Lance Olson

 

P O Box 316

Lester Prairie, MN 55354

 

lanceolson@gmail.com

Home:  320.395.8384

Cell: 952.240.3780

Fax:  503.217.9319

 

 

Objective

I plan to grow with a structured company that will benefit from the skills I have learned in school and on the job.

Experience

2002 - Current                                                    WNOC.com                                                                                               Glencoe, MN

Software Developer

§      Worked with a team of coders to develop a complete software solution for ISP’s to manage all technical aspects of their company for them.

§      Worked with several potential customers to integrate feedback into the product while building a strong customer base and maintaining customer satisfaction.

§      Personal growth:  extensive knowledge of the PHP programming language, MySQL databases, Linux OS (Debian), Sendmail mail server, Apache web server (SSL secure web server).

 

2001 - 2002                                                        Teleplan Wireless                                                                              Chanhassen, MN

Data Entry / Quality Assurance

§      Continually introduced cost-effective ideas to the production floor.

§      Worked with project managers to integrate new ideas into current procedures.

 

Summer 2000, 2001                                            Young America Corp                                                                    Young America, MN

Computer Technician

§      Upgraded, repaired, and installed PC’s and computer hardware.

§      Maintained computer hardware inventory.

§      Aided in the installation of a company-wide computer hardware upgrade.

 

Summer 1998, 1999                                            Young America Corp                                                                    Young America, MN

Structured Wiring Technician

§      Co-maintained a 3-building computer network by ensuring live network connections to over 1000 desktops.

§      Much work in data closets and computer room.

§      Gained extensive knowledge of wiring code and installation procedures.

§      “Zero down-time” rule taught responsibility, organization, and teamwork.

 

1994 - 1998                                                        Vogelin Optical Co                                                                                  Norwood, MN

Maintenance/Janitorial/House-cleaning

§      Complete building/grounds upkeep.

 

1993                                                                    Young America Corp                                                                    Young America, MN

Packaging/Shipping

§      Aided in the completion of 6 million units for CaressÒ Promotion.

Education

1998–2001                                                          University of Minnesota Duluth                                                                    Duluth, MN

§      Majoring in Computer Science.

§      Successfully completed all computer science core and general requirements.

1995-1998                                                          Norwood High School                                                                            Norwood, MN

§      Member of National Honors Society

§      Member of the Student Council

§      Graduated with a 3.790 GPA, ranking 11th in my class.

Interests

I love to play around with computers and discover new areas of technology on my own.

§      Software design, database design, web design, hardware, networks, mass media storage, operating systems, and file management.

§      Computer languages – Java, C++, C, PHP/MySQL, Visual Basic, Basic, and Assembly.

§      Efficient in Windows XP (Professional, Home), Windows 2000 (Professional, Adv. Server), WindowsME, Windows 98 (both versions), Windows 95, Windows 3.xx, DOS, Linux (Debian, RedHat, SuSe)

Reference

 

Zac Amsler - Sales Consultant                                       218 Main St S                                                                    (cell) 612.703.8526

Computer Solutions / WNOC.com                                   Hutchinson, MN  55350

 

Chris Bullau - Information Technology Specialist            157 7th Ave S                                                                (work) 952.467.1451

Young America Corporation                                           Brownton, MN  55312                                                    (home) 320.328.4398

 

John Oelfke - Telecommunications Specialist                 1341 Creekside Dr                                                          (work) 952.294.6071

Young America Corporation                                           Waconia, MN  55387                                                      (home) 952.442.9252

 

Scott Pollock - Executive                                                7603 Great Plains Blvd                                                   (work) 952.466.5516

Vogelin Optical                                                                Chanhassen, MN  55317                                                (home) 952.934.9984