SKILLS
IT - I have used a wide range of software and have gained experience in using it. Listed below is the software of which I am familiar with, along with the IT skills which I have:

Microsoft Applications	Other Applications	Skills
Office 2003 & 2007	Rational Rose	Windows 2003 R2 Active Directory
Visio 2007	Quest Domain Migration Wizard	Oracle SQL
Project 2007	Quest Enterprise Directory Manager	MySQL
All Windows Operating Systems	Quest Password Reset Manager	Object Oriented Language - UML
Internet Explorer	Adobe Photoshop CS2	Computer & Server Construction
Exchange Server 2003	Oracle 10g	Computer & Server Maintenance
SMS 2003 R2	Linux (Kubuntu 7.04)	Software & Operating System Deployment
Virtual Server 2005	Kaspersky Business Optimal Suite	DHCP and DNS Deployment
SQL Server 2000	Sage Line 50 2007	Web Developemtn (HTML & CSS)
Windows Server Update Services 3	Powerchute
	CA ARCServe 11 Backup

Team Work – I enjoy working in teams as it gives me the chance to interact with other members, and gain knowledge and different points of view from them. I have worked as part of a team during both of my work placements, which has allowed me to develop knowledge within the field of IT. The biggest success was while I was working at Sheffield Assay Office, completing the Systems and Network migration from Windows NT4 to Windows Server 2003; lots of careful planning was needed with the other members in my team to make sure it all went smoothly. During my time at HSBC, I worked as part of a team liaising with the other team members to meet the team’s targets, which allowed me to develop my team working skills further.

Motivation – I am a highly motivated person with excellent self-discipline and organisational skills. These skills have been echoed throughout both of my work placements. I enjoy the challenge of problem solving and once the problem has been solved it gives me great satisfaction. I also enjoy the task of optimising, making things work more effectively and more efficiently, this is something which I apply to everything that I do. I am always highly motivated to implement new technologies which bring new features and enhancements to the work place.

CAREER GOAL
My goal is to establish myself within the IT industry in a Network and Systems engineering position, with my ultimate goal of becoming an Active Directory Technical Specialist.
I also want to gain a Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) qualification either through work, or during my own time.

EDUCATION
Sheffield Hallam University (2004 – Current) - BSc (Hons) Business Information Systems (Computing)

First Year Modules: Professionalism & Communication Skills (64), Business Systems Analysis (71), Programming Practice (76), Computer Technology for Business (77), Mathematics for Computing (75), Information Systems Modelling & Design (75).
Overall Average: 73% (1st.)

Second Year Modules:Database Systems (78), Web-Based information systems (76), Information Systems Theory and Organisations (74), Information Systems Project Management (69), Information Systems Methods (85), E-Business (79).
Overall Average: 77% (1st.)

Third Year:Work Placement at Sheffield Assay Office (Pass)

Fourth Year: Project & Professional Development, Data Warehousing & Data Mining, Business Information Systems Strategy, Business Appraisal & Infopreneurship, Advanced Database Systems.
Overall Average: Awaiting Results

Wath Comprehensive Sixth Form (2002 – 2004)
A-Levels - Maths (C), Computing (C), General Studies (D), Physics (E).

Pope Pius X Catholic High School (1997 – 2002)
10 GCSEs: Including Maths, Science, Geography and English Literature (Grade A)

Other Qualifications
ECDL Qualification – (All required sections passed)
Certificate of Competence in Information Technology – Word Processing (Distinction), Spreadsheets (Pass)

WORK EXPERIENCE

DetailACar.co.uk (October 2006 – on)
I am the owner of this business, which I set up as a source of part time income. I am dedicated to teaching people how to care for their cars, through the use of several manuals which I have written through my experience of cleaning cars. I also give quotes for work doing, and then go out to the customer to carry out the work. On completion of the work, I make sure the customer is happy and then ask for some feedback, which goes onto the website.

Sheffield Assay Office, Sheffield (July 2006 – July 2007)
My position at Sheffield Assay Office was in I.T. Support, although my actual role extended a lot further than the title suggests. While working at Sheffield Assay Office, I performed an Active Directory migration from Windows NT4, along with the necessary preparation which comes with a migration. I also deployed Exchange Server 2003 and Kaspersky Anti-Virus Suite. I also performed upgrades on both computers and servers around the business to make them perform better. While on placement, I spent 4 weeks running the IT department alone.

HSBC Bank Plc, Sheffield (June 2005 – September 2005)
My position at HSBC was in the regional Active Directory team. Whilst working there I have gained skills for writing manuals for the installation and configuration of software and of actual physical software installations. I have gained valuable experience in support, due to being first and second line support for the Password Reset Manager roll-out which is currently taking place.

HWGuru.com (March 2001 – November 2003)
My position at HWGuru.com was Hardware Reviewer. I received a new piece of hardware from a company and had to put it through its paces and push it to the limits to show how good, or bad the particular piece of hardware was. This was followed by an article which was published on the internet. The articles had to be written in such a way that they were accessible by both technical and non-technical minded people, for this alone I had to develop my writing style to achieve this.

NON-CAREER RELATED EXPERIENCE

• I have created a number of websites, both for myself and for other people. I have used this opportunity to develop my design skills and improve on my HTML and CSS skills. I have my own personal website which contains links to other projects which I have completed; the address is at the top of the CV
• I have recently completed a project on a car engine, which involved stripping a block down, cleaning and modifying the internals, and then rebuilding it with new parts (inc. Bearings, Gaskets etc.)