James Bentley Sears has over 40 years of experience in information technology, electronics, and computer repair. He has worked as a consultant, CEO of multiple companies, service manager, and electronics technician for the US Navy. His resume highlights extensive experience in technical repair, systems design, networking, procurement, management, and training.

1. James Bentley Sears
Resume of back in the day! 645 Beulah Ave.
Pueblo, CO 81004
(719) 393-2039
OBJECTIVE
Information Technology Professional or Guru Electronics/Computer Technician
EXPERIENCE SUMMARY
• Technical: If your product is Electronic or Mechanical – I can repair it; install it; PM it; align
it; sell it or write in detail it’s theory of operation and describe exactly how that theory is
practically achieved.
• Trained as a component level electronics technician (US Navy).
• Cabling: Architect of run layout and node placements; Procured materials and
personnel; Maintained industry standardization’s; (Telephony CAT-5 Data/Voice; RS-
232/423; Arcnet/Ethernet; Coax/Twinax; Low voltage security; etc…)
• Maintained Dec PDP 11 Mainframe; PC’s; Color Monitors; Printers: Inkjet, dot matrix
and laser; (component level repair, diagnostics and preventive maintenance).
• Ongoing experience with Micro Soft Operating Systems since DOS 2.1 (installation,
repair and configuration). Including Windows 95/98 and NT 4.0
• Systems Analyst / Architect: I have designed and diagnosed Local Area Networks (LAN’s)
of 100 nodes. Constructed Servers and Workstations. Customized the cable installation
using hubs routed through the telephony room. Established Hardware/Software require-
ments. Technical Support Procedures. Trained users in computer applications.
• Management, Sales & Service: Conceived and Parented two successful scratch start-up
businesses: Computer Sales and Service (Component Level Repair; Upgrades; LAN/WAN;
Procurement and Resale; Marketing Analysis; Office Management; Technical Staffing; Etc…)
• Procurement: Experienced in procurement of computer mainframes, PCs, electronic
components, computer peripherals, modules and assemblies, etc… (sourcing, price
negotiation, delivery scheduling, and maintenance contracts).
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Consultant 1999 – Pres.
Corporate CEO 1990 – 1999
THE COMPUTER CARPENTER Colorado Springs, CO
Service Manager 1988 – 1989
NATIONAL COMPUTER CONSULTANTS Foster City, CA
Corporate CEO 1985 – 1988
COMPUTER TRADE AND RE-MARKETING Sunnyvale, CA
Manager of Depot Repair 1982 – 1985
COMPUTER MARKETING ASSOCIATES Sunnyvale, CA
Component Level Electronics Field Engineer 1980 – 1982
PHILIPS ELECTRONICS INSTRUMENTS San Jose, CA
First Class (E-6) Submarine Fire Control Technician 1976 – 1980
US NAVY
Service Station Manager and NIASE Mechanic 1973 – 1976
BILL SEARS ENTERPRISES Eugene, OR
EDUCATION AND HONORS
US NAVY ELECTRONIC SCHOOLS
BE&E, A & C Schools
HENRY D. SHELDON HIGH SCHOOL
Eugene, OR
Graduate
WHO’S WHO OF CALIFORNIA
17th
Edition, 1986
WHO’S WHO IN EXECUTIVES &
PROFESSIONALS, 1996 – 1997
PhD’s in Business Transaction Management & Corporate Interaction Pitfalls from the
University of Hard Knocks