Benjamin C. Fischer

308 N. Greenwich St. • Valparaiso, In 46383

Phone: (630) 935-0644 • E-mail: Ben.Fischer@valpo.edu

Objective

To further my knowledge in Information Technology and prepare me for a career in computer science.

Work Experience

IT Fellows Program at Valparaiso University
OneCard ID Office Intern 8/2008 - present
  1. Monitor stored-value accounts associated with the OneCard
  2. Develope card templates for various users and vendors
  3. Provide excellent customer service for students, faculty and staff with card issues
  4. Update the OneCard website on new services and policies
Networking Department Intern 5/2007 – 8/2008
  1. Organize network closets
  2. Take inventory of the ports on campus switches
  3. Perform maintenence on faulty machinery
  4. Troubleshoot issues with Cisco Clean Access
 
Valparaiso University Dining Services
Student Aide, Cashier 2/2009 – present
Valparaiso University Dining Services
Student Aide, Cashier 2/2007 – 5/2007
Mid America Research
Market Researcher 6/2006 – 8/2006
  1. Recruit people for surveys
  2. Sort and file results

Education

Valparaiso University
Chinese/Japanese Studies 8/2005 – present
Degree expected in 2010

Clubs, Activities, and Associations

Valparaiso University
  1. Secretary and Risk Management Chair, Kappa Sigma chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
  2. Valparaiso University Bach Choir
  3. Valparaiso University Chorale
  4. Asian American Association
  5. Japanese Club

Volunteer Experiences
  1. Group Workcamps: Summer mission trips to make home repairs for people in depressed areas
  2. Performed for and visited with local nursing home residents (with Phi Mu Alpha)
  3. Westmont Community Band

Languages
  1. French (Four years, Westmont High School)
  2. Trip to France (French Club, Summer 2005)
  3. Japanese: Currently studying Japanese language; familiar with common phrases
  4. HTML and CSS: Will have taken the Certification test by the end of this summer
  5. Javascript and PHP: Rudimentary skill and a basic understanding of key concepts
  6. More examples of my coding skills can be found on my website

Awards Received
  1. Valparaiso University Presidential Scholarship
  2. La Socété Honoraire de Français (The French National Honor Society)

References

Available upon request