Lance Olson

 PO Box 316
Lester Prairie, MN  55354
Phone: 320.434.1212
lanceolson@gmail.com

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 Caress 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
    Computer Solutions / WNOC.com    		 218 Main St S
    Hutchinson, MN  55350    		 (cell) 612.703.8526
      Chris Bullau - Information Technology Specialist
    Young America Corporation    		 157 7th Ave S
    Brownton, MN  55312    		 (work) 952.467.1451
    (home) 320.328.4398
      John Oelfke - Telecom Specialist
    Young America Corporation    		 1341 Creekside Dr
    Waconia, MN  55387    		 (work) 952.294.6071
    (home) 952.442.9252
      Scott Pollock - Executive
    Vogelin Optical    		 7603 Great Plains Blvd
    Chanhassen, MN  55317    		 (work) 952.466.5516
    (home) 952.934.9984