Collin J. Bowen

4001 Colchester Rd. #167 · Baltimore, MD 21229 · (410) 247-7543

cbowen2@umbc.edu

 

OBJECTIVE

To facilitate a company’s growth by providing knowledge, motivation, hard-work and dedication in an

entry-level programming/development position.

 

EDUCATION

University Of Maryland, Baltimore County

 

Baltimore, Maryland

BS. In Computer Science                                                                                                                   May 2003

                                                                                                                                                           GPA: 3.64

 

 

RELEVANT COURSE WORK

 

Intro to Java, Problem solving w/ Java, Intro to Computer Science using C,

Intro to C++ and object oriented programming, Data Structures, Linear Algebra

 

RELATED

EXPERIENCE
Computer Operator/PC repair/ Programmer

   

   Hunt Valley, Maryland

 

The Danaher Tool Group                                                                                                   May 2001 – Present

·          Assist in troubleshooting and maintaining a staff of 100 laptop and desktop computers

·          Assist in maintaining the office’s Novell and NT servers

·          Navigate and manipulate the IBM AS400 mainframe to write queries and print daily reports

·          Write small programs using RPG language on the IBM AS400 to assist Customer Service, Sales,

        and Accounting in their day-to-day activities

OTHER

EXPERIENCE
Maryland Army National Guard, Airport Security

 

    Baltimore, Maryland

Baltimore Washington International Airport                                                                     Sep. 2001- Jan. 2002

·          Completed training given by the FAA, MTAP and FBI on airport security and terrorism

·          Provided security at Baltimore-Washington International Airport as a member of the Maryland Army National Guard in Operation Vigilant Guard as a part of Homeland Defense
Customer Service Associate

 

Glen Burnie, Maryland

The Home Depot                                                                                                              Jun. 2000 – May 2001

·          Provided outstanding customer service in all departments

·          Coordinated with supervisor to accomplish tasks

·          Pinpointed areas to increase sales

·          Supported store loss prevention agendas
Finish Carpenter

 

    Fort Wayne, Indiana

WoodMark Interiors                                                                                                         Jan. 2000 – May 2000

·          Coordinated with builder to trim new homes to meet customer needs             

·          Helped to establish a new company as a professional finish carpentry company

 
Assistant Supervisor

 

    Fort Wayne, Indiana

Delagrange Homes                                                                                                            Sep. 1998 – Jan. 2000

·          Inspected new homes for completeness prior to closing

·          Coordinated with contractors to fix any problem areas

·          Completed repairs and emergency calls in a timely and professional manner

Assistant Store Manager

 

    Fort Wayne, Indiana

Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse                                                                         May 1994 – Sep. 1998

·          Facilitated the opening of three new stores across the country

·          Interviewed and hired new employees

·          Lead and motivated 200 employees

·          Monitored complete store operations

·          Surpassed store sales goals for the year to obtain bonus

·          Reviewed monthly sales and earnings report to communicate with store manager on areas of possible improvement

·          Researched the advantages of staying open longer which resulted in a 5% increase in sales

 
Department of Defense, National Security Agency

 

Fort Meade, Maryland

United States Marine Corps                                                                                            Oct. 1988 – Oct 1992

·          Received an Honorable Discharge

·          Awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal

 
SKILLS

Experience using Java, C, and C++ programming languages and HTML

 

HONORS & AWARDS

Golden Key National Honor Society, Dean’s List Honors, Semester Honors, Defense Meritorious Service

Medal, Joint Service Achievement Medal, Soldier of the Year