Wayne Elgin

Contact Information
E-mail: welgin@comcast.net

Objective:
To obtain a job as a web site designer or programmer.

1999 - 2003Pensacola Christian CollegePensacola, Florida

• Programmed in many languages (C, C++, COBOL, SQL, Visual Basic)
• Wrote more than 50 organized and structured programs for different classes
• Wrote and designed web pages using HTML and JavaScript and Active Server Pages using VBScript
• Served as configuration manager for the semester-long Systems Design group project
• Achieved Dean's List every semester by maintaining a 3.0 or higher GPA
• Completed several computer concept classes (Operating Systems, Networks, Database)
• Completed hands-on courses such as Computer Hardware and Maintenance

2003Foremost Insurance GroupCaledonia, MI

• Initiated several new intranet website content ideas and put them into place
• Solved customers' software problems over the phone
• Tested laptops before they were sent out to our customers
• Discussed common customer issues with co-workers in bi-weekly meetings
• Provided support to over 500 users and was solely responsible from 5 pm to 9 pm
• Learned a host of proprietary applications thoroughly in just a few short weeks
• Wrote and distributed regular support hints to customers preventatively
• Redesigned the department's old website with a more intuitive layout

2002Army Research LaboratoryAdelphi, MD

• Initiated several ideas for data retrieval from multiple sources
• Installed and tested dual sound cards in one machine
• Performed soldering tasks on circuit boards
• Tested speech recognition devices and engines
• Modified proprietary Visual C++ code
• Installed and set up operating system and speech recognition engine on Linux

2000 - 2001Naval Historical CenterWashington, DC

• Troubleshot and repaired computer software and hardware issues
• Built and set up workstations for use by users
• Answered and responded to help-desk calls
• Pulled network cabling to workstations
• Took initiative to design new layout and coded website for intranet
• Prepared and gave PowerPoint presentation on Tasks in Microsoft Outlook
• Took inventory of hardware and software on workstations
• Received incentive award for work done on website

1998 - 2000Naval Research LaboratoryWashington, DC

• Set up and installed computer hardware (scanner, network cards, entire new workstations, and printers)
• Plotted data on graphs with SigmaPlot
• Used most word processing software (Word, WordPerfect, and WordPro)
• Prepared PowerPoint presentations for symposium use
• Repaired computer hardware and software issues
• Took inventory of software on computer systems for the branch
• Worked throughout senior year of high school