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Jeremy W. Karpenske

University of Wisconsin-Stout
College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Apparel and Communication Technologies Department
236 Communication Technologies Building
Menomonie, WI 54751
Phone: (715) 232–5020
Fax: (715) 232–5614
Email: karpenskej@uwstout.edu

EDUCATION

Certified Printing Service Specialist (2000)
Society for Service Professionals in Printing
Alexandria, VA

Bachelor of Science (2000)   
Major: Graphic Communications Management
University of Wisconsin-Stout   

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Prepress Systems Administrator - March 2008 to Present
Apparel and Communication Technologies Department
College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, WI

• Provide computer, server, and technology support to students and faculty.
• Work with other departments on campus to ensure that students have an efficient and reliable experience with lab computers and technology.
• Research, recommend and install new computers, software, servers, and related equipment.

IT Supervisor - June 2004 to February 2008
Heritage (formerly Heritage Press), El Reno, OK

• Installed, maintained, upgraded and repaired computers, peripherals and networking equipment for 70 users.
• Responsible for all IT Department budgeting, research and purchasing.
• Maintained multiple commercial websites, including being on call 24/7 to ensure server uptime.
• Coordinated several major network and telephone system renovation projects.
• Maintained telephone and PA systems.
• Miscellaneous duties included digital photography of website products, shipping list processing, network cabling, etc.

Job Costing Analyst / IT Manager - May 2000 to February 2004
Printing Incorporated, Oklahoma City, OK

• Performed cost estimates for directories, newspapers, catalogs and magazines.
• Created custom spreadsheets for mailing distributions, bid packages, inventories and projections.
• Installed, maintained, upgraded and repaired computers, peripherals, servers, and networking equipment.
• Scheduled all work in sheetfed department.  Responsible for sheetfed inventory, including ordering paper.

Intern Student - May 1999 to January 2000
Reindl Printing, Merrill, WI

• Worked in many departments to better understand the printing plant as a system.  Departments included scheduling, planning, estimating, prepress, information technology, bindery, shipping, creative & typesetting, and customer service.

Computer Technician - January 1999 to May 1999
Psychology Department, University of Wisconsin-Stout

• Installed, repaired and maintained Macintosh and IBM compatible computers for professors and their support staff.

Computer Technician - January 1997 to May 2000
Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, University of Wisconsin-Stout

• Installed assistive technology to assist clients with disabilities, including computers, optical character recognition systems, environmental controls, Braille displays, speech recognition and home automation.
• Traveled statewide to perform installations and do evaluations in clients’ homes.
• Installed and maintained staff members' computers and peripherals.
• Researched and made recommendations on computer purchases.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Apple Technical Seminars for Education, La Crosse, WI (July 2008). Participated in training seminar related to Mac OS X Server, imaging and deployment, and managed work groups.

PIA/GATF Variable Data Printing Conference, Phoenix, AZ (November 12-14, 2006)  Attended conference to learn more about variable data and database management.  Networked with industry partners.

HONORS & AWARDS

UW-Stout Chancellor’s Award for Academic Achievement (five times)

Cum Laude