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Derrek Brooks
Project Manager, Brooks Paving Company
Location: Fort Worth, TX United States
Joined: Nov 25th, 2012
About   (request update)
Handsome, Intelligent, Charming with a Good Sense-of-Humor
Current Whereabouts:
Sports, Chatting on Facebook, Going out almost anywhere and doing almost anything.
Life & Professional Aspirations:
While working for my brother's company (Brooks Asphalt Company), to get that $250,000 contract!!
Website:
http://www.facebook.com/DerrekBrooks
Education   (request update)
Texas A and M Univ class of 1986
Undergrad Major: Computer and Information Science
Campus Organization:
Kappa Alpha Psi
Claim To Fame:
Graduated 1986 BS in Computer Science/Information Technology. Currently self-employed as Programmer/Developer, Excel spreadsheet & Access Database developer.
Most Memorable Moment:
Other than Graduation, the Traditions at Texas A&M like Midnite Yell Practice & Kissing your date every time team scores.
High School: Trimble Technical HS in Fort Worth, TX class of 1980
 
Activities & Accomplishments:
National Honor Society! Graduated 6th in class of apprx 380-400. Varsity Football & Track.
Best Memories:
Going out after the Football Games! High School Dances & Prom
Experience
I currently work with Brooks Paving Company as Project Manager
I have 10 years of experience working in the Information Technology industry.
Project Manager | Brooks Paving Company
From November 2012 to Current • 14 year(s)
 Responsible for getting asphalt bids, registering for vendor and bidding lists, attending meetings, and overseeing project completions.
Online Developer/Contractor | oDesk.com
From July 2010 to Current • 16 year(s)
 Develop and maintain Visual Basic programs, HTML websites, Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and Access databases for online companies.
Cashier & Stocker | Walmart Stores
From August 2011 to July 2012 • 1 year(s)
 Provided customer service, operated cash registers, performed customer service functions, unloaded trucks, and stocked shelves.
Home Health Aide | Courage Health Care Services, Inc
From October 2008 to June 2010 • 2 year(s)
 Provided health care services to 3-5 clients per week including light cleaning, cooking, hair care, nail preparation and laundry.
Office Manager | Brooks Paving Company
From August 2000 to June 2010 • 10 year(s)
 Managed A/P, A/R and payroll using QuickBooks Pro, performed collections, bank reconciliation, and created asphalt estimation worksheets.
Stocker | Save-A-Lot
From September 2006 to April 2007 • 1 year(s)
 Unloaded trucks and stocked dairy, frozen and all other grocery items.
Payroll/Salary Admin Specialist | TRC Staffing Services
From June 2004 to September 2005 • 1 year(s)
 Used MS Excel and Access to enter payroll actions for over 4,000 employees including new hires, promotions, pay adjustments and terminations.
Payroll Supervisor/Admin Assistant | Paladin Teams
From April 2003 to November 2003 • 0 year(s)
 Used TIMESOURCE payroll system to setup employee clock-id numbers, instructed employees on clocking procedures, and edited employee information.
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