Christopher Armstrong's Resume (Last updated October 6th 2008)

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Christopher Ryan Armstrong
18 Oakland Sq Fl 3
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-4129 U.S.
(724) 600-6482

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GOAL

To obtain a full-time summer position as an economic or financial analyst or forecaster for a financial institution or research firm.

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PERSONAL SKILLS

- Very personable and outgoing, works well independently or as part of a team
- Maintains excellent attention to detail, makes sure tasks are completed accurately, on-time, and to specification
- Experience managing people and delegating responsibility
- Possesses superior writing and mathematical abilities
- Extensive experience conducting market research and assisting in the execution of mergers and acquisitions

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EDUCATION

University of Pittsburgh
BS in Economics, minor in Computer Science

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
April 2010 (Expected)

3.5 Grade Point Average

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TECHNICAL SKILLS

- Extensive experience troubleshooting and repairing end-user hardware and software
- Intermediate knowledge of object-oriented programming in Java
- Working knowledge of system administration technologies and techniques for Windows and Linux machines

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WORK EXPERIENCE

iNET Interactive
Corporate Development Intern

West Chester, Ohio
May 2008 - August 2008

- Analyzed and researched companies, executed mergers and acquisitions
- Acted as a liaison to the communities owned by the company
- Assisted other departments of the company (products, marketing, sales) whenever necessary

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Self-employed
Technology Consultant

Murrysville, Pennsylvania
January 2004 - May 2008

- Performed contracted computer repair and consultation work for various clients in the Murrysville, Pennsylvania area
- Extensive experience in diagnostics of hardware, software, peripherals, and networks
- Experience with customer service, billing, profits, business management

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Earth Sun Moon Trading Company
Warehouse Operator

Grove City, Pennsylvania
October 2006 - March 2007

- Operated digital printing press for t-shirts
- Trained and managed new employees
- Given sole responsibility of managing the warehouse in the evenings

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True North Network
Systems Administrator, Director of Support

Ontario, Canada
July 2004 - January 2005

- Managed support staff to ensure the issues of clients were handled efficiently and effectively
- Experience managing employees and delegating responsibility
- Secured and maintained servers and internet equipment

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Tilted Planet Limited
Partner, Game Hosting Division

Forest Park, Illinois
February 2004 - June 2004

- Prepared an entire division of the company for launch of new service
- Created new products and developed advertising methods for the offering
- Maintained a Linux web and database server which was the front-end for a Windows game server
- Gained extended knowledge of network protocols and various server software packages
- Learned various techniques to find a price point, develop and market products for launch

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C I Host
Project Lead, Game Hosting Division

Dallas, Texas
October 2003 - February 2004

- Designed and launched an entire division of the company
- Acted as project lead and general adviser for this new division, and was the single contact for all company employees
- Wrote and updated a business plan
- Designed the product offering and set prices
- Training the company's many sales and support staff to support the new service
- Managed several Linux servers assigned for the service
- Oversaw support and sales requests for the new venture

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CLUBS AND MEMBERSHIPS

- National Association for Business Economics
- The Economic Club of Pittsburgh
- Undergraduate Economic Society (University of Pittsburgh)

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