Montana Talent – Computer Programmer – Zander Thompson

My name is Zander Thompson, and I just recently moved to Missoula from New Jersey, where I was a computer programmer with New York life Insurance Company.

Noted in my attached resume, I was a Computer Science major in college at Willamette University. I also gained experience as an intern at New York Life in the Business Resumption Department. I have knowledge in computer programming, especially in Java, thanks to my Computer Science education. I was also trained in legacy systems programming in COBOL through New York Life. I am an enthusiastic student of technology who is always interested in learning new things. I love solving technical problems and enjoy creating new solutions.

I am a person who loves a challenge, and I like to push myself to exceed expectations. For example, I took on the task of creating a physics simulator in Java for my Senior Seminar, and was selected to present my work for Student Scholarship Recognition Day at Willamette University. After the presentation, I continued to develop the project further until the end of the semester, and was happy with what I accomplished. I consider myself a strong team player, and have worked well with others, such as during group projects as an intern at New York Life. I have an easygoing personality and always get along well with my peers and coworkers. I can also perform well independently and as a leader as I did while being a Teaching Assistant for a Computer Animation class at Willamette University. I am very capable of working independently with little instruction and supervision. Additionally, my Liberal Arts education has given me effective oral and written communication skills. I enjoy learning, especially about technology, and am quick to pick up new abilities. I believe this makes me a very trainable employee.

I would love to speak with you further about my qualifications and career goals. Thank you for your time and consideration, and please let me know if you need any more information from me.

Sincerely,

Zander Thompson

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ALEXANDER THOMPSON

3650 Georganna Drive

Missoula, Montana 59802

203-571-8196

[email protected]

Education

Bachelor of Arts. Willamette University, Salem, Oregon May 2009

Major: Computer Science, Minor: Mathematics G.P.A: 3.2

Experience

Computer Programmer. New York Life, Clinton, NJ: June 2009-December 2009

• Completed programming assignments independently

• Prioritized work for multiple teams

• Finished training program on IBM z/OS mainframe system

• Trained in TSO, ISPF, JCL, COBOL

Teacher’s Assistant. Willamette University, Fall 2008

• Supervised Computer Animation labs

• Assisted students with Computer Animation projects

Intern, Business Resumption Department. New York Life, Westchester, NY: Summer 2008

• Maintained Westchester’s campus emergency seating assignment database

• Initiated processes to automate certain aspects of the upkeep of the database

Stock and Sales Assistant. Cycle Dynamics, Westport, CT: Summers 2004-2006

• Greeted customers

• Assembled bicycles

• Answered phones

• Trusted alone with shop

Crew Member. Quiznos Sub, Westport, CT. Summers 2006-2007

• Prepared food

• Cleaned store

Computer Skills

Programming languages: Java, C++; Development Environments: Netbeans; Software: Autodesk Maya (3D computer graphics software package); Legacy Systems skills: Trained in TSO,ISPF, JCL, COBOL

Relevant Courses

Introduction to Programming in Java, Data Structures, Architecture and Compilers, Analysis of Algorithms, Senior Seminar in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Computer Animation Production, Advanced Computer Animation Production.

Honors/Awards:

Jason Lee Scholar; Willamette University Scholar; College Honors, Spring 2009; Honorable mention, CSI Programming Competition, 2009, Selected to present Senior Seminar at Willamette’s 2009 Student Scholarship Recognition Day.
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