Hello. My name is Earendil and I have been a long time lurker, just recently joined the forums. I am one of those people who want to change careers late in their life. I am 32 years old and with a law enforcement background/employment/experience. I really am interested (and excited) in working for the IT world. I am fairly knowledgeable about computers and technology in general, and I help my friends out when they have computer issues(removal of viruses, malware, OS installation, hardware). I am fairly adept at finding solutions to problems, Google has been so helpful in that respect. But I have no paid experience whatsoever, I have some schooling in IT but I don't think it counts. But I am willing to do whatever it takes to get my foot in the door. Any suggestions?
Below is my resume. Thank you all!
- Recent National University graduate offering a strong academic background in IT combined with excellent customer service skills.- Quickly learn and master new technology; equally successful in both team and self-directed settings; and proficient in a range of computer systems, languages, tools and testing methodologies. - Ability to communicate technical concepts into non-technical terms (and vice versa).- Extensive background with law enforcement, with its adoption of technology and data-driven policing.- Speak and write fluently in the Tagalog language.EducationNATIONAL UNIVERSITY – Somewhere, CA (2012)
M.S. in Information Systems
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY - Somewhere, CA (2010)B.A. in Ethnic Studies
Technology Summary
Certifications:
CCNA pending
Systems:
Windows XP/Vista/7, Novell GroupWise, Mac OS X, iOS
Databases:
Justice Automated Data Exchange, Oracle, Relational Databases
Languages:
HTML, Java, Objective-C
Software:
MS Project, MS Visio, MS Office, Adobe PhotoshopProjects
Master’s Research Project 2012 - CIS 620 (National University)
*Created a fictitious mobile application (NatWorld) using various Project Management techniques with a team of five students.*Developed use case diagram, data flow diagram, project schedule, budget, business case, and quality management plan using Microsoft Project and Visio.Experience
Department of Justice - Somewhere, CA
Program Technician II (2003 to Present): Performed clerical and technical work; followed directions; evaluated situations accurately, and took effective action; learned and applied laws, rules, regulations, procedures, and policies; made arithmetic calculations with speed and accuracy; read and wrote English at a level required for successful job performance; met and dealt tactfully with the public, co-workers and/or
clients, either face-to-face or by telephone.
