John McCollum
1602 Texas Ave.
Apt. 24
Texas City, TX. 77590
Cell: 832-561-3749
mccollumj@yahoo.com
Objective
Seeking a part time position earning less than $1000.00 a month or
something like housing + board + $, Negotiable. In 1991 I retired on a
disability. With my health better, having the experience, ability and the
expertise to resolve, troubleshoot and repair complex areas of Electronics,
Electrical, Electro-Mechanical, and Computer hardware/software,
Instrumentation, Environmental Monitoring Equipment, Pneumatic/Electrical
Control Products, Machine Shop Technology, Audio-Visual, Sound
Tech/Stage-Lighting Applications and finally a Guitarist. I am able to be a
positive team member. If my resume is favorable I would enjoy being part of
your company.
Skills:
Industrial Instrumentation
Environmental Controls / Environmental Monitoring Equipment
Process & Analytical Instruments
Information Technology / Computers, (hardware -&- software)
Electronics
Electrical
Machinist
Sound Tech / Stage-Lighting Applications
Musician / Guitarist
Experience in a Sole Owned Business
Analog Systems
Web Page: http://analogsystems.en.ecplaza.net/
Web Page: http://mccollumj.en.ec21.com/
Web Page: http://www.alibaba.com/member/mccollum.html
We do contracting, installs, rental & sales in audio/lighting.
August 1977 – Retired in 1991
Analog Systems, C.E.O.
Primary Duties:
Analog Systems is involved in sales and installations of audio, stage-lighting
and audio-visual equipment. Client base are churches and club oriented.
Primary Titles:
· Sound-Tech
· Stage-Lighting-Tech
· Computer-Tech
· Electronic-Tech
· Professional Musician/Guitar Player
Experience
Guardian Angels Band
Grapeland, TX
December 2003 -thru- December 2004
Lead Guitar
Guardian Angels Band was a 'Christian Rock Band'.
Primary Duties:
I played lead guitar, in charge of install, resolve, troubleshoot and repair
audio, lighting, audio visual, and computer gear.
Houston Lighting and Power
Houston, TX
September 1977 -thru- November 1991
I&C Instrument Tech
Houston Lighting and Power: http://www.reliant.com/
Primary Duties:
Calibrating and maintaining Environmental Monitoring Equipment.
One environment to be monitored was the stack emissions. (i.e.: opacity,
percent oxygen, and carbon dioxide analysis.
Secondary Duties:
· Worked on, Turbine supervisory, chart recorders, over-current relaying,
Power generation monitoring, etc...
· Interlocks, Permissive, Trips, Alarms. (Pneumatic, electrical, electronic &
mechanical). Troubleshoot electrical grounds and full system diagnosis.
Utilizing:
Digital meters, Simpson 260 VOM, hand tools, etc.
Texas Instruments Incorporated
Stafford, TX
August 1976 -thru- September 1977
Information Technology &
Electronics
Texas Instruments Incorporated: http://www.ti.com/
Primary Duties:
Specialty: Modem Repair.
Secondary Duties:
Electronic and electro-mechanical repair of computer modules from field.
(i.e.: pcbs, power supplies, printers, tape drives, motherboards, etc.)
GRT Records
Nashville, TN
January 1976 -thru- August 1976
Technician, Press Setter
GRT Records is a vinyl phonograph record producing plant.
Duties include: Any repair necessary for proper operation of vinyl extruder.
Including calibrating temperature and timing of process of record stamping.
The overall process utilizes instrumentation, electronics, electrical and
mechanical technology.
Broadman Studio
Nashville, TN
January 1976 -thru- August 1976
Tape Editor
Broadman Studio is affiliated with Broadman Press. Both are parts of the
Southern Baptist Convention. Both link hand in hand to produce printed,
audio and video media.
Duties include: Checking previously recorded tape media, correcting all
errors.
Southern Baptist Convention: http://www.sbc.net/
Merritt Tool Company
Kilgore, TX
July 1972 - November 1975
Machinist - I.D. Grinding – Honing
Merritt Tool Company: http://www.merritttool.com/
Primary Duties:
· Internal grinding, (honing) of cylinders and sleeve used in oil field and
petrol-chemical industry. Finished product specs. to 0.0003 tolerance with a
mirrored finish.
· Outside grinding of cylindrical apparatus housing cylinders.
· Hot/Cold Pressing of sleeves in cylinders.
Secondary Duties:
· Worked in Chrome Plant. This gives a hard chrome finish which later I
machined/ground/honed to specs.
· Proficient in operating: Turret Lathe, (horizontal & vertical), Mill, (horizontal
& vertical), Boring Mill, Shaper, Band Saw, Cutoff Saw, Arbor Press, Drill
Press, etc.
· Drove Tractor Trailer Rig., (2-ton/40 ft. trailer).
LifeWay Glorieta Conference Center, 1971
Glorieta, NM
May 1971 – thru- August 1971
Audio-Visual Tech
Summary:
Conference Center employs the use of a 'Media Center', which contains the
Library and Audio-Visual Dept.
Primary Duties:
· Deliver and pick up audio-visual equipment and films to/from lecture halls,
labs, and classrooms as per request.
· Demonstrating or instructing others on the use of audio and video
equipment.
· Perform all job-related duties to fulfill proper setups.
· Inspect and perform repair to audio and video equipment.
· Operating video and audio equipment to record and copy films and tapes.
Including duplicating.
· Maintaining equipment inventory and conducting security checks of
equipment.
LifeWay Glorieta: http://www.lifeway.com/lwc/
LifeWay Glorieta Conference Center, 1970
Glorieta, NM
May 1970 – thru- August 1970
Audio-Visual Tech
Summary:
Conference Center employs the use of a 'Media Center', which contains the
Library and Audio-Visual Dept.
Primary Duties:
· Deliver and pick up audio-visual equipment and films to/from lecture halls,
labs, and classrooms as per request.
· Demonstrating or instructing others on the use of audio and video
equipment.
· Perform all job-related duties to fulfill proper setups.
· Inspect and perform repair to audio and video equipment.
· Operating video and audio equipment to record and copy films and tapes.
Including duplicating.
· Maintaining equipment inventory and conducting security checks of
equipment.
LifeWay Glorieta: http://www.lifeway.com/lwc/
Education
Kilgore College
Kilgore, TX
December 1975
Associates
Electronics Tech., (Machine Shop Tech., Minor)
Kilgore College: http://www.kilgore.edu/
Skills
· I have the ability to resolve, troubleshoot and repair complex areas of
Instrumentation, Environmental Monitoring Equipment, Computers,
Information Technology, Audio-Visual, Electronics and finally Industrial and
Commercial Pneumatic and Electrical Control products. In addition have the
ability to lead, manage and motivate a team to work as a unit.
· Also skilled as a Professional Musician/Guitar Player and Audio, StageLighting Applications.
Hobbies
Musician:
· Proficiently advanced degree of competence in mastering the art of string
instruments. Play by ear the guitar and bass guitar for over 36 years.
· Professional Musician/Guitar Player for over 36 years.
Volunteer Experience
Audio/Lighting Technician for churches, contemporary music groups.
· Tech for: Musicals presented by Baptist Church, in Galveston/Harris County
area. (6 years)
· Lead Guitar -&- Tech for: 'Son & Company', East Texas Baptist University.
(7 years)
· Tech for: 'One Spirit', (contemporary rock music), Texas. (14 years)
Professional Associations
Former member and affiliated with:
· NAMM, (National Association of Musical Merchants),
http://www.namm.com/
· AES, (Audio Engineering Society):
http://www.aes.org/
· USITT, (United States Institute for Theatre Technology):
http://www.usitt.org/
Other Info -&- References
John McCollum - Musician in Texas City, TX:
http://bandmix.com/mccollumjohn
John McCollum - Owner, Analog Systems:
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/john-mccollum/7/377/ab7