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Written by Michael Harper

Friday, 30 January 2009 00:00

OBJECTIVE
To work proficiently within the IT industry.

EDUCATION
Savannah Technical College			2001 - 2003 / 2007 - Present
	• Major: Computer Information Systems
	• Certified Microsoft Office Specialist Technician (more certifications impending)

Providence Christian School: Savannah, GA			2000 - 2003
	• Assisted as instructor for computer courses before graduation
	• Member of various clubs (i.e. Math Club, Computer Team, Chess Club)

FIREFIGHTING CERTIFICATIONS
BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED)					5/8/2006
Module 1 (w/ Live Fire)					5/9/2006
Awareness for Initial Response to Hazardous Materials Incidents (GEMA)					7/12/2006
Georgia Basic Firefighter Training Course (FF 1 w/ NPQ)					7/26/2006
Hazardous Materials Awareness					8/1/2006
NIMS - An Introduction (IS700)					8/2/2006
NIMS - An Introduction to the Incident Command System (IS100)					8/3/2006
Pressurized Container Fire Control					8/8/2006
Structural Fire Control					8/14/2006
Interior Search & Rescue					8/18/2006
Handling Flammable & Combustible Liquids Incidents					8/23/2006
Fire Class Firefighter					8/31/2006
Pressurized Container Fire Control					9/23/2006
Hazardous Materials Operations					1/27/2007
Hazardous Materials Technician					2/9/2007

WORK EXPERIENCE
Deeper Data: Savannah, GA			November 2007 - Present
	IT Consultant/Owner

Working as independent IT Consultant.
	• Specializing in PC repair, database and network diagnostics / repair and website design.
	• Contributing to many non-profit and civic groups
	• Clients:	National Music Scholarship Fair		www.1perfectpitch.org
		Global Forklift Systems		www.globalforkliftsystems.com
		Portside Cargo Services		www.pcssav.com


Portside Cargo Services, Inc.: Savannah,GA			May 2007 - Present
	Forklift Operator / Customer Representative / IT Technician

Began as forklift operator then moved to customer representative and finally IT technician
	• Developed databases, form solutions and web site(portfoilio available upon request)
	• Became proficient in the operation of heavy equipment and large trucks
	• Managed client files and information. Coordinated with cross-sea customers.
	• Tasked as supervisor and overseer for 10-12 man group on contracted job for 3 month period
	• Tasked as supervisor and overseer for 3-4 man group on contracted job for 1 month period
	• Became familiar with port operations


Georgia Fire Academy: Forsyth, GA			March 2006 - April 2007
	Firefighter / Clerk

Worked and trained as a firefighter. Also performed many IT tasks and printing tasks.
	• Became familiar in the operation, maintenance and repair of emergency equipment (aerial
	apparatus, tanker trucks, emergency tools, SCBAs, TI camerias and experimental equipment etc.)
	• Participated regulary in the training of new recruits and specialized industrial groups
	• Responded to structure fires, automotive accidents, grass fires, medical calls, etc.
	• Developed databases and form solutions (portfoilio available upon request)
	• Provided printing solutions (e.g. programs, certificates, cards, ID's, barcodes, etc.)


Georgia Public Safety Training Center: Forsyth, GA			April 2005 - March 2006
	Printer / Clerk

Worked in typsetting, digital layout and design, quickcopying, and clerical areas.
	• Developed databases and form solutions (portfoilio available upon request)
	• Kept billing and inventory records
	• Advanced in the use of various software applications (e.g. Adobe, Corel and Microsoft Products)

VOLUNTEER / CHARITY WORK
	• Volunteered with Special Olympics (Area 17) for 10+ years
	• Worked as volunteer firefighter with Georgia Fire Academy March 2006 - April 2007
	• Charity work being done for numerous non-profits and volunteering with National Music
	Scholarship Fair, Inc.

REFERENCES
	Available upon request.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 03 February 2009 02:46

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