[Alpha]

Ok So I’m tired of working for chump change I need a new job. I know I have the skills and determination, but what I NEED is a good Resume. If any of you have the time please look over the information below and tell me what you think. I am willing to pay for an expert to rewrite it but I would like to explore that route last.

A little background about the topics below:

I know some things are pretty outdated and can be removed
I haven’t really programmed in the last few years
I’m willing to relocate



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Kamau Scott

Objective: Award winning highly accomplished and motivated Information Technology Professional with skills in computer programming, web design, network administration and teaching, seeking position which will make the best use of my quantitative attributes.

Summary of Qualifications:


Active Directory
ASP.NET
C++
COBOL
CSS
.Net Nuke
Hardware Troubleshooting
IIS
JavaScript
Macromedia Fireworks and Dreamweaver
Microsoft Access
SQL
Microsoft Office Products
Networking Concepts and Technologies
Novell
RPG
Visual Basic 6.0
Web Design and Development
Windows 95 through 2003
Windows Administration
XHTML/HTML/DHTML


Professional Experience:

February 2005 – Current: Customer Support Technician
Provided assistance to customers with operation of real-estate management software in a friendly efficient manner.
Designed portal page for software downloads using Dreamweaver
Created and provided “voice over” for demonstrations which led to the adoption of the program in several new markets.
Used remote administration software to provide support in the use, installation and removal of software to provide for the highest possible customer satisfaction.

2003 - 2005: Internet Technology Department Chair
Initiated curriculum improvements and book changes, provided counseling sessions with students, and supervised other instructors in the department.
Educated students in regards to the current trends, technologies and applications in the Internet Technology field.
Maintained two web servers for testing and production of student websites

2002 - 2003: Internet Technology Instructor
Responsible for the dissemination of current Internet, web design, programming information to students to include server administration.

2001 - 2002: Network Technician / Help Desk Technician
Solved hardware problems in an efficient and timely fashion.
Installed and removed programs and applications to increase user productivity.
Trained users in the use of software, computers, and network applications.
Used remote management software to install software, configure applications and provide support to users.
Created helpdesk website to include FAQ pages and contact information in Microsoft FrontPage.

1999 – 2001: Computer Lab Technician
Day to day care of computers, printers and scanners to keep the labs running smoothly.
Replaced hardware and components to keep the lab computers running at peak levels.
Day to day maintenance and care of 19 computer labs with over 500 computers.
Created resource material for use in the lab by technicians and employees to increase case assignment and detailed tracking of problems and solutions.
Installed and configured software according to standards in use by the college.

Education:

• 2005 – 2008 University of Phoenix (online) Bachelors Degree: Information Technology (in progress)
• 2003 – 2006 Fayetteville Technical Community College
Associates Degree: Internet Technology
• 2001 – 2004 Fayetteville Technical Community College Associates Degree: Computer Programming
• 1998 – 2004 Fayetteville Technical Community College Associates Degree: Information Systems with a concentration in Computer Programming
• 1998 – 2002 Fayetteville Technical Community College Associates Degree: Information Systems with a concentration in Network Administration and Support

Professional Memberships:

• Association of Internet Technology Professionals (AITP)
• Professional Division of Phi Beta Lambda (PBL)
• Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE)

Certifications:

• Information Systems with a concentration in Cisco Networking certificate
• Information Systems with a concentration in Novell Networking certificate
• Information Systems with a concentration in Hardware and Software certificate
• Information Systems Network Administration and Support with a concentration in Microsoft Networking certificate
• Internet technologies with a concentration in Web Design certificate
• Computer Programming with a concentration in Visual Basic programming certificate
• Computer Programming with a concentration in RPG programming certificate
• Computer Programming with a concentration in COBOL programming certificate
• Computer Technologies certificate

[log1c]

Just looking over some of your stuff and the first thing that pops out in my mind is that you include the years you were at Fayetteville. Just include the month/year you received your degrees. I.E., "July 2002 - Associates Degree etc". In an interview, you are probably also going to have to explain why you have 3 different Associates Degrees and not a Bachelor's degree yet. Don't put UOP as an online university, just put it as the university.

Don't include the very first lab technician job,... that goes too far back and it is not really relevant to anything you would be applying for. If you have any sorts of numbers, statistics that would go with the things you have done that would be great. I.E. Created a new web page that services over 3000 people a day. or something, I don't know, just throwing out ideas.

The objective is a little wordy. You're going to have to change it for every single job you apply for. You're going to have to put "... seeking the Systems Administrator position ..." you know what I mean, let them know what job you want. You can reword it somehow to show that you have those skills yet are looking to manage/motivate others using your experience with those skills.

In all honesty, it looks like you have plenty of years of experience in the IT industry, but nobody has given you the "chance" at a manager or a more serious role. You should definitely hold out for one of those types of positions. A lot of companies will take your years of experience over some B.S. degree with no real world experience. You just have to find a way to market that experience and make a company comfortable and confident that they can take you on to be responsible for bigger projects. I hope this can be of some sort of encouragement.

1 last thing, i love the Professional Memberships, but I hate the "certificates" at the very bottom. It kind of seems, I don't know, unprofessional and lame. Like, I could just give you a certificate myself and call it a certificate. Is there somewhere you got them from that makes them any more special? Are they "true" certifications like from Microsoft or Cisco or something?

[couturedharlot]

i don't know much about IT resumes, but my sister is a recruiter in a law firm and she helped me with mine. for starter's is this a CV (curriculum vitae)? cause when i copied and pasted it into my word, it was 3 pages. resumes are normally one. also, you should have your name, address, and phone number at the top centered. Also, for the years of work, if you include months for the start and end dates it would look better and give them a better idea of the time frame. normally on resumes you just include your past three jobs and like high school, college, etc for schooling.
just throwing some ideas out there for you that my sister helped me with, but like i said, i don't know IT resumes, as mine is theater oriented.
hope it helps

[Alpha]

Changes made..

thanks for the help

I will keep at it as well

[Alpha]

Originally Posted by brokenheartedangel

i don't know much about IT resumes, but my sister is a recruiter in a law firm and she helped me with mine. for starter's is this a CV (curriculum vitae)? cause when i copied and pasted it into my word, it was 3 pages. resumes are normally one. also, you should have your name, address, and phone number at the top centered. Also, for the years of work, if you include months for the start and end dates it would look better and give them a better idea of the time frame. normally on resumes you just include your past three jobs and like high school, college, etc for schooling.
just throwing some ideas out there for you that my sister helped me with, but like i said, i don't know IT resumes, as mine is theater oriented.
hope it helps

When I began the resume was 4 pages now its down to 1 and 2/3rds

My name and address are at the top as well

Im adding months now.

Keep the ideas coming.. I really appreicate all of the help

[Lazaredz]

Originally Posted by brokenheartedangel

i don't know much about IT resumes, but my sister is a recruiter in a law firm and she helped me with mine. for starter's is this a CV (curriculum vitae)? cause when i copied and pasted it into my word, it was 3 pages. resumes are normally one. also, you should have your name, address, and phone number at the top centered. Also, for the years of work, if you include months for the start and end dates it would look better and give them a better idea of the time frame. normally on resumes you just include your past three jobs and like high school, college, etc for schooling.
just throwing some ideas out there for you that my sister helped me with, but like i said, i don't know IT resumes, as mine is theater oriented.
hope it helps

Agreed very much!

I remember when I was working for a law firm, they were doing campus recruiting and I was helping put some stuff together for it a few things stuck in my head:

1) If the resume was over 1 page long, it got tossed, plain and simple. I think it had something to do with showing you knew how to include the REAL IMPORTANT/RELEVANT info and "get to the damn point".

2) Last 3 jobs with month/year. They really don't care about your Taco Bell experiance when you where in HS.

3) Speaking of HS, only current/relevant degrees/education listed. They really don't care if you went to La' Friska's Latin School for Boys when you were in kindergarden.

Thats what I recall at least. Good luck!!!

[log1c]

Also, what awards did you win that you alluded to in your objective???

[Alpha]

Originally Posted by log1c

Also, what awards did you win that you alluded to in your objective???

Awards Received:

• Placed first in Computer Applications (State 2003)
• Placed second in Telecommunications (State 2003)
• Placed third in Computer and Internet Literacy (National 2003) Open Event
• Placed tenth in Computer Applications (National 2003)
• Placed third in Networking Concepts (State 2002)
• Placed fifth in Networking Concepts (National 2002)
• Placed sixth in Computer Concepts (State 2002)
-All awards received from Phi Beta Lambda State and National competitions

[MSP]

I'm seeing a lot of "with a concentration in", which says to me "I didn't actually get my certification." I would retitle the entire section or move it under "Education". Of if you actually have all of those certs I would re-word it to make it clearer.

And your experience and education seem to be all over the board. I would suggest grouping the software stuff together, the OS stuff together, etc. And it would also help to focus on what you really want to do and emphasize the experience and education stuff that best support your goal.