David M. Schaafsma

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Contact Address

5500 School Street
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 438-2447
Email: dschaa@gmail.com or dschaa@ilstu.edu

Education

Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL 61920
Bachelor of Science in Business, December 1996
Double Major: Business Education, Computer Management with Teacher Certification
Master of Science in Education, Spring 2001
Microsoft Certified in Word 97 and Excel 97

Experience

Computer Lab Manager / Web Master (August 1998 - Present)
Illinois State University, College of Business, Normal, IL

• Taught ACC 166 Introduction to Microcomputers, ACC 167 Spreadsheet Usage, and ACC 168
• Maintained all computers, printers, and software for the College Computer Lab.
• Controlled lab budget for student workers.
• Responsible for hiring and training of lab monitors.
• Created a new Access XP database for MBA Department.
• Aided LAN Administrator and Technical Support Staff with problem solving.
• Voluntary member of College of Business Technology Team.
• Upgraded the College of Business website and maintained it's review schedule.
• Planned Technology Fair training day for faculty/staff and presented.

Technology Instructor (September 1997 - August 1998)
CompUSA, Naperville, IL

• Ordered books and prepared computers for classes.
• Taught both in-house and on-site hands-on training classes.
• Helped with class and instructor scheduling.
• Achieved CompUSA Technology Instructor Certification.

Student Teacher (Fall 1996)
Paris High School, Paris, IL

• Taught Desktop Publishing, Word Processing, Power Point, and Keyboarding.
• Prepared lesson plans and helped guide curriculum for the classes.
• Involved with Teacher Collaboration Team.
• Guest speaker at Career Awareness Seminar and Coop classes.

Resident Assistant (Fall 94 - Summer 97)
Department of University Housing and Dining Services, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL

• Implemented educational and social programs for my floor and hall.
• Counseled residents in many different crisis situations.
• Supported team atmosphere within the staff.
• Acted as a positive representative for the housing program's public relations.

Job Coach (Summer 1994)
Southwest Community Services, Tinley Park, IL

• Supervised clients with mental and physical handicaps.
• Trained clients to do individual jobs and piece work.
• Responsible for all paperwork and production reports for a group of clients.
• Enabled clients to achieve goals and higher work standards.

Other Employment

Held a variety of positions including Sales Associate, Shipping and Special Packaging, Power Format, Desk Manager, Night Assistant, Usher/Crowd and Control, to help finance college expenses - 1990 - Spring 1997.

Skills

Have academic knowledge of HTML, COBOL, FORTRAN, BASIC, C, CICS, JCL, DBASE, UNIX, and IBM Mainframe.

Software taught includes: All Microsoft Office Applications through XP versions, Project 98, Windows XP, Lotus Notes, Introduction to the Internet, Outlook, WordPerfect 6.1.

Activities

• National Business Education Association (NBEA) - Member.
• Residence Hall Association - Finance Committee Chair.
• R.H.A. four year outstanding service pin on college, state and regional levels.
• National Residence Hall Honorary - Member.
• Presented at leadership conferences on state, regional and national levels.

References Available Upon Request

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