Michael Howard
**** ** ***** ***** ****: 214-***-****
Dallas, Texas 75248 Email: **********@*****.***
Objective: To gain a full time position that will improve my skills and gain experience that will aid in obtaining
Microsoft certifications.
Summary: Experienced network security analyst with experience in Microsoft software and operating systems
and in improving and maintaining internal software systems.
Relevant Experience:
IT Consultant to Frank Tupper Smith Jr. and Associates P.C. 2006 Present
● Taught computer training classes on Microsoft Office, Windows XP, and Windows 8 that
improved employee efficiency and cut back on service tickets by 20%.
● Independent contractor responsible for technical support and training for all employees.
● Designed efficient network infrastructure and centralized and digitized all internal files to allow
access by appropriate employees.
● Modernized computer systems by researching, buying, installing, and maintaining business
software ranging from management software to antivirus software.
IT Consultant to Readwell Publishing, Inc. 2008 Present
● Provided independent, part time consulting support on IT issues.
● Improved upon network infrastructure to allow systems to be more easily maintained and
require less upgrading.
● Maintained and improved upon company web presence, including websites and social media
presence.
● Introduced changes in IT procedure to allow more efficient processing of customer complaints.
● Led a small team in the development of a new system to support online purchases by
customers.
Skills:
Computer Experience
● I have taken two classes designed to prepare students for using Windows Server 2003, as
well as several programming classes and systems analysis classes in which I served as the team
leader for all group submissions.
● I am expertly proficient with Microsoft Office and all modern Windows Operating Systems.
Education:
1 JJ Pearce High School, Texas, Graduated August 2003 May 2006
2 Collin College August 2008 May 2010
3 University of Texas at Dallas August 2011 May 2012
4 Collin College August 2012 Present
● Attending part time, Business Administration degree with IT focus