Hardened yet malleable problem solver, forward-thinking and passionate about technology cooperating with nature. Adam enjoys communicating with individuals from all walks of life and doesn't mind controversy nor consequential debates.
ADAM OSTASZ
Consultant
ME
Versatile communicator. Integrative thinker.
With extensive leadership experience, Adam works to solve problems, cultivate strong interpersonal connections, integrating clients and business with technology, across multiple platforms.
He knows that delivering a unified, practical, high-quality product through analyzed, fact-based strategic decisions prioritizes the "what" over the "how".
A person's thinking method is the root of his or her decision-making process. Adam has worked and traveled to understand various thinking styles in order to better interpret individual perspectives into product objectives. With this understanding, Adam aims to enhance UI/UX through detailed interdisciplinary methods developed to empower the synergistic product-design process, resolving wicked problems into practical solutions and, therefore, satisfying client business goals and maximizing return on investment.
It's about asking the right questions that solves the problem. Having earned his Associates in Network Engineering from Florida Career College and an A.S. in Philosophy from Florida State College of Jacksonville, Adam has always been identified as the "free-thinker".
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OBJECTIVE
CONTACT
EDUCATION
TECHNICAL SKILLS
To enhance user interface and experience through detailed interdisciplinary methods developed to empower the synergistic product-design process, resolving wicked problems into practical solutions and, therefore, satisfying client business goals and maximizing return on investment.
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Integrative Thinking
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Analytical Rationale
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Problem Solving
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Deductive Intelligence
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Analogical Reasoning
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Product Feature Interpretation
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Product Development
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Risk Management
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Relationship Management
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Creative Project Management
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Cross-Functional Team Management
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Feedback Utilization
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Network Architecture
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
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Adaptability
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Critical Thinking
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Curiosity
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Empathy
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Logical Thinking
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Strategic Planning
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Attentiveness
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Leadership
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Work Well Under Pressure
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Active Listening
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Yes/No Discretion
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Sense of Humor
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ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN NETWORK ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SECURITY
Florida Career College, June 2013
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN PHILOSOPHY
Florida State College of Jacksonville, May 2008
C++ PROGRAMMING ESSENTIALS COURSES
Minot State University, March 2015
ADAM OSTASZ
Koszalin, PL
2014 - 2016 PROJECT SUPERVISOR, Retail Data Systems
Make sure all aspects of a project are completed smoothly.
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Understand client concerns
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Communicate within the company
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Investigate problems
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Public relations
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Monitor competitors
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Install and configure software and hardware
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Set up accounts and workstations
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Train new and existing end users
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Monitor performance and maintain systems according to requirements
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Troubleshoot issues and outages
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Ensure security through access controls, backups and firewalls
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Upgrade systems with new releases and models
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Develop expertise to train staff on new technologies
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Build a FAQ with technical documentation, manuals and IT policies nested in the CRM
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Participate in the project planning process assuming junior project manager role
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Act as communication liaison between low-level employees and senior management
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Coordinate labor needs and train technicians, provide coaching and guidance
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Work with account management to assess client needs
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Identify internal and external resources, financial or human resources
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Facilitate the purchase and delivery of resources
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Make sure projects are completed on time and on budget
2013 - 2014 DISPATCH MANAGER, Lafarge
Control workflow of employees, arrivals, deliveries and silos.
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Develop and maintain an efficient workflow
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Keep records of employee productivity
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Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors
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Prepare and deliver regular reports to senior management
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Schedule shipments and deliveries
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Maintain silo inventory
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Recruit and train employees
2010 - present OWNER, CEO, CTO, COO, One Incredible Look LLC
The steps I take don't need to be big, they just need to take me in the right direction.
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Open my consulting firm
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Provide available services according to client needs
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Procure services according to client needs
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Develop and execute long term strategy
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Manage visionary direction and operations detail
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Direct daily operations
2009 - 2010 INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS COORDINATOR, C&F Worldwide Agency Corp.
Manage all aspects of international freight forwarding shipments.
2008 - 2009 MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR, ASHCO Inc.
Oversee the upkeep of six properties.
2006 - 2008 IRRIGATION FOREMAN, Earthworks
Guide personnel and resources through efficient irrigation system installations.
2004 - 2006 WINDOW CLEANER, Tip Top Glass & Window Cleaning
Deliver superior cleaning service.
2001 - 2003 GENERAL LABORER, MAA Investments
Shadow and learn basic to advanced renovation practices.
1999 - 2000 KITCHEN HELPER, San Marco Deli
Organize inventory and prepare raw foods.
WORK EXPERIENCE
EXPERTISE
Problem Solving
Solving is second nature to me.
Solving problems for my clients starts off by:
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Be the client
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See what the client sees
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Feel what the client feels
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Share weltanschauung
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G.E.T. Information
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gather - Actively listen, learn the what
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examine - Analyze facts, form logic
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translate - Set parameters, explain how
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Open-minded search
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No restrictions, no favoritism
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Consult outwards
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Offer options
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Adaptability
Adaptability is being the æther.
Adapting to changes:
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Flexible
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Open to alternative solutions
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Expect the unexpected and accept it
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Remain calm
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Enterprising
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Ready to undertake
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Resourceful nature
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Imaginative
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Learn from others
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Ask questions
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Make mistakes willingly
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Find the silver lining
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Integrative Thinking
Integrating intuition, reason and imagination.
Integrative thinking creates the third option:
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Learning mindset
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Curious about different perspective
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Excitable by the complexity of problems
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Enjoys exploring the tensions that arise
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Generate creative resolutions
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Sees possibilities, not barriers
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Seeks new ways of solving problems
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Leads to better answers
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Tools that spur creativity and sharing of ideas
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Ladder of inference
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Pro-pro chart
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Prototyping
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