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John D. Pickering<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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john@jdpickering.com<\/a> | 239-443-0837<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Technology Qualifications and Skills<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u058d CompTIA A+ Certification<\/strong>, COMP001020631465 Valid thru 12\/6\/2028<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u058d Microsoft Office Specialist Master Certified<\/strong>: Microsoft Office 2000
\u2022 Proficiency maintained up to Microsoft Office 2021, though new certificates were not pursued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u058d Programming Proficiencies<\/strong>: QBASIC, Visual BASIC, C, C++, Java, HTML, SQL<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u058d Networking Experience<\/strong>: Home and Business networks<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u058d Break\/Fix Experience<\/strong>: Assisting IT at various positions since 2005<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u058d PC Building<\/strong>: Compiling and constructing PCs from the ground up from individual parts<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u058d Multimedia Experience<\/strong>: digital video editing and compilation, visual and audio effect rendering, and sound board setup and operation<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u058d Artistic Skills<\/strong>: Digital image editing, 3D rendering, graphic design and character design<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u058d Artificial Intelligence:<\/strong> Growing hobbyist with generative and iterative AI with intentions to pursue a certificate soon<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Technology Experience<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u058d IT Committee Chair<\/strong>: Interstellar Research Group,<\/em> Decentralized online workplace May 2025 – Present<\/sub>
\u2022 Resolve technical issues occurring with the IRG website
\u2022 Manage and facilitate updates to weekly research news on website
\u2022 Recommend improvements to keep website and online workspace flowing smoothly
\u2022 Create new emails for volunteers and manage a complete list of emails organization-wide<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u058d Volunteer Technical Team<\/strong>: Bay Hope Church,<\/em> Tampa, FL July 2023 – Present<\/sub>
\u2022 Operate cameras for online streaming and recording during worship services and events
\u2022 Manage subtitles, graphics, and videos during services and events
\u2022 Coordinate the event director with the lighting and sound teams during services and events<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u058d Freelance A+ Technician<\/strong>: Various sites for a number of short-term clients,<\/em> Locations varied by client needs December 2013 – Present<\/sub>
\u2022 Troubleshoot and correct nonfunctional or improperly functioning PC computers and smartphones
\u2022 Setup user accounts for new users or for new PCs or smartphones
\u2022 Install preventative security measures in existing PCs and smartphones
\u2022 Install new hardware in PCs, laptops, and compatible smartphones<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u058d Volunteer Audio Tech<\/strong>: Breath of Life Church,<\/em> Tampa, FL May 2020 – June 2023<\/sub>
\u2022 Operate Behringer X32 soundboard for live services
\u2022 Prepare and update sound system as needs arise
\u2022 Coordinate DMX lights and controls alongside video tech<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u058d Technical Adviser<\/strong>: Second Presbyterian Church,<\/em> Portsmouth, OH May 2005 – May 2012<\/sub>
\u2022 Taught the pastor how to utilize existing technology to simplify and organize work
\u2022 Assisted the pastor in recovering familiar software and implementing new software to improve alacrity in office tasks
\u2022 Upgraded the sanctuary recording systems for both verbal and musical recording and streaming
\u2022 Installed new software on church computers to streamline communication and distribution<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u058d Usher and Tech-Team<\/strong>: Cornerstone Christian Church,<\/em> University of South Florida; Tampa, FL Oct 2006 – May 2008<\/sub>
\u2022 Ran the computer lyric projector during worship services
\u2022 Organized the lesson notes and ran the projector during live service
\u2022 Produced, filmed, and edited video advertisement for church events<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u058d On-Call Network Maintenance Consultant<\/strong>: Suncoast ID Solutions,<\/em> Ft. Myers, FL May 2005<\/sub>
\u2022 Maintained and repaired the company-wide computer network
\u2022 Established procedures for the company to maintain network stability<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Other Employment History<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u058d Accounts Receivable Processing Specialist<\/strong>: Genpact USA,<\/em> Remote Workplace Feb 2017 – Present<\/sub>
Formerly via <\/em>Advantage Solutions<\/strong>, Tampa<\/em> until March 2, 2026<\/sup>
\u2022 Receive incoming commission payments from various clients
\u2022 Sort documents to ensure proper support is available
\u2022 Process checks via spreadsheets to reconcile existing orders
\u2022 Create missing orders to reconcile payments as appropriate
\u2022 Created and maintained training material and workbook macro for department<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u058d Voice Actor<\/strong>: Lewis and Young Entertainment via C4Con,<\/em> Homosassa, FL September 2023 & September 2024<\/sub>
\u2022 Create interesting and dynamic character personalities
\u2022 Bring script lines to life before a local live audience around 60 to 80 members
\u2022 Receive coaching instruction to perfect performances during rehearsals
\u2022 Perform live in the format of a traditional radio show as a simulated broadcast<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u058d Senior Customer Support and Sales Representative<\/strong>: Convergys (Now Concentrix),<\/em> Tampa, FL June 2015 – Feb 2017<\/sub>
\u2022 Managed inbound customer support calls
\u2022 Provided and sold solutions for radio and online customer concerns
\u2022 Advised representatives to ensure that customers received the highest quality service
\u2022 Fielded escalated issues from customers throughout a nine team production floor<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u058d Package Handler<\/strong>: Federal Express Home Delivery,<\/em> Ft. Myers, FL June 2005 – August 2008<\/sub>
\u2022 Unloaded packages from delivery trucks
\u2022 Scanned and sorted packages to individual route trucks for delivery
\u2022 Routed any unlabeled, damaged, or unscannable packages to quality assurance<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u058d Overnight Shelf Stocker<\/strong>: Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market,<\/em> Cape Coral, FL May 2005 – June 2005<\/sub>
\u2022 Unloaded product pallets
\u2022 Loaded and faced the products on the shelves
\u2022 Assisted late-night customers with their needs
\u2022 Loaded and wrapped product pallets for storage<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Education<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u058d Bachelor of Science in Information Technology<\/strong>, University of South Florida Tampa, FL; May 2011
\u2022 Coursework Focus: Program Design, Web Design, Networking, Business Communication, Software Configurations
\u2022 Core GPA: 3.6, Overall GPA: 3.2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u058d CompTIA A+ Certification Preparation Course<\/strong>, Hillsborough Community College, ICCE; November 2013<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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