James A. Baker

3402 Noble Creek Dr.
Atlanta, GA 30327-5121
Phone: 404.367.8353
E-mail: James.Baker@USA.Net

 

Objective

 

Web Design, Technical Support or Training Position

Highlights of Qualifications
  • Three years experience as Computer Lab Team Leader
    (including Technical Support and Administrative duties)
  • 16 years experience on various computer platforms
    (including UNIX, Mac, Windows, DOS, and VAX)
  • 8 years experience in HTML design and implementation
    (including CGI programming, and server administration)

 

 

Professional Experience

CNN/Sports Illustrated Interactive, Atlanta, GA

August 1999 - Present

Worked at CNNSI.com as a webmaster. Helped to resolve difficulties in transtioning editorial staff to new SunOS server system. Led effort to redesign navigational aids for site. Assisted in implementing other aspects of site-wide redesign. Produced polls as requested by staff.

JR Internet Consulting, Murfreesboro, TN

August 1997 - March 1999

Started a local Internet Consulting business in Murfreesboro. Offered storage and design of Web sites, CGI programming and access, FTP and E-mail service, and also instruction in Internet topics (including HTML, TCP/IP, dial-up access to ISP's, and the client-server style of computer interaction), as well as basic computer literacy concepts.

IMR Associates, Gadsden, AL

February 1998 - May 1998

Worked for computer training company as a technical consultant. Answered technical support calls from clients. Created a customer database for use in the company's daily operation. Created and maintained a company Web site. Trained clients in the use of computer software on the Windows 95/NT platform (including Office 97 and Internet applications).

Murfreesboro City Schools, Murfreesboro, TN

January 1997 - May 1997

Taught an adult computer class on basic computer literacy. Instructed students in topics including the Macintosh Operating System, Word Processing skills, Spreadsheet usage, Database access and design, and Graphics manipulation.

MTSU Housing Computer Labs, Murfreesboro, TN

August 1993 - July 1996

Directed the daily operation of various student Computer Labs. Trained support personnel to answer user questions regarding use of productivity, special purpose, and Internet software on UNIX, Windows, and Macintosh platforms. Managed the operation, security, and maintenance of all Macintosh computers in each Computer Lab. Organized flexible work schedule for subordinates. Prepared payroll information each pay period. Presented upgrade and new purchase proposals to supervisors.

 

 

Educational Experience

Computer Science Major, Middle Tennessee State University

1992 - 1997

Classes included topics on computer hardware, programming (including C, x86 Assembly, Pascal, Fortran, UNIX shell scripting, and PERL), software use (including many UNIX utilities such as emacs, awk, PINE, Elm, and grep), Internet protocols, and networking.

 

 

 

Additional Information Available:

Web Design Experience, Technical Support & Training Experience,
Employer References, Personal References