1247 Hillock Crossing
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
Gerard P. Collins
Objective
To expand my experience in the software engineering field with a company that will
nurture and reward this ambition with possible opportunities for future advancement.
Work Experience
10/2001–Present
Programmer
General Dynamics
Norfolk, VA
 Perform software modifications on Navy E-2, C-2, VH-60, VH-3 Flight simulators to
include software revision, maintenance, testing, debugging and documentation.
 Travel to plant sights to aid in the development of new flight trainers to insure proper
development of trainers from the design to installation of the device.
 Create and review documentation of software systems for operational flight trainers.
 Support government team and other contractors in resolving hardware problems.
04/1999–10/2001
Programmer
Information Spectrum Inc.
Virginia Beach, VA
 Worked within a programming team that developed the first interactive flight manual for
the Navy communications aircraft the E-2C. That program serves as the new
standard for future manuals to be designed for other planes.
 Worked within a team consisting of programmers and graphic artists to develop
computer based training lessons for Navy pilots using Tool Book in Windows NT
environment.
 Modified graphics to be imported into CBT Lessons.
 Created and refined programming techniques to enhance productivity and
standardization.
 Upon hire, was the first to submit and sell a completed lesson and met all other
deadlines as set forth by past and current contracts.
 Recognized for excellent programming practices in annual reviews.
04/1993–10/2002
Salesman
Sears
Chesapeake, VA
 Specialized in the sells of home office equipment and home entertainment products.
 Troubleshoot customer problems on entire product line.
 Empowered to make management decisions in all situations.
Education
Present
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
 Currently studying for Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science.
1999
Tidewater Community College
 A.S. Degree, Computer Science.
Virginia Beach, VA
1992
ECPI
Virginia Beach, VA
 A.A.S. Degree, Computer Electronics Technology
 Honor Graduate (3.6 GPA)
 Maintained superior attendance
Special Skills and
Attributes
Experienced in various operating systems and programming languages to include:
C++, C, Ada, SQL, PL/SQL, Java Script, Tool Book, Visual Basic, Windows NT,
Unix, Linux, Pascal, Fortran, Turbo Assembler
Experienced in working within a team-oriented environment. Studied the software
engineering process as well as completed many academic projects with much success.
Work well under pressure. Currently a junior at Old Dominion University in the
computer science curriculum. Secret security clearance administered by the Defense
Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO).
Availability
Ready for immediate hire.
**Excellent References Upon Request**