<p> Joshua S. Birk 7972A Colonial Dr. Mentor, Ohio 44060 (440) 205-1380 [email protected] http://www.mcs.kent.edu/~jbirk</p><p>Career To obtain a challenging full-time position in the field of Computer Science where my past Objective: experience, education and interpersonal skills can make a difference, and to enhance my programming knowledge and abilities.</p><p>Education: Bachelor of Science, December 2001, Major: Computer Science Kent State University: Kent, Ohio  GPA: 3.655, Major GPA: 3.82  Significant Courses: Object Oriented Programming, Web Publishing, Speed Programming, Advanced Operating Systems (graduate course), Operating Systems, Compilers, Programming Languages, and Computer Architecture.  Honors Thesis, titled: “Programming Environment for the Association for Computing Machinery Programming Contest”. This included writing a text editor in TCL/TK, a secure shell in C, and configuring a secure GUI.</p><p>Computer Programming languages: C, C++, MFC, HTML, DHTML, Perl, JavaScript, Lingo, Flash Skills: ActionScript, TCL/TK, Java, Pascal, VAX assembly, Lisp, Prolog Operating systems: Windows 95/98, Unix/Linux, Windows 3.1, Windows 2000 Software: Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0, Borland C++ Builder 4, Borland C++ 5, Macromedia Director 6.5-8, Flash 4 & 5, Allaire Homesite 3 & 4, InstallShield Professional 5.5, InstallShield Express 2.11, Adobe Photoshop 5, Microsoft Office</p><p>Related Programmer: Designouveau, Inc., January 1999-October 2001 Experience: Developed software applications using Macromedia Director, Borland C++ Builder, and Microsoft Visual C++. Developed and maintained websites using HTML, JavaScript, Perl, and Flash.</p><p>Web Page Programmer: RCS Management Group, Inc., January- December 1998 Developed and maintained corporate web site.</p><p>Web Page Programmer: Kent State University, May-December 1998 Designed and implemented web sites for courses in the School of Business.</p><p>Student Assistant: Special Collections and Archives, KSU, January-December 1998 Performed a variety of duties including web design and coding, supplying computer support, and assisting in the general operation of this archive.</p><p>Honors and  President's List  Honors College Scholarship Activities:  Dean's List  National Honor Society  A top expert on Experts Exchange  Liquid Crystal Project, 1995  Golden Key National Honor Society  People to People Student Ambassador,  Alpha Lambda Delta, National Honor Summer, 1994 Society for Freshman </p>