Curriculum Vitae

Personal Profile

Having studied a computer-related degree for three years, not only have I increased my interest in the industry but developed a great number of skills in a variety of areas. Whilst I particularly enjoy the design aspect of computing, I am a fast learner and am always eager to expand my horizons. My university education has required me to be extremely organised and I am used to working to strict deadlines, which in turn has helped my time management skills. It has also taught me to pay attention to the smallest detail. Experiences in group coursework have taught me how to work well in a team, and how to take charge when necessary.

I am a determined and enthusiastic individual who enjoys a challenge.

As a retail assistant, I was required to ensure excellent customer service at all times, and as a result my communication skills have also been vastly improved. I work well both on my own initiative and in a team.

In my spare time I enjoy exploring my creativity in a number of ways, either by writing, reading, or designing on the computer. I have an approximate wpm of 84.

Computing Knowledge

Adobe Flash CS3 Professional
Macromedia Flash 8
Adobe Photoshop CS3
Adobe Dreamweaver CS3
Microsoft Office Suite
3D Studio Max
Sony Vegas
Visual Studio 2005
(X)HTML and CSS
XML
C#, Python, Java and Javascript
Designing for usability
Actionscript 1.0, 2.0 and 3.0
Ruby on Rails

Education

Coventry University
First Class Honours in BA Multimedia Computing

Saltash Community School
A2-Levels: English Language [D], English Literature [D]
AS-Levels: Information and Communication Technology [D]

Saltash Community School
GCSEs: 9 GCSEs grades B to C

Work Experience

Second Life, online
I was part of a student team representing Coventry University. My duties involved contributing to the development of a virtual university. I was required to have some knowledge of 3D design.

Julian Graves Ltd., Plymouth
I joined the Julian Graves staff as a retail assistant. My duties involved cash handling, stock replenishment, general upkeep of the store and maintaining excellent customer service. As a key-holder I had a great deal of responsibility and was required to work both on my own initiative and as a team.

Plymouth University, Plymouth
I assisted with graduation ceremonies for final year students. My duties involved ensuring the students had their gowns and got to their ceremony on time. Due to strict deadlines I was required to be fast and efficient and able to work under pressure.

Hele’s School, Plympton
I joined the Information Technology technical team for Year 13 work experience. My duties included general computer maintenance, design of the school newsletter, and ‘shadowing’ the staff for learning purposes.