Skateboards

  Oct 2002 - Jan 2004

  Managing Partner

  Responsible for management of all daily activities for a startup Action Sports Apparel and Merchandising company specializ¬ing in limited edition featured artist skateboard decks. Handled all corporate structuring and financing as well as legal and governmental corporate startup requirements. Recruited internal staff for sales and distribution as well as branding and marketing and apparel design staff. Oversaw merchandise acquisition and determined vendors and outside sales opportu¬nities. Managed all advertising campaigns both art direction, copy editing as well as budget¬ing and scheduling to maximize impact of campaigns for the seasonal action sports industry cycle. Planned all promotional events and developed necessary collateral for in-store events, competitions and other sales and promotional activities. Developed brand presence at all trade-show opportunities as well as lead generation and sales maximizing solutions for these events. Setup custom data solutions to integrate SalesForce, Goldmine and Act contact management programs. Directed all artists relations with regards to the designs of pro model skateboards decks released each sales season ie; fall, winter, spring, summer fashion cycles. Worked closely with Team Manager to retain pro and amateur skateboarders for brand competition. Managed budgetary issues regarding payroll, vendors, purchasing, expenses, travel, fees and all fiduciary responsibilities of the company. Reported financials to investors and worked with Counsel and CPA to report all quarterly reports and projections. Show less

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  Marcus Heddings Family Foundation, A California 401c Non Profit.

  Dec 2003 - Dec 2008

  Foundation Director

  Founded and managed a non-profit foundation for the support and aid of parents nationwide faced with the legal problems of the Department of Child and Family Services. Provided information and financial resources to those families who found themselves fighting a court battle for their children without the financial and educational means to defend themselves. Developed on-line libraries of legal documents, court decisions, and lawyer referrals as well as managed staff in call-center.

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  John C. Lipham construction, Inc.

  Feb 2004 - Dec 2011

  Residential Electrical/Low Voltage/Renewable/Automation

  Responsible for designing and implementing sustainable living technologies in residential new construction homes. Drafted all infrastructure wiring and cabling diagrams for intelligent server based control, electrical (both line and low voltage), comfort, security, entertainment convergent home networks. Physically installed/pulled all cables and all rough electrical and finish trim. Terminated all fiber optic, category 6/5/5A, RG6 and other low voltage cabling as well as line. Configured Main Service Panels and did Load Calculations for permitting. Installed and configured all hardware and software necessary for home automation, network access, security, media, television, demand/response utility based networking. Integrated all customer owned equipment with centralized control system as well as implemented new technologies associated with all utility providers.Researched and installed all new residential construction technologies as they became available ie; Solar, Concentrated Solar, Geothermal, Wind based, and Hydro electrical generation systems. Determined home HERS ratings and recommended residential thermal solutions for energy efficiency. Determined Customer energy demands and recommended electrical solutions for Energy Efficiency ratings within California Public Utilities Commission’s standards for Energy Smart Homes. Show less

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  University of Southern California

  Jan 2012 - Dec 2013

  Director of Library IT

  Responsible for managing information systems for the USC Libraries 27 facilities and 478 faculty and staff members. Oversaw 15 direct reports and managed operations involved in systems analysis and applications programming, technical planning, data administration and security engineering, hardware support and maintenance, documentation, computer and auxiliary operations, and quality assurance. Responsible for staff supervision, budget development and administration, department short and long term planning, and overall technology needs present and foreseeable for one of the top 20 universities in the world.Maintained annual hardware refresh requests for quotes and inventory management. Developed long term intranet plan using Microsoft SharePoint Online. Oversaw the Cloud integration of the Libraries backup system and developed Disaster Recovery Plans and systems. Developed plans for hardware donations to local schools and negotiated with vendors for reduced hardware costs that pass through to the local elementary schools when the hardware was refreshed. Developed Policies and Procedures in accord with the Office of Compliance. Show less

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  Los Angeles

  Jun 2013 - now

  IT Consultant
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  John C. Lipham Construction, Inc.

  Apr 2014 - now

  Responsible Managing Officer

  U.S. Department of Energy "Better Buildings" General Contractor presently focused on residential new construction research and retrofit/remodel "Energy Upgrade California" projects. Partner Program Working with The California Energy Commission, Southern California Edison, the County of Los Angeles, the City of Los Angeles, the City of La Habra Heights, City of Whittier, Pacific Gas and Electric, the L.A. Dept of Water & Power, Southern California Gas Company homeowners to develop building envelope standards for Title 24 codification as well as universally for energy efficiency benchmarks. Researching thermal barrier and electrical infrastructure Zero Energy Goals set by national, State and local leaders in the residential utility market. Taking a " Whole Building" approach to reduce consumption, improve infrastructure, develop building envelope thermal barrier, improve technology in air handling and comfort systems as well as design living spaces that can eventually become grid independent using technology typically reserved for commercial and industrial buildings. Show less