Honors Certifications Degrees

CompTIA A+ CertificationCompTIA A+ Certification(COMP10443680)(COMP10443680)

I completed training for my A+ certification at CompuTech Consultants in Irving, Texas. I passed both the hardware and software portions of the certifications and received my final certification on May 19, 2001.

CompTIA A+ CertificationCompTIA A+ Certification(COMP10443680)(COMP10443680)

Core HardwareInstallation, Configuration, UpgradingDiagnosing and TroubleshootingMotherboard, Processors, and MemoryPrintersBasic Networking

Operating System TechnologiesOperating System FundamentalsInstallation, Configuration, and UpgradingDiagnosing and TroubleshootingNetworks

President's Honor ListPresident's Honor List

North Central Texas College, Fall 2002

During the fall 2002 semester, I passed all my courses with A's.

Dean's Honor ListDean's Honor List

North Central Texas College, Spring 2003

During the spring 2003 semester, I passed three out of four classes with A's, and received one B.

Dean's Honor ListDean's Honor List

North Central Texas College, Fall 2003

During the fall 2003 semester, I passed three out of four classes with A's, and received one B.

Phi Theta KappaPhi Theta KappaInternational Honor Society of the Two-Year International Honor Society of the Two-Year

CollegeCollege

Psi Iota Chapter-North Central Texas CollegePhi Theta Kappa, the International Honor Society of the Two-Year College, was a great experience for me at North Central Texas College. I participated in fundraisers, blood drives, and during the spring 2003 semester I was able to attend the Phi Theta Kappa regional meeting at Tyler Junior College.

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Associate of Applied ScienceAssociate of Applied ScienceComputer Information Systems and TechnologyComputer Information Systems and Technology

North Central Texas College

Gainesville, Texas May 7, 2004

I graduated with a 3.74 GPA, and as a member of Phi Theta Kappa.

Associate of Applied ScienceAssociate of Applied ScienceComputer Information Systems and TechnologyComputer Information Systems and Technology

I received my Associate of Applied Science Degree with an emphasis on Computer Information Systems and Technology. Some of the courses included in the curriculum for this degree were Introduction to Programming, Java Programming, Web Design, Web Development, Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access), and Application Problem Solving.

Microsoft Office SpecialistMicrosoft Office SpecialistPowerPoint XP (core)PowerPoint XP (core)

I passed the PowerPoint core certification exam on December 2, 2003. I prepared for the course by taking the Presentation Media class at North Central Texas College that semester, and passed almost halfway through the semester.

Microsoft Office SpecialistMicrosoft Office SpecialistPowerPoint XP (core)PowerPoint XP (core)

Creating a Presentation Create presentations (manually and using automated tools) Add slides to and delete slides from presentations Modify headers and footers in the Slide Master

Inserting and Modifying Visual Elements Add tables, charts, clip art, and bitmap images to slides Customize slide backgrounds Add OfficeArt elements to slides Apply custom formats to tables

Modifying Presentation Formats Apply formats to presentations Apply animation schemes Apply slide transitions Customize slide formats Customize slide templates Manage a Slide Master Rehearse timing Rearrange slides Modify slide layout Add links to a presentation

Inserting and Modifying Text Import text from Word Insert, format, and modify text

Printing Presentations Preview and print slides, outlines, handouts, and speaker notes

Working with Data from Other Sources Import Excel charts into slides Add sound and video to slides Insert Word tables on slides Export a presentation as an outline

Managing and Delivering Presentations Set up slide shows Deliver presentations Manage files and folders for presentations Work with embedded fonts Publish presentations to the Web Use Pack and Go

Workgroup Collaboration Set up a review cycle Review presentation comments Schedule and deliver presentation broadcasts

Microsoft Office SpecialistMicrosoft Office SpecialistMicrosoft Access XP (core)Microsoft Access XP (core)

I passed the Access core certification exam on December 2, 2003. I prepared for the course by taking the Microsoft Access class at North Central Texas College that semester, and passed almost two weeks before the end of the semester.

Microsoft Office SpecialistMicrosoft Office SpecialistMicrosoft Access XP (core)Microsoft Access XP (core)

Creating and Using Databases Create Access databases Open database objects in multiple views Move among records Format datasheets

Creating and Modifying Tables Create and modify tables Add a predefined input mask to a field Create Lookup fields Modify field properties

Creating and Modifying Queries Create and modify Select queries Add calculated fields to Select queries

Creating and Modifying Forms Create and display forms Modify form properties

Viewing and Organizing Information Enter, edit, and delete records Create queries Sort records Filter records

Defining Relationships Create one-to-many relationships Enforce referential integrity

Producing Reports Create and format reports Add calculated controls to reports Preview and print reports

Integrating with Other Applications Import data to Access Export data from Access Create a simple data access page

Microsoft Office SpecialistMicrosoft Office SpecialistWord XP (expert)Word XP (expert)

I passed the Word expert certification exam on June 10, 2004. I prepared for the course by taking the Word Processing class at North Central Texas College that semester via the internet, and passed shortly after the end of the semester.

Microsoft Office SpecialistMicrosoft Office SpecialistWord XP (expert)Word XP (expert)

Formatting Documents Create and format document sections Create and apply character and paragraph styles Create and update document indexes and tables of contents, figures, and authorities Create cross-references Add and revise endnotes and footnotes Create and manage master documents and subdocuments Move within documents Create and modify forms using various form controls Create forms and prepare forms for distribution

Customizing Tables Use Excel data in tables Perform calculations in Word tables

Creating and Modifying Graphics Create, modify, and position graphics Create and modify charts using data from other applications Align text and graphics

Customizing Paragraphs Control pagination Sort paragraphs in lists and tables

Customizing Word Create, edit, and run macros Customize menus and toolbars

Workgroup Collaboration Track, accept, and reject changes to documents Merge input from several reviewers Insert and modify hyperlinks to other documents and Web pages Create and edit Web documents in Word Create document versions Help protect documents Define and modify default file locations for workgroup templates Attach digital signatures to documents

Using Mail Merge Merge letters with a Word, Excel, or Access data source Merge labels with a Word, Excel, or Access data source Use Outlook data as mail merge data source

Microsoft Office SpecialistMicrosoft Office SpecialistExcel XP (Expert)Excel XP (Expert)

I passed the Excel expert certification exam on November 12, 2004. I prepared for the certification exam by taking the Spreadsheet class at North Central Texas College, as well as studying on my own.

Microsoft Office SpecialistMicrosoft Office SpecialistExcel XP (Expert)Excel XP (Expert)

Importing and Exporting DataImport data to Excel Export data from Excel Publish worksheets and workbooks to the Web

Managing WorkbooksCreate, edit, and apply templates Create workspaces Use data consolidation

Formatting NumbersCreate and apply custom number formats Use conditional formats

Working with RangesUse named ranges in formulas Use Lookup and Reference functions

Customizing ExcelCustomize toolbars and menus Create, edit, and run macros

Auditing WorksheetsAudit formulas Locate and resolve errors Identify dependencies in formulas

Summarizing DataUse subtotals with lists and ranges Define and apply filters Add group and outline criteria to ranges Use data validation Retrieve external data and create queries Create Extensible Markup Language (XML) Web queries

Analyzing DataCreate a Microsoft PivotTable®, Microsoft PivotChart®, and PivotTable/PivotChart Reports Forecast values with what-if analysis Create and display scenarios

Workgroup CollaborationModify passwords, protections, and properties Create a shared workbook Track, accept and reject changes to workbooks Merge workbooks

Microsoft Office SpecialistMicrosoft Office SpecialistOffice XP MasterOffice XP Master

In order to obtain the Office XP Master certification, I was required to complete three required certifications (Word XP expert, Excel XP expert, and PowerPoint XP core) and one elective certification (Access XP core or Outlook XP core; I completed Access XP core).