Web Design\Programming: Graphic Design with Adobe Photoshop. Familiar with HTML, Flash/Action Script, JavaScript, VBScript, PHP, SQL, ASP, & CGI (Using C++ & Perl).Post-Secondary EducationCape Breton University Sydney, Nova Scotia September 2003 – present Bachelor of Technology (Information) – Information Management Some courses completed to date include: Programming (C++) Computer Applications (Object-Oriented Programming with C++) Introduction to Operating Systems (Windows, UNIX, & DOS) Information Systems (Microsoft Office: Excel, Access, & Word) PC Hardware Fundamentals Introduction to Network Management System Analysis and Design Financial Accounting Business CommunicationsComputer Skills
Database Development: MS Access, MySQL, and Microsoft SQL Server.
Application Programming: Familiar with C++ (DirectX & OpenGL), Visual Basic, Java, Delphi, QBasic, & Perl.
Hardware/Software: Can assemble, configure, and service computer systems. Skills include: Hard disk formatting, virus removal, and application, operating system, and hardware installations.
Networking: Can build and administer a network. Skills include: Crimping network cables, wiring LANs, managing network software, and installing/maintaining servers.
Applications: Highly knowledgeable with today’s most popular applications including: Macromedia Dreamweaver/Flash, Microsoft Office, Kurzweil, IBM ViaVoice, Adobe Photoshop, and Microsoft Visual Studio .Net. Confident in Windows, UNIX, & DOS environments. Interested in learning and able to adapt to new software quickly.
Work Experience
Transportation Safety Board of Canada Ottawa, ON May – August 2006Duties Include: Coming Soon.
Web Design, Various Employers August 2005 – presentDuties Include: Working with clients to develop custom designed websites based on their needs and budget. Also, hosting and maintaining websites. Some completed work: Celebrations Event Planning (www.celebrationsep.ca), CBU Hospitality and Tourism Management, CBU Information Technology.
Elixir PC Sydney, NS August 2004 – presentSmall Business Owner – Duties include: Selling custom built computer systems, providing client technical support, servicing PCs, networking, designing and maintaining the e-commerce site (www.elixirpc.net), accounting, and marketing. Notable clients include Nova Scotia Department of Education, Wal-Mart Stores, and The Cape Breton University Students’ Union.
Access-Ability Centre, Cape Breton University Sydney, NS November 2003 - presentDisability Resource Staff - Duties include: Tutoring students with disabilities in computers (C++ Programming, Microsoft Office, Internet Applications, etc.), scanning books/documents with Kurzweil, training students with IBM ViaVoice, and updating the website.
ACAP Cape Breton Sydney, NS January – February 2005IT Department – Duties: Developed a Macromedia Flash interactive educational application and provided staff technical support. Assisted in designing banners and creating slogans for a marketing campaign.
IT Innovation Centre, Cape Breton University Sydney, NS May – August 2004Co-op Work Term Student - Duties: Developed and maintained a website using ASP, Flash, JavaScript, and HTML (www.itic.uccb.ca). Installed and serviced computer systems, peripherals, and software in a networked Windows XP environment. Provided staff technical support and developed databases in Microsoft Access and MySQL.
Students’ Union, Cape Breton University Sydney, NS September 2003 – April 2004Peer Tutor – Duties: Tutoring CBU students in C++ programming, math, and information technology courses.
Volunteer WorkHigh School Graduate Recruitment Event 2004 Cape Breton University Marketing Simulation Project 2003 Cape Breton University Sim-Team LeaderHigh School EducationSydney Academy Sydney, NS 2003 Graduate - 87% average (Top 15% of graduating class) Recipient of Graduate ScholarshipSchool Activities and InvolvementInformation Technology Society of Cape Breton, Cape Breton University 2005 – 2006 Society PresidentAdditional AchievementsHuman Rights/Suicide Prevention Workshop Cape Breton University Saint John’s Ambulance and First Aid Certified Cape Breton UniversityExtra Interests and HobbiesStock Markets and Investing Guitar/Music Golf and Hockey Video GamesReferencesMr. Art McCready, Instructor, Cape Breton University Phone: (902) 563-1918 Ms. Sarah Conrod, Project Management, IT Innovation Centre, CBU Phone: (902) 563-1909 Ms. Patricia Morrison, Instructor, Cape Breton University Phone: (902) 563-1672