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Thomas J. Dobbins Jr

Memphis,TN

Summary

Tech-savvy innovator with hands-on experience in emerging technologies and passion for continuous improvement. Skilled in identifying opportunities for technological enhancements and implementing effective solutions. Adept at leveraging new tools and methods to solve problems and enhance productivity. Excels in adapting to fast-paced environments and driving technological advancements.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Web Internet Software Dev

Self Employed Web Graphic Software Dev
01.2012 - Current

Volunteer Experience

This is something I've do this on my spare time or down time outside of my jobs hours through out my job history. Over the years I developed the skills to make full functioning websites for clients as well as creating remote internet/web based software. I am familiar with the following languages and interfaces:

  • HTML5
  • Javascript/Ajax/jQuery
  • CSS3
  • PHP
  • curl
  • Linux (Centos, Debian, Ubuntu)
  • Remote Terminals via SSH (Putty or WebShell)
  • SQL Management (via SSH via Putty), PhpMyAdmin, etc
  • Experienced with Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator
  • Experienced with Video editing software (Sony Vegas, Adobe Premier, DaVinci Resolve)
  • Custom applications/scripts to make public API calls from other platforms such as Youtube, Spotify, and other allowed platforms which also helps with custom software development. "see Rideshare Song Request in Portfolio"

Porfolio

Negative Edge is the name I use for my business works.

This is my personal community I designed and programmed from the ground up which uses everything I listed above.

The url below will lead you to my personal site (still updating)

  • Negative Edge (My Personal Website with my own programming and custom software)

Rideshare Song Request is a web app I've developed for rideshare drivers (which I do sometimes on weekends) which allows you as the passenger to request a song of their choice from Spotify to play on the drivers car stereo. (Currently in testing stages)

  • RideShare Song Request

On time Transportation is one of the many websites I was commissioned to create for a small team trying to both launch and advertise their business. It's a simple website in progress but with basic info and their contact page as of now.

  • On Time Transportation

Gods of Memphis is a website where the E-Sports gaming community of Memphis TN would sign up and register to compete in local gaming tournaments. This website also uses custom developed material which is use with live streaming with a remote feature for Tournament brackets, updating players stats and score keeping. Also see other links which the website contributes to below.

  • Gods of Memphis (Home and Registration)
  • Gods of Memphis (2022 Tournament)
  • Gods of Memphis (2023 Tournament)
  • Gods of Memphis Grudge Matches (2024 Tournament)

I also have clients that Live Streams on various platforms such as Youtube and Twitch and I too created Interactive Overlays for their live streams which consists of the programming languages listed above and making API calls to said platforms. I design these like website and making realtime API calls to keep everything updated and current.

Below are a few examples of my works.

  • Negative Edge's Stream Overlay and Add ons

Conclusion

Computer Work, Graphic and Web Design, Web and Internet software Development is my real passion and I would love to be apart of company or independent contractor that's in need of my skill set. My goal is to show those who are interested or willing to invest in me my worth and have a job in the field I have a huge amount of love for.

Fed Ex Shuttle Bus Driver

ABM Industries
07.2023 - 07.2025
  • Fueled and performed pre-trip and post-trip inspections to support safe operating condition of vehicle.
  • Drove bus to safely transport passengers over scheduled routes and authorized stops.
  • Reported vehicle traffic violations, vehicle damage, and accidents to management to comply with legal and insurance obligations.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Followed company policies and procedures and maintained compliance with standards.

School Bus Driver

Durham School Bus Services
06.2022 - 07.2023
  • Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
  • Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
  • Developed positive relationships with students, faculty and parents to support continuous rapport and communication.
  • Assisted in maintaining bus cleanliness with regular sanitizing and disinfecting.

Cement Truck Driver Delivery Professional

Delta Industries
12.2020 - Current
  • Delivering Concrete to various clients in the construction workfield.
  • Reson for Leaving: Currently Employed

Delivery Van Driver

Amazon Delivery Driver
11.2020 - 12.2020
  • Loading delivery Vans and delivering packages to customers.
  • Reson for Leaving: Back problems, herniated disc.

Limo and Luxury Motorcoach Driver

T-Star Limousines
12.2017 - 09.2020
  • Pickup and safely transport passengers to their destination in city limits or across the country.
  • Reason leaving: Closed because of the Pandemic.

Motorcoach Operator

Greyhound Bus Lines
05.2012 - 12.2017
  • Transporting passengers across the country from bus station to bus station.
  • Reson for Leaving: Resigned due to a better job offer at T-Star Limousines.

Education

High School Diploma -

Trezevant High School
Memphis, TN

Skills

  • Great communication skills, work well with others as well as unsupervised Seeking a career with advancement
  • Calm under pressure
  • Problem-solving
  • Analytical and critical thinking
  • Written communication
  • Basic math
  • Decision-making
  • Verbal communication
  • Remote office availability
  • Active listening
  • Data management
  • Training & Development

Interests

  • Coding and Programming
  • Designing and Printing 3D Models
  • Digital Art and Animation
  • Virtual Reality
  • Developing software, websites, and apps in various programming languages
  • Video Game Design

Timeline

Fed Ex Shuttle Bus Driver

ABM Industries
07.2023 - 07.2025

School Bus Driver

Durham School Bus Services
06.2022 - 07.2023

Cement Truck Driver Delivery Professional

Delta Industries
12.2020 - Current

Delivery Van Driver

Amazon Delivery Driver
11.2020 - 12.2020

Limo and Luxury Motorcoach Driver

T-Star Limousines
12.2017 - 09.2020

Motorcoach Operator

Greyhound Bus Lines
05.2012 - 12.2017

Freelance Web Internet Software Dev

Self Employed Web Graphic Software Dev
01.2012 - Current

High School Diploma -

Trezevant High School