Brett J. Birdsall
Milford, Ohio 45150
HTTP://brett-birdsall.com
brett@brett-birdsall.com
Phone = (513)-549-4093
HTTP://www.linkedin.com/in/brettbirdsall
Professional Profile
Competent PC + Server Technician with proficiencies in:
 Project working with cms (database) (content management system, Highrise cloud based).
 MTA_98-366 – Networking Fundamentals Certificates available.
 MS50292 Implementing and administering windows 7 in the Enterprise.
 Comptia A+.
 Comptia Network + .
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 Project installing Xerox printers for Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (project based).
 Project installing PC's (touch screen) for Dayton Power and Light (project based).
 Project installing PC's and servers for US Bank (project oriented).
 Project installing PC's for Senator McCain office (project based).
 Project installing PC's for Morgan Stanley Smith Barney (project oriented).
 Upgrading CVS Pharmacies servers to Linux, Suse Enterprise Server (project oriented).
 Installed PC's for UBS Bank served as lead tech in several locations (project oriented).
 Desktop support of Windows Operating Systems: win7,Vista, XP, 2000, 98, 95, and DOS.
 Desktop and server network support with Linux Ubuntu, Suse Enterprise 10.
 Expertise in troubleshooting to diagnose problems and providing hardware support on laptops,
desktops, and printers.
 Strong understanding of data backups, file locations and networking principles.
 Presently run three Linux Ubuntu Servers version 8.04, 9.10, 10.10 one web and two backup.
 Strong customer service skills, able to problem solve creatively, teach users of varying skills how to
best operate their computer,.
 Used a variety of office systems in running my business, and prepared daily and monthly reports,
maintain inventory records, and filing. Received and made daily deposits. I am customer oriented,
organized and detailed oriented and able to handle customer complaints.
 Presently running an FTP server and 5 websites.
Work Experience
Creations Computer Solutions, Owner
2009 to 2013
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Project installing PC's for Morgan Stanley Smith Barney (project oriented).
Upgrading CVS Pharmacies Servers to Linux Suse Enterprise Server (project oriented).
Installed PC's for UBS bank and was lead tech in several locations. (project oriented).
Installed a network for Sinkro Ink that consisted of running 9 cat5e network lines, terminating
ends for jacks, connecting 10 PC's 2 laptops and configuring for the Internet and network.
Installed 1 wrt54gl router, Setup wireless for laptops that stayed in company and for visitors.
Configured for a static ip and installed 1 switch. Installed 1 ups. Setup I PC for PC anywhere
with static ip. And Presently maintain there network. Contact Derrick Ayers 513-673-7516 .
Created a network of computers in Anderson, North Side, and Milford, which are running Ubuntu
Linux version 6.10, 7.04, 7.10, 9.04 and 9.10.
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Network includes router in each location of type Linksys WRT54Gl, and an 8 port gigabyte switch.
Software used for communication within this Wide Area Network includes SSH,SSH passwordless
key authentication, VNC, NX, Firefox/Thunderbird, Rsync, Grsync,Terminal Server, Terminal
Server client,AVG, PGP, WINE, Cron, Crontab,WinSCP, SygWin,Tight VNC,NX and Synaptic
Package Manager.
Installed and managed mail server and built web servers running Apache 2.2.12 with two Terabytes
of data storage and nine users.
Experienced with Linux operating System.
Installed new motherboards, memory, processors, hard drives and built computers from scratch.
Used a variety of office systems in running my business, and prepared daily and monthly reports,
maintain inventory records and filing. Received and made daily deposits. I am customer oriented,
organized and detailed oriented and able to handle customer complaints.
Tristate Residential Services, Owner
2001 to 2008
 General contractor for realty and insurance companies such as 2-10 Home buyers, HMS, AON,
Coldwell Banker and Sibcy Cline.
 Responsible for job estimates, scheduling, billing, filing permits, scheduling inspections, remodeling
estimates.
 Used a variety of office systems in running my business, and prepared daily and monthly reports,
maintain inventory records, and filing. Received and made daily deposits. I am customer oriented,
organized and detailed oriented and able to handle customer complaints.
Fifth Third Bank, PC Technician
2000 to 2001
 Responsible for fixing, rebuilding, and troubleshooting networked computers.
 Set up BIOS to work on network, using ghost to image hard drives.
 Rebuilt windows software with specialized software, rebuilt hardware on computers; troubleshot
computers on the network.
 Installed new motherboards, memory, processors, hard drives and built computers from scratch.
Living Word Fellowship, Computer Repair Technician
2000 2001
 Duties included installing new computers, configuring the BIOS for password protection, installing
Word, Excel, Power Point and other software for usage in ministries duties.
Time Warner Cable, PC Technician
1999 to 2000
 Responsible for the maintenance and support of desktop company computer systems.
 Duties included ghosting hard drives, installing new windows software, diagnosing hardware
problems, network problems and traveling to different branches to maintain their systems.
 Installed new motherboards, memory, processors, hard drives and built computers from scratch.
Independent Contractor, PC Technician
1997 to 1999
 Worked for various companies assisting with their Y2K upgrades across the country.
 Traveled across the country installing network computers, replacing old systems, and installing
already imaged computers. Installed pharmacy networked servers.
 Ran scripts to finalize installations.
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Built computers from scratch: new motherboards, memory, processors, hard drives.
Creations Enterprises, Owner
1986 – 1996
 Responsible for all aspects of managing a contracting company. Developed and implemented
automated home management systems.
 Used a variety of office systems in running my business, and prepared daily and monthly reports,
maintain inventory records and filing. Received and made daily deposits. I am customer oriented,
organized and detailed oriented and able to handle customer complaints.
Professional Organizations
Cincinnati Linux Users’ Group (CLUG), President
Education/Professional Training
Withrow High School—Honor Roll Graduate, Diploma.
Taught Crown Financial Studies
Taught Dave Ramsey financial Peace University (FPU)
Taught Microsoft Word,Excel.
Taught Linux
Myers Briggs Tested
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2008 to 2009