Michael C. Hastings
Technology & Media Arts Professional
Resume
Professional Summary
High-Performing professional with 29+ years of experience delivering high-impact work in the Computer System, Network Administration and Media industry. Skilled in developing strong internal and external relationships to facilitate collaborative achievement of high-priority organizational goals. Confident in my ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting and leverage my skills in Computers Systems, Network Administration, and Media knowledge,
to enable a team to succeed. Committed to lifelong learning and going the extra mile to contribute to facilitate continuous improvement.
Education/Training
Continuous Education using Plural Site, college and other Technical Training opportunities. Bachelor’s Degree equivalent and 37 years’ experience with computers.
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Associate of Arts, Skagit Valley College 2014
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SQL Server: Common Query Tuning Problems and Solutions
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SQL Server: Maintenance Plans
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SQL Server DMV Diagnostic Queries
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SQL Server: Installation and Configuration
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SQL Server: Administration
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SQL Server Management Studio by Example
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Introduction to WebMatrix
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Graduate of Anacortes High School w/Graphic Honors
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Getting Started with Entity Framework 6 Database First using MVC 5
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Learn About ASP.NET MVC
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Front-End Web Development Quick Start With HTML5, CSS, and JavaScript
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Intro to ASP.NET MVC 5 (C#)
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SharePoint Fundamentals
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Manage Office Data with SharePoint 2013
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SharePoint Workflow - Web Service
Key Skills
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IT & Telecom
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Microsoft
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Office 2010 - 2019:
Publisher, Word, Works, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Skype -
Sharepoint
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Azure
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Database Administration (Microsoft, Access, SQL Query 70-461, 2008 SQL Server 70-432)
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Graphic
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Publishing
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AutoCAD
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ArcGIS 10.6.x
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HAM/CB Radio
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Resources & Infrastructure
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Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
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Designing a website/App for the user is key to keeping that user coming back. I have been part of good and bad UX design over the years. I always seek to make things as simple as possible and understandable.
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Administration Process Proficiency and evaluation
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Technology streamlining
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Networks & protocols: Cable, DSL, SSL, TCP/IP,IPX, LAN, WAN, GPS, MDC, VOIP
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Wireless network systems
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Cisco routers.
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Direct, live multi-camera recordings
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Web Programming:
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ASP.NET 3.5, 4.7.2, 5+ Classic ASP,
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COLDFUSION
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PHP, CGI, PERL,
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JAVA
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HTML, XML, CSS 3.0
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WordPress, Wix, Square Space
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Audio/Visual:
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Crestron
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Biamp
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AV Distribution
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CMS systems
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Pioneer
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Yamaha
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Audio Engineer with Mackie and Presonus StudioLive Mixers.
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Digital & Analog Systems
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Audio/Video Cont.
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Live Video meeting Productions
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Video editing.
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Security Camera installation
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Operating Systems:
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Windows 11
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Windows 10
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Windows XP
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Windows 2022 Server
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Windows 2019 Server
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Windows 2016 Server
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Windows 2008 Server
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Linux
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Unix
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Ubuntu
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MAC
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Android
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iOS
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other mobile systems
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3rd party Software Management
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Project Management
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Design & Engineering
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Adobe Products:
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Photoshop
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Illustrator
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InDesign
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Flash
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Coldfusion
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Premier
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Work Experience
IT Support and Network Administrator January 2021 – December 2022
South Whidbey Fire / EMS, (360) 321-1539, 5579 Bayview Road, Freeland WA 98260
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Network Administrator for South Whidbey & Central Whidbey Fire departments
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Handle all customer server and technical challenges
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Maintain System Administration duties of 3 Hyper-V Host Machines with 14+ virtual servers for both fire departments
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SharePoint Management
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Photoshop used on a regular basis.
Desktop Computer Technician, Audio Visual and Web Support Jan. 2006 - Dec. 2020
Island County, (360) 679-7305, 1 NE 7th Street Coupeville, WA
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Handle Technology request from 400+ county individually and with fellow Information Technology Department staff.
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Train multiple county departments’ heads and employees on new, existing, software, and hardware.
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Evaluate, recommend, and facilitate purchases for replacement hardware and software upgrades with multiple software/hardware vendors.
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Audio Visual support technician for all video and communication services
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Setup, Web Editor, and Assisted with configuring the SharePoint Server(s).
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Photoshop was used on a regular basis.
Vice-President 1997 to present
Island County Fair Association, (360) 221-4677, 819 Camano Ave. Langley, WA
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Train superintendent volunteers on Fair services
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Chairman for Fundraising, Volunteer Involvement Committees
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Entertainment Committee and Stage Manager
Network Administrator April 2003 to December 2005
Christian Interactive Network, 600 SW 3rd Street Pompano FL
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Create and introducing Design for web page content pertaining to the clients vision and goals.
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Perform day-to-day systems maintenance tasks, such as system backup, recovery maintenance and technical problem resolution for 65+ servers.
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Responsible for general system support for networking hardware, software, servers, desktop PC systems, Exchange server, Internet/Intranet communications and ability to analyze needs to develop and implement new systems.
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Manage DNS IP management for all websites on all 65+ servers & 500+ Websites
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Email server management and span/virus and blacklist updates and upkeep
Technology Professional February 2003 – April 2003
Gateway Computers, Florida
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Manage and maintain vendor relationships as they pertain to currently used equipment, application, servers and/or related equipment to be installed.
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Answer phones. Took an average of 40+ phone calls a day with an average of 15 minutes per call and 80% problem solution rate
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Assisted with my other team technicians on a regular basis.
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Establish and manage technical standards, methods, practices and priorities.
Web Administrator May 2000 – Dec. 2002
OneHope International, (954) 975-7777, 3111 SW 10th Street Pompano, FL
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Update and create websites for 6 regional coordinators worldwide
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Create and manage main corporation website. Database driven and user interface for executives to update and ask for report
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Create corporate PO and departmental payment request and processing system.
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Manage corporation hardware, software and related equipment purchasing.
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Develop the overall company IT, server, networking, desktop/laptop, Intranet, Extranet, security, business continuity and disaster recovery strategies.
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Video editing and directing, photographer
Billing and Tech Support Professional January 1997 – May 2000
Fidalgo Networking, 1725 Continental Place, Suite D, Mount Vernon, WA
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QuickBooks Administrator.
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Data entry into user database and QuickBooks for billing.
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Tech Support, Phone support for dial-up and networking issues.
References
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Jon Beck, Resource Chief, South Whidbey Fire / EMS (360)661-2817
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Thomas Beard, System Administrator, Island County (206) 999-9717
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Rev. Andy Voelker, Senior Pastor, Christian Life Community Church (360) 331-5778