Dawson Tomes
Student
Clemson,SC
Summary
Results-driven Computer Science and Computer Information Systems double major professional with great technical skills, firm grasp of business needs and understanding of user requirements gathering. Assesses risks, troubleshoots problems and conducts tests. Excellent communication and planning abilities.
Overall Goal: Achieve practical knowledge to further evolve my technical skills and to gain hands-on experience with development teams while understanding the software development lifecycle.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Line Cook
Wando River Grill
05.2025 - Current
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Adapted quickly to new recipes and techniques, demonstrating versatility and eagerness to learn from colleagues.
- Operated varied kitchen equipment, observing operation guidelines to avoid accidents and prevent malfunctions.
- Expedited service during peak hours by coordinating with fellow line cooks on timing of dish completion.
- Checked food temperature regularly to verify proper cooking and safety.
- Supported head chef during high-volume periods by efficiently executing complex tasks with precision under pressure.
Meat and Seafood Clerk
Lowes Foods
05.2023 - 01.2025
- Anticipated fluctuations in customer demand by monitoring seasonal trends, resulting in better preparation for peak shopping times.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing knowledgeable meat and seafood recommendations based on preferences and dietary requirements.
- Demonstrated versatility by cross-training in various roles within the meat and seafood department for maximum efficiency during busy periods.
- Adhered to strict sanitation protocols by regularly cleaning workspaces, equipment, utensils, and display cases.
- Ensured accurate pricing and labeling of merchandise by keeping track of price changes or promotional offers diligently.
- Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
- Completed inventory counts, reordered stock, and removed expired items from supply.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science & Computer Information Systems
Clemson University
Clemson, SC 08.2021 - 05.2025
Personal Qualities
A 5th year Senior Computer Science and Computer Information Systems double major who makes it my goal to stand out from the crowd. Not only do I have fundamental knowledge of computer science, I am a team-player who strives in taking charge and working with others. Sociability is my strong-suit coupled with an eagerness to learn and an adaptive nature to new situations and problems. I uphold basic leadership principles with an immense curiosity of technology, ideas, and perspectives.
Accomplishments
- Sustained a graduating rank of Colonel in Air Force JROTC commanding more than 100 cadets. 2017-2021
- Nominated to lead silent Color Guard drill to honor fallen commander during National Competition in Daytona Beach Florida. 2018-2019
- Okinawan Seidokan Karate and Kobudo 3rd Degree Brown Belt with over 10 years of dedicated training. Performed 15+ hours of training and self-study per week.
- Selflessly performed 150+ hours of volunteer and community service. Set up for 10 + 5k runs, led Saber Arch ceremony for 78th Pearl Harbor Anniversary, and performed more than 150 Revelry and Retreat flag ceremonies for Wando High School. 2017-2021
Soft Skills
- Natural accountable leader through years of experience with ROTC.
- Excellent communication skills with an emphasis of public speaking and team coordination.
- Profound writer capable of producing academic and creative works. Including plays, journals, and academic entries.
- Demonstrated adaptability in quickly learning and implementing new technologies in response to changing project requirements.
- Excelled in managing multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously, consistently delivering high-quality work on time.
Hard Skills
- Proficiency in C, C#, and Java programming languages, with experience in developing efficient and reliable software solutions.
- In-depth knowledge of Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code, including experience with source control integration and unit testing. Able to leverage these tools to create efficient and reliable software solutions.
- Fundamental knowledge of computer hardware and repair; has successfully built and maintained over 10+ computers.
- Mastery of multi-media applications including, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and many other media solutions.
- Experience using and modifying SQL tables.
- Experience with the Unity game engine
- Mastery of the Windows operating system along with foundational knowledge of Linux and Mac distributions.
Projects
- Founding member of Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures fan game with currently over 5,000 subscribers on YouTube and 8,000 Discord members. https://www.youtube.com/@CWAEmu/videos
- Lead programmer for an upcoming RTS strategy game built in Unity
Timeline
Line Cook
Wando River Grill
05.2025 - Current
Meat and Seafood Clerk
Lowes Foods
05.2023 - 01.2025
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science & Computer Information Systems
Clemson University
08.2021 - 05.2025