Brian Almon

Communications Director at Idaho Freedom Foundation
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Eagle, Idaho, United States, US
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Credentials

  • Network+
    CompTIA
    Nov, 2009
    - Nov, 2024
  • A+
    CompTIA
    Sep, 2003
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Idaho Freedom Foundation
    • United States
    • Public Policy Offices
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Communications Director
      • Jan 2023 - Present

      As Communications Director for Idaho Freedom Foundation I manage all aspects of publication and promotion of articles, research papers, and regular emails. I am also involved in managing IFF social media, websites, and mailings. My priority is to promote the work of IFF policy experts and deliver our message of freedom, traditional values, and small government to as many people as possible. As Communications Director for Idaho Freedom Foundation I manage all aspects of publication and promotion of articles, research papers, and regular emails. I am also involved in managing IFF social media, websites, and mailings. My priority is to promote the work of IFF policy experts and deliver our message of freedom, traditional values, and small government to as many people as possible.

  • Gem State Substack
    • Author
      • Jan 2022 - Present

      I write and manage Gem State Substack, covering Idaho politics from a conservative perspective. I aim to deliver balanced and accurate information on all subjects. I write and manage Gem State Substack, covering Idaho politics from a conservative perspective. I aim to deliver balanced and accurate information on all subjects.

  • Lightspeed IT LLC
    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • Owner & Technician
      • Jan 2022 - Feb 2023

      As an IT consultant, I worked with local individuals and small businesses to meet their needs regarding network and systems administration as well as basic hardware and software maintenance. As an IT consultant, I worked with local individuals and small businesses to meet their needs regarding network and systems administration as well as basic hardware and software maintenance.

  • Almon Technology Solutions
    • Eagle, Idaho, United States
    • Founder
      • Sep 2018 - Jan 2022

      I founded an IT consulting firm that provided technical support and managed services to small businesses and families in the Treasure Valley of Idaho. In January 2022, I merged with Lightspeed IT & Consulting. I founded an IT consulting firm that provided technical support and managed services to small businesses and families in the Treasure Valley of Idaho. In January 2022, I merged with Lightspeed IT & Consulting.

  • The National Pulse
    • Writing Fellow
      • Feb 2020 - Sep 2021

      In this role I regularly pitched ideas and wrote articles for The National Pulse, usually about the intersections of politics, history, and technology. https://thenationalpulse.com/author/brian-almon/ In this role I regularly pitched ideas and wrote articles for The National Pulse, usually about the intersections of politics, history, and technology. https://thenationalpulse.com/author/brian-almon/

  • World Vision USA
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Network Administrator
      • Oct 2016 - Jul 2018

      Managed network infrastructure consisting of Cisco and Meraki devices across three campus buildings and eight separate floors. Maintained organization of wire closets at all locations. Maintained site-to-site and client VPNs. Spearheaded project to improve wifi efficiency with new and relocated APs. Worked with security colleagues to keep firewall rules updated as necessary for department access.

    • Customer Support Analyst II
      • Jul 2015 - Oct 2016

      Took work requests in person, on the phone, and in our ticketing system. Repaired hardware and software. Imaged new laptops and desktops as necessary. Managed inventory system. Coordinated setup of mobile devices.

  • Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs
    • United States
    • Government Administration
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Desktop Support Technician
      • Sep 2014 - Jul 2015

      Maintained inventory system. Managed anti-virus back-end. Imaged new computers and maintained hardware and software. Made weekly visits to two remote locations to repair whatever needed work. Maintained inventory system. Managed anti-virus back-end. Imaged new computers and maintained hardware and software. Made weekly visits to two remote locations to repair whatever needed work.

  • Spokane Public Schools
    • United States
    • Primary and Secondary Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Spokane Virtual Learning Assistant
      • Feb 2014 - Jun 2014

      Constructed online lesson plans based upon teacher outlines. Formatted text for web, cleaned up HTML and CSS code, and selected stock photos as necessary. Constructed online lesson plans based upon teacher outlines. Formatted text for web, cleaned up HTML and CSS code, and selected stock photos as necessary.

  • North Thurston Public Schools
    • United States
    • Education Administration Programs
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Desktop Support Technician
      • Feb 2008 - Apr 2013

      Primary technical contact for up to eight school buildings in a large public school district. Imaged new systems, maintained hardware and software, and set up A/V equipment for classrooms. Removed old equipment as necessary. Project manager for total printer replacement at River Ridge High School. Primary technical contact for up to eight school buildings in a large public school district. Imaged new systems, maintained hardware and software, and set up A/V equipment for classrooms. Removed old equipment as necessary. Project manager for total printer replacement at River Ridge High School.

  • 4th Dimension Computers
    • Olympia, Washington
    • Service Technician
      • Mar 2006 - Feb 2008

      Worked with customers to create estimates based upon quick inspection. Repaired hardware and software as well as constructed new builds to customer specifications. Kept customers informed at every step with phone contacts. Worked with customers to create estimates based upon quick inspection. Repaired hardware and software as well as constructed new builds to customer specifications. Kept customers informed at every step with phone contacts.

  • Target
    • United States
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Cashier
      • Sep 2005 - Jan 2006

      Quickly and accurately processed customer transactions. Kept aisles clean and organized. Maintained brand standards. Quickly and accurately processed customer transactions. Kept aisles clean and organized. Maintained brand standards.

  • Target
    • United States
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Guest Services
      • Sep 2004 - Jun 2005

      Quickly and accurately processed customer transactions. Kept aisles clean and organized. Maintained brand standards. Kept up on carts in the parking lot and cleanliness of restrooms. Handled customer issues at the service desk with courtesy and efficiency. "Great Team Hero" in January 2005. Quickly and accurately processed customer transactions. Kept aisles clean and organized. Maintained brand standards. Kept up on carts in the parking lot and cleanliness of restrooms. Handled customer issues at the service desk with courtesy and efficiency. "Great Team Hero" in January 2005.

Education

  • Eastern Washington University
    History
    2013 - 2014
  • Centralia College
    Associate of Arts (A.A.)
    2010 - 2012
  • Rainier Senior High School
    High School Diploma
    1995 - 1999

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