Education:
Western Michigan University
September 2001 – December 2005

• Major in Computer Information Systems. Advanced courses include: Enterprise Project, Business Web Architecture, Portal Server Development, Database Systems Development, Network Administration and Security, and Business Programming.
• Minor in General Business with classes in Accounting Management, Marketing, and Business Communication.
• Experience working with and leading small and large teams.
• Well rounded general education with courses in philosophy, history, math, computer science, and English.

Educational Projects
Trouble Ticket Management Software: Leading a small team, I developed a system to handle “Problem Corrective Action Reports” This web based system utilized relational database concepts to allow for a dynamic, easy to update system. The system tracks issues and their solutions according to which parts were involved, and who manufactured them.

Share Point Portal Site: Using Microsoft’s Share Point Portal server, I developed a customized Portal with department, project, and team sites. I worked with Web Parts and custom database based pages allowing for increased functionality for the primary users.

XHTML 1.1 compliant websites: Both working as the head of a small team and on my own I manually developed multiple XHTML 1.1 strict websites. These websites utilized web standards, CSS style sheets, and Java Script.

Enterprise Resource Planning Software: Working with a large group, I helped develop an ERP solution. Our solution moved beyond just data processing, allowing for information processing, concept processing, knowledge processing, and with the help of the user arriving at wisdom.

Professional Experience:
Instructional Technology Laboratory – Western Michigan University
Technical Specialist
October 2004 – December 2005

• Instructed students on the use of many different end user applications including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Microsoft Office, iLife, Microsoft Windows, and Macintosh OS X.
• Performed graphic design work for the Office of Information Technology.
• Worked on primary design and development of Web Kit 7 an interactive informational tool to inform students and staff about Office of Informational Technology resources, guiding users through setting up their connection to the WMU networks, and deployment of anti-virus software.
• Performed troubleshooting and maintenance on Microsoft Windows, Macintosh
  OS X, and Linux systems.
• Applied Earnings toward my college education.

Computer Information Systems Department – Western Michigan University
Internship
September 2005 – December 2005

• Worked In a two person team to develop a server based web application to match students and employers up for internships.
• Developed in PHP using mySQL database technologies.
• Localized application to Apache and IIS servers.

Other Experience:
Exilecomics.com                                                                                   
Webmaster, Co-Founder
October 2003 – Present

• Built and designed www.exilecomics.com, a webcomic community site.
• Built using Dreamweaver with graphics created in Photoshop.
• Utilizes PHP and mySQL technologies.

Western Film Society
Secretary
September 2004 – Present

• Helped bring limited run, independent, and art films to Kalamazoo.
• Assisted with marketing of films and management of volunteer staff at events.
• Performed many sales, crowd control, and management duties as needed.

Blockbuster Entertainment
Customer Service Representative
June 2002 – January 2004

Holiday Market of Canton
Deli Clerk                                                                            
September 1998 – January 2002

Revised December 2005