Spanning the Digital Divide

From Passenger to Pilot

A County-Wide Broadband Proposal

ATC

Published works

Robert C. Worstell
15559 Audrain Rd 821
Mexico, Mo. 65265

Accomplishments
Transferable Skills
Education
Job Experience
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• 2007: Continuing research has enabled me to edit and re-publish over three dozen additional books which had fallen out of print - but are key to understanding the self-help area, both historically and modernly.
• 2006: Published 6 books based on Masters and Doctorate research
• 2002: Published three white papers on wireless networking in rural communities, available at ITpapers.com.
• 2000: Published two promotional CD's, including a 3D-generated animated intro. Also included several streaming SMIL presentations.
• 1998-2000: Event promotions executed, including about 24 street-sized banners, uncounted flyers, T-shirts, buttons, tickets and booths.
• 1998-2000: As part-time research and self-study, constructed a Linux cluster for use as a renderfarm, composed of cast off computers and parts.
• 1997: Network adminstrator for in-house design network consisting of a WinNT server, two Imagesetters, a drum scanner, two networked laser printers and a Canon Color copier, with 14 MACs, plus the occasional PC.
• 1995- 1997: While Lead Designer and having 7 junior designers, I was also unofficial network administrator. Training staff on computers was also necessary, as most hadn't used them priorly.  I wrote over a dozen courses for training staff which were approved.

• Independent work skills developed as a freelance researcher and author have polished a solid Midwestern work-ethic.
• Over 12 years in computer operation, maintenance and repair on PC platform, from XT's, x86's through to Pentiums. Networking MACs, with Linux and Windows NT servers, both BNC peer-to-peer and hub-based. Appletalk and TCP/IP. 
• My many years working as a counselor, minister and consultant has given me particular communication skills that are applicablein helping personnel resolve interpersonal relations   their computer situations. 
• My Internet work and also graphic design experience has given me a definite understanding of deadlines and the value of a true high-quality product.
• As well, my several years supervisory experience gives me an understanding of what is needed to form a team, not just get the job done.

2006 - PhD in Comparative Religions - University of Sedona

2006 - M.Msc. - University of Metaphysics 

2006 - BS with Honors - Charter Oaks State College

AA and AAS in Computer Systems from Moberly Area Community College.

Mexico High School (Mexico, Mo.) grad 1975

2002-current: self-employed freelance author and researcher
2002-2002: Maximum Media, Inc. in Columbia, Mo.
 Postion: Graphic Designer, MAC operator.
2000-2002: Home Decorators in Mexico, Mo.
 Position: Quality Assurance.
1977-2000: Church of Scientology, Los Angeles, CA.
 Various positions: counselor, minister, consultant, supervisor.
1975-1977: US Navy, last of Orlando FL. 
Position: Engineering trainee. Honorable Discharge.

I can be contacted at --worstellr@yahoo.com--