Nicholas J. Simpson
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EXPERIENCE
Graduate Assistant August 2009 - Present
Nursing Simulation and Information Technology Center
Ball State University, Muncie, IN
• Utilized my problem solving skills to assist nursing students and faculty with an assortment of
technology issues
• Broadened my software, hardware and multimedia knowledge by setting up and running
audio, video and software for life-like clinical simulations
• Enhanced my web development skills working with Blackboard, Ball State’s online learning
website, by modifying, inserting and repairing course documents, tests, and media
Web Designer July 2009
Madison County Soil and Water Conservation, Anderson, IN
• Designed the web layout and template in Adobe Dreamweaver
• Created logos and graphics using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Flash
• Applied my HTML expertise to customize web pages in Adobe Dreamweaver
• Trained employees on updating and adding content through Dreamweaver
GPS/GIS Software Developer Intern May 2007 - August 2008
Hancock County Health Department, Greenfield, IN
• Increased my project management experience by managing the development and launch of the
GIS/GPS Mosquito Management Program
• Enhanced my programming skills designing, developing and programming a GPS form in C#
• Performed usability testing with low-fidelity and high-fidelity prototypes
• Expanded my database management knowledge by creating and maintaining a GIS database
for the Mosquito Program
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Languages: C#, Visual Basic, .NET, SQL, HTML, JavaScript, Cisco IOS, Linux
Software: Microsoft: Office Suite, Visual Studio, SQL Server
Adobe: Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash, Acrobat
Other: Beacon, Blackboard, Mediasite, NCLEX, Windows Mobile
Concepts: Object-Oriented Programming, Database Management, Usability Testing, User-
Centered Design, Web Administration, Computer Networking
EDUCATION
Master of Science, Information and Communication Sciences, July 2010
Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana (GPA 3.7)
Bachelor of Arts, Information Systems, May 2009
Anderson University, Anderson, Indiana (GPA 3.2)