Richard C. Karsmakers
Gouda
The Netherlands
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Born: 3 november 1967, Helmond, Netherlands
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Education / Certification:
CCNA (Cisco Certified Networking Associate, Semester 1, 2003): This is the first of four semesters teaching you how to work with Cisco hardware (routers, switches) and networks in general.
MCSA (Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator, 2002): A toned down and more practical kind of MCSE certification.
CompTIA Network+ (Networking professional, 2002): A vendor-neutral certification for networking professionals.
CompTIA A+ (Hardware and Operating Systems skills, 2002): A vendor-neutral certification for PC hardware and operating systems support professionals.
MCDBA (Microsoft Certified DataBase Administrator, 2002): As of April 2002, 'New style', with "SQL Server 2000".
CIW (Certified Internet Webmaster, 2001): Foundations. This is not too deep-going (basic skills, HTML).
MCSD (Microsoft Certified Solution Developer, 2000): As of March 2000, 'New style', with "Visual Basic 6". As of December 2000 with the "Office 2000 and VBA Development" elective.
MOUS Master (Microsoft Office User Specialist, 2000): As of January 2000 (Access, Excel, Word, Powerpoint Expert User).
MCT (Microsoft Certified Trainer, 1999): Certified since March 1999.
MCSD (Microsoft Certified Solution Developer, 1998): 'Old style', with "Visual Basic 5" and "Programming in Access 95" electives. Certified since December 1998.
MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional, 1998). Certified since October 1998.
IVLOS, Utrecht, Netherlands (post-graduate, 1996): Teacher degree (English), certificate obtained 18-12-1996.
State University Utrecht, Netherlands (English), 1991 - 1995. Graduated 26-1-1996. Specialisation: Celtic language and culture (in Utrecht that’s primarily Irish and Welsh). Thesis: "Welsh Now" (on the current status of the Welsh language and its promotion).
State University Utrecht, Netherlands (Biology), 1988 - 1989, unfinished.
Languages:
Dutch - Native.
English - Near-native.
German - Near-native receptively, moderately fluent productive verbally.
Professional Experience:
Goudse Scholengemeenschap Leo Vroman (2003 - current), Gouda. Teacher of English at secondary school level.
HBO/MBO College Rens en Rens (2002 - 2003), Hilversum. MK-AEC, PMBO and ICT-B teacher (among others teaching English, Cisco, Visual Basic programming, Service Desk work, software installation and applications use).
Melridge Training & Consultancy (2001 - 2002), Capelle a/d IJssel. IT Professional, MCSD, training manager Microsoft, some webmaster duties.
MindIT (1999 - 2001), Sassenheim, Netherlands. IT Professional, MCSD. For nine months I was also the coordinator of the Microsoft teacher group.
Randstad Opleidingscentrum (1999), Utrecht, Netherlands. IT professional, specialised in "Visual Basic" (versions 5 and 6) and "Visual Basic for Applications" (VBA). I also programmed an Application Maintenance System.
Randstad Opleidingscentrum (1997 - 1998), Utrecht, Netherlands. Office automation teacher for end users ("Word", "Excel", "Access", "Works", "Powerpoint" and "Windows" (3.11, 95, 98 and NT), at beginners- and advanced level.
Cals College (1997), Nieuwegein, Netherlands. Teacher of English at secondary school level.
ACN (1991), Haarlem, Netherlands. Editorial work, writer, translations English à Dutch.
Thalion Software (1989 - 1991), Gütersloh, Germany. Entertainment software design, company PR on international computer shows, translations (German à English) and background story writing.
Freelance Experience:
Nomen (2002 - current), Belgium and Germany - Contributing to the evaluation of Dutch and English marketing slogans and brand names.
High Technology Publishing (2005), Droitwich, England - Writing liner notes for the "Revival ST" music CD.
FaST Club (1997 - 1999), Nottingham, England; ACN (1989 - 1999), Haarlem, Netherlands; Douglas Communications (1991 - 1996), Stockport, England; CRL plc. (1989 - 1991), London, England - Design and development of the "Ultimate Virus Killer" (called "ACN Final Virus Killer" in Holland) computer virus detection software (for the Atari ST/TT/Falcon platform). Programming language "GfA Basic".
The Publishing House (1997), Sheffield, England, publication "Atari Computing"; FaST Club (1994 - 1996), Stockport, England, publication "ST Applications"; ACN (1987 - 1996), Haarlem, Netherlands, publication "Atari Nieuws"; Heim Verlag (1990 - 1991), Germany, publication "TOS" (no longer exists); Markt & Technik Verlag (1988 - 1990), Haar bei München, Germany, publication "68000’er / ST Magazin" (no longer exists); S.A.G. Stichting Atari Gebruikers (1987 - 1988), Netherlands, publication "Atari Magazine" (no longer exists); Stichting ST (1986 - 1987), Leiden, Netherlands, publication "ST" - Freelance computer software/hardware reviews and other computer-related articles (in particular about viruses and programming).
Faculty of German/English/Celtic (1995), Utrecht, Netherlands. Compilation of a tourist guide of museums with displays of important Celtic finds in Germany, Belgium and France.
Magic Bytes (1991), Gütersloh, Germany; Grandslam (1990), London, England; Ariolasoft (1990), Gütersloh, Germany; Softpaquet (1987), Zoetermeer, Netherlands; Markosoft (1986), Dordrecht, Netherlands - Translations (software manuals) from German to English, German to Dutch and English to Dutch.
Eclipse (1991), Halle (Westfalen), Germany - Writing background stories for entertainment software (English fiction).
Extra-Curricular Activities:
"Metal-E-Zine" (1998 - 2004). Web-based music- and book review magazine. Founder and editor.
"Twilight World" (1993 - 2004), Internet-based fiction magazine, appeared once every two months (irregularly as of mid 1996). Founder and editor.
"ST News" (1986 - 1996), English-language multimedia disk magazine (covered music, films, books, computer software- and hardware). Founder, editor, distributor.
"Quill" (1991 - 1992), faculty magazine of English at State University of Utrecht. Editorial staff, writer, lay-out.
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