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STEVE VAN VU Greve #243 821Volunteer Boulevard Knoxville, TN 37916 (865) 595-9121 Email Address: Vutang@utkux.utcc.utk.edu Permanent Address: 2570 Brachton Ave. Germantown, TN 38139 (901) 754-6409 Monster.com Resume #5232510

Objective To gain an upwardly mobile job in a creative and dynamic company, preferably in the technological or healthcare fields.
Target Location Strongly desire to gain employment in the Houston or Austin, TX areas (preferably Houston).

Work Experience The University of Tennessee College of Law, Memphis, TN Computer Assistance Technician, January 2000 - present Am responsible for the maintenance two large labs of Windows based personal computers as well as connected printers. Also assist in network maintenance and assisting Law students in successful use of computers for general academic use as well as use towards law related applications.
Elvis Presley Memorial Trauma Center at the Regional Medical Center, Memphis, TN Patient Care Assistant/Orderly, May 1998 - August 1998 Was responsible for assisting physicians and nurses in the providing of daily care for patients in the trauma intensive care unit. This included, among other things, the restocking of medical supplies, running labs, and the general assistance to the patient care staff to ensure proper care for trauma patients. Gained the respect of the physicians and nurses of the trauma unit for dedicated and responsible effort towards assisting in providing patient care.
Recruiting Services Group, Inc., Memphis, TN Computer Services Manager/Assistant to Recruiter, May 1997 - August 1997 Was responsible for the management, upkeep, and upgrade of a small office computer network, as well as development and maintenance of the company webpage. Also assisted in the screening and pre-interviewing of potential employees for open positions to be filled by the company. Was instrumental in the education of fellow employees in the usage of various computer and network applications integral to daily operation. Also authored the company instructional manual on computer and network usage.
U.S. Male, Memphis, TN Sales Associate, August 1996 - January 1997 Assisted customers in clothing selection and purchases. Achieved top selling sales associate distinction two weeks in a row.
Ice Chalet, Inc., Memphis, TN Assistant Manager, June 1994 - August 1996 Managed the upkeep and quality of the ice rink surface as well as managing groups of employees so as to provide customers with a safe and enjoyable ice skating experience. Also managed the operation of the sales boutique and assisted customers in purchases of products. Gained a high degree of responsibility and trust from management and was looked upon as a leader for other employees.

Education University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN Pursuing undergraduate degree in Political Science with an interest in law and medicine. Graduation in August of 2000
Rhodes College, Memphis, TN Attended undergraduate there for freshman and sophomore years of college, 8/95 - 5/97.

Activities The University of Tennessee Vietnamese Students Association Vice-president and Director of Public Relations
The University of Tennessee Ice Hockey Team Vice-president (off-ice position) and Assistant Captain (on-ice position) of the University of Tennessee Ice Hockey Club Voted outstanding Club Sports student athlete of the year, 1997
Kappa Sigma International Fraternity - Phi Chapter, Rhodes College Active member between 1995 - 1997, and presently fraternity alumnus. Fraternity pledge educator during the 1997 school year
The Knoxville Amateur Hockey Association Volunteer Coach and class instructor for players ages 5-10
Knoxville Swing Dance Association Active member and avid dancer
Member of the Morrill Hall Residents Association Active member of the Morrill residence hall association, participating in social and minor administrative activities.

Skills Skill Name: HTML Authoring Last Used: Intermediate Skill Level: Currently used Years of Experience: 4 years
Skill Name: Computer Construction Last Used: Intermediate Skill Level: Currently used Years of Experience: 2 years
Skill Name: French Speaking Last Used: Intermediate Skill Level: Currently used Years of Experience: 3 years
Skill Name: Vietnamese Speaking Last Used: Intermediate Skill Level: Currently used Years of Experience: 20 years
Skill Name: Windows OS & Office Package Last Used: Expert Skill Level: Currently used Years of Experience: 4 years
Skill Name: Mac OS & Hardware Last Used: Expert Skill Level: Currently used Years of Experience: 5 years

References Ms. Whitney Hodges President and Founder - Recruiting Services Group, Inc. (901) 367-0778
Mr. Sean Huss Instructor of Sociology - The University of Tennessee, Knoxville (865) 540-1479
Mrs. Barbara Smith Nurse Manager - Trauma Intensive Care Unit Elvis Presley Trauma Center at the Regional Medical Center, Memphis (901) 545 - 6955
Further references and relevant information available upon request.