Michael J. Haynes

513-569-0649
4201 Victory Pkwy.
#404
Cincinnati, OH 45229
United States

e-mail: mike_haynes@hotmail.com

Summary

Very talented and experienced in foreign languages, with additional experience in customer service and computer skills, including supermarket POS systems. Willing to integrate these skills as an interpreter and/or translator.


Skills

Foreign Languages
* Lived and studied abroad in France for four months.
* Studied three languages: French (proficient), Spanish (semi-proficient), and German.
* Interpreted in French for local police department at vehicular accident scene.
* Rendered tutorial services in French to university students.
Computer Skills
* Worked as a Student Lab Consultant for university computer labs.
* Worked with both PC and Macintosh operating systems.
* Gained experience in VAX, Windows, and WWW skills.
* Assisted with integration of IBM POS systems in major supermarket chain.
Extracurricular
* Assisted in planning events for Xavier University French Club.
* Assisted Xavier University International Student Society with coffee hours.
* Participated actively in troop planning as a member of the Boy Scouts of America.


Work Experience

Student Computer Lab Consultant, Xavier University
October, 1997 - Present
Aided student users with most computer problems.
Gained experience with WWW, VAX, and Microsoft Office.
Acquired knowledge of both PC and Macintosh operating systems.
Store Systems Support Team, the Kroger Company
May, 1997 - August, 1997
Worked with integration of new POS systems in supermarkets.
Acquired experience with IBM POS systems.
Trained cashiers on the new POS system.
Cashier, the Kroger Company
January, 1994 - April, 1997
Worked with both NCR and IBM point-of-sale systems.
Acquired many skills in customer/employee relations.
Customer Service Clerk, the Kroger Company
October, 1993 - January, 1994
Assisted customers with packaging groceries.
First experience with customer relations.


Education

Xavier University (Ohio)- BA May,1999, French

IAU, Centre d'Etudes Françaises - Avignon, France - one semester

Saint Xavier High School - Louisville, KY - 1995 Graduate


Honors

Dean's List, Xavier University, 1996-Present

Presidential Scholarship, Xavier University, 1995-Present

IAU - Centre d'Etudes Françaises - $1000 scholarship for study in France

Residence Life Award of Outstanding Academic Achievement, 1996-1998

Principal's List, Saint Xavier High School


Activities

Assistant Scoutmaster and youth leader, Boy Scouts of America, 1988-Present

Member, Xavier University French Club, 1997-Present

Participant, Xavier University International Student Society, 1998-Present

Member, Alliances Françaises of Cincinnati and of Louisville