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Tom Knox
Graphic Artist
6540 North Glen Drive
Ducktown, Georgia 30040
Phone 770.886.3774
Portfolio: http://bellsouthpwp.net/s/k/skyduck/
skyduck@bellsouth.net
February 14, 2004

To Whom It May Concern:

My name is Tom Knox and I am a very creative and knowledgeable man. My
expertise is strong and my skills more diverse than most others you will see. Rather than
limit my resume to a typical sales pitch I am giving you the opportunity to see all my
skills.

My goal is to attain a challenging position that allows me to be creative and make
lots of money at the same time. I am looking for a respectable position with regular hours
and a work product that is tangible and ethical.

Some of the areas that interest me are graphic design, inventing, computer
systems and designs, engineering, commercial art, digital photography, film, video,
photoshop image manipulation, advertising, technical training, animation, science,
physics, astronomy, space, SETI, military aircraft and weapons, signal processing
technologies, cryptography, data compression, interface technologies (I/O), sensors,
building computers, computer networking, 802.11b/g etc, computer games, tattoo art,
technical writing, and anything new or cutting edge.

I thrive in free working environments that encourage experimentation and
implementation without asking for permission. The best advice I ever received was “ It is
better to ask for forgiveness than permission” . This phrase is a powerful motivator.

Give me an opportunity to contribute and you will be glad you hired me.

Sincerely,

Tom Knox
skyduck@bellsouth.net
Phone 770.886.3774
Objective: Visual Media
Visual Media position such as graphic arts, pre-press, advertising, Quark Xpress,
photography, technology and related positions.

Visual Media Skills
Quark Photoshop Pagemaker
Business Cards Flyers Catalogs
Image Conversion (All Formats and Extensions) Clip Art
Image Conversion PC-to-Mac & Mac-to-PC Calligraphy
Compact Disc Jewel Case Art and Inserts
Digital Photography 35mm Photography Digital ICE
Eye Candy 4000 Digital GEM Digital ROC
Digital SHO White Balance Red Eye Removal
RGB/CMYK Conversions Color Separations Object Removal
Remove Blemishes Convert to Black and White Remove Artifacts
Photograph Restoration Colorize Black and White

System Platforms
PC/Windows Apple/OSX PC/Linux

Office Skills
Typing 60-80 WPM Multi-Line Phone Voicemail Email
Fedex UPS Mail Public Address System
Create Bar Codes Filing Training Fax Machine
Copy Machine

Computer Skills
Microsoft Office Word Excel Access Front Page
Outlook Email

Advanced Computer Skills
Quality Inkjet Printing

Photo Scanners & OCR (optical character recognition systems)

TCP/IP Networking Ethernet WiFi Wireless
Satellite DSL Cable Modem
printer sharing file sharing
Small Storage Solutions:
Compact Flash Smart Media
Secure Digital Sony Memory Stick
Software user interfaces: easily use any programs the first time

Hardware user interfaces: keyboards, mouse, switches, dip switches,
card readers, barcode readers, knobs,
analog and digital.

I/O computer interfaces: serial USB FireWire
SCSI DV Current Loop

Credit Card Technologies
Visa / MasterCard / Debit / Credit / Fleet Cards / etc.
Credit Card Machines
I am experienced configuring and troubleshooting credit card
Machines. At Radiant Systems my responsibilities included
fixing credit card machines both inside and out at the gas pumps.
Skills include database repair.
Pay-At-The-Pump
Enables gas pumps to use credit, ATM, debit, and fleet cards.
Installing hardware, software, diagnosing problems, and repairing
these systems.
Satellite Credit
Using orbital satellites to process transactions.
Often the stores I worked with used Hughes satellite
equipment to process credit cards and communicate
with their home offices. Troubleshooting these interfaces
was a routine job duty at Radiant Systems.
Dial Up Credit
Using phone lines to process transactions.
TCP/IP Credit
Using the internet to process transactions.
Harmonic Systems Credit
I am trained on troubleshooting Harmonic Systems.
This is basically a secured connection for credit.
Leased Line Credit
This is an older technology seldom used today.
A leased line is connected to a special phone line
And the leased line modem processes credit requests.

Compression technologies:
archives and extraction methods
some examples include:
JPG (including all similar formats and technologies)
preserve detail
vary data loss percentage manually
ZIP 15 years experience
PK Zip
DOS version
Pkz204g.exe including all prior versions
command line
integration into batch files and scripts
All Windows versions
Command Shells
Amiga version (an old computer platform)
Atari ST version (an old computer platform)

ARJ 15 years experience
MSDOS version
Windows version
Commodore 64/128 version
Amiga version
Atari ST version

HDD File Compression
AKA Compressed Drives
AKA Compressed Volumes
AKA DriveSpace in MSDOS 6.xx
AKA DoubleSpace in MSDOS 6.xx
AKA Stacker technology
– Non-archive data compression technologies have always been
a very bad idea. However I am very knowledgeable
in this area if an expert is needed.

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) 15 years experience
Server & Client
configure and install network software designed to allow file
transfers via a secure or anonymous login.

Legacy FTP (File Transfer Protocols) 20 years experience
Xmodem, Zmodem, Ymodem, Kermit
These are methods of transferring specific computer files
and archives using a phone modem or serial connection.
As a child I was uploading and downloading on
bulletin board systems that used these protocols for
downloading text files, applications, and computer games.
Certification
A+ Certified Computer Technician #DD6DTT1606
CompTIA Worldwide Corporate Headquarters
1815 S. Meyers Road, Suite 300
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181-5228
Phone: 630.678.8300
Fax: 630.268.1384

Education
Ameritrain MCSE Course
1455 Lincoln Parkway East
Atlanta, GA 30346
Phone: 770.913.0200

Radiant Systems CompuTouch Certification
6610 Shiloh Road East CompuTouch Back Office Certification
Alpharetta, Georgia 30005
Phone: 800.229.0991

Dekalb College 1991-1992
555 North Indian Creek Drive
Clarkston, GA 30021-2396
Phone: 404.299.4000
Name Change: Dekalb College has changed its name to Georgia Perimeter College.

Shamrock High School Received Diploma
3100 Mount Olive Drive
Decatur, Georgia 30033
Phone: 678.874.7602
Special Note: Shamrock is located in Dekalb County in Georgia. In the fall of '96 Shamrock High
School became Shamrock Middle School after twenty nine wonderful years as a high school. Students
who were at Shamrock were sent to three schools: Tucker, Druid Hills, and Lakeside.

Dekalb Open Campus High School Completed Elective ½ credit for diploma
Open Campus High
2415 North Druid Hills Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30329-3298
Principal: Mattie Lee Small
Phone: 678.676.2602

Heritage High School Graphic Arts and Desktop Publishing
Greg Fowler, Principal
2400 Granade Road
Conyers, Georgia 30094
Phone: 770.483.5428
FAX: 770.483.9435
Rockdale County High School Grades 9-12
Jason Doughty, Principal
1174 Bulldog Circle
Conyers, Georgia 30012
Phone: 770.483.8754
FAX: 770.483.8708

Conyers Middle School Grades 6-8
Dr. Sue Snow, Principal
400 Sigman Road
Conyers, Georgia 30012
Phone: 770.483.3371
FAX: 770.483.9448

J.H. House Elementary Grades 1-5
Ms. Joyce Hooper, Principal
2930 Highway 20 North
Conyers, Georgia 30012
Phone: 770.483.9504
FAX: 770.483.0397

First Baptist Church of Conyers Kindergarten
Main Street
Conyers, Georgia 30012
Special Note: The building was sold recently. New location unknown.

Employment History
2002-Present Foothills Technology Computer Services
6540 North Glen Drive
Ducktown, Georgia 30040
Phone: 770.886.3774

2001-2002 ERC Parts Point of Sale Technical
4001 Cobb Intl. Blvd. Technical Support for Restaurants
Kennesaw, Georgia 30152
Phone: 800.241.6880

2000-2001 Oasys Imaging Technical Support
370 Winkler Drive for Orthodontist Software
Suite A
Alpharetta, Georgia 30004
Phone: 770.772.4770

1997-1999 Radiant Systems Point of Sale Technical
6610 Shiloh Road East Support for CStore, Restaurant,
Alpharetta, Georgia 30005 and Hospitality Industries.
Phone: 800.229.0991
1996-1997 Olston Staffing Services NEC Notebook support
Division Closed
GE Capital Helpdesk Building
Norcross, Georgia

1996 Computer Strategies Traveling Computer Technician
Owner Moved for Packard Bell, Wang, and others
Unable to locate
Don Demarco, Owner
Conyers, Georgia 30013

1992-1996 Tom’s Computer Service Computer Repair
2590 Almand Road
Conyers, Georgia 30012

1992 Regal Cinema Usher, Concession Supply,
Intersection of Receive Deliveries, Cleaning
Panola Road &
Covington Highway
Lithonia, Georgia 30058

1991 Taco Bell Cashier, Food Preparation,
1537 Highway 138 Stock Cooler, Server, Cleaning
Conyers, Georgia 30013
770-483-4407

1987 Primo’s 2-for-1 Pizza Pizza Maker, Stocking, Cleaning
Building Physically
Destroyed / Out of Business
West Avenue
Conyers, Georgia

Portfolio
Via Website: http://bellsouthpwp.net/s/k/skyduck/
Via Email: skyduck@bellsouth.net
Phone: 770.886.3774
CDROM: Free on CDROM, just ask.
Mail: Tom Knox Portfolio Request
6540 North Glen Drive
Ducktown, Georgia 30040
An Interview with Tom Knox
1. Where do you see yourself in five years?
In five years I would like to be considered your most creative and valuable worker with
at least 50 successful projects in my portfolio. At least one of these should be a major
marketing campaign recognized by most people in the United States. I would like to have
some of my photography featured in Shutterbug Magazine and Digital Photography
Magazine.

2. Why do you want this job?
I want to find a position where my creativity and knowledge can be harnessed to create
income for my family.

3. What can you do to bring a different approach to the position?
I tend to think outside the box so you can count on a fresh approach. My computer skills
allow me to approach projects in many different directions.

4. When did you first start using computers?
Over 20 years ago I became interested in computers.

5. How well would you work in a creative group?
I enjoy working on creative projects and working with more creative people is a positive
situation.

6. Why should I hire you?
You will be making the right choice to hire me because I am a hard worker and have the
right skills and creativity ideas to help your company grow.

7. Where did you grow up?
Conyers, Georgia, USA

8. Who are your heroes?
This is a hard question because there are so many good choices. I will give you three
answers.

First on my list is Orville“Dutch” Ruff. Uncle Dutch was the most kind hearted and
responsible man I ever met. He raised a large multi-generational family and still found
time to be there for everyone. He was modest yet everyone knew that he was a great
man. He was smart, creative, wise, friendly, honest, caring, and loving all at the same
time. He was always perplexed at the wrongs of the world but never let that deter him
from doing the right thing.

Second I would have to pick Barbara Knox, my wife, because I believe in her and she
believes in me. We can always count on each other to do the right thing. She is my best
friend and has stuck with me through the good and the bad. Barbara is a great teacher
formerly in the special education field and now tutoring students on an individual basis.
Perhaps for my third choice I should pick a famous person. This would have to be
someone who has always done the right thing and sacrificed for it. Instead of just picking
one famous person I am going to list several famous people who did the right things
according to their strong beliefs: John F. Kennedy, Robert Kennedy,
Martin Luther King Jr., Johnny Cash, John Lennon, Elvis Presley, and Roy Orbison.

9. What makes you angry?
People who fail to act in good faith. Examples would be superfluous.

10. Do you have any pets?
One cat and one dog. Our dog, Fred, is a miniature short hair dachshund. Willie is a black
cat with no tail.

11. Where were you on September 11, 2001?
I watched the live coverage as it happened on 9/11. I had just worked a night shift and
could not sleep any after watching the events develop during the morning and afternoon.
On my way to work I passed by the Cobb County Airport which is located directly across
from the National Guard in Kennesaw there were guards armed with machine guns and no
planes flying for several nights.

12. Are you willing to relocate?
Yes. I am willing to start work immediately at your location and will permanently
relocate.

References
K. Elise White
Owner, Medquest Connections
425 Paper Mill Landing
Roswell, Georgia 30076-2051
Phone: 770.518.9410

Gareth Williams
Computer Specialist
6555 Glen Pond Trace
Ducktown, GA 30040
Phone: 678.947.8723

Stephanie Williams
Criminal Justice Student
6555 Glen Pond Trace
Ducktown, GA 30040
Phone: 678.947.8723

Virginia Inzer
Retired Teacher
114 Apple Valley Dr
Woodstock, GA 30303
Phone: 770.926.8584
Kerry Knox
Owner, Harpers Florist in Conyers
179 Cornish Mountain Rd
Oxford, GA 30054-3904
Phone: 770.712.7737