Donald E. AlexanderTeacherDon@Hotmail.comOBJECTIVE To obtain a position as a C/C++ programmer or web developer WORK EXPERIENCE Web Development and Tech Support Metropolitan Community College Administrative Center Kansas City, MO January 2009 - May 2009 Unpaid internship at the web development and applications programming department at the Administrative Center of the Metropolitan Community College. * Maintained and updates to the mcckc.edu web site * comprehensive tech support for all aspects of the college system * Researched and prepared a report and presentation comparing 41 web content management systems * Participated in the Web Phase 2 steering committee for the redesign of the web site Keywords: XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, ASP, IIS, Tech Support, Research, Technical Writing, Microsoft SQL Tutor Metropolitan Community College Blue River Campus Independence, MO January 2007 - Current Tutored college students in all aspects of computer science including: * Cisco networking, administration, security and hardware * Microsoft Office suites 2003 and 2007 (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) * Web Development (XHTML, JavasScript, Java, ASP, PHP, Flash, CSS) * Database design and administration (MySQL, Access) * Programming (C/C++, Java, JavaScript, PHP, Perl) Tutored students in math and college algebra Keywords: Teaching, C/C++, Java, JavaScript, Database Design, MySQL, Access, excel, PowerPoint, Web Design Operator AT&T (Formerly Southwestern Bell Telephone Company) Independence, MO May 1989 - September 2006 Customer service, searched several nationwide telecom databases to meet customer requests, training in changing Federal and State telephone company regulation * Perfect attendance last 18 months * Perfect safety record 18 years * Consistently exceeded company expectations for quality of service and efficency * Created an intranet web site to showcase the work of various office committeee * Assisted Nor Tel in regular software updates to all operator consoles * Participated in steering committees that improved the office environment, work procedures, and research * Created an office newsletter that grew into the statewide newsletter Keywords: Customer Service, Computer Operator, Database Query, Research, Switchboard, Artwork, Newsletter Editor, Leadership, Trainer EDUCATION Associate Degree Computer Science and Information Technology, Focus on Programming January 2007 - May 2009 Metropolitan Community College Kansas City, MO Related Coursework: * Computer Hardware * Cisco Network Administration * Technical Writing * Database Design and Management * Microsoft Office Suite 2003 and 2007 * Business Communications * C++ Programming * Web Development Honors and Awards * National Dean's List since 2007 * Graduated with highest honors * GPA 3.96 * Valedictorian Speaker at commencement * Service and Leadership Award * Trailblazer's Award * Interviewed for Kansas City Star newspaper for article on "Student Success Stories" Associate Degree Engineering June 2009 - May 2011 Metropolitan Community College Kansas City, MO Related Coursework: * Calculus * Programming for Engineers Honors and Awards * National Dean's List since 2009 * Cumulative GPA 3.98 Volunteer Work * Worked with adminstration to streamline the Associates of Computer Science degree * Created two large recycling displays on campus Video * Worked with the Student Government and Student Life and Leadership * Created the web site for the Martial Arts club * Worked with advising to create the Four-Year Transfer Checklist * Organized roadside cleanup Keywords: Leadership, Honors, Speaker, Recycling, Associates, Programming, Database, Networking, Web Design VOLUNTEERISM Chapter President Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society Blue River Campus, Independence MO 2008 - 2009 Presided over the local chapter with the following accomplishments: * Presided over all officer and member meetings * Provided training sessions for officer and committee chairs * Chapter recieved 5-Star status (highest possible) * Increased fundraising by $2,000 * Increased support by the college administration * Increased membership by 30% * Increased active chapter membership by 300% * Created scholarships for members to attend conferences * Increased the recycling program by 200% * Formed multi-campus organization to manage recycling efforts * Increased chapter visibility on campus * Created a comprehensive marketing plan for the chapter * Competed statewide with other chapters * Nominated for outstanding chapter president Keywords: Scholarship, Leadership, Service, Fellowship Missouri Regional President Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society 2009 - 2010 Presided over the Missouri Region with the following accomplishments: * Preside over 25 local chapters * Planning, organizing, and presiding over the statewide leadership training conference * Coordinating with international officers * Represented the state of Missouri at the 2009 International Conference * Raised $300 for Aids Walk in memory of a chapter president * Recieve highest regional award, Continuing Excellence Keywords: Scholarship, Leadership, Service, Fellowship Independence Christian Center * Choir, 1992 - 1997 * Preschool teacher since 1993 * Clown trainer, 1996 - 1997 * Usher since 2001 * Computer support for members since 1995 Keywords: Christian, Community Service, Leadership, Trainer, Computer Support