Objective
Pursue a career in the information technology and computer networking field that
will allow me to utilize my skills with networking, programming, graphics, photography,
and customer service.
Experience
INTEGRATED RESOURCES CORPORATION - Des Moines, IA
Computer Network Administrator, 2005–Present
- Develop new solutions for Microsoft Exchange 2003 OWA.
- Manage multiple servers for organizations with as many as 200 networked computers.
- Top level help desk operator.
- Support more than 500 individual clients computer needs.
POLICE LEGAL SCIENCES - Washington, IA
Computer Programmer/Web Developer, 2003–Present
- Design new ASP.NET dynamic and expandable web site.
- Create online lesson development platform and training application.
- Plan and implement hardware/server resources for website and training system.
- Assist in development of new visual basic, proprietary, software program for the
company.
- Develop custom software solutions for specific applications.
HALCYON HOUSE/WESLEY SERVICES - Washington, IA
Computer Support, 1997–2005
- Administer in-house computer network.
- Design and publish and print the Halcyon Happenings, a monthly in-house newsletter.
- Teach computer classes to the elderly.
Education and Honors
2006–Present DES MOINES AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Ankeny, IA
- Pursue an Associate Degree of Applied Science in Information Technology and Network
Administration
- Double major in Microsoft and Linux system administration.
- Anticipated graduation date: August 2007
2005–2006 AIB COLLEGE OF BUSINESS - Des Moines, IA
- Pursue an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Microsoft Network Administration
- Honor student
- Dean's List terms 1,2,3,4 of 2006
1992 - 2005 WASHINGTON SCHOOLS - Washington, IA
- Graduated with a cumulative GPA of 3.75
- Listed on the honor roll list all four years of high school.
- Optimist student of the year for 2004-2005.
- First place at state Business Professionals of America conference in Microsoft Network
Administration.
- Second place at state Business Professionals of America conference in Website Design.
Certifications
Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) 2006
- 70-293: Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infrastructure
- 70-290: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment
- 70-270: Installing, Configuring and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Advanced Computer and Technology Skills
Applications
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Windows Server Systems 2003
- Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
- Adobe Creative Suite CS3
- Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
- Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
- Microsoft Front Page 2005
Operating Systems
- Microsoft Windows
- Redhat Linux
- Fedora Linux
- Macintosh
Programming Languages
- Visual Basic 6.0 and .NET v1 & v2
- ASP.NET v1 & v2
- T-SQL / Microsoft SQL Server 2005
- HTML
- Javascript
- DHMTL
Interests
Photography, pyrotechnics, technical theatre, computers, technology.