Derrick Kennedy

***** ***** ****** **. ***. ****

Gulfport, MS 39503

228-***-**** (Cell)

Professional Objective

My current goal is to obtain a permanent position in the IT Department

within your company and work in an environment that would allow a lasting

relationship as well as enhance my personal growth in the field of IT. My

educational, technical, and employment experiences have all given me the

attributes necessary to be a successful employee.

Education

Jackson State University; Jackson, Mississippi

Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science

Graduation Date: December 2010

OSHA Training

Completion date: 09/06/2013

I have successfully completed 10 hour Occupational Safety and Health

Training Course in Construction Safety and Health

Employment History

Wal-Mart Supercenter; Gulfport, MS

Overnight Floor Technician (June 19, 2012 - February 19, 2014)

. Ensured a safe work environment to prevent customer accidents

. Ability to recognize potential problems within the workplace and

communicate

effectively to upper management

. Operated heavy machinery to maintain the beautification of the

store

. Proper disposal of hazardous materials to ensure the safety of both

customers and

fellow employees

Walmart Unloader (May 28, 2011 - June 16, 2012)

. Unloaded freight and properly distributed materials to designated

areas

. Exemplified organizational skills and time management skills

. Maintained proper protocol and procedures while handling freight

. Technical skills in scanning inventory with Telzon computer

scanners to

monitor order purchasing

HOPE AGENCY Home Program; Gulfport, MS

Volunteer (December 2010-February 2011)

. Educated home owners of government funding by door to door

solicitation

. Responsible for distributing 3000 plus flyers throughout the Gulf

Coast area.

. Worked collaboratively with a team to accomplish goals in timely

manner

Jackson State University Department of Computer Science; Jackson, MS

Work Study/Student Worker (September 2009-December2010)

. Responsible for providing customer service to both students and

staff within the

Computer Science Department

. Clerical duties which included answering phone calls, recording

messages, and other

small tasks for my immediate supervisor

. Utilized time management skills to get tasks done

. Communicated effectively by phone, email, and in-person to answer

questions and

trouble shoots problems.

Jackson State University Department of Health and Physical Education;

Jackson, MS

Work Study/Student Worker (October 2008- May 2009)

. Responsible for grading papers and reporting results to the

professors in a timely

by designing computer generated spreadsheets

. Promptly delivered important documents to JSU staff.

. Exemplified extraordinary customer service and communication skills

Sam's Club; Gulfport, MS

Cart Associate (May 2008-August 2008)

. Customer service skills exemplified by helping customers with

direct purchases

and returns

. Anticipated customer needs by making sure carts were always clean

and available

. Worked well with other Cart Associates to keep parking lot clear of

stray carts

References

Name Employer Job Position

Phone Number

Robert McDaniel Walmart Supervisor

228-***-****

James Magic City of Houston Mechanical Engineer (832)

877-0609

Gene Walker Walmart Manager

228-***-****

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