Gene Stafford





Personal Information

Born May 25, 1956

Married in 1977

No Children

Address: P.O. Box 156

Chloride, Arizona 86431

Phone: 520-565-4988 home

520-565-3203 fax

702-379-9865 cellular


Email: groundzo@ctaz.com



Hobbies: Photography, music, horse training, history of the west,Ham Radio

Employment

Information Systems Tech July 1999~Current

Private Consutlting Firm for for computer networking,software upgrades and system repair.

Client list by Request

Chief Audio Engineer July 1995~July 1999

Enterprise Live Los Angeles and Las Vegas



Live Performance Monitor & Front of House Engineer. Designed of high end

Designed of high end professional audio touring systems. Specializing in designing large audio touring systems for major entertainers on tour. Worked directly for the artist or management designing custom in ear applications with Ultimate Ear. Working for the artists in performance while on tour. Design certified for Turbo and VDOS systems. Proficient with Omni Drive Configurations utilizing VDOS software,JBL Smart system. Certified with Yamaha 4K and 4KM, Midas XL4 Series, Soundcraft, Gamble by Crest. Power Certified by Crest Audio, Crown, Ramsa and BSS. High Experience in multi cluster delay systems in large venues.





Chief Audio Engineer 1993~1995

Mirage Resorts Las Vegas, N.V.



Worked directly for the Entertainment Director/Marketing Director for the Mirage Resorts providing consulting for audio and lighting requirements for live entertainment,Private Entertainment functions, Marketing functions, in-house training audio visuals.

Worked with artist with setup and performances in showroom. Responsible for installation and maintaining all professional audio equipment and lighting systems in the showroom. Other duties included working with Engineering Department upgrading CCTV systems, and video networks within the sports book and Security. Assisted the Entertainment Director with selection of Artist for advanced performances and schedules. Coordination of Artist's Accomendations, Security and system requirements for performance.



Chief Engineer 1990-1995

H&R Broadcasting Phoenix, Arizona



Engineer for six FM stations and two AM Stations. Responsible for transmitters, RF links, Licence requirements, Studio construction and maintance. Assisted the company to upgrade to a new computer system and network. Training personal in software applications for traffic and accounting.



Firefighter/Engineer/Medic

Bullhead City Fire Department 1980-1991



Hired as an Engineer/Firefighter. Responsible for all phases of firefighting and EMS.

in 1986. Served on the Hazmat team, and was a member of the S.W.A.T

Team with the Bullhead City Police Department as a Medic.



Other duties included: development and upgrading the Emergency Communications Dispatch Center. Writing and instruction of emergency dispatch policies and procedures. Served as the Design Project Manager for the completion of a New Emergency Dispatch Center combining services of all Fire and Police agencies with the coordination and development of the enhanced 911 system. Assisted in the development and training of the new AS 400 computer system for Computer Aided Dispatch system to work in conjunction with State information systems. Was responsible for coordination of agency frequency spacing, installing new software controlled dispatch systems, consoles, tower and telephone systems.

Was injured in 1990 resulting in a early disability retirement due to nerve damage in the right arm.



Education

MEDICAL SCIENCE DEGREE Years Attended (1974-1977)

Cal-State University Fullerton & Los Angles , California



Bachelor of Science



Years Attended (1980~1990)

Mojave Community College Bullhead City, Arizona

A.A.Fire Science Degree.

Emergency Medical Courses

Advanced Cardiac Care

Nursing

Attended the National Fire Academy in Emittsburg Maryland 1980 & 1986

Classes included: Public Information Officer

Public Fire Information



Instructed for the Arizona State Fire Marshall's Office 1982~1990

Classes included: Hazardous Materials

Hydraulics

Incident Command

Tactics & Procedure

EMS report writing

Public Information Officer



Instructor for Bullhead City Fire & Mohave Community College 1985~1990

Classes include: Hydraulics

Firefighter I & II

CPR

Extrication

Airway management

Report writing



Prior to my Fire Career, I was a sworn Peace Officer for the B.I.A. as a Federal Officer, at which time I was A.L.E.O.A. C. certified by the Arizona Department of Public Safety and was cross trained at the D.P.S. Academy. Also attended

San Bernardino County Sheriff's Academy at Glen Helen. Federal Officer training was at the Federal Law Enforcement Academy in Provo, Utah.

Skills

I have a self-taught intense background in computer systems starting with Bullhead City Fire Department to my present day consulting duties.



I currently hold my A+ Computer Certificate along with Certification

In computer electronics.

Other Current Certifications:

Masters in Vital Signs & Assesments

Masters in Medical Office Skills

Pediatric Physical Assesment

Neonatologty Nursing

Orthopaedic Nursing

Phlebotomy

Paramedic National Registry

Anatomy & Physiology

Cardiovascular Care

Medical Terminology

Phamaceutical Manufacturing REGs USA

Pharmaceutical GLP

Windows 95 & 98 Administration

Network Technical Support

Computer Technical Support

Telecomunications

Human Resources

Cellular Technology

Counseling



Proficient working core knowledge of commercial and residential electrical systems. Have worked as a Journeyman Electrician and Gaffer for contractors in the past and was required as duties in more recent employments.



Have working knowledge in reading construction blueprints as well as electronic system schematics.



Have considerable experience driving large trucks, forklifts, skip loaders,

backhoe equipment and all phases of welding.

Proficient with Q&A, Word Perfect,Microsoft Word, MS Office,Excel, Novell, Dos 6.22, Norton

Utilities, PC Anywhere, Winfax, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT & Windows XP AS/400

Windows Networking, Windows Administrantion,TCP/IP. IEEE Standards, Netware 5.0 and 802.11 B





Objectives

My physical limitations are strongly out weighed by my enthusiasm and ambitions to excel at a demanding work pace.



I enjoy the mental challenges of highly complex problem solving and take pride in my work. I strive for deadlines and have the reputation in my industry of being a perfectionist. I believe there is always room to improve oneself and daily education in today's technical world is absolutely necessary to stay competitive and updated in today's quickly changing work place.

My transcripts are available online at:



http://www.brainbench.com

Transcript number 469812



References by Request



UPDATED: April 24, 2001