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Address and postcode
Telephone number home, term-time and mobile
Date of Birth
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Personal Profile: 2 ^nd Year Computer Science finalist. Experienced in programming and database design, both in team-based and individual project settings. Conscientious, with a keen logical approach to problem solving and the ability to relate well to people in a wide range of contexts.

Education:

1998 - 2001 B.Sc. hons in Computer Science, University of Wales Swansea.
The modular course has consisted of individual and team coursework and programming projects supported by lectures which included:

Delphi , taught course and individual project, programming a database user-interface for Windows.
Pascal, theory and individual programme development.
Database development, relational databases using Paradox and Access .
Software design, data structures and system design.
Expert systems development using Leonardo .
Networks, compilers and microprocessor design.
Operating systems, in particular UNIX and Windows 95 .

In addition I have attended departmental courses in C , C++ and Visual Basic , and have a good working knowledge of these languages.

Project work

I have successfully completed 3 team exercises involving the development of application software using Delphi and C, and design documentation to support the software.
My final year project involves developing a database application system using Delphi which will be accessed via the Internet . This has meant learning about web applications, user interface design and looking into different methods of implementation.

1998 GCE "A"levels Rhossili Comprehensive School
Maths A , Geography B , Economics B .

1996 GCSEs Rhossili Comprehensive School
Computer studies A , Mathematics B , Science double award BB , English language A , English literature B , Design technology C , Geography A , History C , French B .

Positions of responsibility:

Committee member of the University Computer Society. This involved helping organise visiting speakers and social events.
Final year representative on the Staff / Student Committee. This involves liaising with all computer science finalists, and representing them at departmental meetings. This role helped develop my negotiation and communication skills.

Relevant work experience:

Summer 2000 IT Network Wales Placement at a family hotel in Swansea.
I was responsible for implementing a computerised booking and accounting system and developed software using ACCESS and Sage Microsoft Applications. I also purchased and installed the hardware, implemented the new system and trained the staff to use it.
May 1999 University of Wales Swansea, Careers Centre
Helped to develop a web site for the Careers Centre www.swansea.ac.uk/careers

Other work experience:

Summer 1999 The Commercial Inn, Killay : Bar & Restaurant work
Summer 1998 Top Shop : Sales Assistant
1995 - 2000 Various families : Baby-sitting.

Skills gained from work experience:
Dealing tactfully with people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
Ability to review situations and take decisions based on the findings.
Taking responsibility for handling large sums of money.
Working effectively as part of a team.
Being responsible for the welfare of others in my care.
Starting to understand how commercial organisations work.

Interests:

Sport Vice-captain of the University Netball Team 1999-2000.
Keeping fit. I’m a member of a local gym.
Cycling. I raised 250 for heart research on a sponsored bike ride.
Reading I particularly enjoy historical novels and autobiographies.
Art Drawing, painting and pottery.
Travel I have planned and organised my own travel arrangements over the last
three years. I have spent time in Europe and North Africa and have
gained the ability to mix easily with people from a wide variety of
cultural backgrounds.

Additional information:

Full clean driving licence.
Languages: Fluent in Welsh, competent in French.

References:

Dr. P C Jones
Department of Computer Science
University of Wales Swansea
Singleton Park
Swansea SA2 8PP

Mrs S Fawlty
"Dun Roaming"
Mumbles Road
Swansea SA1 7MN