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George T. Lesica
Charleston, IL 61920
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Employment
The University of Montana (August, 2012 - present)
Teaching Assistant
Eastern Illinois University (August, 2006 - August, 2012)
Assistant to the Dean of the College of Sciences
Provided technology-related support and consulting to departments and faculty members
within the College of Sciences.
Developed http://yadayadayadaecon.com in support of the Economics curriculum. The site
has been featured on several television and radio programs including "The Today Show" and
appeared in "Businessweek" magazine.
Graduate Assistant / Research Assistant
Provided tutoring and research and technical assistance.
Lake Land College (August, 2008 - May, 2009)
Adjunct Instructor
Taught undergraduate macro and micro economics courses.
Skills
Programming Languages: Python, PHP, C, Java, Javascript, LaTeX, SQL
Applications: Apache, MySQL
Operating Systems: Linux, OS X, Windows Server
Education
The University of Montana - Missoula, MT
M.S., Computer Science - in progress
Eastern Illinois University - Charleston, IL
M.A., Economics - May, 2010
Thesis topic: statistical measurement and evaluation of the informal sector (gray market)
in Latin America.
B.A., Political Science - August, 2006
Tartu University - Tartu, Estonia
Summer school program focused on business and economic topics related to the Baltic
states - Summer, 2006
Vidzeme University-College - Valmiera, Latvia
Summer school program dealing with the economic and political effects of the transition
from Communism - Summer, 2003
Awards and Memberships
College of Sciences Advisory Board Research Award - Presented for the top original
research project by a graduate student within the College of Sciences.
Distinguished Graduate Student Award, Department of Economics - Recognized for
contributions to the department and overall academic performance.
Member, Chicago Linux Users Group (2006-present).
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