Donald Alfred Nelson Junior

OBJECTIVE

I am seeking an internship or part-time employment in the field of Information Systems (IS) with preference toward Application Programming. My short term objective is to make use of my newly acquired skills and knowledge of information technology and computer programming in a corporate environment while obtaining hands-on experience. My long term goal is to seek permanent employment with a company or organization that will provide me with challenging and interesting work.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ability to work as a contributing member of a team is an absolutely essential part of any organization. This is even more important in a military environment. I worked as team member, both as a subordinate and as a supervisor, throughout my military career. I willingly contributing my skills, knowledge and experience to every activity I was assigned to and was relied upon by my superiors to ensure completion of every task to the best of my abilities.

Honesty and integrity are always important character traits. Every employer needs to be assured that his employees can be relied upon to "do the right thing" no matter the circumstances. I have always made every effort to insure that my actions and performance can be held up to the highest of standards and have never hesitated to seek guidance and direction from my superiors and peers should the situation dictate it.

Reliability and promptness are important to any team effort. By planning ahead and anticipating work requirements I have developed an excellent work ethic that was frequently noted and appreciated by my past employers. Being on time and well prepared are absolutely necessary to any team effort and I have never failed to make every effort to ensure that I was ready and able to take care of business.

WORK HISTORY

Operate Command, Control, Communications and Intelligence (C3I) equipment onboard U.S. Navy ships in support of military operations. Direct, train and supervise subordinate enlisted personnel in the operation and routine maintenance of shipboard C3I systems and supporting equipment. Specialized training in tactical air control, missile fire control, tactical data systems, voice communications systems, administration of Maintenance and Material Management (3M) system and shipboard security.

Part time employment as an on-site security guard for companies contracting with the agency.

In addition to the activities previously described include two years assigned as a Program Acceptance Test (PAT) Analyst for a Department of the Navy activity responsible for the design, development, test and evaluation of Navy Tactical Data System (NTDS) software systems. Duties included evaluating software for compliance with performance specifications, end user testing for reliability, development and writing of test programs and documentation, and the conduct of field testing of software prior to acceptance and certification.

Part time employment providing on-site assistance and information to students of Dakota State University in the use of networked personal computers and applications for course work.

EDUCATION

1967-1971 High School Diploma, Underwood Community High School, Underwood, Iowa.

1971-1972 Undergraduate (General Studies), Culver-Stockton College, Canton, Missouri.

1978-1980 Undergraduate (General Studies,Systems Analysis, Software Design), University of Minnesota, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota.

1997-2000 Undergraduate (Information Systems, Application Programming), Dakota State University (CPHE), Sioux Falls, South Dakota.