Stephen Powers

Experience

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  US Army

  Jul 1991 - Jul 1994

  11H Heavy Anti-Armor Infantryman (Airborne)

  The heavy anti--armor weapons infantrymman leads or serves as a member of a crew-served weapon squad, section, or platoon employing heavy anti--armor crew-served weapons in offensive and defensive combat operations. Duties for MOS 11H at each level of skill are:(1) Skill Level 1. Assaults and destroys enemy tanks and armor vehicles, emplacements, weapons, and personnel with heavy anti- armor weapons. Employs, fires, and recovers antipersonnel and anti tank mines. Locates and neutralizes mines. Operates, mounts/dismounts, zeroes and engages targets with night vision sight. Performs self extraction from a mine field. Orients a map. Operates and maintains communications equipment and enter a radio net. Operates in an NBC contaminated area. Constructs and camouflages individual/crew served weapons firing positions. Recognizes friendly and threat armored vehicles. Constructs and camouflages dismounted fighting positions. Show less

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  The Computer Works

  Nov 1994 - Mar 1996

  Computer Technician

  Troubleshoot and repair IBM compatible PC’s.Assemble, configure and test new PC’s.Perform software and hardware upgrades including configuring sets for small Ethernet LAN’s and internet access.Developed and promoted company web site for advertising products, services and promotions.

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  Pine Needles and Mid Pines Resorts

  Nov 1994 - Nov 1995

  Bartender, Houseman, Front Desk

  Served in a variety of roles related to guest hospitality at one of the top golf resorts in America.

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  Matrixx Marketing

  Aug 1996 - Feb 1997

  Software Technical Support Specialist

  Provide first level support to customers related to Mattel Media software.Analized critical issues and performed troubleshooting of customer problems and instructed customers in resolving trouble over the phone if possible. Determine the appropriate course of action for escalation to second level support.

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  Delta Air Lines

  Mar 1997 - Nov 2001

  Field Services Technician

  · Deployed and supported PC’s with Windows 3.11, 95 and NT Workstation.· Installed and maintained a variety of laser, thermal, ink-jet and dot matrix printers

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  CENTRALIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT

  Dec 2001 - now

  • Manage budget and ensure fiscally sound decisions are made regarding district technology• Develop long-range plans for improvement and modernization of the district’s technology infrastructure• Lead the day-to-day operations and services of the district’s Technology Services Department• Collaborate with staff to determine district-wide technology needs and initiatives• Manage and direct outside vendors and contractors• Research laws and regulations regarding proper use and installation of technology hardware, electrical, data wiring, etc Show less · Serve in a lead position performing all aspects of network and systems installation, configuration, operation and maintenance. · Administer MS Active Directory Environment with over 5,500 users and 2,000 PC’s.· Design and coordinated the upgrade of all network switches and routers at the districts 10 sites and deployment of Aruba Wireless AP’s at all sites.· Manage migration from on-site Exchange to hosted Exchange/Office 365 for all district staff and students.· Implement and manage Google Apps for Education (GAFE) and successfully integrated it to the district’s Active Directory for staff and student accounts as well as 1,500 HP Chromebooks.· Provide training, guidance and support to Technology Services staff.· Oversaw the upgrade and deployment of a state-of-the-art cloud based Voice over IP (VoIP) telephone system. Show less

  • Director Of Technology

    Apr 2021 - now

  • Technology Coordinator

    Oct 2016 - Apr 2021

  • Computer Network Technician II

    Jun 2014 - Oct 2016

  • Computer Network Technician I

    Dec 2001 - May 2014