Resumé for AARON S. GOLD
Request Address
Bloomfield, CT 06002
(860) 778-7032
aagold@hartford.edu
Objective
Continuously learn and educate in fields related to mathematics and computer science as well as the
relevance of them to the real world, including Business and Technology.
Education
2003-2008
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Software Experience
West Hartford, CT
Working on Masters of Business Administration
1999-2003
Awards and Accomplishments
University of Hartford
University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT
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BS and AS in Computer/Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Science Minor
Cumulative GPA of 3.89 on a 4.0 scale
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University of Hartford / Ward College Regents Honor Award (top two in college) twice
University of Hartford Presidents Scholarship
Connecticut InfoTech Scholarship
National Collegiate Engineering Award nominee
National and Spanish Honor Society member
Alpha Lambda Delta, Tau Alpha Pi (President two years), and Alpha Chi Honor Societies member
Student Leadership Award two consecutive years
Who’s Who Among American High School Students
Graduated High School 4.0 on a weighted scale
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Software: Entire Microsoft Office Suite (’95 – 2003), Microsoft Visual Studio (v.6 – 2005),
Corel WordPerfect, Macromedia (v.4, MX), Dreamweaver FireWorks, and Flash, AutoDesk AutoCad,
Adobe Photoshop, Lotus Notes
Operating Systems: DOS, Microsoft Windows 3.x – Vista, 2000-2003 Server, Linux, Solaris,
Mac OS 9, X
Programming: Basic, Visual Basic / ASP / VBa, C++ / PHP, Java / Javascript, HTML, ColdFusion,
VB.NET / ASP.NET, SQL, Cobol, JCL, LotusScript
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Work Experience
2004-Present
The Travelers Companies
Hartford, CT
Information Technology Leadership Development Program Participant
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Participated in a series of one-year rotations around the company in various lines of business learning
about the business as well as the technologies utilized by each of them as well as contributing to each.
Gained experience in technical programming and system design as well as project management
Contributed to the Hartford community through the Program and Company.
Served on many internal Program committees for event planning, Intern programs, and local elementary
school improvement.
2001-2004
The Travelers Companies
IT Technical Support Representative
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Hartford, CT
Was the principle planner, designer and implementer in various database programs to simplify
managerial duties and increase team efficiency.
Acted as customer service representative to Travelers employees and agents calling in to the Computer/
Technology Support Center and Commercial Lines System Help Desks with computer and application
problems – supported applications include Comprise, Gen-A-Rate, as well as multiple Travelers-owned
insurance quoting/rating/issuing applications.
Participated in informational meetings in various areas in home office complex regarding tasks to be
completed as well as general information about the company and its technologies.
Attended conferences held by company executives, including such figures as the CIO and the president
of the Travelers Foundation.
Designed and implemented intranet website for CL Systems Division Software Development.
Worked with Project Managers regarding the flow and status of the development of their projects.
2003-present UH CETA and College of Arts and Sciences
Adjunct Professor
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West. Hartford, CT
Please see Teaching Addendum.
2001-2005 UH Physics and Electrical Engineering Technology Departments
Physics and Electronics Lab Instructor
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Please see Teaching Addendum.
2000-2003
Student Supervisor
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Hawks Nest / Aramark
West Hartford, CT
Managed student employees by assigning, monitoring, and verifying tasks.
Operated the cash register and monitor for customer and employee theft.
Ensured customer satisfaction by maintenance of quality products and service.
Responsible for Restaurant closing and all student tasks completed.
2000-2003
Gengras Student Union
Lead Building Manager
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West. Hartford, CT
West Hartford, CT
Maintained meeting rooms for rental use by outside organizations.
Ensured smooth day-to-day operations of the building.
Acted as a liaison for non-college groups wanting to use the University.
Performed staffing functions such as scheduling staff coverage for Konover Campus Center.
Responsible for reporting broken / lost equipment, accidents, etc. to the appropriate authorities in order
to ensure the security and safety of those using the facilities.
Community Involvement
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Interests
Taught numerous elementary school students about business as well as the importance of College
Education through Junior Achievement program
Trained local elementary school teachers on how to use sixty new laptops donated by Travelers.
Participated in numerous local Hartford Habitat for Humanity Build Days
Served on teams assembling playscapes for two local Hartford elementary schools
Participated in Intern intranet site development and other intern activities and events such as
socials/networking opportunities at Travelers Property Casualty.
Four-year member of the University of Hartford Residence Hall Association and two-year member of
the University of Hartford Honors Residential College Hall Council. Participated in planning and
execution of living conditions and programs in University living areas.
Involved in interview process for the new Director of the University of Hartford Gengras Student
Union.
Designed and implemented the University of Hartford Residence Hall Association and Honors
Residential College web pages in an initiative to improve the availability of University and internet
resources to new students.
Tutored in various subjects in high school and college in both formal and informal personal as well as
small- and large- group sessions.
Led induction ceremony two concurrent years for the Tau Alpha Pi Honor Society.
Organized 8-ball and 9-ball tournaments as well as fundraisers for the HRC Pool Room.
Personal Computer/Server hardware and software, gymnastics, music, motorcycling.
More information available at http://uhaweb.hartford.edu/aagold/resume. References available upon request.