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Christophor Paul Rick
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December 2001
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B.S., Molecular Biosciences and Biotechnology.
Focused on genetic research and bioinformatics.
Graduated cum laude.
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April 2005
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TrinityCert TESOL
Received a grade of “B” in the intensive 4-week course.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Native English speaker.
Basic communication level Czech, Italian, Spanish, German language skills
Familiar with administrative, financial and technical aspects of business.
3+ years of English teaching experience.
10+ years of Information Technology experience.
2 years of scientific laboratory experience.
2 years of university environment experience.
10+ years website design experience
1+ year Video Game Journalist experience
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EXPERIENCE
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August 2006 - Present
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Generation: Gamerz, LLC
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GenerationGamerz.com
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Business Manager and Co-Editor
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As Business Manager of Generation: Gamerz, LLC an online videogame media outlet I manage the day-to-day operations of an ever-growing information site for video gamers. The role of business manager has meant many things including web designer, graphic designer, staff writer, editor-in-chief, salesperson, marketing person, copywriter and more. It is my aim to make the site a major source of gaming information for all English-speaking gamers. I developed the entire site layout and most of the graphics for the site. I have been the main contact person for much of the site’s business and I have contributed to the site daily with news, game reviews and editorial content. The number of articles I have written now totals around 800 and continues to grow.
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June 2006 – Dec 2007
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Cambridge Centre s.r.o.
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Czech Republic
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English Teacher (TEFL)
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Taught English to native Czech speakers. One-to-one teaching on location at client companies as well as small classes. CAE preparation class taught. Students ranged from pre-intermediate through advanced levels.
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June 2005 – Dec 2007
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Skrivanek Language School
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Czech Republic
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English Teacher (TEFL)
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Taught English to native Czech speakers. One-to-one teaching on location at client companies as well as small classes. FCE and CAE preparation classes taught. Students ranged from pre-intermediate through advanced levels. Taught intensive courses monthly.
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March 2005 – June 2006
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ITS
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Prague, Czech Republic
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Taught English to native Czech speakers. One-to-one teaching on location at client companies and small classes taught on location at client sites.
Students ranged from pre-intermediate through advanced levels.
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January 2003 –
January 2005
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University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
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Primary responsibilities included administration of heterogeneous computer network. Re-imaged teaching lab computers to create a higher level of security while maintaining the availability of data and general usability. Consulted with scientists on computer issues pertaining to specific research and assist in computer implementation. Involved in hiring of new IT professionals, daily desktop and network support and project management for integration of multiple unit based networks.
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May 2002 – January 2003
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CWIE Hosting, LLC
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Tempe, Az
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Manager of Systems Administration
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Managed team of twelve system administrators responsible for eleven hundred servers. Developed new marketing techniques and strategy to increase company market share. Increased efficiency through streamlining procedures and creating new resources
Maintained network security and integrity through software and operating system updates. Interacted with other departments including CCBill, sales, accounting and marketing. Researched and created proposals for business growth and new market development. Managed day-to-day operations including scheduling, personnel, and human resources issues as well as customer service and technical issues.
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September 2001 –
May 2002
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CWIE Hosting, LLC
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Tempe, Az
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UNIX Systems Administrator
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Installed, configured and compiled applications including Apache, PHP, Perl, Sendmail, MySQL, JAVA servlets and IP firewalls. Wrote and debugged shell and Perl scripts to automate server security functions and statistical functions to assist in the prevention of malicious attacks. Monitored and maintained over 1000 servers containing over 20,000 websites, while simultaneously providing telephone and email support to hosted clients.
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Sept. 2000 –
Sept. 2001
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CCBill, LLC
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Tempe, Az
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Software Installations Technician
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Installed and configured CGI based software onto servers for Internet billing clients. Provided technical support by phone and email for web billing clients to resolve CCBill software related issues. Suggested new automated email responses that increased efficiency of technical support and customer service by 20%.
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