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William Freebody Acquah Mensah
BYUH#1703, 55-220 Kulanui Street, Laie HI 96762 USATel: (808) 382-6702 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Objective: IT Technician, programming and designing position with an emphasis in Internet/Web technologies.

Skills

  • Knowledge of C,C++, PHP, Perl, Visual basic, Oracle, mysql, Sql server.
  • Understanding of data structures and algorithms.
  • Good Knowledge of Corel Draw, Flash, Flash Form, PhotoShop, Illustrator, DreamWaver, MS Office
  • Networking, router configuration, dynamic web programming                                                                                  
  • Linux/Unix / Windows 9x/NT/2000/XP/Vista, Apple Tiger OS
  • Knowlege of Joomla , Mambo, Drupal, Word Press
Education
04/2004 - 6/2008 Brigham Young University Hawaii, Laie, HI
  • Bachelor's Degree: Computer Science, Information Systems
  • Minor Instructional Development Design


Work Experience
Co-Founder SEO and Marketing Analyst
08/2007 – Present Kampusbay.com, Laie, HI

  • Designed and developed Kampusbay.com, an online environment where students can buy and sell their items locally.
  • Managing contents on our site, performing back-ups and light-weight graphics. Search engine and Ad Sense optimization.

Software Application Analyst
09/2006 - Present Brigham Young University Hawaii MIS, Laie, HI,

  • Assisting users having problems with hardware, software, networking, and other computer-related technologies
  • Helped implement PeopleSoft application software solutions in various BYU-Hawaii departments.
  • Consults with programmers to explain software errors or to recommend changes to programs.
  • Logs and tracks calls using problem management database, and maintains history records and related problem documentation.
  • Handles problem recognition, research, isolation, resolution and follow-up for routine user problems.
  • Tests software and hardware to evaluate ease of use and whether product will aid user in performing work.

Security Officer
03/2005 - 8/2006 Polynesia Culture Center, Laie, HI

  • Maintained law and order around the center.
  • Protected center’s property
  • Reported any unusual finding to my supervisor.
  • Monitored and checked worker ID cards for access to the center.

 Tour Guide
08/2004 - 03/2005 Polynesia Culture Center, Laie, HI

  • Gave tours to tourists in and around the center.
  • Helped and assisted costumers in anyway I could.

Manager
1/2000 - 8/2004 Faecon Computer School, Takoradi, Western Region

  • Designed, developed, and maintained policies for company.
  • Implemented backups and recovery plans.
  • Provided general technical support to employees.
  • Monitored and troubleshoot network problems.


 Academic Awards

  • Computer Science Scholarship
  • Returned Missionary Indigenous African Scholarship
  • International Work Experience Scholarship
  • BYUH African Club Leadership Award
  • BYUH Focus Film Club Leadership Award
  • 2007 SIFE Regional Champions(Pacific )
  • 2008 SIFE Regional Champions(Pacific )
  • Lean Six  Sigma Black Belt Certification


Organizations and Extracurricular Activities

  • 08/2008 - 12/2008 BYUH School Play
  • 01/2007- Present SIFE – Project Leader and Presenter
  • 08/2004- Present African Club- President
  • 08/2004- Present Focus Film Club- President, Casting Director and Associate Producer and Actor