Summary

I am a graduate student attending Bellevue University majoring in Management Information Systems. I also have a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from Mount Mercy College, and an Associate’s Degree in PC & Internet Programming from Kirkwood Community College.

Among the activities I enjoy are working with databases using MySQL and SQL, building computers, and troubleshooting computer problems. Among the other activities I enjoy are designing and creating websites, graphic design with Photoshop, programming, and learning about new and emerging technologies.

Skills

  • Two years experience in customer support from working at a computer center help desk, and also communicating with clients.
  • Experience building computers, and fixing computer problems.
  • Experience with creating databases with MySQL, and communicating with databases using SQL.
  • Familiar with the content management systems Joomla and Drupal.
  • Familiar with HTML, C, C++, Java, and Visual Basic.
  • Familiar with Microsoft Office applications, Dreamweaver, Fireworks, Photoshop CS2, Illustrator CS2, ImageReady CS2, InDesign CS2.

Relevant Experience

Designs of the 5 Domains, Cedar Rapids , IA
Information Architect, October 2006 - August 2007

Developed and maintained new websites using PHP and Dreamweaver, and when necessary Joomla as a content management system. Used Photoshop to create graphics for the sites, and used MySQL for any back-end databases that were needed.

Mount Mercy College, Cedar Rapids, IA
Help Desk Work Study, August 2003 – May 2005

Assisted students and faculty members with computer related questions, over the phone and in person. Maintained the computer lab printers and computers. Provided support for Microsoft Office applications. Logged technical support issues into a program called Track-It, and directed the problems to the technical support staff.

Education

Expected 2009 – M.S., Management Information Systems, Bellevue University, Bellevue , NE
2005 - B.A.S., Computer Science, Mount Mercy College, Cedar Rapids, IA
2003 - A.A.S., PC & Internet Programming, Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids , IA