Alexander N. Reed
http://webpages.charter.net/alexreed
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Apple Valley, MN 55124
PERSONAL GOAL
Would like to design and maintain a computer system or database that is efficient and easily accessible
WORK & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Vice President (Website) Screaming Eagles Marching Band, UW-La Crosse (Apr 2012 Present)
- Re-designed the band website to be more user friendly and kept it updated throughout the year
- Developed and implemented technological solutions to streamline band operations
Lab Consultant Information Technology Services, UW-La Crosse (Sep 2011 Present)
- Responsible for making sure all computers and attached peripherals within the labs were in working
order, so that each student had the proper tools they needed to get their work accomplished
- Also assisted students with software related personal computer matters
Kitchen Steward & Office Assistant Yellowstone National Park Lodges (May 2012 Aug 2012)
- Kitchen Steward: Was accountable for maintaining overall kitchen cleanliness and verifying sanitation
compliance with local health laws, which resulted in positive ratings during health and safety audits
- Office Assistant: Helped make certain all employee payroll data was accurate and organized in Excel
Sales Floor Team & Cashier Apple Valley South SuperTarget Store (Mar 2009 May 2012)
- Was held accountable for the Target brand being reflected in the store all day by ensuring store
shelves were tidy and precisely stocked, efficiently and accurately processing customer check-out, and
by making certain customers had a positive shopping experience during their entire visit
- Occasionally supervised cashier lanes while manager was on break
- Also cross-trained in Electronics Sales, Pharmacy, the Returns Desk, and Food Service
- Contributed to positive Merchandise In-Stock & Customer Satisfaction store survey scores
Senior Patrol Leader Boy Scout Troop 290, Apple Valley, MN (Jan 2008 Jun 2008)
- Was in charge of the overall planning and execution of all troop activities
- Ran troop meetings and facilitated communication between adults and youth
- Effective leadership resulted in the troop winning a quality program award
EDUCATION & AWARDS
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (2011 Present)
- Major: Information Systems B.S. / Minor: Computer Science
Eastview High School, Apple Valley, MN (2007 2011)
- Honor Graduate (June 2011) & National Honor Society Member
Eagle Scout - Boy Scouts of America (April 2008)
COMPUTER SKILLS
Proficient with the Windows OS, Mac OS, as well as Microsoft Office Applications
Knowledgeable about the Java programming language and Computer Architecture
ACTIVITIES, INTERESTS, & STRENGTHS
Activities: UWL Screaming Eagles Marching Band & Symphonic Band (Aug 2011 Present)
Interests: Computers, New Technology, Current Events, the Outdoors, and Traveling
Strengths: Organization, Customer Service, Communication, and Attention to Detail
REFERENCES
Available at Request