Ron Collins' Resume Page
Dear Prospective Employer:
I am seeking a position in the computer-related field. I graduated from Mississippi College in Clinton, with a Master of Social Science degree. I was formerly in charge of computer installation and setup at the Mississippi College School of Law. I was recently employed as a Computer Technician with Pomeroy IT Services.
My qualifications include over 15 years' experience with computer software and hardware, more than 14 years of management experience with Exxon Co. U.S.A. Other work experience included management at Radio Shack and Arby's, Inc., work as a Casual Employee for the U.S. Postal Service (3 terms), and over 10 years' experience with the Internet, E-mail and the World Wide Web. I was formerly one of 500 persons chosen nationwide by Datastorm (developers of ProComm software) as a beta tester for future product releases. Please Contact Me for more information or download a copy of my Resume from this page, which will provide more detail as to my employment experience. Also, I would welcome any additional training or classes as a requirement of my position.
I believe that I possess the qualifications needed to excel with an outstanding IT organization and would like to speak to you about an available position at your convenience. I am looking forward to meeting with you to discuss any available positions.
Cordially,
Ron Collins
RESUME
of
Ronnie Lee (Ron) Collins
Resume Date: March 17, 2008
Present Address: 219 College Street -- Apt. M-1, Florence, MS 39073-8404
Marital Status: Divorced
Children: 2
Phone: (601) 259-1929
Contact Me
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Former Employer: Pomeroy IT Solutions
Former Employer: Getronics Wang Global, Jackson, MS
Former Employer: AmSouth Bank/First American National Bank (pre and post-merger), Jackson, MS
Former Employer: Skytel at Jackson, MS
Former Employer: Radio Shack 01-9801, Jackson, MS
Former Employer: United States Postal Service, Jackson, MS
Contact: John Wartes @ (601) 968-0517
Previous Employer: Mississippi College School of Law
Position: Computer hardware and software installer and consultant.
Date of Employment: August, 1994 to October, 1995
Previous Employer: United States Postal Service - Jackson, MS
Date of Employment: July 27, 1993 to June 29, 1994
Position: Box Section Sorter, Casual Employment, Collections, Special Delivery, Express Mail Carrier
Previous Employer: Watkins Ludlam and Stennis - Jackson, MS
Date of Employment: August 27, 1991 to July 17, 1993
Position: Service Department -- Runner, Mail Clerk, Copy Center
Date of Employment: December 4, 1990 to August 7, 1991
Positions: Box Section Sorter, Collections Route Driver, Express Mail Delivery, Carrier
Previous Employer: Arby's Inc. - Jackson, MS
Date of Employment: June 11, 1990 to October 14, 1990
Positions: Cashier, Full-time Assistant Manager
Previous Employer: Exxon Company U.S.A. - Jackson, MS
Date of Employment: September 8, 1976 to May 5, 1990
Positions: Cashier, Salary Store Manager, Self-Serve Manager, Multi-Store Manager, Conventional Store Manager
Additional Employment Experience: Insurance Sales, Hard Surface Welder, Floor Sales, Shipping and Receiving Supervisor, Radio Shack Assistant Manager, Howard Johnsons Night Manager
SCHOLASTIC INFORMATION
Graduate Degree: Mississippi College, Clinton, MS
Major Emphasis: History Graduated May 10, 1997 with a Master of Social Science Degree.
Undergraduate Degree: Mississippi College, Clinton, MS
Major: History with Pre-Law emphasis
Minor: English
Graduated May 16, 1992 with Bachelor of Science Degree in History
Writing Samples Available On Request
Associate Degree: Hinds Community College, Raymond, MS
Major: Pre-Law
Graduated: May 20, 1990 with Associate in Arts Degree
Achievements at Mississippi College School of Law
Christian Legal Society -- Member
Environmental Law Society -- Member
Young Lawyers Association - Member
Achievements at Mississippi College
Phi Alpha Delta National Law Fraternity/Pre-Law Society -- Member 1990-1991, President 1991-1992
History Club -- Member 1990
College Republicans -- Member 1990-1992
Mississippi College Student Senate:
-- Senator for Commuters -- 1990-1992
-- Constitutional Review and Revisions Committee -- Chairperson 1990-1991
-- Board of Trustees Committee -- Member 1990-1992
-- Responsible for September 13, 1991, installation of Automatic Teller Machine in B.C. Rogers Student Center
-- Senate Code of Legislation Revision Committee -- Chairperson
-- Senator of the Year -- 1991-1992
Phi Alpha Theta (History Honor Society) -- President 1991-1992
Mississippi College Student of the Week -- April 1-7, 1991 and March 2-8, 1992
Pi Gamma Mu (Social Sciences Society) -- Member 1991-1992
Political Science and History Department Downing Scholarship Recipient -- 1991
Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) -- Member 1991-1992
Sigma Tau Delta (English Society) -- Member 1991-1992
Phi Zeta Rho (Criminal Justice Fraternity) -- Member 1992
Mississippi College Computer Association -- Member 1992
Mississippi College Tribesman -- Photographer 1992
Mississippi College Collegian -- Article Contribution 1991-1992
Commuter Communique -- Article Contribution 1992
Continuing Education Advisory Committee -- Evening and Commuter Student Representative 1992
Outstanding and Dedicated Service Award -- History Department 1991-1992
Dean's Scholar -- Fall 1991, Spring 1992
Graduated with Distinction and overall G.P.A. of 3.538
Achievements at Hinds Community College
Alpha Beta Gamma (Business Society) -- Lifetime Member
Associated Student Government
-- Senator
-- Elections Committee -- Chairperson
-- Certificate Committee -- Chairperson
-- Constitution Committee -- Chairperson
-- By-Laws Committee -- Member
Discipline Committee of Hinds Community College -- Member
Phi Theta Kappa (National Honor Fraternity) -- Gamma Lambda Chapter -- Vice-President
Hinds Association of Legal Students -- Certificate Committee -- Chairperson
Who's Who Among Students in American Junior and Community Colleges -- 1989-1990
Dean's Scholar -- 1987-1990
Outstanding Student of Hinds Community College in Social Science -- 1989-1990
Responsible for Creation of Hinds Community College Multi-Campus Student Classification
Graduated as Phi Theta Kappa Scholar
Graduated with Special Honors and overall G.P.A. of 3.694
GOALS AND OTHER INFORMATION
** I have extensive knowledge of computers and word processors (including WordPerfect® 5.0, 5.1, 5.1 for Windows, 5.2 for Windows, 6.0 for DOS, 6.0b for Windows, 6.1, 7.0, 8.0, and 2002 for Windows, Netscape Navigator and Communicator, Windows 3.1, 3.11, 3.11 for Workgroups and Windows '95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows NT 3.51 and 4.0, Microsoft Internet Explorer, HTML Language, WordPerfect Internet Publisher, and I have completed the Network Administrator class for Novell 4.1 Netware. Additionally, I have experience with installation of computer hardware and software, including memory, modems, motherboards, processors and hard drives. Previously, I served as Beta Tester for Datastorm (a.k.a. Quarterdeck -- makers of ProComm). I have also had limited experience with AS400 systems including installation of Prism, IBM Personal Communications, NetFinity, Remotely Possible, Rumba and Netsoft software. Other software experience includes Lotus Notes and CC:Mail, PaintShop Pro, LView Pro, Corel Draw, Dominion, Adobe Photoshop (limited), Adobe PageMaker (limited), AutoCad (limited), McAfee and Norton Anti-Virus programs, Microsoft Office 97, 2000 and Office 2002 (XP) (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Outlook), Microsoft Office 2003, Lotus Smart Suite, Diskkeeper, Quicken, RealAudio, and Q&A. I currently have created and maintain over 180 web pages, located at http://www.vaiden.net.
I have an A+ Certification and certifications from IBM, Dell, Compaq, Hewlett-Packard and Lexmark, and I'm currently working toward my MCSE certification, with (possibly) a Cisco certification in the near future.
** Christian, homeowner, taxpayer, and concerned citizen
RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES
-- Religious Affiliation: Member of Richland United Methodist Church, Richland, MS
** Assist with UMYF programs
** Member Board of Trustees 1996-1998
-- Former member of Marvin United Methodist Church, Florence, MS -- responsibilities included:
** Sound System Operator
** Administrative Board -- Member 1992-1993
** Nominations Committee -- Member 1992-1994
** Board of Trustees -- Member 1992-1995
** Chaperone for Youth and Church Activities
-- Former member of Van Winkle United Methodist Church, Jackson, MS
-- Former member of Vaiden United Methodist Church, Vaiden, MS
-- Former member of Vaiden Baptist Church, Vaiden, MS
REFERENCES
Don Evans, Esquire; Amite Street, Jackson, MS (601) 969-2006
Dr. Kirk Ford, Professor of History and Political Science; Mississippi College, Clinton, MS (601) 925-3221
Dr. Ron Howard, Professor of History; Mississippi College, Clinton, MS (601) 925-3227
John R. Reeves, Esquire, and State Representative; 555 Tombigbee Street, Jackson, MS (601) 355-9600
Other References Available On Request
Copyright © by Ron Collins. 2008.