Don Parris
LEED Project Administrator & Security Officer
I am a LEED Accredited Professional Operations & Maintenance, security officer, pastor, and journalist. Over the course of the past two years, personal circumstances and my security position have led me into the Facility Management arena, with a focus on sustainable building operations.
Over the course of 15 years, I have grown from providing contract security service to coordinating an alternative commute transportation program and working as the project administrator for a LEED for Existing Buildings project. My award-winning efforts with respect to the outreach program, as well as achieving the LEED AP O+M credential, demonstrate initiative, a can-do attitude, and a willingness to go above and beyond expectations.
I have spent time as a Free/Open Source Software journalist and web community moderator, which contribute to my ability to research issues and lead discussions, moderating fairly when necessary. I am known for being patient and fair, but also able to stand firm on my commitments.
Specialties include:
Editing, Writing editorial and news articles, managing on-line communities, Software licensing issues, FOSS movement studies, public speaking, Biblical counseling
Associations:
Charlotte Linux User Group( http://www.charlug.org/ ), On-Line News Association
11 contacts2007 - 2007Blue Gnu Media & Technology is a news publishing company aimed at the Free/Libre Software community. The website is proving to be quite successful, now in its second quarter. Additionally, BGMT has provided both, marketing and technical services related to GNU/Linux and Free Software to small businesses in Charlotte and Chicago.
2002 - 2007Matheteuo Christian Fellowship is a small house-church ministry. As founding Pastor, I conduct worship services on a regular basis, funerals & weddings as required, engage in counseling, and assist those in need by connecting them with appropriate resources. I manage the ministry's 10-computer LAN lab, testing various Free/Open Source Software systems and applications, including:
<> Debian GNU/Linux (Etch)
<> Office applications
<> Apache
<> Postfix (SMTP)
<> Dovecot (IMAP/POP)
<> OpenVPN
<> CUPS (printing system)
1991 - 2007U.S. Security Associates is a national provider of security officer services. I work for a client in the manufacturing industry, providing
<> general security services,
<> monitoring HVAC systems,
<> performing high-capacity reproduction,
<> fire, medical (1st Aid/CPR/AED certification), and security alarm response for three facilities.
I also assist the Facility Manager with energy reduction efforts and coordinate the company's Clean Air Works program, as part of a region air quality goals attainment effort. I also recently coordinated the revision of the site SOP.
2006 - 2007LXer( http://lxer.com/ ) is the 2nd-largest Linux news site, offering a 24/7 newswire, a pre-installed Linux vendor database, and discussion forums. I quickly rose from Senior Editor to Editor-in-Chief in approximately six months, and am responsible for the overall operations of the site. This includes:
<> approving content
<> editing/writing
<> moderating forums
<> helping volunteer editors develop their skills
<> Liason between audience and publisher to address feature requests, complaints and account issues, as required
<> recruiting volunteer editors
<> Researching/reviewing hardware and software
1985 - 1991The U.S. Marine Corps is a military branch that responds to crises around the globe on short notice, carrying out combat and humanitarian missions as necessary. I served as infantryman, Battalion Mail Clerk, and security supervisor during my 6-year tour of duty.
