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Personal Details:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Richard C. Karsmakers
\nGouda
\nThe Netherlands
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Born: 3 November 1967, Helmond, Netherlands<\/span><\/p>\n

Education \/ Certification:<\/strong><\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

CCNA<\/strong> (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. <\/span><\/p>\n

MCSA<\/strong> (Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator, 2002): A toned down and arguably more practical kind of MCSE certification. <\/span><\/p>\n

CompTIA Network+<\/strong> (Networking professional, 2002): A vendor-neutral certification for networking professionals. <\/span><\/p>\n

CompTIA A+<\/strong> (Hardware and Operating Systems skills, 2002): A vendor-neutral certification for PC hardware and operating systems support professionals. <\/span><\/p>\n

MCDBA<\/strong> (Microsoft Certified DataBase Administrator, 2002): ‘New style’, with “SQL Server 2000”. <\/span><\/p>\n

CIW<\/strong> (Certified Internet Webmaster, 2001): Foundations. This is not too deep-going (basic skills, HTML). <\/span><\/p>\n

MCSD<\/strong> (Microsoft Certified Solution Developer, 2000): ‘New style’, with “Visual Basic 6”, with the “Office 2000 and VBA Development” elective. <\/span><\/p>\n

MOUS Master<\/strong> (Microsoft Office User Specialist, 2000): Access, Excel, Word, Powerpoint Expert User. <\/span><\/p>\n

MCT<\/strong> (Microsoft Certified Trainer, 1999). <\/span><\/p>\n

MCSD<\/strong> (Microsoft Certified Solution Developer, 1998): ‘Old style’, with “Visual Basic 5” and “Programming in Access 95” electives. <\/span><\/p>\n

MCP<\/strong> (Microsoft Certified Professional, 1998).<\/span><\/p>\n

IVLOS, Utrecht, Netherlands<\/strong> (post-graduate): Teacher degree (English), certificate obtained 18-12-1996. <\/span><\/p>\n

State University Utrecht, Netherlands<\/strong> (English), 1991 – 1995. Graduated 26-1-1996. Specialisation: Celtic language and culture (in Utrecht that\u2019s primarily Irish and Welsh). Thesis: “Welsh Now” (on the current status of the Welsh language and its promotion). <\/span><\/p>\n

State University Utrecht, Netherlands<\/strong> (Biology), 1988 – 1989, unfinished. <\/span><\/p>\n

Languages:<\/span> <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Dutch <\/strong>– Native. <\/span><\/p>\n

English<\/strong> – Near-native. <\/span><\/p>\n

German<\/strong> – Near-native receptively, moderately fluent productive verbally. <\/span><\/p>\n

Professional Experience:<\/span><\/strong> <\/span><\/p>\n

Goudse Scholengemeenschap Leo Vroman<\/strong> (2014 – current), Gouda. Senior teacher of English at secondary school level (HAVO, VWO).<\/span><\/p>\n

Goudse Scholengemeenschap Leo Vroman<\/strong> (2003 – 2014), Gouda. Teacher of English at secondary school level (VMBO-T, HAVO, VWO). <\/span><\/p>\n

HBO\/MBO College Rens en Rens<\/strong> (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). <\/span><\/p>\n

Melridge Training & Consultancy<\/strong> (2001 – 2002), Capelle a\/d IJssel. IT Professional, MCSD, training manager Microsoft, some webmaster duties. <\/span><\/p>\n

MindIT<\/strong> (1999 – 2001), Sassenheim, Netherlands. IT Professional, MCSD. For nine months I was also the coordinator of the Microsoft teachers group. <\/span><\/p>\n

Randstad Opleidingscentrum<\/strong> (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. <\/span><\/p>\n

Randstad Opleidingscentrum<\/strong> (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. <\/span><\/p>\n

Cals College<\/strong> (1997), Nieuwegein, Netherlands. Teacher of English at secondary school level (MAVO, HAVO). <\/span><\/p>\n

ACN<\/strong> (1991), Haarlem, Netherlands. Editorial work, writer, translations (English to Dutch). <\/span><\/p>\n

Thalion Software<\/strong> (1989 – 1991), G\u00fctersloh, Germany. Entertainment software design, company PR on international computer shows, translations (German to English) and background story writing. <\/span><\/p>\n

Freelance Experience:<\/span> <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Nomen<\/strong> (2002 – 2014), Belgium and Germany – Contributing to the evaluation of Dutch and English marketing slogans and brand names. <\/span><\/p>\n

High Technology Publishing<\/strong> (2005), Droitwich, England – Writing liner notes for the “Revival ST” music CD. <\/span><\/p>\n

FaST <\/strong>Club (1997 – 1999), Nottingham, England; ACN<\/strong> (1989 – 1999), Haarlem, Netherlands; Douglas Communications<\/strong> (1991 – 1996), Stockport, England; CRL plc.<\/strong> (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”. <\/span><\/p>\n

The Publishing House<\/strong> (1997), Sheffield, England, publication “Atari Computing”; FaST Club<\/strong> (1994 – 1996), Stockport, England, publication “ST Applications” (defunct); ACN <\/strong>(1987 – 1996), Haarlem, Netherlands, publication “Atari Nieuws” (defunct); Heim Verlag<\/strong> (1990 – 1991), Germany, publication “TOS” (defunct); Markt & Technik Verlag<\/strong> (1988 – 1990), Haar bei M\u00fcnchen, Germany, publication “68000\u2019er \/ ST Magazin” (defunct); S.A.G. Stichting Atari Gebruikers <\/strong>(1987 – 1988), Netherlands, publication “Atari Magazine” (defunct); Stichting ST<\/strong> (1986 – 1987), Leiden, Netherlands, publication “ST” (defunct) – Freelance computer software\/hardware reviews and other computer-related articles (in particular about viruses and programming). <\/span><\/p>\n

Faculty of German\/English\/Celtic<\/strong> (1995), Utrecht, Netherlands. Compilation of a tourist guide of museums with displays of important Celtic finds in Germany, Belgium and France. <\/span><\/p>\n

Magic Bytes<\/strong> (1991), G\u00fctersloh, Germany; Grandslam<\/strong> (1990), London, England; Ariolasoft<\/strong> (1990), G\u00fctersloh, Germany; Softpaquet<\/strong> (1987), Zoetermeer, Netherlands; Markosoft<\/strong> (1986), Dordrecht, Netherlands;\u00a0Microzeit Publishing<\/strong> (2017), Hannover, Germany;\u00a0PixelSagas<\/strong> (2015), USA – Translations (software manuals, books and game texts) from German to English, German to Dutch and English to Dutch. <\/span><\/p>\n

Eclipse<\/strong> (1991), Halle (Westfalen), Germany – Writing background stories for entertainment software (English fiction). <\/span><\/p>\n

Extra-Curricular Activities:<\/span> <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

“Metal-E-Zine”<\/strong> (1998 – 2004). Web-based music- and book review magazine. Founder and editor. <\/span><\/p>\n

“Twilight World”<\/strong> (1993 – 2004), Internet-based fiction magazine, appeared once every two months (irregularly as of mid 1996). Founder and editor. <\/span><\/p>\n

“ST News”<\/strong> (1986 – 1996), English-language multimedia disk magazine (covered music, films, books, computer software- and hardware). Founder, editor, distributor. <\/span><\/p>\n

“Quill”<\/strong> (1991 – 1992), faculty magazine of English at State University of Utrecht. Editorial staff, writer, lay-out. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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