JOHN PETER G. SPEAR
1935 McGraw Ave.; Apt. 4C
Bronx, NY 10462
845-270-0742
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HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

-	More than 12 years experience in computer and information technology and web
design; more than four years experience in web and desktop programming; seven
years administrative experience
-	Strong innovative leader, skilled troubleshooter, effective liaison
-	Demonstrated development and management of large academic projects

COMPUTER SKILLS
Windows (esp. 98, XP, Vista); Office (esp. Word, Excel, Access); VBA; HTML
(incl. 5); CSS; Javascript (incl. AJAX); PHP; SQL; Photoshop; Flash;
ActionScript; Internet Explorer; FireFox; Safari; Chrome; Opera; Banner; Degree
Works; WAVES; moderate knowledge of: ASP.NET; C++; Dreamweaver; Illustrator;
audio/video codecs; Linux; Mac OS X

WORK EXPERIENCE

Fordham University

Fordham College at Rose Hill	Sept. 2003 – Present
Graduate Student Worker, Technical Consultant	
-	Lead the development and implementation of an online program for more than
1700  freshmen students in three schools
-	Programmed and maintained the above program in PHP using a MySQL database
-	Redesigned and maintained the Fordham College at Rose Hill website, including
interactive and dynamic elements
-	Provided troubleshooting and quality assurance advice to a third party
programming team regarding a content management system
-	Developed many time- and labor-saving desktop programs using Excel, Access,
and VBA
-	Additional experience includes: sat on college committees, administered
college programs, advised sophomore students, data acquisition and analysis

Fordham College at Lincoln Center	Sept. 2009 – Present
Contracted Web Programmer
-	Consulted on the development of and significantly expanded a prior PHP web
program and MySQL database for a repurposed design

Electronic Information Center (EIC)	Sept. 1998 – May 2002
Computer Technical Assistant
-	Maintained computer hardware and software on a variety of systems (PC, Mac,
and Linux) and operating systems for a large academic library
-	Interacted with students, faculty, and staff to solve computer problems in a
high-stress environment

EDUCATION	

Fordham University
-	Master of Arts, Philosophy, 2007
-	Master of Arts, Medieval Studies, 2006
-	Bachelor of Arts, summa cum laude, Classical Civilization and Philosophy,
2002

References and examples of major projects available upon request