Looking for a place where I can shine

Computers, Music and Art are interests, even passions of mine, but what I want more than anything else is to make positive and lasting connections with a wide variety of people. I hope to secure a position in which my artistic & musical capabilities will be appreciated, but most importantly, a place where I can touch other peoples lives in a good and lasting way. Anything I can teach, or anything encouraging, anything helpful I can say this is my main objective in my life and work. Im always looking for opportunities to go above and beyond what is required of me. Im always looking for a chance to change, to help, and to improve any situation. Thanks for your consideration. self portrait

Joshua Sierk

Joshua Sierk
11 Lawton Avenue Binghamton NY 13905 (607) 729 0765 joshuapeaces@gmail.com

Computer Guy
PC / Windows -- Troubleshooting, Organization, Streamlining; Software quick-learner & installation, Network & Hardware installation Active user of Microsoft products & Suites, & gamer / programmer since the 1980s & DOS. Linux *nix / Bash / Gnu / Gnome / KDE / Debian / Ubuntu user [5+ yrs.], & several other distributions Apple general power user, knowledge, Adobe Suite used often for graphic design Typing 70+ words per minute

Life & Work Experience

Freelance Illustrator: NY & VA: 2008 - recent Fine Artist, Sierk Arts http://www.facebook.com/sierkarts/ *(no facebook login required to view artwork)* Drawing [inks, pencils, charcoals, markers]; Painting [oil, watercolor, acrylic]; Design & Typography; Advertising [posters, postcards]; Web & Graphic design, Logos & Fonts Musician: Piano & Keyboards 30+ yrs. classical, jazz, blues, sight-reading, computer integration; Guitar 15+ yrs. flamenco, slide & steel; Vocals 20+ yrs. Classical & Blues, Bass & Drums 10+ yrs. & stand-up too! Recording, sequencing; video & sound editing for Yellow House Productions, Richmond, VA; Member of Various bands & collaborations since the early 1990s; international choir tour, baritone & piano accompaniment Musical project: lunelac, mainly, and multiple other projects & remixes since 2000 http://ysierk.bandcamp.com/ College Staff: Broome County Community College, Binghamton, NY: 2007 - 2008 Mac Lab Proctor, Student Affairs Caf Attendant food service, club co-ordinator, music playlist creator, minor repairs. Service &a smile; nonchalantly solving tech.problems, troubleshooting G5 Network / Airport & student questions; cleaning & brewing. Temporary College Jobs. Computer Technician: BMG Solutions, Various Locations, NY: Summer 2006 Service & Installation Technician, Smiling face& P.R. of DELL Computer system installation; Ne tw or k Installer; Systems Technician for Kindercare Learning Centers; Set up & replaced monitors for Morgan Stanley in locations all over N.Y. State. Old computer parts were recycled. DUDE, you got a DELL. Microfusion Engineering Labs, VA, GA, FL: 2003 2004, 2010 -- http://www.microfusionlab.com/ Sub-Contractor -- CADD Draftsman & Engineering Support: Jacksonville Electrical Authority & Dominion Power Generation Created, Designed, Revised system configurations; Executed functional loop checks; worked on environmental emission reductions for Chesterfield, VA ESG International, VA: 1999 - 2001 Dominion Energy / Virginia Power http://www.dom.com/ Sub-Contractor -- CADD Draftsman & Engineering Support Glen Allen, VA Designed electrical drawings for various power generation stations; Learned & Used Microstation, IRAS/B, and Autodesk Autocad software; Revised configuration diagrams [ABB interactive]; Advised Yorktown Power Station to help resolve Y2K crisis' issues; updated system drawings to fix the glitch. Retail / Customer Service: SC, VA, NY: 1993 - 2004 Store Cashier, Customer Service, Telemarketing, Commission Sales; Food Preparation, Service & Wait Staff; Taxicab Driver; Pizza Delivery Driver; Environmental Canvasser; Carwash & Detail; & other various temporary jobs during college years.

Formal Education
Broome Community College -- Associates Degree [Graphic Arts, Illustration]: 2006 2008 Binghamton, NY Ecology Club - 2007, Secretary, Environmental Activist; Art Club - 2006-2007, Advertising & Posters, 4.0 gpa Virginia Commonwealth University English Poetry & Composition: Jan. 1997 Oct. 1997 Richmond, VA Poetry Reading Club, Jazz Expression Workshop, Richmond Spirit Preservation Society, Edgar Allan Poe Fan Club Columbia International University -- Psychology , Theology, Music: 1993 - 1996 Student Leadership; Weekly Community Outreach/Service for troubled youth; Family Group Leader; various Musical Groups, Photography Club, Yearbook Staff, College Radio Station DJ New Horizons Academy - Wilderness Training, 1990-1992 Dominican Republic, W.I. & WaWa, Ontario, CA
Its a long story. If you have time, Ill tell you.