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SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE  

  • Excellent computer skills, including maintenance, typing, and word processing developed through training, use, and information sharing.
  • Very well developed team player, as a result of 5 years of Junior Achievement and participation in the Summer Computer opportunities in    Recreation and Education, (SCORE) teen camp,
  • Solid leadership skills as a result of my position as Vice President of Marketing which I held in my final season of Junior Achievement.
  • Excellent communications skills obtained from giving numerous talks and demonstrations on blindness-related topics for children and adults



EDUCATION

01-30-2005 Lambton College of Applied Arts and Technology

 A+ Certified Technician
06-30-2003 Lambton College of Applied Arts and Technology

 Computer Systems Technician Diploma
06-30-2001 John McGregor Secondary School


 Ontario Secondary School Diploma, plus awards, including
Business Certificate, Honour Roll, and perfect attendance.
05-30-2001 Discovery Enterprises Online
Website currently not available.

Two online courses, one in Microsoft Excel, and another in cascading style sheet design.
05-1999 Access Technology Institute Private course in html webpage design


EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Date Employer Position Responsibilities
06-2003/08-2004 TETRA Society of North America
Tetra Website

 Assistant Chapter Coordinator Recruit and match clients and volunteers, Promote Tetra and secure funding, Run monthly meetings for volunteers to share experiences,
07-2001/08-2001 Canadian Red Cross of Chatham-Ken


 Information Management Consultant Convert paper documents into digital format, evaluate database solutions for tracking clients and products, handle routine technical problems with Company computer systems,
03-2001/06-2001 Chatham & District Chamber of Commerce
Chatham Chamber of Commerce Website

 Co-Operative Education Placement Update the Chamber website and membership directory, Sit on the committee responsible for the site’s design and maintenance as well as a City of Chatham committee to construct a Chatham-Kent webring, and contribute to the day-to-day running of the Chamber,
10-1995/05-2000 Junior Achievement Vice President of Marketing 1999-2000 Keep Company books, collect sales receipts, track inventory, motivate sales personnel, set up sales opportunities and create displays, take a leadership roll in Company meetings, and team work with other VP's,


VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

Date Organization Position Responsibilities
01-2004/12-2004 Lambton Shared Services Centre



 Cyber Graphic Designer Research LSSC and compile information for the organization’s website, speak to members to determine what they are looking for in their website and incorporate their feedback into the project, build and present the finished website,
09-2003/Present Sarnia Computer Users Group,
SCUG Website

 Active member Contribute advice and assistance to subscribers of the SCUG discussion email listserv, attend regular meetings, contribute to the SCUG monthly news letter, and give presentations,
04-2003/Present Private Private consulting, support, training, Perform system maintenance, provide training on access technology and common applications, maintain an up-to-date knowledge base of access technology, and consult on system and upgrade purchases

References available upon request