Richard L. Wendling 5041 Southview Drive Fairfield, Ohio 45014 (513) 894-0626 rwendlli@flash.net SKILLS AND ASSETS SUMMARY Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and hard working. Eager to learn and take on new responsibilities and challenges. Excellent communication and problem solving skills. Ability to quickly learn and master software applications. COMPUTER TRAINING: Microsoft Works, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Internet Explorer, Netscape. Windows 95-2000, Windows XP, Windows NT Server 4.0, and Macintosh operating systems. Programming in BASIC, Pascal, Visual Basic 6.0, VBA, HTML, JavaScript, C, and C++. Familiarity with AS-400 operations A variety of other database, spreadsheet, CAD, and productivity software. EDUCATION Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio B. S., Education Tarrant County College, Hurst, Texas Associate of Applied Science, Computer Science Application Development December, 2000, Graduation with Highest Honors Certificate of Completion, Computer Science Application Development Certificate of Completion, Computer Science Entry-Level Programming December, 2000, Graduation with Distinction Overall 3.951 Grade Point Average Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society EMPLOYMENT Roselawn Condon School, Cincinnati Public Schools Junior High Science Teacher, August 2003 - June 2005 Utilized inquiry-based instruction with Foss, SEPUP, and STC/MS science kits. Science Club sponsor. Science Fair Coordinator. Tech Liaison Technology Committee Mattel Toys Southwest Distribution Center, Fort Worth, Texas Data Analyst, March 2000 - 2003 Designed, implemented, and maintained databases in Access. Wrote VBA code to create customized processes. Imported data from AS-400 computer system using Client Access. Assisted with network administration. Technical support for Windows 95/98/2000 and PC based applications, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, and Outlook. Taught classes in computer skills, Word, Excel, Access, and Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED. Assisted in operation of AS-400 computer. Assisted with Inventory Control. Inventory Control Analyst 1986-1989, 1998-2000 Researched, analyzed, and solved inventory problems. Designed and implemented Access databases for inventory applications. Coordinated activities and projects between departments and facilities. Helped develop software to track inbound inventory. Oversaw the local charity toy distribution program. Birdville Independent School District, Fort Worth, Texas Elementary School Teacher, North Ridge Elementary School, 1989 - 1998 Utilized computers daily for instruction, communication, and record keeping. Instructed children in basic computer skills. Provided technical support for other staff members using Macintosh, Windows, and DOS computers. Created my own computer lab in my classroom by collecting and repairing discarded computers, enabling each student in my class to have their own computer to use. Member of the North Ridge Computer Committee. Improved TAAS scores each year the test was given to my class. Self-employed Map-Maker / Cartographer 1995 - 1998 Created highly detailed topographical maps for use in orienteering competition. Integrated data from existing maps, aerial photographs, fieldwork, and AutoCAD files. Self-taught in the utilization of CAD software. One of my maps, Tyler State Park, was used for the Junior ROTC National Championships in 1999. Christian Temple School, Fort Worth, Texas Elementary Teacher; Secondary Science and Computer Teacher, 1985-1986 Managed the science and computer labs. Taught computer literacy and BASIC programming to high school students. COMPUTER COURSES TAKEN AT TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE: Fundamentals of Programming (BASIC) CSC 1604 Summer, 1986 A BASIC Programming CSC 1614 Summer, 1986 A Introduction to Computer Applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Internet) CSC 1804 Fall, 1997 A Introduction to Programming (Pascal) CSC 1814 Fall, 1997 A C Programming I CSC 1824 Spring, 1998 A Database Management (MS Access) CSC 1834 Spring, 1998 A PC Operating Environment (Windows) CSC 1854 Summer, 1998 A Rapid Application Development CSC 2844 Fall, 1998 A (Program design, MS Access) LAN Administration (Windows NT 4.0) CSC 2904 Spring, 1999 A Visual Basic 6.0 Programming CSC 2814 Fall, 1999 A C++ Programming CSC 2804 Spring, 2000 A Web Authoring ITSE 2413 Fall, 2000 A (HTML, JavaScript, Cascading Style Sheets) Advanced Web Authoring ITSE 2471 Spring, 2001 A AWARDS, MEMBERSHIPS, AND HONORS Eagle Scout. Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.