P.O. Box 5322 Phone (423) 288-3556
Kingsport, TN 37663 E-mail: brandon@wiw.org
Brandon Barker
Objective Achieve college degree in computer science with additional classes in business and become a company-wide
systems analyst for a major organization.
Deep understanding of all ranges of computer systems, office equipment, and both local area and wide area
Summary of computer networks. Skills also include the ability to troubleshoot and pinpoint, and provide a solution, to any
qualifications hardware/software problem with any of the aforementioned items.
Work experience 1993 – 1997 Preferred Systems, Inc. Kingsport, TN.
Computer Systems Specialist
Built, repaired, and installed complete computer systems. Installed operating systems, and additional software as
needed per customer. Also designs, install, and maintain NetWare networks, as well as Windows 95 / Windows
NT connectivity to installed networks. Handled scheduling of on-site service. Attained thorough understanding
and experience in the following:
- Computer Hardware
- Windows 3.1
- Windows for Workgroups 3.11
- Windows 95
- Windows NT 4.0
- Microsoft DOS 3.0 and All Higher Versions
- Novell DOS/DR DOS
- Novell NetWare 2.0-3.12
- Novell IntraNetWare 4.1
- TCP/IP Networking
- Linux, Internet Systems Administration
- Adobe PhotoShop
- Internet, HTML Authoring, Web Design
- Graphics, Presentation Software
- General Use of Unix Systems
- Technical Support for All of the Above
1996 Prodigy Technical Support Gray, TN.
Specialist
Provided technical support over the phone to customers connecting to an online service using all ranges of
operating systems including:
- Windows 95
- All Versions of MS-DOS
- Windows 3.1
- OS/2
- Novell DOS
Education 1990 – 1994 Sullivan Central High School Blountville, TN.
College Preparatory High School Diploma
- AIMS Scholar Award (Appalachian Intermountain Scholar) Recognizes a student involved in
College preparatory curriculum, well above the requirement for graduation.
- BETA Club Member
- DECA Club Member
- Science Honor Society
1997 – Current Northeast State Technical College Blountville, TN.
University Parallel Program
- Major: Computer Science(B.S.)
- Minor: Business
References Nathan Thompson Dr. Carlos Hammonds
Department Manager Marketing Director
SPS Payment Systems Central High School
104 Suncrest Dr. 131 Shipley Ferry Rd.
Gray, TN 37615 Blountville TN, 37617
Phillip Tharp
Principal
Christian Life Academy
P.O. Box 1383
Kingsport, TN 37662