Johnothan R. Rears
PO BOX 564
Asotin, WA 99402
(208) 968-2834 VoIP
[Send email using form at bottom]
johnothan@rearsconsulting.com
Objective
I love solving problems using Operations Research methods. The bigger the
challenge the better. I love tutoring and teaching others mathematics, computer
applications, and other subjects related to solving problems. I enjoy an
energetic active environment.
Experience
Comport Communications, LLC
509 Diagonal Street
Clarkston, WA 99403
Feb 2009 - Present
Telecommunications, Network, and PC Specialist
Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair telephone, network, personal computers, and other
telecom industry systems.
Self Employed (Rears Consulting)
2965 24TH Street
Clarkston, WA 99403
August 2008 started Rears Consulting as Contract Freelance Consultant for the
Tacoma City Fire Department. Will validate and work with the emergency response
data and assist in accreditation with COMMISSION ON FIRE ACCREDITATION
INTERNATIONAL. This will include providing statistical analysis and creating
statistical databases within the HIPPA and CFAI guidelines for the city. This
will also include set covering problems to provide these services to outlying
areas and to optimize current response times. This will include providing
forecasts to gain insight into their future needs and provide guidance to the
leaders on how best to manage and provide this data for public information
systems. I am fully licensed and bonded.
Navy Recruiting Command
Millington, TN 38054
July 2003 - April 2006
Operations Research Analyst
Primary Functions:
. Database management and administration - Reduced data update time by 90% and
more. Provided data sets to all command elements.
. Enlisted Goaling Model Monthly Forecasts and updates for Enlisted Recruiting
Issues.
. Model Development Created numerous statistical data sets and provided analysis
abstracts for their use.
. Command Web Master Provided monthly reports for Recruiting Districts and
Stations using Internet and web technologies.
. Analysis and Alternatives Routinely provided support analysis for decision
makers and provided strategic alternatives.
. Daily use of SPSS, LIMDEP, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access in developing
tools and reports. Resigned to take care of my father.
Army Maneuver Support Center (MANSCEN-DCD)
Fort Leonard Wood, MO
July 2000 - September 2002
Operations Research Analyst.
Designated as the Simulations Support Plan primary lead.
Worked with the Joint Conflict And Tactical Simulation (JCATS) and OneSAF Test
Bed on numerous scenarios.
Created numerous demonstration scenarios, network tests of DIS/HLA and detailed
terrain sets. Created Test Applications.
Participated in simulation exercises and testing. Analysis and Requirements
Determinations. Created numerous briefs and information CD s using web
technologies.
Participated in the Army Intern Program for Operations Research Analysts
development. Learned to communicate publicly and in writing analytical reports.
Various & Self Employed
October 1995 – July 2000
1. Repaired, built, upgraded, and serviced numerous Personal Computers.
2. Operated a Karaoke Business with my spouse part time.
3. Performed carpentry repairs.
4. Worked a year in telemarketing.
5. Worked a year in a manufacturing environment producing several milk casein
products. Provided some insights in the chemistry and improvements of the
processes as well as warehousing of products.
6. Worked a year in utilities construction laying water, septic and fiber optics
lines for the first six months. Last six months created an accounting system and
brought the business up to current accounting methodology. Brought business out
from severe debt to a 15% profit operating margin. Most of this was in providing
the accounting system through Quick Books Professional and reorganizing how
business was done.
Navy Fleet and Industrial Supply Center
San Diego, CA
July 1992 - October 1995
Chemist
Quality Control Petroleum Chemist and Hazardous Waste / Materials Chemist.
Developed a Lab Info Management System (LIMS) using DBASE. Developed a hazardous
waste and materials test lab and disposal system to comply with RCLA and other
environmental laws.
Provided routine quality checks / tests for petroleum products of the Pacific
Fleet.
October 1991 – October 1995, Self employed. Bought and sold real estate and
managed real estate of others (Steve Augello and John Bigham). Worked some auto
repair and builds of several Subaru’s as well.
Army Yuma Proving Ground
Yuma, AZ
January 1991 - January 1992
Mathematician
Created numerous graphical user interface routines for SGI/IRIX environments.
Created translation routines using scripts and integrated testing equipment from
the field for data retrieval and analysis.
Converted Fortran algorithms to C. Developed math libraries in C and C Scripts.
Lewis-Clark State College
Lewiston, ID
January 1985 - December 1990
Tutor in math and science in Chemistry, Physics, and Geology. Lab aide in
Mathematics, Computer Science, Chemistry, and Geology. TA in math and chemistry.
Active Army (EUROPE)
Wiesbaden, Germany
August 1980 - August 1983
Unit Supply Specialist & Small Arms Repairman with B Co 2/22 Infantry.
Education
Florida Institute of Technology; Melbourne, FL
Master of Science - Operations Research 2007
Army Logistics Management College; Fort Lee, VA
Operations Research Systems Analysis - Military Applications Course 2001
Lewis-Clark State College; Lewiston, ID
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics & Chemistry 1990
Skills / Keywords
Operations Research Analyst, Mathematician, Statistician, Data Mining, Database
Management and Administration, Chemist, Educator, Scientific Method,
Optimization, SPSS, Minitab, MathCAD, C/C++, Fortran, Hyper Text Markup (html),
Extensible Hyper Text Markup (xhtml), Java 2, Java Script, Cascading Style Sheets
(CSS), Web Design, Writing, Analysis, Microsoft Office, Windows XP & 2000, Red
Hat Linux / Fedora, Microsoft Access, Excel, and SQL.
Applications:
Operating Systems:
Windows, Linux, MAC-OS, UNIX, VAX-VMS, DOS, Gould-Encore JCL.
Programming / Scripting: Fortran, C/C++, HTML, xhtml, Java Script, CSS, SPSS,
LIMDEP, Maple, Mintab. Database: Access, SQL, Oracle, Informix, and others.
Web Servers: Apache and Microsoft IIS.
Web Tools / Applications: Microsoft Front Page, Publisher, VS Web Dev, and
Notepad.
Office Applications: Microsoft: Access, Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook,
Picture It. Mathematics Applications: Minitab, Maple, SPSS, Maxima, LimDep.
Past and Occasional Use Applications:
Simulations:
One Semi Automated Forces (OneSAF) Test Bed, Joint Conflict and Tactical
Simulation (JCATS), ProModel, Awesim, and Neural Networks.
Mapping (GPS/GIS) Applications: Map Info, ESRI Arc, Mr. Sid, Topo Zone, Google
Earth, and numerous USGS applications.
Macromedia Studio: Dream Weaver, Free Hand, Flash, and Cold Fusion.
Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2005: Visual C++, Basic, Web Dev, and SQL.
Occasional Use: Java2, Perl, PHP, TCL, Ruby, Python, XML, SAS, MathCAD,
Mathematica, MatLab, R, MPL, and others.
Chemical Systems:
. HP-Gas Chromatograph for ECD/ECLD
. HP-Chem Station
. DBASE/Clipper Lab Info Management System (LIMS)
. Leeman Labs Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP)
. Total Organic Halides (TOX); EPA 9020A-M/ASTM D-808. Jet Fuel Thermal
Oxidation Tester (JFTOT)
. Ultraviolet, Infrared, Atomic Absorption, and Visible Spectroscopy
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