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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: