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Josir Tafari Russell

Columbia,MD

Summary

Developed critical thinking and collaboration skills in fast-paced academic environment. Seeking to transition into new field using experience with academic projects. Prepared to contribute to future employer's goals, with focus on continuous improvement and dedication.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Student

CMSC 131: Intro to Object Oriented Programming
College Park, MD
08.2024 - 12.2024

Passport Project

  • While working in Java using Eclipse IDE, implemented a Passport class that represented
    a person's Passport
    • Worked through the challenge of testing while implementing
    • Created methods for different aspects of a Passport
    • Followed specific directions to implement each individual method
    • Covered cases that may have been exempt from the previously mentioned directions

Student

CMSC 132: Data Structures
College Park, MD
01.2025 - 05.2025

Floppy Fish Game Project

  • While working in Java using Eclipse IDE, implemented a Game that represented
    a side scrolling game
    • Worked through the challenge of testing while implementing
  • Collaborated with a classmate on the project and divided the work
    • Created methods for different aspects of a side scrolling game
    • Carefully revised directions to adhere to the criteria of the project due to the freedom by our instructor to create any game

Student

CMSC 216 Intro to Computer Systems
College Park, MD
01.2026 - 05.2026

Battery Display Project

  • While working in C using VS Code, implemented a battery display struct that represented
    a battery sensor
    • Worked through the challenge of testing while implementing
    • Created methods for different aspects of a Passport
    • Followed specific directions to implement each individual method
    • Covered cases that may have been exempt from the previously mentioned
    directions
  • Later reimplemented this project by using assembly

Audio and Visual Manager

Everlasting Life Christian Center
Columbia, MD
02.2015 - Current
  • Assisted in maintaining, cleaning and adjusting sound equipments
  • Operated computer software for live streaming and directed a motorized camera during the stream
  • Presented words to songs, scriptures, sermon notes, and announcements

Cashier

Harris Teeter
Columbia, MD
09.2022 - 08.2025
  • Processed customer transactions efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
  • Trained new cashiers on operational procedures and customer service standards.
  • Contributed to clean and safe shopping environment, performed regular sanitation of checkout area.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD
08.2028

Skills

  • Perseverant
  • Positive attitude
  • Strong work ethic
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Digital literacy

Timeline

Student

CMSC 216 Intro to Computer Systems
01.2026 - 05.2026

Student

CMSC 132: Data Structures
01.2025 - 05.2025

Student

CMSC 131: Intro to Object Oriented Programming
08.2024 - 12.2024

Cashier

Harris Teeter
09.2022 - 08.2025

Audio and Visual Manager

Everlasting Life Christian Center
02.2015 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

University of Maryland, College Park