Colleen Fallaw
**** ********* **. 217-***-****
Champaign, IL 61821 *******@********.***
OBJECTIVE:
Entry level software development position
EDUCATION:
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, University of Illinois, Springfield, IL GPA: 3.93 (12/2009)
Coursework: Java, SQL, Prolog, Databases, Usability Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering
Associate in Science, Parkland College, Champaign, IL GPA: 4.0 (5/2008)
Coursework: C++, Java, Object Oriented Design
Associate of Science in Theology Ambassador College, Pasadena, CA (5/1989)
Concentration: Communications
PROJECTS:
Independent Study of HTML and CSS 1/2010 to Present
Database/ SQLite Tutoring 6/2009 – 12/2009
Holly Wilper, Senior Software Engineer, Intel Corporation
Champaign, IL
Tutored an experienced programmer making first foray into databases.
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Researched and taught use of SQLite in C++ by discussion and sample programs.
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Fish Tank Simulation 8/2009 – 12/2009
UIS Software Engineering
With a small team, further developed a fish tank simulation previously designed at Parkland College.
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Developed UML class diagrams showing baseline design and proposed new design with increased
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modularity.
• Participated in writing the core interfaces and abstract classes.
• Implemented the main fish tank model design in Java.
• Wrote JUnit tests for non GUI and non emergent requirements.
Electronic Yahtzee 6/2009 8/2009
UIS Usability Engineering
With a partner, developed a Java application that simulates the dice game Yahtzee.
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Developed and administered field tests to evaluate usability of our program.
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Iterated user interface design based on feedback.
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TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCE:
IT Support Specialist 3/2000 10/2001
McKinsey & Company (first six months through RHI agency)
Atlanta, GA
Selected and implemented call tracking and inventory systems by DK Systems Inc., using Sybase.
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Imported and updated data, using SQL along with the DKHelp Desk and DKInventory tools.
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Provided comprehensive technical support to consulting professionals and support staff.
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Help Desk Analyst 9/1999 2/2000
Atlanta Casualty, through TEKsystems
Atlanta, GA
Provided end user technical support to users of proprietary automobile insurance software.
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Documented software bugs as discovered by end users.
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Help Desk and Desktop Support Specialist 1/1998 8/1999
MMI Companies, Inc. through RHI Consulting
Chicago, IL
Worked as part of a team to support users worldwide by telephone.
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Provided on site desktop support to local employees.
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Supported environment included NetWare, Windows NT, Lotus Notes, and AS/400.
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Help Desk Support Specialist 5/1997 9/1997
Moore Business Forms through Manpower
Chicago, IL
Provided first level technical support, as part of a team, to 5,000 business users nationwide in a
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client/server and mainframe environment.
OTHER EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Administrative Assistant ACI (AT&T) 1996 1997
1995 1996
Legal Secretary Law Office of Christine Gara
Document Processor – Amway Corporate 1994 1995
1993 1994
Administrative Assistant Citicorp
Administrative Assistant – USC School of Medicine 1990 1993