Ala Ahmad
****C Mosby Ct. . Harrisonburg, VA ****1 . Cell: 540-***-**** .
***.*****@***.***
Profile
. Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and provide excellent customer
service
. Able to speak and read Kurdish, Arabic and English
. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Java, Visual Basic, Photoshop,
Dreamweaver, Object-Oriented Programmer, HTML, MySQL, CSS, JavaScript,
PHP, SciTE, and Linux
. Seeking job in computer programming and software applications
. Willing to Move to Florida
EDUCATION
Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg, VA Expected Graduation Dec.
2010
Bachelor of Science Degree Major: Computer Science
Blue Ridge Community College, Weyers Cave, VA 2007
Advanced Associate's Degree in Arts & Sciences Major: Computer Science
EMPLOYMENT
Web Intern, American Institution for Cancer Research, Washington, DC
Summer 2010
. Created web site for employees by using HTML and CSS
. Worked through main site to change or add images using HTML and CSS
. Used Photoshop, Dreamweaver and Convio to make changes to the website
. Created mobile site using JavaScript following extensive research and
presenting findings to supervisor
. Updated employee site with news, benefits updates, and role/policy
changes
Volunteer, New Bridges Immigrant Resource Center, Harrisonburg, VA Summer
2009
. Downloaded new software into all computers
. Helped set up home page for employee laptops
. Ensured that every computer had a connection to internet and printer
. Talked to technical operator when internet connection was down
Teller, Wachovia Bank, Bridgewater, VA 2008
. Provided professional customer service by performing transactions with
quality and efficiency
. Recognized opportunities to grow customer relationships by referring
and selling products and services
. Exhibited the five attributes of quality customer service, which
included: friendliness, clear communication, staff product/service
knowledge, willingness to meet needs and an interest in solving
problems
Customer Service Associate, Circuit City, Harrisonburg, VA 2007-
2008
. Solved customer problems with solutions that advanced company and
customer satisfaction
. Utilized knowledge and experience with products and services
. Answered phone and directed calls or responded to questions
. Operated cash register; reconciled cash in the register at opening and
closing
Photographer, PCA Portrait Corporation of America, Inc., Matthews, NC
2005-2006
. Took pictures and reviewed with customers, assisted with selecting
poses and placing orders, used sales skills to encourage larger
package purchases
Cashier, Harris Teeter, Falls Church, VA 2002
-2004
. Greeted customers with a courteous smile, responsible for cash
register with consistent high level of accuracy, answered phone calls