Employment Criteria

Curriculum Vitae

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Personal Profile

I have excellent trouble shooting skills and have a high amount of experience working in the IT
environment, I have both worked on development projects and on my own intitiative. I have a flair
for intuitive solutions using the most practical methods to ensure the best and fastest outcome
possible and have 10 years field work in both the computer sector and in the voluntary sector. I also offer
complete flexibility and freedom in my approach to work, whilst maintaining time schedules and
structures which need to be adhered to.

Key Skills

Hardware Design, building and implentatation of Server and PC systems
Internet usage and security (Maintaining safe system against malware)
home security track and trace software
System troubleshooting and data recovery
Identifying and providing for the needs of the customer
Usage Implementation and Installation of Microsoft Operating Systems
Including Linux packages
Troubleshooting and setting up Remote Access and Roaming Profiles
Data Protection Use and control of personal data
Task auditing for IT systems and Project planning
Design and make up of presentation slide shows and reports for development and budget
Isolating attacks and identifying perpetrators

Working Experience

2006 - 2008
Own Business and the development of a website to advertise computer repairs and sale of early 20th century collectable recordings 1900 - 2000
2006 - 2007
Also assisted with voluntary work with a leading mental health charity restoring and configuring donated ICT equipment for people who had mental health difficulties, which also included training and education courses as well as help with all aspects of ICT equipment included home visits where needed
1994 to 2006
Working in Various ICT Environments, please email for further details
1990 to 1994

Barnardo Publications Ltd

I was responsible for vehicular maintenance and general management of a large warehouse operation as well as receipt and dispatch of goods. Working on own initiative, ensuring all deliveries and timescales were kept. A high degree of organisation and customer skills was needed at all times
1986 to 1990

Youth Development, Special Needs And Day Care Provision
Working with elderly people in a day care environment teaching and providing craft skills and helping with memory adjustment problems relating to alzheimers through these crafts. Also providing midday meals in a very relaxed and friendly environment where people could meet and talk. I also undertook support and help initiatives for young people with special needs which included home visits to identify needs and projects. This incorporated running a sports and leisure youth Group at the local YMCA.
1980 to 1986

Royal Air Force
Involved a High degree of discipline as well as working in a group environment the base was part of Bomber Command with frequent military exercises both Lyneham and West Raynham, I was reponsible for ground and aircrew support as well as maintaining base security and administration. The base required high levels of security due to its nature.

Educational History

2004 - 2006 Northumberland Technical College

During this periond I have studied and completed the following courses

NVQ Level 3 ICSST Advanced System Support
A+ Comp Tia Certificate Cisco
Network+ Comp Tia Certificate Cisco (Linux Distribution)
NVQ level 3 Microsoft Official Course 2274 Managing Windows Server 2003 Environment.
NVQ level 3 Microsoft Official Course 2275b Maintaining a Windows Server 2003 Environment.
NVQ level 3 Microsoft Official Course Implemenatation and Security of a Windows Server 2003 Environment.
Cisco Certification Network Associates
Network IP Addressing, Advanced Switching & Routing Protocols, Mainframe Implementation and build, protocols and security. NVQ 3

1975 - 1980 King Edward VI School
Cottingwood Lane
Morpeth
Northumberland

Various GCEs in a range of subjects including English Maths And Science

Additional Information

Hobbies And Interests
Computers, Photography, Music, Literature, Walking and the Internet
Solving and fixing IT related problems
Surveillance, Counter Surveillance, Security Cameras and Mobile Phones

I also run and maintain my own website HeartOfMorpeth which is not only a to become a pictoral representation of Morpeth, but also to cover local national and international issues.

For Further Information Or Any Questions

comments@heartofmorpeth.com