Frank Wolf Connell
Cell 561 414 6812 fconnell75@gmail.com

MY RESUME

In terms of what I've done in the past It would be hard for me to sum up everything in a few short paragraphs, Some of my job titles include Project Manager, Lead Graphic Designer, CIO, Network Administrator, Web Master and Marketing Consultant. I've had many clients over the past 16 years, each demanding me to evolve and grow my skill sets. I've also run my own companies doing everything from construction & electrical work to marketing too and for Fortune 500 companies and various Government agencies. I am currently seeking a position that will offer me new challenges on a more permanent basis. Please consider me a jack of all trades as this is the best way to describe my abilities. There is little I can't do and nothing I'm not willing to learn.  I am available immediately and look forward to hearing from you.

Work Experience

5/2006 - 6/2010 Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival, Ft Lauderdale, FL

I was the year round theater manager for the festivals flagship theater Cinema Paradiso. I handle everything from scheduling to solving technical problems with the theaters projectors and sound equipment. I oversee a small yet dedicated staff and take care of the day to day operations of one South Florida's finest Art house Theaters.

Marketing Consultant

8/2005 - 5/2007  Jill Gilbert Realtor, Boca Raton, FL
This position had me all over the place. One day I'm designing marketing materials and creating web site for MLS crossovers, the next I'm running an open house or revising a contract with a legal department. I was a jack of all trades here.

Project Manager

12/2005 - 7/2006  Sublime Celebration, Ft Lauderdale, FL
After suffering extensive hurricane damage to its Flagship restaurant, I was contacted to oversee the reconstruction and re-organization of the company. I had to establish a new corporation and charter. I had to report to the owners and investors weekly and help with all the tasks in between, everything from interior design to hiring a new head chef. Their flagship restaurant successfully re-launched in April 2006.

Director of IT Mid Market Development

8/2002 - 8/2004  Base One Technologies, New Rochelle, NY
My responsibilities were to develop an 8Hhubzone IT company into a viable subcontracting candidate for GSA bids. This involved numerous hours of research. IT recruiting and staffing Developing GSA proposals and creating marketing materials to go along with the bids. It should be noted I was first hired to setup a wireless network in their main office. I really loved this job however a Family emergency brought me back to Florida.

Lead Designer / VP of Marketing

4/2001 - 8/2002  Cyber Visions, Indianapolis, Indiana
This position required me to make sales to local businesses for all of their graphic design needs such as logos, web pages, presentation materials, ETC.. In addition to this I was also tasked with creating all said materials and working with the client to achieve their goals in a timely manner.

IT Manager

11/1996 - 6/2001  Cyberwolf Data Systems Inc., Vero Beach, Fl
My responsibilities were to develop and manage over 200 accounts. Selling IT services and solutions to area businesses, as well as building relationships within the community. My daily activities would include: designing and maintaining web pages, consulting companies on their information systems, hiring and contracting for out side work. I'd also manage smaller teams on various projects.

Manager

3/1999 - 9/1999  The Dotcom Cafe', Vero Beach, FL
This was a temporary summer job to test the market viability of a cyber café in Vero Beach Fl. My responsibilities were to build and operate a computer bank in a restaurant café environment. My duties included: maintaining the servers and work stations, taking log reports analyzing usage, marketing, acting as a resident computer guru answering questions from the customers and filing reports to the investors.

Senior Technician

10/1994 - 10/1995  Megabytes Computers Inc., Stuart, FL
This job taught me a lot about computers. My duties were to build and repair complete computer systems for clients as well as going on service calls at the client's location. I was also tasked with teaching basic computer classes in the evenings and developing marketing materials for the company.

Computer Technician

6/1990 - 9/1994  Wolf Computer Repair Service, Jensen Beach, Fl
This was a small business I started in 1990 to earn money for college and for extra money.  My duties included going out to customers homes and fixing and upgrading their home computers. As well as teaching small classes the basics. I also ran a for profit computer bulletin board service "BBS" I did this while I was in High School to make extra money.

EDUCATION

8/2000  UUNet Information Systems, Vero Beach, FL
Certification
UUNet Offered a Certification Program in Information Systems Including: TCPIP, VPN Network Solutions, DNS Systems, And SQL I completed this certification though online correspondence.

12/1999  Cisco Router Servicing, Stuart, FL
Certification
Completed My Cisco Router Servicing Program. This was an Online correspondent course offered by Cisco Systems.

9/1997  A+ Certification Sylvan Learning Center, Ft pierce, FL
Certification
Received My A+ Computer Repair Certification

6/1994  Indian River Community College, Ft Pierce, FL
Associates Degree
I received my Associates degree in business management.

6/1992  Martin County High School, Stuart, FL
High School or equivalent
Completed my sophomore and junior years here. I wasn't challenged by the curriculum the school offered so, I transferred to the local community college to finish my senior year at an accelerated rate.

12/1992  Indian River Community College, Ft. Pierce, FL
High School or equivalent
Completed High School 6 months early on the colleges accelerated education program. I did this to enlist in the United States Army because a slot opened up in the Warrant Officer Program. Unfortunately I had a knee injury in basic and was discharged for medical reasons. All of which are no longer relative.

10/1989  The Tuckahoe High School, Eastchester, NY
High School or equivalent
Passed New York States Regents Exam.
This was my 1st High School I was here for my freshman year I then moved to Florida with my family and completed my education there.

Skills

   Project Management, Account Management, Audio Visual , Projectors, Sound Systems, Presentations, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Premier, Adobe Fireworks , Adobe Illustrator , Adobe Photoshop, Image Ready, B2B sales, Cisco Routers, Linxys Routers, Computer Hardware, Networking, CPR and Emergency Medical Technician, Digital Photography, Dreamweaver, MS Exchange, Flash, HTML, XML, CSS, Front Page, FTP, GSA Schedules, MLS, Java, Linux, Management, Marketing, Microsoft Back Office, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Access, MS Project, Outlook, Blackberry’s, Power Point, Quark, QuickBooks, Retail Sales, Google Advertising, TCPIP, Tech Support, Web Research, Graphic Design, Myspace Advertising, Ebay, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows NT, Basic Electrical, Construction, Painting, Security, Staffing, Event Planning, Club Management, Video Editing, Actor, Director, Production, Advanced Underwater Diver., Loss Prevention, Human Resource Strategies, Marketing, Print and Digital Media, SCUBA Diver, AMRC CPR Certified

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