<WRAP centeralign>//**__Matthew J. Page__**//</WRAP>
**Contact Info:**

<WRAP box round centeralign>115 Dewitt Ave.\\
Apt. 8A\\
Elmira, NY 14901\\
(607)481-7284\\
[[me@matthewjpage.com]]</WRAP>


**Objective:** Seeking employment in position that utilizes my skills, education, and experience.

**Education:** 

    *A.S. - Liberal Arts, Corning Community College //May 2002//
    *Currently pursuing an A.S. in Computer Science from Corning Community College, expected graduation in May 2016

    *Graduated from Horseheads High School //June 1998//
                
**Experience:**

//2008 - present// 
    *Maintained home server running a LAMP stack for over 2 years, managing multiple websites, a forum database, and providing security for the system.  Recently migrated server offsite due to hardware failure.  
    *Self-taught a few programming languages Python, C, C++, UNIX and Linux systems and their maintenance. 
    *Used various version control systems to track software changes.
    *Proficient in IRC and related communication infrastructure, providing technical support on a variety of modern Linux installation and operational issues.       

//2006 - 2008 New York State Office of Parks and Recreation - Newtown Battlefield Park, Elmira NY//
    *Managed camping assignments, financial transactions, general maintenance, and park cleanliness and order.  
    *Assisted Historical Society in facilitating re-enactment of Battle of Newtown.  
    *Booked weddings and other events that utilized the parks facilities.  
    *Assisted supervising and creating projects for inmate work crews from NYS Department of Corrections Camp Monterey to complete.   

//2006 - 2008 - Americorps - Second Place East Homeless Shelter, Elmira NY// 
    *Completed intake evaluations of incoming residents. 
    *Wrote and maintained reports for the NYS Parole Board, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and Federal Emergency Management Agency.
    *Assisted residents in applying for food stamps, public assistance, and social security.
    *Maintained close relationship with NYSEG to maneuver agency intervention in response to shutoff notices.

//2002 - 2004 - Glove House, Inc. Elmira, NY// 
    *Worked with troubled teens in a group home atmosphere.  
    *Assisted with implementing therapeutic treatment plans. 
    *Helped residents with homework, interpersonal communication skills, and job seeking.  
    *Taught the independent Living Skills Curriculum to the residents. 
    *Awarded The Employee of the Quarter Award in 2004.

**Activities and Interests:**

    *Vice-President of UNIX/Linux for CCC CIST (Corning Information Security Team) Club.\\
    *The NY Yankees - I go to games as often as I can afford to.\\
    *I play some guitar, haven't much lately, but been playing for several years.