Jim Yarrow:  

After graduating high school, I went into the print and publishing trade as a typesetter. Little did I know that the Macintosh was coming and by 1990, my career was history. Through progressive work and self-training, I trianed myself to do computer support for Graphic Designers, culminating in a 4 year stint supporting Mac users at the Orange County Register. After leaving the Register, I formed my own company, Maccimizer, which has been supporting Mac users in Orange, Los Angeles and San Diego counties since 1997. In the meanwhile I started and run a web store, done considerable internet development and developed skills in databases (everything from Filemaker to SQL), web servers, email servers and file servers. Due to the declining economy, my business revenues have been slipping. In 2008, in addition to supporting my remaining customers at Maccimizer, I started working part-time at Santa Ana College (SAC) as an Interpreter for the Deaf, something I have been doing since 1981. I also started taking classes at SAC, culminating in an AA Degree with High Honors and a 3.89 GPA in Liberal Studies. Along the way, I was honored by a nomination to the USA Today All-USA Academic Team, and was named to the All-California Academic Team. I was also awarded the ICC Scholar award with Highest Honors by SAC Student Government and was awarded a Bronze Award for student service. As I did at Palm Spring...Expand for more