Jim Atkins Resume

JIM ATKINS

P.O. Box 1393

Munford, Tennessee 38058

(901) 628-9651

“Over 11 Years Professional IT Experience”

OBJECTIVE

Offer effective leadership, management, sales, and technical support in a position that leverages my skills, abilities, and experience.

COMPUTER / PROGRAMMING OVERVIEW

Established a record of accomplishing client objectives for implementing, expanding, and improving integrity/usefulness of computer systems. Established a history of system design, consulting, project management, service contract management, system implementation, and user training effectiveness as well as expertise in troubleshooting, repair and maintenance to quickly place systems "on-line." Experience also includes success in developing and maximizing sales opportunities using a variety of sales methods throughout all levels of management. Actively managing a Web design business including design, setup, programming, hosting, and all other aspects Web site management.

Areas of technical expertise include:

Have the project management and business skills base to work one-on-one internally or with clients to accomplish objectives for implementing, expanding, and improving their visibility and customer relationships with Internet systems and technology.
Skillful analytical abilities and vision for seeing/resolving problems.
Outstanding client service capabilities to build trust and rapport with clients.
Strategic selling capabilities to advance sales relationships from price/value based, into an environment where clients choose service over price.
Operating Systems Used/Installed/Upgraded: Windows NT, 2000 Server, Win95, 98, 2000, NT, XP, 3.x, WinFrame 1.7, Citrix MetaFrame, Terminal Server, MS DOS, Novell, Pegasus Mail Server, Linux, Apache.
Programming Languages:
- Proficient: PERL, Basic, MS Access, JavaScript
- Familiar/Used: VB Script, Visual Fox Pro, SQL, ASP, AJAX, JAVA, PHP, XML
Publishing Languages Proficient: HTML, DHTML, CSS, and XHTML,
Application Tools: SessionWall, Adobe PhotoShop, Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks, PowerPoint, Word
Applications: Installation, configuration, and training on several business applications with emphasis on accounting and business processes applications including POS.

Published JavaScript Programs:

AlpMcalc v3 - An in-depth calculator with user interface. All coded with JavaScript and which utilizes my own coded math library. There are NO internal math methods used. This program is designed to be a showcase for coding skills and code logic with Javascript, DHTML, and CSS. The interface uses no images and is fully interactive.

JBAJSENcrypt v2 - An encryption program that can output an encoded Webpage complete with code that requires a password and login to view. This program will encrypt any character and uses a linear math method to encrypt.

WORDmite - A word scramble game with interactive interface. Written with Javascript and using DHTML and CSS.

JSCSSSlot - A virtual slot machine game with interactive interface. Written with Javascript and using DHTML and CSS.

I have written several other functional programs over the years with PERL, Access, Basic, and other languages.

EXPERIENCE

J.B. ATKINS CONSULTING, Memphis, TN 1/03 - Present

Technical Consultant - Development and implementation of strategic computer solutions for major contract clients. Exceeded all assigned technical and business objectives on projects. Used effective presentation and negotiations skills to continue to strengthen relationships with clients during repair software installations and configurations as well as troubleshooting on any network, software or hardware problems. Operating as JBAtkins Consulting doing a variety of IT projects including Web Page creation, hosting, and Webmaster duties at: http://www.jbatkins.com.

Below is a list of some of the recent projects I've completed for clients as JBAtkins Consulting:

Maintained, modified, and administration of PHP/MySql based osCommerce, Open Source E-Commerce program.
Created PHP file upload system
Conversion of wav files to mp3 and creation of a CGI menu to sample tracks.
Interface order system to PayPal
Researched conversion of DOS accounting program to MSAccess
Import and setup of MySQL data files
Conversion /import of WMF to flash
Conversion of CGI based forms to PHP - (32 forms)
Conversion of printed brochures to XML/XHTML
Integration of a promotional program into ordering system - OSCommerce (PHP Based)
RSS setup and integration
Converted old Dbase data files to Access and created Access front end for data access, data management, and data reporting in accounting program.
Installed computer system and setup security and virus software; setup various tracking forms; installed programs and created processes for creating and laminating bookmarks.
Created Domains; created/modified art and content for Web sites; created and published Web sites on my Linux virtual server; setup domain mail; performed Search Engine Optimization (SEO); preformed Search Engine registrations and news releases; created backend link for tracking traffic.

Coding used on these site include PHP, XML, PERL, CSS, HTML, DHTML, and JavaScript.

Changed online tribute photo retrieval to a user searchable listing using PERL, Dynamic layers, and JavaScript. Created auto-listing update of site search using Python and Linux Cron tools.
Installed two computer systems and setup security and virus software; configured external testing equipment to computer based software to allow real-time graphing and recording of audio tests; setup and configured computer based audio testing programs and trained user; transferred old data test files into new audio testing program; installed MS Office 2000 and trained user; installed and connected various printers and testing equipment, transferred old data files (5000 records) from old system to new one; created process for mail-merge of old data and design/creation of mail-out ad; other IT related projects.
Setup 2 SQL databases and connected with two PHP front ends. Modified PERL programs and PHP files to match new server environment. Setup PHP secure file transfer and file management program.

5/06 - 9/06

Laptop Production Technician - Performs testing, including benchmark and stress testing, on laptops. This was a contract position.

1/03 - 5/03

Technical Engineer - Coordinated multiple aspects of on-site contract services while providing consulting, network administration, and software analysis/support to ensure short- and long-term integrity as well as on-going maintenance to windows-based systems. Provided software and hardware support of Win95, Win98, WinXP, and Win2000 networks including applications on servers and workstations.

6/96 - 9/02

Manager of Technical Services - Provided quality field-level engineering to contract clients. Utilized technical, system troubleshooting, system set-up/certification, and system expansion as well as component upgrade proficiency to direct small and large projects involving systems and applications. Managed a technical staff of 8 in several IT projects for local area businesses. Position also included various responsibilities including company Webmaster.

EDUCATION

Certified Internet Webmaster Program

ROCKHURST UNIVERSITY, Kansas City, MO. - 1999

-Completed: Foundations and Site Design with continued technical training for the following certification tracks:

- E-commerce professional - Server Administrator

- Internetworking Professional - Security Professional

Additional training, licensing, and certification courses:

-Management Certification Course - State of Tennessee

-Microsoft SBS Administration Certification - New Horizons
-3Com Network sales training certification

References available on request.

P.O. Box 1393 Munford, Tennessee 38058 - Telephone: (901) 628-9651 - Email: