Christopher E. Meadows
Rt. 2, Box 2639
Cassville, MO 65625-9636
(417) 847-4145
cmeadows@eyrie.org
OBJECTIVE
A full-time position as customer service employee of an Internet Service
Provider or other firm that offers the opportunity to make use of my years
of experience in the computer helpdesk field.
Highly motivated, creative college graduate with a Bachelor's degree
in Mass Media and several years' experience assisting users with computer
applications and the Internet. Skilled in HTML coding, Internet searching,
electronic mail, and most other Internet applications. Enjoy using computers;
seeking a full-time position offering a chance to do this as part of my
job.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Computer Literacy:
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Experienced with operating systems, including Windows 3.1, Windows
95, Unix, Linux (Red
Hat 5.0), and others
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Experienced with applications, including word processing, telecommunication,
minor spreadsheet experience
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Well-versed in Internet applications, including e-mail, telnet,
ftp, and World-Wide Web
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Experienced in HTML coding (my webpage: http://www.eyrie.org/~robotech)
Co-Moderator of the Usenet newsgroups rec.games.mecha
and rec.toys.transformers.moderated
Clerical and Other Skills:
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Type 102 net words per minute
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Experienced with word processors including PFS Professional Write,
Word Perfect 5.0-5.2 for DOS, Word Perfect 6.1 for Windows, Microsoft Word
for Windows
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Good math and algebra skills
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Television production, audio and video editing experience through
Bachelor's Degree in Mass Media (see my Mass
Media-emphasis resume)
EXPERIENCE
1996: Computer Lab Attendant, University of Missouri Campus Computing
department
1995-6: Computer Lab Attendant, Southwest Missouri State University
Computer Services department
1992-5: Computer Lab Attendant, Southwest Missouri State University
Residence Life department
Duties Included: Helping students and explaining how
to operate the computers, checking out software packages to users, and
ensuring computer equipment remains in working order.
1995: Technical Writer, O'Reilly Automotive, Inc., Springfield,
Missouri
Duties Included: Work on a contracted basis, writing
the user's manual to an auto-parts ordering computer software package.
1994: Volunteer camera operator, KOZK 1994 Tele-Auction, Springfield,
MO
Duties Included: Operating television camera for merchandise
shots and interviews.
EDUCATION
1996: University of Missouri Graduate Study Program
Courses included:
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Introduction to Multimedia
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Library Management
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Library Reference
1996: Degree: Bachelor of Science, Mass Media (Operation
emphasis), Southwest Missouri State University,
Springfield, Missouri.
Courses included:
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Audio Production
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Broadcast Operation
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Broadcast Performance
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Cable Television and New Technology
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Editing and Cinematography
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Journalism
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Media Analysis and Criticism
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Organizational Communication Management
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Public Speaking
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Video Production
HONORS
1991-6: Bright Flight Scholar
1991-6: National Merit Scholar
INTERESTS AND HOBBIES
My hobbies include reading science-fiction, writing
amateur fiction, exploring the Internet, collecting Japanese animated
films, bicycling, and Modern Western Square Dancing.
I am a creative individual, and enjoy exercising that creativity, whether
in writing, video editing, or some other medium. I hope to find additional
chances to be creative in my chosen field.
- References available upon request -