Monty A. Kaplan
Semester abroad at Murdoch University (7/08-12/08)

Mobile: 0421 356 900
Mail: Flat 18 Student Village, Murdoch University, PO Box 1055, Canning Vale DC WA 6970

Education

  • Clark University: Worcester, MA
    Undergraduate, Class of 2009
    Psychology Major
    Innovation & Entrepreneurship Minor
  • Boston Latin School: Boston, MA
    College preparatory curriculum, Class of 2005

Employment History

1/2007 - Present
Worcester, MA

Clark University Communications: Web Technical Assistant

Designed and maintained portions of the Clark University web site, converted the Clarknews magazine to html format

1/2006 - Present
Worcester, MA

Clark University ITS Department: Academic Technology Intern

Designed and developed web sites, managed databases

1/2006 - 12/2006
Worcester, MA

Clark University Computer Science Department

Maintained Linux computers, proctored Computer Science lab

10/2005 - 5/2006
Worcester, MA

IDRISI Project: Help Desk Consultant

Maintained Windows XP computers, managed system updates, solved technical problems

8/2004 - 5/2005
Watertown, MA

Target Corporation: Cashier

Processed transactions, greeted and assisted guests, managed checkout lanes, attended carts, restocked merchandise

1/2005 - 4/2005
Boston, MA

Junior Achievement Academy Company: VP of Finance

Maintained financial records and business checking account, distributed company funds and stocks

9/2004 - 12/2004
Boston, MA

Junior Achievement Academy Company: President

Organized and facilitated meetings, analyzed company reports, motivated group and individuals, chartered and liquidated the company

1/2004 - 4/2004
Boston, MA

Junior Achievement Academy Company: Sales and Publicity

Sold tickets, designed flyers and publicity, requested sponsorship from other businesses, maintained website

6/2001 - 6/2004
Holbrook, MA

L. F. Luchner: Administrative Support/Webmaster

Organized company records, provided technical support, maintained company website

Skills

  • Programming: HTML, Coldfusion MX7, Java, some JavaScript, some PHP, some Flash
  • Software: Proficient in Adobe's Photoshop and Dreamweaver, Microsoft's 2003 and 2007 Office Suites (including Access, Excel, FrontPage, and PowerPoint), and Mozilla Firefox.
  • Web: Very familiar with many of Google's services (including AdSense, Mail, Calendar, Blogger), WordPress, and social networking sites including Facebook and MySpace.
  • Language: Some Spanish, some French

Honors and Awards

Other Activities


Clark University (Worcester, MA)
  • Member of the Business Insight Committee (11/05-Present)

  • Member of the Student Alumni Relations Committee (9/05-Present)

  • Member of the Initial Advantage entrepreneurship club (1/07-Present)

  • Junior Trustee Liaison to the Student Council (1/07-12/07)

  • Head Campus Rep for ROCKSTAR Energy Drink (9/06-12/07)

  • Theme House Leader: Wellness and Social Health House (9/06-5/07) (external link)

  • Peer Advisor for a group of 18 first-year students (8/06-5/07)

  • Treasurer of the Student Council (4/06-4/07)

  • Served on two student panels for parents and admitted students (4/06 and 11/06)

  • Member of the Sudoku Research Group, presented at Academic Spree Day (1/06-5/06) (pdf)

  • Member of the Spree Day Committee, chair of staffing sub-committee (1/06-4/06)

  • Webmaster and Hall Representative for Student Council (9/05-4/06)

  • Member of the Concert Choir (9/05-12/05)

  • Treasurer of Bullock Hall for Residence Hall Association (9/05-5/06)

  • Member of the Student Activities Board (9/05-5/06)

WestSide Theater Productions (Rochester, NY)
  • Stage Manager for the production of 42nd Street (7/06-8/06)

  • Actor in the production of The Music Man (7/05-8/05)

  • Stage Crew Member for the production of Seussical (7/04-8/04)

Maintained commercial website: BLSiPods.com (12/04-12/05)
blog.montykaplan.com