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About Us:
Bradley W. Payne, Owner
- Have a Top Security Clearance from the Government of the United States.
- Ran a repair center specializing in high-end graphic equipment. Our clients included LDS Church, Hill Air Force Base, Planned Parenthood and Shiners Children Hospital.
- Maintained the most profitable chip level repair center for Microware Distributing, a company with nine nation wide locations. My office had an exclusive on terminal repair for the entire Smith's Grocery chain.
- While at Computer Service Bureau, I was responsible for consulting and training over 30 companies on the integration of IBM's AS/400 with their existing systems. Clients included government agencies, hospitals, and casinos.
- Created all of the images on StateLine Casino's electronic color bill board. Many of those images are still being displayed today.
- Developed and wrote programs to track Casino Comps, Blackjack Tournaments, Daily Security Reports with built in E-Mail distribution.
- Implemented Fiber Backbone and improved communication infrastructure At StateLine / Silver Smith Resorts and at Cactus Pete's, Inc. Infrastructure changes include re-wiring data lines according to specs, upgrading NT Servers, Novell Servers and AS/400s to current hardware and software standards.
- Setup Wide Area Networks across states for StateLine / Silver Smith Resorts and Cactus Pete's, Inc.
- Established technology training programs to educate employees at my last two companies. This included two different programs; one to train the IT department and one for our internal users and management.
- Setup CISCO system to include wireless connectivity to six remote buildings using Air NET 128 bit encryption.
- Converted LGS Casino Accounting System to Infinitum. Installed Berg Bar System, and Infogenisis POS System.
CAPABILITIES
- Knowledgeable with AS/400, NT, 2000, XP, Novell, CISCO and all versions of Windows, DOS and OS/2.
- Knowledgeable with the following accounting systems: LGS, Infinitum (certified), MAS90/200, Infogenisis and Berg.
- Knowledgeable in infrastructure to include: CAT5, CAT6, Fiber, Wireless, Telephony.
- Programming abilities in PBase, Visual Basic, CE Basic, Quick Basic and AS/400 CL.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
PayneLess Consulting, Tooele, UT
Owner, 2002 - Present
Provide technical consultation for small to medium size companies, specializing in providing cost efficient methods to improve existing infrastructure, security strategies, backup and recovery strategies, remote connectivity, WAN implementation, and updated software and hardware solutions. Train client's staff to become self sufficient.
Cactus Pete's, Inc., Jackpot, NV
IT Director, 1999 - 2001
Increased number of users from approximately 25 to over 300 users. Maintained technical staff for Cactus Pete's Resort Casino and HorseShu Casino. Coordinate with software and hardware vendors to ensure we were using most current technology. Ordered all computers and hardware for both properties, allowing a standard to be established and reduced cost and support issues. Upgraded three f-Series AS/400s for one 720 AS/400. Replaced terminals for Window Workstations using Client Access allowing for greater productivity and faster deployment of daily figures. Installed new accounting, POS, Hotel and Ticketing Software and associated hardware. Reported all software and hardware changes to Nevada Gaming Control Board to maintain compliance. Implemented CE Handheld computers for upper management which allowed real time data to be brought to meetings. Managed technical staff.
StateLine / Silver Smith Resorts, Wendover, UT
MIS Director, 1994 - 1999
Increased number of users from approximately 20 users to 167 users. Implemented SAA, E-Mail, Labor Management, Comp Management and Kronos TimeKeeper. Maintained electronic color bill board. Wrote programs for various departments. Trained IT personnel and responsible for computer training program for internal employees. Managed technical staff.
Computer Service Bureau, Salt Lake City, UT
Integrated System Consultant, 1992 - 1994
Consulted with companies in Utah and Wyoming, specializing in integration of AS/400 into existing platforms. Training clients on security and backup strategies and on being self sufficient. Evaluating existing systems and providing cost effective solutions for improving overall profitability and infrastructure stability.
Micro Warehouse Distributing, Salt Lake City, UT
Service Manager, 1989 - 1992
Managed service center and staff that specialized in chip level repair. Consulted with dealers and their end users. Contracted network installations for Dealers. Trained sales force on hardware and software. Instructed programming classed for employees and Dealers. Certified Drake Tester for Novell. Exclusive terminal repair center for Smith's Food and Drug for the country.
Micro Center, Salt Lake City, UT
Service Manager / Graphic Consultant, 1984 - 1989
Managed the only General Parametric high-end graphic service center in Utah. Trained customers on hardware and software, to include graphic concepts. Conducted educational seminars on how to make and present information in graphical formats. Created presentations for customers. Created database applications for customers. Exclusive computer provider for Granite School District.
US Army, Seattle, WA
Sergeant, 1980 - 1984
In charge of Brigade S4 responsible for property management of 1100 troops. Received Top Security Clearance. Responsible for research and providing documentation required to take legal action against military personnel for lost or damaged government equipment. Created several changes which were integrated into the Standard Department of Defense Policies and Procedures for Lost or Damaged Equipment.
REFERENCES
Mark Roach
Peppermill Casino
Pit Promotion Manager
775-664-2255
Professional
John Hanson
Peppermill Casino
Executive Casino Host
801-209-7437
Professional
Charlie Smith
Retired
RV Park Manager
928-757-3361
Professional / Personal
Our Executive Team:
Lori Payne, Partner
Mission Statement:
PayneLess Consulting is committed to providing quality, up-to-date solutions without all of the pain normally associated with computer technology.
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