Christopher A. Spears
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OVERVIEW
. CompTIA A+ Certified Computer Support Technician
. Works well in team atmosphere, great at working without direct
supervision.
. Very detail oriented and well organized.
. Works well with public, effective communicator
COMPUTER SKILLS
Skills: CompTIA A+ Certified Computer Support Technician
Certification proves competence in areas such as installation,
preventative maintenance, networking, security and
troubleshooting. CompTIA A+ certified technicians also have
excellent customer service and communication skills to work with
clients.
Operating Systems: Windows XP, Macintosh OS X, Linux
Software: MS Word / MS Access / MS Excel / MS PowerPoint
EDUCATION
University of Massachusetts - Boston, Boston, MA (2007)
Bachelors in Earth & Geographic Sciences with a minor in Psychology.
Geographic Information Technologies Certificate program
Dean's List (Spring 2002, Fall 2003, Fall 2004, Fall 2005)
WORK EXPERIENCE
Computershare Fund Services / Adecco
Customer Service Representative (Aug. 2009 - May 2010)
. Provided stockholders with information on upcoming shareholder
meetings and assisted them with voting.
Metavante / Manpower Inc Quincy, MA (Oct. 2008 - Dec. 2008)
Operations Balancing Associate
. Performed image-based processing of checks and bonds for financial
service firms in fast paced, deadline driven environment.
U.S. Census Bureau, Boston MA (Dec. 2007 - Sept. 2008)
Geographic Specialist (temporary position)
. Updated hundreds of street maps representing areas of New England.
. Used ArcGIS to clearly define the jurisdiction of Census Bureau
offices in Puerto Rico. Jurisdictions chosen based on area, physical
landmarks and housing.
. Performed customer service for entities involved with 2010 census
programs.
. Researched mail delivery for state of MA for purpose of improving 2010
census.
Kelly Services / State Street Bank, Quincy, MA (Sept. 2007 - Dec. 2007)
IT Technician /Customer Service
. Worked in IT dept and assists to State Street client and employees
with State Street Bank's computer system. Job involved troubleshooting
with over 50 different applications.
Clerk
. Worked within team structure to process stock transactions.
. Performs office tasks such as collecting and distributing faxes to
various
departments as well as faxing out daily reports.
NatureServe, Boston MA (June 2007 - Sept. 2007)
GIS Intern
. Created /updated hundreds of thematic maps representing the habitats
of
endangered species throughout the US using ESRI ArcView to aid
conservation efforts.
Kelly Services / CitiStreet, Quincy, MA (Feb. 2007 - June 2007)
Clerk
. Worked as part of a team which processed monetary transactions and
mailing
for 401K plans on deadline while performing Quality Assurance /
Quality Control throughout the process.
. Organization skills required when working on multiple plans
simultaneously.
Healthcare Financial Inc, Boston, MA (Nov. 2006 - Mar. 2007)
Data Acquisitions
. Independently researched / verified patient information at the
Massachusetts
Register of Vital Statistics with the purpose of helping to qualify
the patients for government aid.
Environmental FirstSearch Technology Corp., Norwood, MA (Apr. - Sept. 2006)
GIS Intern
. Maintained and updated nationwide cartographic database to provide
data on
land use.
. Generated meta-data for historical aerial photographs; duties included
initial
data entry, quality control review & document organization.
. Historical aerial research (including georesearch of imagery from MA
and CT)
World Martial Arts Federation, Boston, MA (April 2007)
Volunteer Corner Judge
. Functioned as a judge and score keeper for various competitions
including
sparring and kata/forms across various rankings during Spring WMAF
martial arts tournament.
ACTIVITIES
StreetScape Committee, Randolph, MA
Committee Member
Committee which coordinates with local business, residents and
contractors to develop a unique, vibrant downtown for Randolph, MA
which establishes a visual character for downtown, serves as a
catalyst for economic development, emphasizes pedestrian use and
embraces Randolph's local heritage.