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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.

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Ron Collins

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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


Previous Employer: United States Postal Service - Jackson, MS

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

 


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