Curriculum Vitae - Resumé:
Personal Profile

A proactive and energetic individual with extensive expertise in web development, office applications and computer hardware, proven with certification and student awards. Outspoken and driven to produce high quality presentations, detailed technical knowledge and the ability to accurately breakdown created works. Approachable and thoughtful, which allows for the sharing of ideas with other individuals.

Achievements

Tutor Award -1st year HND B.I.T
'For his enthusiasm and involvement on the course and with college life as a whole'

Tutor Award - 2nd year HND B.I.T
'Most improved student 2004/2005;'

Duke of Edinburgh - Bronze Award - 14/03/2000;

Campaigning and rallying against student top-up fees - 31/03/2004;

Student Board Representation Award - 2003/2004;

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Education and Training

2003 - 2006;
New College Nottingham

Higher National Diploma - Business Information Technology
Open College Network - Web Authoring, Networking, Photoshop, German
City and Guilds - PC Maintenance and repair, Networking

1996 - 2003;
Colonel Frank Seely School

A-level - Three subjects - Biology, Psychology, Design and Technology
GCSE - Nine Subjects C and above - Including Maths and English

Additional

Extensive Graphic Design Portfolio (available on request)

Full member of the British Computing Society

Full Clean UK Driving Licence

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Interests

Keen interest in computer architecture and technological advancements. Using this knowledge to create and design systems to required specification, both in cost and functionality. Self-development through reading and learning using a variety of media sources, keeping a keen eye on achievements and future plans. Planning, construction and maintenance of personal websites using various coding and software solutions, adding depth and multimedia elements. I enjoy going to my local gym on a regular basis. Learning and development of musical talent in the form of Mandolin, harmonica and others.

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Key Skills

Computer Design and Maintenance

- Thorough knowledge of computer architecture allowing me to develop computer systems through the use of multiple items of hardware.

- Troubleshooting broken systems to discover faulty components or viral infection.

- Ability to describe system components without using confusing jargon.

- In-depth research, keeping up to date with the current trends in the technology market both in software and hardware.

Networking

- Understanding of the types of networks available and used in business or home.

- Ability to create safe and secure networks for file, print sharing and Internet connection.

- Understanding Cat5e wiring and ability to create straight through or crossover cabling for use in a star network or a one to one system link respectively.

Office Packages

- High level of experience using Microsoft packages.

- Able to code visual basic macros, which improve functionality of documents and linkage between files/data.

- Can normalise databases relationships up to and including third normal form.

Website Construction

- In-depth knowledge of XHTML and HTML allowing advanced table creation.

- Ability to create CSS files and add to a website increasing design and aesthetics.

- Ability to use ActionScript within FLASH MX to manipulate objects without having to add more frames to the timeline.

- Knowledge of Photoshop and its uses in image manipulation.

- Advanced understanding of Dreamweaver to create and design websites.

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Work History

11/01/2006 - Present;
Smiths News
Packer / Driver

11/01/2006 - Present;
http://www.do-it.org.uk (Nottingham)
I.T Volunteer / Freelance Web Designer

24/02/2004 - 20/08/2004;
New College Nottingham
Education and welfare officer

27/10/2000 - 04/10/2003;
William Jackson's Family Food Stores
Store Assistant

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References

Mr. Glynn Jones
New College Nottingham
Adams Building
Stoney Street
Nottingham
NG1 1NG

Mr. Paul Sweeney
Colonel Frank Seely School
Flatts Lane
Calverton
Nottingham
NG14 6JZ

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