DAVID KOLASA
Phone: Home (814) 867-7020 121
Creekside Drive
e-mail: dkolasa@technoangel.com State
College PA 16801
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Objective Challenging position which will allow me to build on
present skills.
Experience
1999-2002 TechnoAngel - Principal operating private business providing
computer consulting, training, Information Architecture and Web design services
to clients. Recently authored "Layout Design for the Web" course
module for Penn State University's IST
WebPro certification series. Experience using Macromedia Dreamweaver,
Fireworks, Flash, Poser, and 3D Studio
1998-1999 Penn State
University – Life Sciences Consortium
Computer Lab Supervisor Supervised and coordinated day-to-day
operations of the Center for Computational Biology (CCB); Network Coordinator
for the Biotechnology Institute; Systems Administration Support for Windows,
WinNT, Macintosh, and UNIX operating systems; created, coordinated, and
delivered training to staff, faculty and students. Maintained and developed the
various Internet servers of the Life Sciences Consortium (Web, Scheduling, and
FTP).
1995-1996 Penn State
University - Instructor - Liberal Arts 283
Practical Computing for the Liberal Arts.
Provided a general introduction to computers with practical experience using
DOS, Windows, E-mail, the World Wide Web, Usenet News, MS Access, Word, and
Excel software.
1990-1997 Penn State
University - Office of Administrative
Systems
Multimedia Programmer. Responsible for the maintenance of the diskette
version of the Penn State Electronic Application using a number of multimedia
applications including Macromedia Director and Adobe Photoshop. Collaborated
with multi-department team to integrate data collected into centralized
University databases.
Office Automation
Specialist. Provided consultative
support services to University staff regarding the design, development and
implementation of Office System concepts. Support for IBM SNA and TCP/IP
communications protocols, microcomputer configurations and integration of data
from mainframe databases with microcomputer software. Prepared and presented
seminars to University-wide groups on various software packages and An
Introduction to Web Graphics. Participated as member of multi-department team presenting
Internet seminars (InterNexus) to a number of varied, state-wide audiences.
1988-1989 Penn State
University - Commonwealth Education System Support Center
Consultant.
Hot-line telephone support and written
documentation for state-wide data communications network utilizing a wide mix
of computer equipment and software. Served as Site Administrator for DEC PCSA
Local Area Network in Old Main administration building. Planned and conducted
training sessions on topics ranging from Desktop Publishing Using Pagemaker to
Basic Networking.
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1986-1987 Northeast Computer Institute
Software Evaluator. Wrote and published technical evaluations of
Macintosh and IBM agricultural software produced by universities throughout the
United States. Proofread software catalog and produced newsletter articles.
1985 Computerland of Acadiana -- Lafayette, La. Sales Representative: Sales,
installation, and support of IBM and compatible microcomputer systems and
software.
1973-1976 United States Peace Corps
Volunteer. -- Worked with Costa Rican counterparts in Basic Grains Research
and Extension. Gathered agricultural
production, price, and cost data for the Ministry of Agriculture. Field supervisor for Basic Grains Census of
1977.
Other work Substitute
bilingual teacher, regional planning specialist, Payroll clerk, Post Office
clerk
education Macromedia Director and Advanced Lingo Training
Internetworking with TCP/IP - American
Research Group
Windows
NT 4 - Learning Tree
International
Introduction to Data Communications - Digital
Equipment Company
Digital Equipment Company Users' Group (DECUS)
convention
Master of Science in General Agriculture
California
Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, California
- Emphasis on International Agricultural Management
- 9 credit independent study on Intercropping and
Agro-forestry
Peace Corps Training
Liberia, Costa Rica
- Four months of intensive Spanish and agricultural
training.
Bachelor of Arts in General Arts and Sciences
University Park, Pennsylvania
Languages English
and Spanish.
Organizations Past
President Central Pennsylvania IBM-PC
User's Group
Member Voluntary
Action Center, State College, PA
Interests 3D animation and graphics software, mobile sculptures, and gardening