Senior Project Information - Computer Science Major

Getting To Know Your Candidate

I am Frankie Travis.

I like to think of myself as a very responsible and productive person. A pure academics student actively involved with ALL of the Honor Societies. I have enjoyed the benifits of many Advanced Placement & Honors courses. And I graduated with High Honors, from a Magnet School that was classified by U.S. News and World Report and also rated by Business Week and
Great Schools as one of the Top High Schools in America.

My ranking is 16th out of the entire 2009 graduating class. I am exploring the job market, while preparing for college.

I was also entrusted with a United States Department of Defense Security Clearance, after clearing and pasting an in-depth background check, in my last job,
with Unisys Corporation Federal Information Systems.

Certification And Certificates

LIST OF HONORS MEMBERSHIPS

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Hobbies

Objectives:

TO BE A SUCCESS.

Skills:

frankietravis.com/

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SPECIAL TECHNICAL INTERESTS, SKILLS, AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS (LIST SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL HOBBIES OR PROJECTS YOU HAVE PARTICIPATED IN, THE EXTENT OF YOUR PARTICIPATION AND ANY HONORS RECEIVED):

My technical skills include Visual Basic programming, graphic design, web design, computer repair, tech tutoring. Samples of my web based skills can be found using the links at the top right of this page or by going to: frankietravis.com/

As TEAM LEADER of my schools Technology Team, we were blessed with a total of 14 (fourteen) trophies at this years Alabama Central Technology Fairs, Individually I was given 6 of these awards. I personally adapted and/or tweaked the script coding. I won first place in designing a web browser in Visual Basic. Also, I won second place for designing a web portfolio. As a team we won first place for designing a customized media player. Also we were awarded third for designing a business advertising web site. And invited to the state finals. We brought home Third place trophies in the State Finals.

I was also given the Most Outstanding Center for Advanced Tech/Computer Student award, it was given for my understanding of computer programming, coding, scripting and maintaining a very high A average and excelling overall in this subject.

I appreciated being trusted with the responsibility of setting up, creating, maintaining and moderation our schools:
- AP Calculus website
- Algerbra III website.
EXPLAIN YOUR REASONS FOR CHOSSING A CAREER IN THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CAREER FIELD

My major course of study is C.A.T., the center for advanced technology class. I enjoy hands on working with computers, and programs. My magnet / major is technology and I believe it will make a challenging career.
WHAT IS YOUR PLAN FOR COLLEGE TRAINING? :

This is totally dependent on available scholarships and grants. I plan to go where ever my money will take me, whether it be to state college or Ivy league. Stanford University would give me a better degree of training. But barring that I opt for Auburn University. I intend to double major in Computer Information Systems and Marine Biology, while drawing a minor in Education.
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES (INCLUDE MEMBERSHIP IN ORGANIZATIONS AND SPORTS):

The full list of organizations I participate in are listed above. I am a pure academics student. I pride myself in making good use of my time, so there is not much time or interest in sports .

Nevertheless, there have been some after school activities I've really enjoyed. For example, I was trusted with and given the opportunity by my school and Mrs. Wones, a math advisor, to teach and TUTOR an after school Algebra III classes.

This came about after I volunteered to help out wherever and however I could be of use.

So, I started by coming an hour early to school, to do individual student tutoring. I felt it was only right, because my teachers have so frequently given the gift of themselves and their time to me and so many other students.

Later, I was given a classroom, every Wednesday afternoon, after school, by my school and Mrs. Wones, the Algebra III advisor, to do group Algebra III teaching and tutoring after school classes. I also continued the daily individual morning tutoring.

Math is something that I have always enjoyed. In fact, this year I am taking three different math based subjects: AP Calculus Algebra III, and Physics.

Although its not an after school activity, I was also given the honor of becoming TEACHING ASSISTANT to my Computer Technology advisor, Mr. Cowles. This responsibility is very fulfilling to me. It is something I really enjoy. The class is comprised of mostly sophomores and juniors. I am now, and will be assisting and teaching in visual basic, hardware, and web based scripting until the end of the school year.

I have volunteered multiple hours and participated in many school and community activities where I have earned many letters of appreciation for the work done.

Right now, being that it is so close to graduation the main focus of my time is spent preparing for college.
HAVE YOU HELD ANY PART-TIME JOB WITH A BUSINESS WHILE ATTENDING SCHOOL?

Yes
IF YES, DESCRIBE:

At the moment, I have a FULL-time job as a cashier.
This summer I was also working as a Information Technology Intern,
with Unisys Corporation Federal Information Systems.
This job came with a United States Department of Defense Secret Grade Security Clearance I do this in addition to being a full time student at school. I believe it will give me more experience with dealing with people in the real world. I think that is a very real and necessary skill that is often overlooked.
HOW DO YOU USUALLY SPEND YOUR SUMMERS:

This summer I plan to to be working, Usually my summers are spent rebuilding computers, working with web design projects, and catching up on really good books, by my favorite and other select popular writers.

Some of my time this summers will also be spent in improving and horning my automotive skills, at times even rebuilding engines. After all, a girl can never really know to much.

You may contact me via email at frankietravis@aol.com for more information, or questions.

Computer Science Major

Frankie Travis Profile