Hire Me :: Ken Davis :: Entry - Level Web Designer

As of August 2007, I have enrolled myself in a Web Development program at Henry Ford Community College, l am studying HTML scripting, designing graphics for the screen, Web site development using current applications, operating systems, network technology, Web animation, and desktop editing skills. As a student I am preparing myself to seek entry-level employment in positions such as Web site designer, Web artist, Web producer, and Web site developer.

I have a web site to show off new skills learned within my portfolio that shows (x)HTML, CSS, javascripting, flash animation using text and images. More postings are to come about my progress in the career change development as a Web Developer.

Stay tune for new details.

Soon to be a talent Web Developer

Now that I have time, what could I learn?

Web Development

I have now checked myself into Henry Ford Community college in Michigan. Wow, me changing directions from a desktop support tech to web developer and I am very excited about doing it too. I love art and creativity that I wanted to learn how to enrich these elements of desire in a career as a web developer. I hope that soon I can be employed as an entry-level web developer some day soon.

Here's a few class choices to becoming a web developer

• Photoshop/ImageReady

• Flash

• Web/Internet Technologies

• XHTML/HTML/CSS Web Programming

• JavaScript Programming

• Web Database Development With PHP

• DREAMWEAVER Web Authoring
  

In Conclusion

The world of web development has a lot of risks involved in it (as does any endeavor), but the rewards are immense: being able to call myself boss, being known as an expert in a technology, and solving real problems for customers. I enjoy working in a field that is constantly changing, so then web development is for me.

Farewell Letter: To Co-Workers at Compucom on-site Pfizer Campus of Ann Arbor

To all at Compucom,

I wanted to take a moment to let you know that this is my last day at Compucom.

I have enjoyed my tenure here and I appreciate having had the opportunity to work with all of you. Thank you for the support, guidance, and encouragement you have provided me during my time with Compucom. Even though I will miss working with the group and the company, I am looking forward to new challenges and to starting a new phase of my career.

Keep in touch if you like, I can be reached at my personal email address (debutonline@hotmail.com) or at home, 248-504-4426.

Thanks again for everything.

Yours truly,
Ken Davis

Five days left as a working Deskside Support Technician

One more friday and my days as a computer tech will be numbered as the end of the road with Compucom. Michigan's job market is so saturated with an over run of IT professionals, like ants on a large mound.

So, where do I go, what will I do? Huh! I know, I will take a semi-retirement moment and head for a local community college in my area.

Until fairly recently, most employers required little more than a high school diploma for most jobs. With major economic shifts like here in Michigan, especially in the retail, manufacturing and the information technology sectors, the number of potential entry-level jobs for people (like myself) without college degrees are dwindling.

Large employers have scaled back their internal training and development programs, relying instead on colleges and universities that can handle those tasks more efficiently. Though a growing number of businesses provide their employees with tuition reimbursement programs to cover the cost of ongoing training, most job seekers (speaking of myself) are competing for entry-level positions and must invest in their own professional development.

Therefore, to compete effectively in today's job market, a college certificate of achievement program for my self is an essential tool that can assure potential employers that I have the basic skills to handle new assignments. By enrolling in a respected, accredited college certificate of achievement program , I can prove my skills and back up my claims with a solid college record.

My field of choice will be to become web developer. Why that, why I really like it with a strong passion to create, interact and present ideas in a non-linear format. I like working with Photoshop, Flash, ImageReady and Dreamweaver products. Therefore, a web development certificate program will help me prepare for an entry-level position as a Web Developer, Webmaster, Web Administrator, web Programmer or Multimedia Developer.

So I am excited to embark upon this new and exciting challenge as I make a slight turn from Deskside Support Technician to becoming a very good web developer.

Until then, I'll be back to tell you more about my new career change and getting some education at my local community college.

Certificates of Achievements - MSDST

I have completed 40 hours of training in Microsoft Desktop Support Technician at New Horizons, on July 13, 2007. My instructors Robin Wright and Berry Welsher were very good teachers', cramming all those modules in five days. I am now working the practice exams, dedicating several hours a night upon conquering the exam tests. Wish me the best...

Training Class for Microsoft Desktop Support Technician in Livonia, Michigan

Monday July 9, 2007, which will extend through July 13th, I have attended my first training class for MSDST at New Horizions in Livonia, Michigan. My instructor Robin Wright is from central Florida. She is well versed in this field and I have thus far enjoyed her teaching methods. She also has a great deal of certifications across the board with Microsoft and has been teaching for over 20 years.

I feel this class will help me gain more knowledge and skills needed to troubleshoot further Microsoft Windows XP problems faced while running Microsoft Windows XP Professional in an Active Directory network, or Windows XP Home edition in a workgroup environment. We are using course material 2261b & 2262b, supporting users running the Microsoft Windows XP operation system.

Lesson 1: Introduction to Supporting Users

• The Desktop Support Technician


• The Windows Desktop Operating Systems


• Tools for Troubleshooting Windows Desktop Operating Systems

Lesson 2: Resolving Installation Issues Preparing for Installation

• Preparing the Hard Disk for Installation


• How the Installation Process Works


• Troubleshooting an Attended Installation


• Troubleshooting an Upgrade


• Troubleshooting an Unattended Installation


• Troubleshooting the Boot Process

and much more.

I'll be movin' on!

By August 3rd, 2007 I will lose the blues and about to cruise my last day. I really enjoyed working at this facility, but I hope to find another great place to work that I can be housed onsite to work with many client's on location. Meeting their needs in person and doing troubleshooting and some phone work for very cool and exciting company.

As a job seekers myself, the hard truth is that I am going to have to make some concessions, or risk becoming chronically unemployable. Some people are less likely to take lower-paying jobs because they feel they are worth more, but as for me I am flexible salary pay range. Those firmly grounded in Michigan will have to lose their sense of entitlement. More and more companies are expecting people to do more for less, and smaller businesses cannot afford the legacy costs and large benefit packages previously offered by large employers. The good news is, there is an under publicized shortage of skilled workers. Michiganders have the legitimate option to seek re-education to improve upon their skill sets, allowing them to become more marketable in the local job market. For those unwilling to change their mindsets, relocation is one option to consider, since the high paying low skill/semi skilled jobs aren't coming back anytime soon. So hiring managers, I am a loyal to those that can see me as someone that would work hard, be punctual, give good customer satisfaction and much more. Please go to my resume on the web and give me a call. I do not want to be on the unemployment line, I am sure you wouldn't want that for me. Right?