Genny
Hempstead


Black Hills, SD & Worldwide
23865 Hwy 385 / 16, Hill City, SD, 57745
astartiel@gmail.com
http://about.me/astartiel
(605) 574-2812
(605) 593-1198 - cell

Objective:

Seeking a position where I can engage in creative & fulfilling work which contributes my comprehensive skills to both my and my employer's greatest advantage.

Skills:

10-key, 80 WPM, Artistic, Creative, Communication Skills, Computer Hardware & Software Trouble-Shooting Skills, Graphic Design, Independent, Internet Skills, Multi-line Phone Skills, Multi-tasking, Photography, Problem Solving, Seeing Details, Short Films, Web Design, Word Processing, Writing, Etc.

Computer
Skills:

Systems: Microsoft Windows 95 - 8, Macintosh 7 - 10, Android, iOS, Ubuntu, Linux
Software: Open Office, Firefox, Gimp, Google Chrome, Google Earth, Opera, Assorted Database Software, Microsoft: Word, Works, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, Outlook, Outlook Express; Assorted Video Editing software, Adobe: PageMaker, Photoshop and Illustrator; Netscape, PrintShop Deluxe, Quark XPress, VLC.
Hardware: Installation, Deployment, Build, Replace, Networking, Routers, Wireless, Etc.

Experience:

Self-Employed, Black Hills & Worldwide, SD, May '05 - Present
Computer De-tech-tive & Website Designer
Over 20 years experience with computer hardware & software trouble-shooting & de-tech-tive work
Knowing where to look for problems is half the solution
Designing & building websites from the ground up
Teaching computer skills to regular people in community
Trouble-shooting computer software and hardware problems
Upgrading & replacing computer software and hardware

National Treasure: Book of Secrets, Keystone, SD, May '07
Movie Extra
Worked from 6pm to 6am one night as a movie extra in National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets
Followed directions well on a professional film production at Mt Rushmore

Heartland America, Custer, SD, Aug '05 - Feb '06
Sales Representative and Customer Support
Processed national phone orders into a computer database
Assisted customers with their product concerns

RMA Research, Hill City, SD, Jan '03 - Dec '04
Telephone Researcher
Collected data for surveys on a computer
Researched opinions of others from across the country

Hill City Mt Rushmore Super 8, Hill City, SD, May '04 - Aug '04
Hotel Desk Clerk
Greeted and checked-in hotel guests
Processed reservations with Cendant and Windows 98 systems
Facilitated various hotel duties including laundry, cleaning, security and concierge

Sabernet, Ukiah, CA, Oct '99 - Jan '02
Internet Support Technician
Addressed customers with setting up internet programs correctly via phone and email
Processed new customers for service over the phone and in person

KMSU 89.7/KMSK 91.3 - The Maverick Radio Network, Mankato, MN, Sept '97 - Aug '98
Sound Board Technician
Ran radio programs and station IDs
Operated station equipment including soundboard

Education:

Minnesota State University, Mankato, Mankato, MN
CIS, Journalism, Music, Theatre
SEA – Students for Environmental Awareness, Women and Leadership Conferences, Women and Spirituality Conferences, WAFL – Women Adventuring the Frontiers of Life, KMSU/KMSK - The Maverick Radio Network, The Mankato State Reporter, Studied International Business in Egypt

Hill City High School, Hill City, SD
High School - Dramatic Literature, Writing, Poetry
All-State Choir - First Soprano, Jazz Choir, Drama Club, Art Club, School Newspaper

Interests &
Hobbies:

Architecture, Art, Broadcasting, Camera Operation, Computers, Computer Trouble-Shooting, Desktop Publishing, Film and TV Crewing, Film Editing, Film Extra, Film-making, History, Internet, Journalism, Music, Online Publishing, Photography, Poetry, Production Assistant, Researching, Short Films, Singing, Sound Technician, Technical Writer, Website Design, Writing, Etc.