Thompson H. Hood 
EXPERIENCE
The Hood Foundation/Thompson Hood Communications
For the Advancement of Youth, Education and Technology
(A California Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation (EIN) 05-0522628)
Los Angeles, CA / Adelanto, CA
Director 2002 – Present
Started foundation in order to help disadvantaged youths overcome personal, social and economic obstacles to obtaining an education in high-tech skills and employment in the high-tech job sector, by providing the guidance and opportunities these youths need to succeed.
Advanced Machine & Stretchform International Inc. (AMSI)
Gardena, CA
Information Technology Manager June 2005 – August 2007
Performed a variety of administrative functions for this Aerospace Corporation, generate reports, directed and developed multiple projects and prepares and monitors expense reports. Installation, maintenance and general support of systems, to include Voice Over IP Phone System, Backup, Email Exchange, SQL Databases, and all Network Security both onsite and remote VPN.
Perkins Coie LLP
Seattle, WA / Santa Monica, CA
Lead LAN Administrator 2000 – 2004
Administered local area network (LAN) and Telecommunications operations. Job duties include computer and telephone systems (Nortel PBX adds, moves and changes) user support and application training, liaison with headquarters office for equipment and software ordering and installation, budget preparation, and supervision of department staff. Worked on MS Windows NT server and workstation, Windows XP and Office XP, and PC based word processing, microcomputers. Administered document management systems, Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5, 2000 and 2003 MS Outlook client, Outlook Web Access, Blackberry, Rightfax Electronic Fax Delivery System. Setup clients to work with Citrix Server. Configure laptops with VPN using Raptor Mobile software. Backed-up all servers and business-critical desktops using Veritas Backup Exec. Working with SBC setup routers for remote sites users.
Woodside Summit Group
NASA Dryden Edwards Air Force Base, Edwards, CA
Engineering Analyst Intermediate 1996 – 1999
Diagnose and provide solutions for software and hardware problem on both PC and Macintosh Platforms. Administered systems on Novell, Unix, and Apple Talk Protocols. AntiVirus Administrator: Responsibilities were to keep the Virus Defs updated on all systems, working with Symantec Software. Backed-up all systems (over 2500) on the network using Retrospect Multi Server software. Diagnose any problem due to failed backup. Log and close task using the Target Hotline system.
United States ARMY
143rd Signal Battalion
Frankfurt, Germany
Wire Systems Installer/Operator MOS 36C 1982 - 1985
Operated a Data/Voice communication station using PCM Switchboard, hook-up networks knowledge of J Boxes, multiplexing modems and concentrator.
EDUCATION
UCLA Extension
Los Angeles, CA
Professional Designation in Data Communications Certificate 10/2004
United States Army Signal Corps
Fort Gordon, GA
Wire Systems Installer/Operator Diploma, Secret Security Clearance 1983
DeVry Institute of Technology
Phoenix, AZ
Electronic Technician Associate Degree 1981
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES
Certificate In Computer Technology- Certificate In Network Technology- Certified Novell Administrator- Certificate In Customer Relations-Federal Communications Commission Amateur Radio License
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES, CIVIC ACTIVITIES
National Aeronautics and Space Administration Education Division
NASA Dryden Edwards Air Force Base, Edwards, CA
Sharp Student Mentor 1998
Helping students in the Summer High School Apprenticeship Research Program to learn and comprehend how the Micro Computer Support Group functions.
Young Astronaut Council
Washington, D.C.
Chapter Leader 1996 – 1999
Getting students involved in science with the guidance of the Young Astronaut Council.
Adelanto School District & Bilingual Advisory Council
Adelanto, CA
Member 1996 – 1997
Desert Trails School Site Council/Booster Club
Adelanto, CA
Vice President 1994 – 1997
