JAMES C. BARNES
(419) 355-8157 

                     WORK EXPERIENCE:    

     March 2003 to          The Computer Guy – Fremont, Ohio
        Present  President

               -Created a computer consulting business "The Computer Guy". 

                       Earth Technologies, Inc. – Ionia, Michigan
               Vice President Engineering

               -Develop product application for new clients
               -Design New Products relating to Plastic Lumber Industry
               -Research new designs to meet or exceed customer specifications
               -Create animation presentations for sales and marketing
               -Compile material lists for quotations and orders

     December 1992 to   Wahl Refractories, Inc., Fremont, Ohio
     March 2003  Systems Administrator / Design Engineer

                - System Administrator for HP-UX, & Windows 2000 Server, XP, 98,
                 Exchange Server, Firewall and W.A.N.
               - Purchase and maintain 50+ computers & lap tops, Intranet Admin.
               - Design high temp. refractory 3D parts on AutoCAD 2004.
               - Database designer for Engineering & Estimating departments.
 

      July 1992 to        Triplex International
      Nov. 1992  Vice President / Purchasing & Estimating

               - Designed and quoted material handling equipment for all salesmen.
               - Supervised all purchasing & expediting.
               - Designed all electrical equipment and supervised component purchasing and assembly.
               - Designed hydraulic machinery and detailed specifications
               - Maintained and serviced all computers and workstations.
               - Programmed ladder diagrams for programmable logic controllers.
               - Supervised field installation and machine startup at customer sites.
               - Supervised electrical installations on Triplex’s machinery.
               - Monitored purchasing activities and negotiated terms, conditions, and
                 deliveries of values above $1,000,000.00 per year.

      April 1987 to        Triplex International Computer Division
      June 1992  President / Operations

               - Started up a new computer center.
               - Controlled sales.
               - Employed and instructed sales staff & service department
               - Instituted policy and created a show room
               - Created a classroom environment for cad training
               - Designed, estimated and purchased Computer Systems

      July 1981 to        Triplex International Inc., Clyde Ohio
      March 1987  Vice President / Production: Special Automated Material Handling Systems

               - Responsible of final approval of all engineering prints for purchasing department.
               - Responsible for purchasing, scheduling and approval of received equipment.
               - Designed electronics schematics and ladder diagrams for computer controlled equipment.
               - Designed Programmable Air Logic systems
               - Directly involved in mechanical automation design and application.
               - Coordinated design and installation schedules with customer.
               - Supervised projects while in fabrication.
               - Trained subordinates in efficient shop practices.
               - Designed hydraulic circuits for engineered equipment.
               - Performed sales efforts to open new territory for the company.
               - Designed and quoted new and retrofitted automation  equipment.

      OTHER SKILLS:

               -Experienced in Network Management, Basic, Ladder, MS-Dos,
                Windows Work Stations & Servers, HPUX  & Database Management
               - Skilled in Electro / Mechanical design & troubleshooting.

      SELF TAUGHT INTERESTS:

                 - Music - Computers - Electronics
               -Fine Wood Working -Photography

      STATUS:  -Available

 Email:  jcbf at earthlink.net  PH: 419-355-8157  Web:  www.jabarnes.net  Download Resume.rtf