James Rose
4637 Cabbage Palm Drive Valrico, FL 33596

jamesedwinrose@yahoo.com     Home: 813-643-4848     Cell: 925-765-4852
Objective
 
To obtain a position that will utilize my skills and experience, as well as challenging my abilities within a dynamic company. The ideal organization will believe in further developing resources to better meet their changing needs and challenging their workforce to do just that!
Education
 
San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
Bachelor of Arts - Communication, May 2003
 
Diablo Valley College, Pleasant Hill, CA
Associates - Communication, December 2000
Computer Skills
 
Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP, & 2003; DOS, and Mac OSX.
Office Software: Microsoft’s Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet Explorer, FrontPage, Visual FoxPro and basic SQL Server 2005; Netscape Navigator, Quicken, Adobe’s Photoshop, Premier, After Effects, Acrobat & InDesign; Macromedia’s Dreamweaver & Flash; Avstar, Sony’s Sound Forge & Acid Pro; Propellerhead’s Reason & Recycle; Motu’s Performer, Electronic Mail, Telnet, CD & DVD recording software, FTP Programs, Broadcast Director, Clientele. Mail Managing Software: XMPie, Business Object’s Postalsoft, ACE, Merge/Purge & Mail Manager 2010, and RedTitan. Other technical skills of relevance: DOS Command, FTP protocols, SMTP protocols, and network assessment and connectivity.
Experience
 
Confidential, Tampa, FL February 2005 - Present
Variable Data Programmer
·Communicate effectively with management, multiple departments, and employees as it relates to production issues reported, existing procedures, and procedural opportunities for improvement.
·Graphical design to include the edit and manipulation of TIFFs, GIFs, JPEGs, and other image files.
·Manage, manipulate, and process hundreds of flat files in various file formats for import into specific database tables using Microsoft Visual FoxPro.
·Proactively resolve data integrity issues when identified internally or by client issue reports.
·Review program coding to ensure efficiency.
·Create and edit forms in RedTitan Page Designer and Adobe InDesign to create mail merged documents.
·Well versed in the use and maintenance of all office equipment.
·Complete various administrative tasks as needed.
·Maintain and update corporate website.
 
Anderson Direct Mail & Presort, San Diego, CA May 2004 - January 2005
Programmer / Data Processing
·Manage, manipulate, and process hundreds of flat files in various file formats for import into specific database tables using Microsoft Visual FoxPro.
·Processed data received from outside sources into various administration systems. The data load process entailed ensuring that specific formatting requirements were met.
·Communicate effectively with management, multiple departments, and employees as it relates to production issues reported, existing procedures, and procedural opportunities for improvement.
·Constructed programs to complete jobs faster and more efficiently.
·Well versed in the use and maintenance of all office equipment.
 
NTN Communications, Inc., Carlsbad, CA July 2003 - May 2004
Customer Support Technician
NTN Communications provides the entertainment and hospitality industries interactive sports and trivia games via satellite systems installed at individual locations.

·Provided highly technical support to customers and on-site technicians on NTN products and services. This entailed troubleshooting all potential aspects of failure for customers and on-site technicians.
·Resolved computer, video, RF delivery, wireless, and satellite link problems.
·Initiated proactive problem solving for customers through interactive monitoring of systems.
·Up-sold NTN products and services while working with customers to resolve reported issues or issues isolated by proactive monitoring.
·Issued Return Merchandise Authorizations for NTN Trivia and NTN Wireless Products. Further, ensured system warranties were honored.
·Managed technical support hotline for customers and on-site technicians to troubleshoot and resolve system issues. Call volume averaged approximately 50 calls daily and duration varied based on issue.
 
XETV-Fox 6 News (Unit 6), San Diego, CA September 2002 - May 2003
Administrative Assistant / Researcher
·Conducted research via the internet, telephone and personal interviews.
·Generated 20 future story ideas through personal and professional experience as well as online and periodical research of past stories. The stories were focused on consumer fraud, rip-offs and scams.
·Assisted in the creation and authoring of various news scripts.
·Created 20 collections of music used at various points in the newscast.
·Using Avstar, transcribed and logged over 100 interviews to isolate good audio bytes to summarize the complete interview for airing.
·Assisted videographer and reporter with camera work, lighting and sound for over 50 photo shoots. Managed all setup and breakdown of equipment.
·Completed undercover work for future investigative news stories.
·Fielded incoming calls for reporters and directed to teams based on priority.
 
Mailstream / Ireland Direct Mail, Concord, CA March 1998 - August 2001
Account & Database Manager
·Managed team of eight machine operators.
·Managed workflow and reengineered workflow to make process improvements.
·Created and managed hundreds of databases using Microsoft products.
·Operated and maintained industrial inkjet printers, laser printers, copiers, mail sorting, and mail folding machines.
·Served as Network and System Administrator for all in-house computers.
·Consulted with clients and derived requirements documentation for client mailing needs.
·Provided customer service in person and over multiple telephone lines.
·Managed all office shipping and receiving.
·Created and manipulated data and Word documents to create mail-merged laser letters.
 
BC Marketing and Mail, Pleasanton, CA June 1997 - March 1998
Production Manager / Database & Machine Operator
·Oversaw Marketing, Advertising, and Accounting functions to ensure business efficiency.
·Managed team of six machine operators.
·Managed and manipulated hundreds of interfaces to in-house databases.
·Operated and maintained two industrial inkjet printers.
Skills
 
· Self-motivated team player with professional attitude
· Extremely organized and detail-oriented
· Solid communication and interpersonal skills
· Adaptable to various work environments
· Ability to multi-task
· Accept challenges with confidence
· Ability to type 55-65 WPM
· Capability to meet strict deadlines


Other Positions Used To Finance Education
 
· Over 15 years in the electronic music industry as a Disc Jockey, Music Producer, and Promoter
· Sales, Telemarketing, and Market Research experience
· Restaurant Industry experience