Objective

I hope that in whatever capacity I found myself, I’m allowed to enhance my skills and increase my knowledge. I’m looking for a job needing strong computer skills. Since I love dealing with people, I would hope to continue in that genre.

Experience

2007–2008                    Friendly Computers                 Myrtle Beach, SC

Office Manager

§  Increased sales to Top 5%.

§  Used Software Applications such as QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Outlook and Outlook Express, and Franchise Scheduler Software, Customer Service duties included, scheduling mobile technicians throughout Horry County, Answering telephones and assisting customers with Computer software or hardware questions or troubleshooting assistance. Also provided shop based bench technician skills such as adding/removing memory, hard drive backups, data retrieval, cleaning and maintenance and security as well as custom computer builds. Software installations and removals and Internet connection issues. Also familiar with Windows 98, Windows Xp Sp2 and Windows Vista. Have limited Wireless experience. Have good Internet research skills and Search Engine knowledge.

§  Ability to work as a team player as well as independently and juggle several tasks at once. Have an outgoing, friendly personality and ability to get along with all types of clients and on most levels.

1998–Present                Self Employed (White Tiger Graphix) Longs, SC

Web Designer and Graphic Artist

§  Designed Brochure Ware websites. Microsoft FrontPage, Dreamweaver and HTML experience. Designed, updated and maintained websites for clients.

§  Have experience in Photo Editing, Logo design and custom Graphics. Used Applications such as Adobe Photoshop, Paint Shop Pro, Flaming Pear, Alien Skin, Kali Power Tools and several other graphic editing programs. Have experience in Cad Software such as Bryce and Cas-mate Pro. Have Sign knowledge such as Vinyl cutters and weeding and applications. I still maintain my personal Summa Plotter w/ software.

§  Taught Photo Editing classes at Horry Georgetown Tech for a year for Continuing Education. Also Computer support for elderly in how to use their own personal computers efficiently and to maintain and secure them, usually in their own homes and on their own computers.

1994–1997                    Champion Karate                        Little River, SC

Office Manager

§  Maintained client records and managed several hundred accounts both for adults and children. Set up new client accounts, handled billing, invoicing and collections. Used Computer skills and software applications, kept inventory, restocking, ordering and setting up events for Local shows and parades. Helped with classes and learned and participated in Cardio Kickboxing.

Education

                                                                                Shawsville, Virginia                        

§  2 years Commercial Art and Design School with an A/B average. (Incomplete, no degree)

§  Graduated High School in 1979, Majored in Art and maintained High Grades.

Interests

Computers, Reading, Landscaping, Outdoors and Photography. I have a disabled child who has reached 21 years of age now and have always been interested in mental Health related issues and have even managed several Doctors at once for a woman of failing health. Maintained her home and mine for three years. Made sure she reached her appointments on time and took care of her as was needed. Took care of her bills and managed her books. I take pride in whatever job I have and I am a firm believer in doing my job to the best of my abilities.