Tim Cousar
IT Systems Administrator at Briarcrest Christian High School- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Briarcrest Christian High School
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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IT Systems Administrator
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Jun 2023 - Present
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Tipton-Rosemark Academy
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United States
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Technology
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Jul 2010 - Jun 2023
In a private Pre-K-12 school with a 1:1 technology initiative, I supported and maintained student, teacher, and staff laptops and desktops-over 500 MacBooks and iMacs, 160 iPads, and a handful of Windows desktops and servers, wired and wifi networks, printers, and other information technology equipment. I’ve also shot and edited video of school events, including handling sound and lighting. In a private Pre-K-12 school with a 1:1 technology initiative, I supported and maintained student, teacher, and staff laptops and desktops-over 500 MacBooks and iMacs, 160 iPads, and a handful of Windows desktops and servers, wired and wifi networks, printers, and other information technology equipment. I’ve also shot and edited video of school events, including handling sound and lighting.
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The University of Memphis
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Database Management Specialist
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Jan 2006 - Jul 2010
My duties included database maintenance and cleanup in preparation for system conversion and system reporting in support of the Alumni and Advancement departments. My duties included database maintenance and cleanup in preparation for system conversion and system reporting in support of the Alumni and Advancement departments.
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Dyersburg State Community College
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Instructor
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Aug 2002 - May 2006
I taught Introduction to Computers, introducing the students to IT concepts and to Windows XP and Microsoft Word and Excel applications. I also taught Developmental Writing, and separate courses in Word and Excel. I taught Introduction to Computers, introducing the students to IT concepts and to Windows XP and Microsoft Word and Excel applications. I also taught Developmental Writing, and separate courses in Word and Excel.
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FedEx
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United States
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Freight and Package Transportation
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700 & Above Employee
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Checker-Sorter and Hazardous Materials Handler
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Apr 2004 - Aug 2005
Checker-sorter for international division, also handled soft hazardous materials for export to eastern Canada Checker-sorter for international division, also handled soft hazardous materials for export to eastern Canada
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Baptist Memorial Health Care
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Business Systems Analyst
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Feb 1998 - Dec 2003
In this position, I was responsible for supporting applications from initial evaluation to technical review to implementation and final support. During implementation, I was responsible for project management, including interaction with the end users and the vendors and for organizing the hardware and human resources needed for the project. I also supported MS SQL, Sybase, SQLBase, and SQLAnywhere database applications. I established the IT department's website for software documentation. I supported applications over the phone, in person, and using Microsoft's remote control software. Show less
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Southwest Tennessee Community College
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Instructor
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Jun 1996 - Dec 2002
I taught Introduction to Microcomputers, which included Windows, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. I also taught a separate course in Windows 98. I taught Introduction to Microcomputers, which included Windows, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint. I also taught a separate course in Windows 98.
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Instructor
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Feb 1998 - Dec 1998
I taught Word and Excel in a computer lab setting. I taught Word and Excel in a computer lab setting.
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Database Administrator and Graphic Designer
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Nov 1995 - Nov 1997
I maintained the company's database using FoxPro. Our database was the central data warehouse for most of the wireless communications industry. I traded data with our customer companies on a daily basis. I also rendered artwork in various formats using Photoshop and Illustrator, including customizing maps tailored to clients' specifications. I did press approvals and phone sales and follow-ups. I was the help desk for other computer users in the office. I was responsible for backing up all the data nightly. Show less
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First State Bank
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Banking
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400 - 500 Employee
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Trainer and Security Specialist
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Jan 1995 - Oct 1995
My duties included training bank employees on banking regulations, safety, and software, and re-writing existing manuals to current standards. I also served as LAN administrator. My duties included training bank employees on banking regulations, safety, and software, and re-writing existing manuals to current standards. I also served as LAN administrator.
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Director of Training
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May 1993 - Jan 1995
I assessed training needs and developed and implemented training programs for the employees of four banks. I designed and edited training manuals to be used by these employees. I regularly updated and distributed these manuals, conducted training seminars, tested new software, and trained the end-users. I also configured and maintained the LAN for the training center and published the quarterly corporation newsletter. I assessed training needs and developed and implemented training programs for the employees of four banks. I designed and edited training manuals to be used by these employees. I regularly updated and distributed these manuals, conducted training seminars, tested new software, and trained the end-users. I also configured and maintained the LAN for the training center and published the quarterly corporation newsletter.
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Education
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The University of Memphis
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The University of Memphis
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Covington High School