Clayton Bruster

14814 Gale Ave, Apt B81                                                                       626.336.8343  626.586.6609.cell

Hacienda Heights, California 91745-1366                                                    http://claysblog.com

claytonbruster@gmail.com                                http://claytonbruster.com

SUMMARY:

An innovative and creative manager with very diversified experience in IT, desktop support, design and photographic arenas.  Versatile performer at Intuit Corporation interacting directly with the customer as custom supply consultant and Quickbooks support during busy season. Also served on the “Rewards & Recognition” committee, “Motivational Committee” as well as the “Monthly Focus Group” with location manager and “Processes Focus Group”. Proven leadership in the community with shared “Citizen of the Year” in 2002 for Centreville Virginia for developing and promoting the arts. Founder and past president of Northern Virginia Artists League (NoVAL) and exhibits and presentations Chair-Person for the Centreville Regional Art Guild. George Mason University photo-lab support and maintenance person. Served on Private Industry Council Steering and Budgeting Committee for unemployed and underemployed individuals for Greater Lincoln Nebraska area. Achieved Dean’s list at George Mason University working on a fine arts degree that emphasized the business end as well as the artistic and technical aspects of photography in the arts.

Successful experience in initiating and guiding efforts in the areas of project management, intranet-Internet/website development, system administration (NT & Novell), and network  configuration/implementation, art exhibits and art presentations.  A recognized team player with demonstrated communication, team-building, process development, and inter-personal skills.

I am currently working part time as an artist and photographer.

EXPERIENCE:

CLAYTON BRUSTER , Photographics . Artistics . Creatives

Los Angeles, California  1996 – Present

• Photography; Portraits, Portfolios, Head Shots, Fine Art, Events
• Digital Darkroom and Design
• Photoshop Advanced User
• Administer & maintain BSD UNIX virtual servers for mail, ftp, and web service
• Design and administer small business web pages and sites
• Design page layouts, business cards, placards, tri-fold brochures
• Interface with customers directly for sales, shows, presentations, and exhibits
• Interface with local business to setup shows, exhibits, and presentations
• Install art shows in local businesses

TICOM, Inc., Manager of Information Systems

Chantilly, Virginia  1997 – 1998

• Researched and implemented Internet connectivity by use of frame relay connection – fiber – ethernet
• Developed, supported and maintained key personnel relating to the efficient use of intranet – Internet connectivity and user productivity
• Researched large scale, multiple redundant, server systems for mission critical projects
• Project managed multiple high priority projects involving direct connections with customers, vendors and information systems team
• Worked directly with president of corporation to develop an Internet/intranet strategy
• Project managed internal VPN (virtual private network) project utilizing Microsoft’s PPTP and RRAS
• Designed company logo
• Initiated the development of corporate web site

LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES, Webmaster.Intranet Project Manager.System Administrator

Network Wireless Systems, Whippany, New Jersey  1996 – 1997

intranet.website.development

• Developed the business strategy as well as the overall look and feel of a website that generated an average of 375,000 information hits per week
• Maintained quality and consistency of all pages on the site, approximately 1,000 and growing
• Researched new technology to assure that the website remained leading edge, offering new development applications to all users on a regular basis
• Supported the project management team in development of client requested websites
• Responsible for development the overall look and feel as well as the technical development of the site

system.administration

• Maintained a Microsoft exchange server supporting over 500 clients
• Setup and supported 11 servers utilizing NT4 and NT3.51
• Setup and supported HTTP servers: Website Pro, Netscape Fastrack, and Microsoft II Server
• Setup and supported Pointcast I-server, Real Audio 2 and 3.0 servers and encoders for daily broadcasts
• Setup and supported workstations utilizing Windows 95 and NT4

AT&T / LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES, System Administrator.Desktop Support Manager

CDPD, Mount Olive, New Jersey 1995-1996

system.administration

• Setup and supported workstations utilizing:

DOS, Windows 3.1, Windows 95, NT 3.51, NT4

• Setup and supported multiple NT 3.51 domains on multiple servers for a 500+ node network
• Setup and maintained a help desk and personnel

desktop.support.manager

• Supervised both full time permanent and temporary employees
• Developed goals and metrics for desktop support
• Interviewed, hired, trained, and when necessary, dismissed support personnel
• Setup and maintained software for a help desk

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA, System Administrator.Desktop Support Manager

Nebraska Press, Lincoln, Nebraska  1990-1995

system.administrator

• Performed initial setup of hardware and software for an 80 node Netware 3.11
• Designed and built servers from scratch starting at the mother board
• Setup and maintained inventory tracking for computer equipment
• Developed and adhered to an annual budget
• Setup and supported workstations utilizing DOS, Windows, and Macs

desktop.support.manager

• Setup and maintained a help desk
• Supervised full time permanent and temporary employees
• Developed goals and metrics for desktop support
• Interviewed, hired, trained, and when necessary, dismissed support personnel
• Troubleshot hardware and built PCs from scratch

C&D ENTERPRISES, Self-Employed, Computer Sales.Repair.Consulting.Training.Desktop Publishing

Lincoln, Nebraska  1987-1990

• Handled all aspects of my own business including purchasing, accounting, sales, repair, consulting and training

EXPANDED PHOTOGRAPHY EXPERIENCE

Since 1971 to present

I have worked professionally as a photographer part-time for the past seven years and previously was an amateur – hobby photographer since 1971 at which time I worked in a camera store in Lincoln, Nebraska as assistant manager and assistant buyer. I photographed my sister’s wedding at 19 years of age. Photos she has on her wall to this day. When I started taking photography classes at George Mason University it was a quick and easy move to teacher assistant with my experience. A position I enjoyed till my last class and even past that for a semester. I used to love to work with Black & White when I had access to a dark room. The control over developing and printing my own film was great. At home I have a studio, White-Lightning studio strobes, umbrellas, soft boxes, backdrops, gels, and all the little extras I need to turn out quality work from portraits, to products, to fine art still lifes. I use mostly Nikon equipment because of the quality of the equipment and the optics.

EXPANDED COMPUTER EXPERIENCE

I have worked with most types of hardware on the PC side and some MAC and a little UNIX. When at the University of Nebraska I built my own servers from the motherboard up. At Lucent Technologies we purchased Compaq servers.  I have worked with Windows since version 2 up to and including some XP SP2.  I have now and have built and maintained graphic design pcs. For software I have worked with multiple databases; relational and flat, Office, Works, accounting software, spreadsheets, data processors and multiple graphics applications including Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.

Places to view some of my work:

• http://blogsofclay.com
• http://brusterphotography.com
• http://claybruster.com
• http://claytonbruster.com
• http://supermodels.com/claybruster
• http://clayton-bruster.fineartamerica.com
• http://claytonbruster.redbubble.com
• http://artwanted.com/clayphoto