1. Benjamin G Kervin
7940 Penn Ave N. Brooklyn Park, MN 55444
612-296-8900
bgkervin@gmail.com
SUMMARY
Aspiring Java developer with an innovative small business background, technology experience and
passion about software development is looking to join a software development team.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Java, Visual Basic, HTML, JavaScript, PHP,
Photoshop, Flash, Pro Tools, Excel, Word,
Microsoft Office, Windows XP, Windows 10, Linux, Quickbooks,
Adobe Photoshop, Flash, Audio Recording Software Pro Tools, Microsoft Office
Platforms: Windows XP – Windows 10, Linux Ubuntu
EXPERIENCE
Business Owner 2000 - Current
Blue Canoe Wood Floors Inc.
 Ran day to day operations of a hardwood flooring company
 Managed employees and over 1500 customers
 Grew company from under $100,000 to $314,000 per year gross sales
 Built website, estimation spreadsheets and customer database
 Repaired machines
Field Manager 1998 - 2000
Honeywell DMC
 Started as an installer and quickly moved up to field manager
 Managed a group of installers and assisted them in troubleshooting problems
Musician
Freelance and Band Member
 Self-taught Guitar, bass player and vocalist.
 Performed in locations all over country and also Europe
 Paid freelance live and studio musician
EDUCATION
edX.org Online College
 Intro to Java Programming – Part 1
o Designed, created, built and debugged Java applications
North Hennepin Community College
 Visual Basic 4.0 Certificate
o Designed, created, built, and debugged Visual Basic
applications
Presentation College
 Surgical Technician Certificate
o Assisted Surgeons and Nurses in operating clean room environment.