My Professional Resume

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

University of Phoenix Online
- Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology - January 2006.
Chandler Gilbert Community College - Chandler, Arizona
- Associates of Applied Science degree in Microsoft Networking Technologies - May 2003.
Mesa Community College - Mesa, Arizona
- Associates of Applied Science degree in Computer Information Systems - May 1999.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Merchants Information Solutions, Inc., Phoenix, Arizona - October 2006 to Present
- Web Administrator, IT Department
  - Maintain company intranet and multiple internet sites.
  - Develop new layouts and designs for internet site redesigns.
  - Interact with different department members to coordinate new concepts and graphics for website.
  - Contribute artistic web design skills to existing company products to help improve user interaction.
  - Provide search engine optimization skills to help improve company rankings.
  - Accomplishments:
    - Developed skills in Microsoft .NET C# programming.
    - Became familiar with Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 development interface to design new websites.
    - Visual enhancment to all of the websites for a more professional and contemporary look.
    - Provided major rennovation and makeover to the existing corporate website.
    - Contribute time saving techniques and standards for ease of website creation.
    - Introduced Microsoft SharePoint Services as a replacement for existing intranet infrastructure.
    - Drive web traffic to all four of the sites owned and maintained by Merchants Information Solutions, Inc.

Personnel Profiles Employment Screening, Inc., Mesa, Arizona – October 2003 to October 2006
- Network Administrator/Webmaster/SEO, IT Department
  - Setup new user accounts.
  - Maintain network servers and operating systems.
  - Troubleshoot network connectivity issues.
  - Build, purchase and install network servers.
  - Maintain company web site.
  - Develop new pages to market the company.
  - Use search engine guidelines to rework pages and gain better rankings.
  - Create original utilities to attract interest in site.
  - Accomplishments:
    - Acquired skills in ColdFusion programming.
    - Successful development and implementation of a Customer Service application to track customer calls.
    - Developed SEO skills and successfully advanced company web site in search engine rankings.

Federal Communications Group, Inc., Tempe, Arizona - July 2002 to October 2003
- Cable Installer
  - Perform installation of network cabling systems including, coax, CAT5, CAT5E, CAT6, OSP, and fiber cables.
  - Terminate cable ends to RJ-45 modular jacks, patch panels, 110 blocks, etc.
  - Demo old cabling systems in preparation for new cabling systems.
  - Accomplishments:
    - Learned how to properly install network cabling and to terminate to multiple vendor devices including Krone and Avaya.
    - Certifications obtained:
      - Confined Space
      - Fall Protection
      - Scissor Lift

Telonics, Inc. - Mesa, Arizona - March 1995 to February 2002
- Computer Tech/Network Administrator/Webmaster, IS Department - May 1998 to February 2002
  - Assign user accounts, privileges, and permissions for network access.
  - Set up user workstations including computers and software used within the company.
  - Install network hardware including CAT5E cabling, hubs, and print servers.
  - Stay in touch with current technology in order to make financial decisions about necessary computer and software updates.
  - Perform routine maintenance on network, and user workstations as necessary.
  - Provide instructional support for network users on how to use provided software to benefit Telonics.
  - Maintain helpdesk documents for users including documentation of software uses, hardware settings, problems, general information, etc.
  - Update and create new web page documents for the Telonics web site.
  - Create solutions to allow customers easy access to product documentation.
- Computer Aided Draftsperson, Documentation Department - March 1995 to May 1998
  - Produced assembly aid documentation for product assemblers in a timely fashion to meet production needs.
  - Designed mechanical parts for engineers to meet project requirements and designs.
  - Interfaced with engineers and workers in an effort to understand products needing to be documented.
  - Maintained database with part information, document revision tracking, inventory, etc.
  - Trained new Documentation Team members.

SPECIAL SKILLS:

CompTIA A+ Certified. Microsoft Certified Professional - Windows 2000 Professional. FCRA Certified. Excellent working knowledge of Windows operating systems including Desktop Operating Systems Windows 9x Windows NT Workstation 4.0 Windows 2000 Professional Windows XP Professional and Home Edition Network Operating Systems Windows NT Server 4.0 Windows 2000 Server Windows Server 2003 General experience with Novell Netware 3.12, and Red Hat Linux. Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word Excel PowerPoint Access Outlook. Excellent skills in HTML using Dreamweaver 8, FrontPage 2000, Microsoft Visual Studio 2005. Continually developing skills in JavaScript and PERL. Microsoft .NET 2.0 programming skills. C# Programming ASP.NET Programming Silverlight ColdFusion MX7 development skills. SQL database management and development skills. Excellent CAD skills using AutoCAD LT. Excellent understanding of computer hardware, computer maintenance, and networking equipment. General programming skills in Basic, Visual Basic, C and Java. Ability to adapt to new computer systems quickly and easily. Excellent Language skills in Mandarin Chinese.

References available upon request.

John Crismon