Education and Training
2012 St Loye’s Foundation, Exeter
Personal Computer and Repair
Microsoft Digital Literacy
OCR Level 1 Certificate in Adult Literacy
Microsoft E-Learning – Windows 7 Essentials 1
Microsoft E-Learning – Windows 7 Essentials 2
MCP – Certification Number: E476-0401
MTA 98-367 – Security Fundamentals
MTA 98-349 – Windows Operating System Fundamentals
Full secondary education including Maths and English
2014-2015, Somerset Skills & Learning, Frome
ECDL Extra – Microsoft Word
ECDL Extra – Microsoft Excel
ECDL Extra – Microsoft Powerpoint
Employment
2014-2015 UKWEEERECYCLING
I completed 8 weeks work experience, and then part time work as a IT Specialist, My duties was to test, strip or repair a variety of different electrical products, such as Monitors, Laptops, PCs and Printers.
KEY SKILLS
Excellent customer service skills; Good team player
Punctual and reliable; Good eye for detail
A thorough knowledge of operating systems, networking, hardware and software; Excellent problem-solving skills
The ability to explain problems and solutions clearly to non-technical users; A patient and methodical approach
The ability to work alone or as part of a team; An awareness of health and safety.
EMPLOYMENT
2014-2015
UK WEEE Recycling
I completed 8 weeks work experience, and then part time work as a IT Specialist, My duties was to test, strip or repair a variety of different electrical products, such as Monitors, Laptops, PCs and Printers.
Due to an accident I was out of work between 2009 – 2012. I then embarked on retraining with St Loyes Foundation in Exeter, which I am due to complete.
I have trained in the following: working out the reasons for a fault and explaining these to the client, fixing equipment, including printers and scanners (known as peripherals). Setting up new equipment and upgrading existing systems. Testing and servicing equipment and recording problems and their solutions for future reference.
1995-2008
RDM Roofing and Building, Pontypridd Roofer and Labourer
Working within a team of artisans on different projects on both business and domestic properties, I was employed in different and diverse roles such as Tiller, Slater, Bricklayer and General Labourer. I was responsible for the health and safety of myself and my colleagues and members of the public.
1991-1995 Weston Vinyl’s (EVC), Frome
Machine Operator
Working within a plastics production company I worked on a machine with eight other employees producing a variety of different plastic products.
1988-1991 Junction 18, Frome
Warehouse Operative
I was employed within a local warehouse where I was primarily responsible for dealing with both goods inwards and outwards, ensuring the right quantities and correct products were accounted for at all times.
1985-1988 Highbury Engineering Frome
Apprentice Engineer
Whilst undertaking an Engineering Apprenticeship I was instructed on how to undertake milling, drilling, lathe-work, spraying and welding.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
2012 St Loye’s Foundation, Exeter
Personal Computer and Repair
Microsoft Digital Literacy
OCR Level 1 Certificate in Adult Literacy
Microsoft E-Learning – Windows 7 Essentials 1
Microsoft E-Learning – Windows 7 Essentials 2
MCP – Certification Number: E476-0401
MTA 98-367 – Security Fundamentals
MTA 98-349 – Windows Operating System Fundamentals
2014-2015, Somerset Skills & Learning, Frome
ECDL Extra – Microsoft Word
ECDL Extra – Microsoft Excel
ECDL Extra – Microsoft Powerpoint
INTERESTS
I have many varied and diverse interests. I like to go sea fishing, fixing and building computers, walking and playing darts. I also like to socialise with friends and family.
