OBJECTIVE

    A position in the computer networking field.

SKILLS SUMMARY

    - More than 13 years of experience working in a professional
      setting. 
    - Determined to be excellent, and willing to learn whatever is
      necessary to succeed. 
    - A strong work ethic that is detail-oriented, dedicated,
      enthusiastic, patient, and persistent.
    - Excellent analytical abilities.
    - Solid communication skills; both in person and by phone. 
    - Strong organizational skills. 

EDUCATION

  Ivy Tech, South Bend, IN - 2006 to present
      Pursuing an Associate Degree in Information Technology
      Dean's List
      Certifications held: CCNA, A+, and Network+

  Ivy Tech, South Bend, IN – 1977
      Graduated with honors
      Associate Degree in Computer Programming

RELEVANT EMPLOYEE HISTORY

  1st Presbyterian Church, Winona Lake, IN
    Administrative Assistant – 2002 – 2005
    - Software used: Microsoft Word, Power Point, Outlook, and Excel
    - Performed typical office duties including general support for the
      pastor, preschool, other staff, committee members, and 
      congregation. Also answered phones, greeted visitors, created and
      maintained church office budget, distributed mail, e-mail,office
      machinery, filing, maintained church calendar, purchased and 
      organized office supplies, helped with special projects and 
      occasions. Prepared weekly bulletin, monthly newsletter, and
      other documents as requested or needed.
    - Advertising: Designed billboards for church and preschool.
    - Preschool: Designed preschool letterhead, created all registration 
      forms, designed and created advertising information including 
      preschool brochure.
    - Church Brochure: Designed and created.
    - Power Point: Created/ran presentation for Sunday morning service.

  Edward Lowe Industries, South Bend, IN
    Programmer /Analyst 1985-1987
    - IBM System 38   RPG III
    - Worked with end-users to create applications to meet their needs.
    - Performed analysis, design, programming, testing, maintenance, and
      documentation for a number of system applications; all systems
      were written in-house.

  Fairmont Homes, Nappanee, IN
    Programmer /Analyst 1982-1985
    - IBM System 38   RPG III
    - Worked with users; creating applications to meet their needs. 
    - Performed analysis, design, programming, testing, maintenance,
      and documentation.
    - Worked on Accounting and Manufacturing systems including Accounts
      Receivable, General Ledger, Order Entry, Bills of Material,
      Payroll, Accounts Payable, and the Service Authorization System; 
      all systems were written in-house.

  Gambles Department Stores Data Centre, South Bend, IN
    Programmer /Analyst 1980-1982
    - IBM System 3   RPG II
    - Performed analysis, design, programming, testing, maintenance,
      and documentation; all systems were written in-house.
    - Designed and performed all aspects of the Christmas Holiday
      Deferred Promotion for all Gambles Stores including the analysis,
      programming, testing, as well as coordinated production runs.
    - Assisted in solving both 1st and 2nd shift production problems.

  University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN
    Programmer 1977-1980
    - IBM System 370   COBOL
    - Performed programming, testing, and maintenance of in-house
      applications including Payroll and Student Admissions.
    - Designed and wrote application to create W-2’s for all
      university employees.

INTERESTS

    Piano, reading, gardening, travel, musical theatre.

REFERENCES 

    Available upon request.