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Phone xxx-xxx-xxxx E-mail jimrippsxhotmailxcom |
Jim M. Cripps
Skill |
PC, software, writing, leading and training, mechanical, assembly, and written and verbal communication. |
Experience |
Sr.
Sorter Operator/Balance Clerk Sep
2000-Jan 2004 Bank of Oklahoma Tulsa/OKC, OK Operated Unisys sorting machine, distributed checks via courier to other banks, reconciled out-of-balance work, and compiled workflow charts. Associate Editor
Apr 2001 LiveJournal,
Inc. Edited Terms-of-Service Agreement in cooperation with a group
of online editors. LiveJournal.com is the largest online journal community on
the Web. Copy
Editor Apr 2000 - Sep 2000 Sino-Sourcing,
Inc. Edited online
content from translated copy. Company sourced goods from Managing
Editor
1999 - Present Transylvania Press, Inc. Currently oversee operations and functions, supporting the company’s objective of delivering quality content both online and in magazine format. Daily activities include being Editor-In-Chief, Designer and Illustrator, Planner, Marketer, and Sales Manager. Other tasks include being Webmaster and accountant. Transylvania Press publishes Paper Story magazine. Copy Editor Apr 2000 - Sep 2000 Sino-Sourcing,
Inc.
Edited online
content. Company sourced goods from Lead, Electro-Mechanical
Assembler
Sep 1996
– 1999 Maccor, Inc.
Line leader,
reviewed prints and parts needed, requested and pulled parts from stock room,
worked with design team on improvements and modifications. Core
responsibilities included keeping the line on schedule; implementing changes;
inspecting parts and finished units; and filing quality control forms. Other
skills utilized: wiring, soldering, assembly, and testing power supplies.
Maccor is one of three companies in the world manufacturing quality
electronic testing cabinets. Tech Support/Tester Apr 1996 – Aug 1996 Kelly Temp.
Service
Assigned to Lowrance
Electronics as a test-bed operator, testing circuit boards off the
assembly line. Also soldered parts onto boards. Lowrance is a high volume
manufacturer of easy-to-use fish finders and GPS locators. Assembler/Trainer Aug 1995 – Nov 1995 Adecco Temp. Service
Tulsa, OK Provided service to AAON, Inc. on assembly line, constructing and
insulating doors and walls for rooftop air-conditioners, and training others.
Assembled units within a team. Company builds and sells rooftop heating and
cooling units for businesses such as Wal-Mart, and building contractors
worldwide. Salesclerk/Automotive Dept. Mgr. Apr 1987 – Apr
1995 Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Evaluated customers’
needs, often assisting in Hardware, Sporting Goods, Electronics, and in the
Lawn and Garden/Seasonal department. Researched parts, ordered and stocked
merchandise, and used an inventory database. Involved with inventory control,
tending the register, and store safety. |
Education |
English Major/Electronics Technology Minor 1997 - 1998 Tulsa Community
College/OSU Majoring in English. Classes have included English Composition, Technical Mathematics, and DC Circuit Analysis. Studies not complete. Dean’s List, and President’s Honor Roll. |
Professional Memberships |
The HTML Writer’s Guild, http://www.hwg.com; http://www.creativegroup.com. |
Tools |
Knowledgeable with PC’s and workstations, word processors such as MS Works and Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel. HTML and HTML applications/editors such as 1st Page 2000, MS Publisher , DreamWeaver 2, GoLive, and drawing programs Painter, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Freehand 8, browsers IE 4-6 and Navigator 4+, file transferring with CuteFTP and WS-FTP. Unisys sorter, software and bank reconciliation program, NCR MICR encoding machines, and various microfilming equipment. Soldering, circuit board test-bed operation with an oscilloscope, crimping tools, air tools, multi-meters, wiring and assembly blueprints/diagrams. Proficient with NCR/IBM registers, ordering and sales (via Telxon, computer, or face-to-face), bar code scanners, inventory prep, and ten-key. |
Interests and Activities |
Currently producing own magazine, and maintaining business website; http://www.transylvaniapress.com. Enjoy learning more about business and e-commerce, HTML, Cascading Style Sheets, XML, and publishing. |
Certification |
HTML Programming and Written English. Certified through Brain Bench (http://www.brainbench.com/). Transcript ID# 355838. |
References |
Available on request |