1. James Sparks Jr
2812 County Road 1950 Mountain View MO | (Home) 417-469-2587 (Cell) 417-247-
5784 | walker22@centurylink.net
Education
COMPUTER MANAGEMENT AND MAINTENANCE | MAY 9, 2012 | SOUTH CENTRAL CAREER CENTER
 Major: Computer Hardware
 Minor: Computer Software (windows operating systems)
 Relatedcoursework: Eight month internship at West Plains Middle School under IT
professional.
ASSOCIATES OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN TECHNOLOGY| DECEMBER 12, 2014 | MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY WEST
PLAINS
 Major: General Technology
 Relatedcoursework: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Computer
Networking Essentials
ASSOCIATES OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN COMPUTER GRAPHICS PROGRAMMING/GAME DEVELOPMENT | MAY 14,
2016 | MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITYWEST PLAINS
 Major: Computer programming(C#, C++, Java Script) Unity Game Engine
 Minor: Computer Graphics(Photoshop, Krita, Blender, 3dsMAX)
 Relatedcoursework: Graphics Animation
Skills & Abilities
 Problem Solving
 Adaptability
 Collaboration
 Time Management
 Critical Thinking
 Self Confidence
 Team Player
Experience
LINE COOK | FELLERS FAMILY RESTAURANT | MARCH 2011 – AUGUST 2011
 Set up stations and collect all necessary supplies to prepare menu for service.
 Prepare a variety of foods; meats, seafood, poultry, vegetables, and cold food items.
 Arrange sauces and supplementary garnishes for allocated station.

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 Cover, date and correctly store all bits and pieces and food prep items.
 Serve menu items compliant with established standards.
 Close the kitchen correctly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations.
 Maintain a prepared and sanitary work area at all times.
 Keep the work area fresh all through the shift.
 Make sure all storage areas are tidy and all products are stored appropriately.
 Constantly use safe and hygienic food handling practices.
 Assist with all duties as assigned by Kitchen Manager.
KITCHEN MANAGER | HILLBILLYJUNCTION RESTAURANT | OCTOBER 2005 – MAY 2011
 Ensured the quality and safety of food.
 Kept the kitchen clean, organized and well stocked.
 Maintained equipment and utensils.
 Trained and developed crew members.
 Promoted teamwork and created a great customer experience.
 Accomplish set business goals.
 Monitored food waste and inventory levels.
 Resolved food quality issues.
 Developed a strong team dynamic between back of house crew and front of house crew.
 Ensuring the kitchen is properly cleaned and sanitized.
LINE COOK | MIDWEST TRUCKSTOP AND COUNTRY KITCHEN | SEPTEMBER 1999 - AUGUST 2005
 Set up stations and collect all necessary supplies to prepare menu for service.
 Prepare a variety of foods; meat, seafood, poultry, vegetable, and cold food items.

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 Arrange sauces and supplementary garnishes for allocated station.
 Cover, date and correctly store all bits and pieces and food prep items.
 Serve menu items compliant with established standards.
 Close the kitchen correctly and follow the closing checklist for kitchen stations.
 Maintain a prepared and sanitary work area at all times.
 Keep the work area fresh all through the shift.
 Make sure all storage areas are tidy and all products are stored appropriately.
 Constantly use safe and hygienic food handling practices.
 Assist with all duties as assigned by Kitchen Manager.
SIGN TECHNICIAN | ALLIEDSIGN AND NEON | APRIL 1997 – MAY 1999
 Fabricate, repair and maintain required signs.
 Drive and operate crane trucks and bucket trucks.
 Maintains and documents sign inventory. Keeps records of sign activities.
 Maintains an adequate supply of materials, equipment and tools required to fulfill work
assignments.
 Clean, maintain and service required equipment used during performance of work
assignments.
 Utilize welder, cutting torch, saws, grinders and other related equipment in the
fabrication of signs and barricades.
 Performs related work as required.

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References
 Available upon request