1. Professional Biography
James William Rankin
3243 Attala Road 1022
Kosciusko Mississippi 39090
(662) 582-8950
Email: Jrankin88@yahoo.com
Gmail: JamesRankin1974@gmail.com
Facebook: James.Rankin.7315@facebook.com
Professional Philosophy Statement
It is my belief that in an effort to succeed one must determine if there is a fit between themselves
and the goals one is trying to achieve. It is my desire to achieve and reach educational goals that
will provide me with the opportunity to align my education with a career that is in alignment
with my degree. My understanding and commitment to how important it is to obtain an
education is the foundation and motivation upon which I have used to reach my educational
goals.

2. PERSONAL ATTTIBUTES
• Pre nursing classes from Wood College with a 2.0 GPA
• AAB graduate from Western International University with a 3.26 GPA
• BSB/M graduate from University of Phoenix with a 3.56 GPA
• MBA graduate from University of Phoenix with a 3.47 GPA
• Current Doctor of Management in Organizational Leadership with University of
Phoenix current GPA 3.97
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power point
• 20 years as a Certified Nursing Assistant
• Certified in CPR and First Aid
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

3. Prairie Farms Dairy Oct 2012- present
Laboratory Technician
• Perform bacteria analysis on milk sample to determine if they contained any hazardous
bacteria.
• Use bacteria culture plates to determine how long the product would last before the code
date expired.
• Use a calibrated machine to test milk samples for butterfat.
Pepsi Co Feb 2011- July 2012
Bulk Customer Representative/ Sale Representative
• Merchandised and serviced three Wal- Mart Supercenters.
• Used the fundamentals of sales to communicate with management, communicate with
customers and address and any issues.
• Used a computerized hand held device to calculate the store inventory and ordered
products that were needed.
• Set up product displays and sold new merchandise to the store.
United Parcel Service- UPS Oct 2007- 2011
Part time Loader/ Designated Hazmat Responder
• Responsible for making address corrections and re-scanning misplaced packages.
• Responsible for putting the packages on the truck.
• Responsible for making labels using a computerized system that gave the load number
and positions it should be placed on the truck.
• Performed the duties of a designated hazmat responder. Which involved attending to
damaged and leaking packages.
Hudspeth Regional Center/ KGH Jan 2001- Oct 2007
Direct Care Alternate Supervisor

4. • Worked with 20 mild to moderate individuals with a disability at a workshop.
• Taught daily living skills at a group home for 10 male individuals.
• Assisted the individuals to social events, doctor appointments and shopping.
• Supervised four other direct care workers.
Montfort Jones Hospital Sept 1995- Jan 2001
Certified Nursing Assistant
• Worked in a senior care unit with elderly and mentally ill patients.
• Assisted the nursing staff with vital signs, ADL’s, and other patient care.
• Assisted patients with activities and performed other duties as needed.
Mississippi State Veterans Home Nov 1997- July 2003
Certified Nursing Assistant/ Direct Care Worker
• Worked PRN with elderly veterans and provided assistance with daily living skills
• Assisted the nursing staff with vital signs and other patient care.
• Assisted the patients with activities and performed other duties as needed.
Golden Living Center July 2003- Feb 2011
Certified Nursing Assistant
• Worked PRN with elderly patients and provided assistance with daily living skills.
• Assisted the nursing staff with vital signs and other patient care.
• Assisted the patient with activities and performed other duties as needed.

5. FORMAL EDUCATION
Pre Nursing Classes Aug 1997- 1998
Wood Junior College
Associated of Arts in Business Aug 2005- Nov 2006
Western International University
Bachelors in Business Management Feb 2007-Aug 2008
University of Phoenix
Master’s in Business Administration Dec 2008- April
2010
University of Phoenix
DM in Organizational Leadership Jan 2015- present
University of Phoenix
Professional License
Certified Nursing Assistant- Mississippi
CPR and First Aid certified.

6. FORMAL EDUCATION
Pre Nursing Classes Aug 1997- 1998
Wood Junior College
Associated of Arts in Business Aug 2005- Nov 2006
Western International University
Bachelors in Business Management Feb 2007-Aug 2008
University of Phoenix
Master’s in Business Administration Dec 2008- April
2010
University of Phoenix
DM in Organizational Leadership Jan 2015- present
University of Phoenix
Professional License
Certified Nursing Assistant- Mississippi
CPR and First Aid certified.