Stephen L. Dancs
			 Tel./Fax: +1 (416) 963-9624
			  E-mail: bf154@torfree.net

EDUCATION

1993-1995       Honours Bachelor of Science, Specialist: Physics
		University of Toronto, Canada

		Courses Taken:Classical Mechanics, Electromagnetism, Thermal 
		Physics, Oscillations and Waves, Quantum Mechanics, Classical 
		Electrodynamics, Nuclear and Particle Physics, Nonlinear 
		Physics, Relativity Theory, High Energy Physics

1990-1992       Preliminary Examination Diploma (Vordiplom), Specialty:Physics
		University of Kassel, West Germany

1988-1989       Engineering Physics (Interrupted), University of Bucharest,
		Romania

1983-1987       Secondary School Graduation Diploma (Diploma de Bacalaureat)
		-- Grade 12, Profile: Electrotechnical 
		Industrial Secondary School No. 4, Baia Mare, Romania

SPECIAL SKILLS

		-  Hungarian/Romanian (proficient), German (working), French/ 
		   Spanish (some)
		-  familiarity with e-mail and the Internet
		-  computer awareness; working knowledge of Windows and its 
		   applications of word-processing, database and graphics, 
		   Lotus Ami Pro, MS-DOS, Fortran 77, Basic, Turing

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

		-  good communication, interpersonal, public and customer 
		   relations skills
		-  technically, detail, and team-oriented, enjoy challenges,
		   sense of curiosity 
		-  well-organized, efficient, get my job done correctly and 
		   quickly
		-  able to work well under pressure, without supervision 
		   and meet deadlines
		-  flexible, willing to learn and juggle multiple tasks, 
		   open to new ideas
		-  reliable, don't take time off, willing to work overtime and 
		   get the job done

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

1996-1997	Security Guard
		LuCliff Co. Ltd., Toronto, Ont.

		-  ensure only authorized persons gain entrance
		-  patrole building and grounds
		-  write daily activity reports
		-  handle public inquiries in a courteous and professional 
		   manner

1994-present	Freelance Securities (Stock) Trader

		-  buy and sell stocks listed on major Canadian exchanges
		   via a discount brokerage trading account

1989-present    Freelance Translator

		-  do German to English legal document/correspondence 
		   translations for James & Associates Barristers and 
		   Solicitors
		-  translated own U. of T. admission documents from Romanian/ 
		   German to English
		-  translated own University of Budapest and University of 
		   Kassel admission documents from Romanian to Hungarian and 
		   Romanian/Hungarian to German respectively

1993-1996	Security Guard 
		Superior Concierge Security Services Ltd., Scarborough, Ont.

		-  ensured only authorized persons gained entrance
		-  patroled building and grounds
		-  wrote daily activity reports
		-  handled public inquiries in a courteous and professional 
		   manner
		-  updated authorized persons list and prepared biweekly pay- 
		   hours for the shift

May/June 1995   Enumerator/Poll Clerk 
		Elections Ontario -- Returning Office for the Electoral 
		District of Forth York/St. Andrew-St. Patrick, Toronto, Ont.

		-  canvassed and recorded the names of eligible electors in 
		   the asigned polling area
		-  reported back to returning officer with completed List of 
		   Electors
		-  assisted D.R.O. to open, run, and close the poll, complete 
		   paperwork
		-  kept the poll record

Dec. 1992       Fund Raiser 
		Big Brothers of Metropolitan Toronto, Toronto, Ontario

		-  canvassed door-to-door in the annual Christmas charitable 
		   drive
		-  raised $1469 (Cdn.) in donations from private persons within 
		   a 2 week period
		-  promoted the "Big Brothers Stocking Stuffer Bonanza 
		   Discount Card" to carefully selcted donors
		-  handled cash/cheques and performed daily bookkeeping duties

Nov. 1992       Telephone Research Interviewer 
		Goldfarb Consultants, North York, Ontario

		-  interviewed business/organization senior level decision
		   makers for Ontario Hydro Commercial Segmentation Study
		-  ensured confidentiality of both interviewees and research 
		   interests
		-  maintained market research database

Nov. 1992       Telemarketer 
		Tell Canada Long Distance Marketing Inc., Toronto, Ontario

		-  telephoned Bell Canada business customers to promote 
		   alternative long distance calling discounts
		-  wrote clear and concise qualified leads and record of calls
		-  followed-up potential customer leads and turned them into 
		   customers

Oct.-Nov. 1992  Door-to-Door Salesperson 
		Phonesave Inc., Toronto, Ontario

		-  canvassed and signed up new customers for long distance 
		   calling discounts
		-  followed-up and assisted customers with voice, data and 
		   facsimile problems
		-  maintained street, area and payroll sheets
		-  handled cash/cheques and performed daily bookkeeping duties

Oct. 1992       Door-to-Door Salesperson 
		National Chemical Company, Calgary, Alberta

		-  canvassed and sold multi-purpose cleaner concentrate
		-  instructed customers in chemical dilution to varying 
		   strengths for a dozen of uses
		-  organized and supervised deliveries and handled cash and 
		   receivables

Aug. 1992       Field Worker 
		Planning Group North -- City and Traffic Planning, Kassel, 
		W. Germany, (Planungsgruppe Nord Stadt- und Verkhersplanung)

		-  obtained relevant road traffic load research data over 
		   extensive municipal area for statistical analysis of 
		   municipal infrastructure and road development
		-  cooperated in investigations to determine the suitability 
		   of proposed roads and sites for extension and widening to 
		   ease traffic congestion

1988-1989       Electrician (Apprentice) 
		Industrial Centre of Electrical Networks, Bucharest, Romania
		(Centrala Industriala de Retele Electrice)

		-  shadowed and assisted main electrician in his daily 
		   routine
		-  collected, interpreted, communicated, and maintained
		   Romanian national electrical power, oil, and natural gas 
		   daily consumption database
		-  attended courses and performed duties in the microcomputer
		   operator field

1987-1988       Conscript (Infantryman) 
		Romanian Armed Forces, Lipova, Romania

		-  gained formal miltary education and training in modern ABC, 
		   conventional, and psychological warfare, Warsaw Pact 
		   military doctrine
		-  participated in exercises with various infantry weapons
		   such as rifles, pistols, mortars, machine guns, anti-tank
		   weapons, missiles and grenades, and in two operational
		   situations which included respectively a 40 km and an 80 km
		   long march
		-  supervised conscripts and was first in command in absence
		   of company commander
		-  promoted to and deconscripted with the rank of sergeant

Aug.-Sep. 1987  Electrician (Apprentice)
and again       Cityhall of Baia Sprie -- Chair Ski-Lift Mogosa, Mogosa, 
July-Sep. 1988  Romania, (Consiliul Popular al Orasului Baia Sprie -- 
		Telescaun Mogosa)

		-  shadowed and assisted main electrician in his daily 
		   routine
		-  done light mechanical and electrical installation 
		   maintenance and repair work
		-  dealt with tourists/skiers during peak hours collecting 
		   lift tickets and providing them assistance in the bording
		   and debording of chairlifts

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

May-June 1995   -  participated in the provincial election campaign in the 
		   electoral district of St. Andrew-St. Patrick, Toronto, Ont.

May-Sep. 1989   -  traveled extensively in Hungary, Austria, W. Germany, and 
		   participated actively in the events that contributed to the 
		   historical downfall of totalitarian Communism in Eastern 
		   Europe

June 1986       -  awarded 2nd placing diploma at the Students' County Session 
		   of Scientific Papers and Reports, Baia Mare, Romania, for 
		   the paper "About the Evolution of Stars in Universe"

1975-1983       -  member of the Schoolar Sport Club Baia Sprie, Baia Sprie, 
		   Romania; achieved 5th placing at the Romanian National 
		   Cross-Country Skiing Championship of Winter 1981/1982

HOBBIES AND INTERESTS

		Reading and discussing books/magazines -- science, art, 
		politics, biographies, history, economics, environmental 
		issues, current events; outdoor recreation -- cycling, skiing, 
		table-tennis, soccer, swimming, going to movies/theatre/ 
		exhibitions; fixing things in/around home; collecting 
		stamps; listening classical music, computers
 
REFERENCES
		Available upon request