Hi all,
Saved at the age of 11. Mainly Baptist and non denominational. I am a little older than your 35 year old requirement. I am 55 but don't look it. Retired in 1991, Last guitar job was in 2005. Have extensive experience in pro musician, lead guitar, bassist, 40 years. Owner of business since 1977, audio/stage lighting/audio visual installs, rentals and sales. Finally 20 plus years experience in electronics, computer, IT, machinist and audio visual. Prefer housing + board + $, Negotiable. Drop me a reply when this strikes your interest. Included some pics and contact info is below.
Summary:
Retired on a disability in 1991, Better in health and now looking forward to play guitar, bass, sound tech or lighting tech. Something earning less than $620.00 a month or something like housing + board + $, Negotiable. Presently no transportation will relocate with my two kitty cats. In the Galveston/Harris County I have been a musician and designed audio stage lighting systems for Baptist, Methodist, Community, Four Square and non denominational Churches for over 30 years. Under the name of 'Analog Systems'.
I am retired at 55 and have too much experience and ability to sit around. I have been in Galveston for 2 years. Need something technical that actually requires thought. I have the expertise to resolve, troubleshoot and repair complex areas of Electronics, Electrical, Electro-Mechanical, Computer hardware / software, Instrumentation, Environmental Monitoring Equipment, Pneumatic / Electrical Control Products, Machine Shop Technology, Audio-Visual, Sound Tech / Stage-Lighting Applications and finally a Professional Musician / Guitarist.
Occupation: Retired CEO, Analog Systems
Graduated Kilgore College 1975, Electronics Major. Bass/lead guitar in Grand Ole Opry stage bands, Sound tech, GRT Records and Broadman Studio, Nashville, 1976 Electronic Tech Texas Instruments, 1977 I&C Tech HL&P. 1991 retired on disability. Owner Analog Systems.
About me:
I am a Professional Musician/Guitar Player For Over 40 Years. I am usually playing guitar somewhere!
My Occupation:
Mainly Directed Toward A Sole-Own-Business Covering Areas Of Technical Support For Sound & Stage-Lighting For Bands, Stage, Churches,Clubs,Plays, etc.
Hobbies:
Technical Support For Sound & Stage-Lighting For Bands, Stage, Churches, Clubs, Plays, etc also Electronic Technician, Computer Repair/Programming For Software & Hardware, etc.
Related work in:
Analog Systems, C.E.O.
Analog Systems is involved in sales and installations of audio, stage-lighting and audio-visual equipment. Client base are churches and club oriented.
Guardian Angels Band
December 2003 - December 2004 Lead Guitar Grapeland, TX
Guardian Angels Band was a 'Christian Rock Band'.
I played lead guitar, in charge of install, resolve, troubleshoot and repair audio, lighting, audio visual, and computer gear.
Houston Lighting and Power
September 1977 - November 1991 Instrument Tech. Houston, TX
Computers, Electronics, Environmental Monitoring/EPA, supervisory, chart recorders, over-current relaying, Power generation monitoring, etc...
Texas Instruments Incorporated
August 1976 - September 1977 Information Technology -&- Electronics Stafford, TX
GRT Records
January 1976 - August 1976 Technician Nashville, TN
Broadman Studio
January 1976 - August 1976 Tape Editor Nashville, TN
Merritt Tool Company
1973 - 1975 Machinist Kilgore, TX
LifeWay Glorieta Conference Center, 1971/1972
May 1971 - August 1971 Audio-Visual Tech. Glorieta, NM
Volunteer Experience:
Audio/Lighting Technician for various churches, contemporary music groups.
Tech for: Musicals presented by Baptist Church, in Galveston/Harris County area. {6 years}
Lead Guitar -&- Tech for: 'Son & Company', East Texas Baptist University. {7 years}
Tech for: 'One Spirit', (contemporary rock music), Texas area. {14 years}
Professional Associations:
Former member and affiliated with:
NAMM, (National Association of Musical Merchants), http://www.namm.com/
AES, (Audio Engineering Society), http://www.aes.org/
USITT, (United States Institute for Theatre Technology), http://www.usitt.org/
Referring Business & Personal Links:
http://analogsystems.en.ecplaza.net/
http://www.mccollumj.en.ec21.com
http://www.alibaba.com/company/10904536.html
http://www.alibaba.com/member/mccollum/aboutus.html
http://profiles.yahoo.com/mccollumj
http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/resumes/mccollumj/07-01-04
http://bandmix.com/mccollumjohn/
http://www.myspace.com/mccollumj
Stay blessed,
John McCollum
2123 Avenue P.
Galveston, Texas 77550
mccollumj@yahoo.com
409-762-1286
