C.F. Mason
Technology Consultant
unique solutions to unique problems
224-515-0000
chucmason1969@yahoo.com

SUMMARY

I’m a technology consultant who provides unique solutuons to unique problems. The way I work will guarantee to reduce costs and increase productivity. My experience has taken me around the world to succeed in some very challenging situations where others have failed. I am available on 1099, W-2, short and long term contracts depending on the needs of your establishment.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

2001-Present
Fenton Security – provide custom technology services for individuals, home-based businesses, startup companies and established organizations

Some of my past clients have included:
• Management Specialists, Inc. –Network support for 250 users and resolution of outstanding issues,
o Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2003 Server, Active directory, Sonic Firewalls, Barracuda, Docuware, Exchange, Remote Desktop
• Neighborhood Broker Alliance – Denver based Real Estate company – managed SEO and website development campaign. Currently owns and operates over 100 websites supporting said Real Estate business
o MySQL, Apache/Linux, SEO Marketing, Project Management, Drupal/Joomla Content Management
• The Choice Agency – Volgograd, Russia – Established 2002 - brick and mortar/Internet driven tourist services with offices in Volgograd, Russia. Fully operational now in 17 countries. Sold in 2005 to private Moscow investment firm
o Implement Customer Service systems, managed development teams who spoke no English, SEO, MySQL, Apache/Linux, Project Management, budgeting and planning, soliciting investors, web-based 2-way chat system with embedded real-time Bablefish translation software
• Gorsline Enterprises – technology startup in 2003. Established business strategy, technology infrastructure, vendor relations, billing systems and marketing campaign. Created ISO processes for SBA funding standards.
o SalesForce.com, Windows 2000/2003 Server, Linux web server, MySQL, Drupal/Joomla, SEO, Wifi, laptop/remote management tools
• Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc.. – Northbrook, Il – Systems Analyst and CEO/Executive/Board of Directors support lead
o VMWare, WiFi: WEP/WPA, Windows 2000/2003 Server, Linux/UNIX, Dameware, Lotus Notes, Ghost, Office 2000, 2003

2000-2001 Sr. Engineer Development Services – Niku Corporation - Lincolnshire, IL
1998-2000 Technical Consultant – Ibbotson Associates (Morningstar) - Chicago, IL.
1997-1998 PC Coordinator – MFRI, Inc. - Niles, IL
1996-1997 Systems Specialist – Saliba Partners - Chicago, Il
1994-1996 Technical Support Advisor – Gateway - Kansas City, MO

EDUCATION
2005 Guest Instructor on “American Business” – Volgograd State University, Volgograd, Russia
2002-Present B.S. Information Technology GPA 3.6 / 4.0

HOBBIES
* Bicycling, weight training, Horseback, kayaking, computers, forensic science, swimming, mountain climbing, snow and water skiing, camping, foreign culture, water sports, volleyball and anything else outside
* My two daughters (13 & 17) and their competitive and curricular activities
* Currently writing my auto-biography and a forensics thesis on Corporate Espionage: Prevention, Detection and Resolution