Tom Clarke

T.W.J. Clarke,

192 Western Way,

Darras Hall,

Newcastle Upon Tyne,

NE20 9NB

Tel: 01661 872073

Mobile: 07742 719333

E-Mail: t_clarke_2510@hotmail.co.uk

Nationality: British

Date of Birth: 25/10/1984

Profile:

Having recently graduated from the University of Edinburgh, I am seeking an entry-level IT position, with scope for advancement. Along with my technical background, I am interested in the customer service, financial and administrative fields. I am a flexible, easy going person equally comfortable in small or large teams, as well as working alone. I have worked in the NHS where I was involved with medical records and database systems. I have also performed voluntary work in the Education sector.

At present I am based in Newcastle upon Tyne, and am willing and able to relocate at short notice within the UK or abroad.

Education:

2003 -2007: University of Edinburgh

BSc(Hons) Computer Science (2:1)

Course components included :

• Database Systems

• Software Architecture, Process and Management

• Professional Issues

• Human-Computer Interaction

• System Design Project

• Computer Networking

• Computer Communications

• Computer Design

• Software Engineering with Objects and Components

• Adaptive Learning Environments

• Functional Programming

• Visualisation

Additional Studies:

Linguistics (1^st Year), Astronomy (2^nd Year)

1995 - 2003: Royal Grammar School, Newcastle

A-Level: Mathematics(A), Latin(A), Politics(B)

GCSE (2A*, 8A)

IT specific Skills:

• Java

  • Java Development Kit, with particular focus on the Swing GUI classes.

• HTML/CSS

  • Created my own website, www.mangledremains.co.uk

• Microsoft Packages

  • Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access and Project

• Open Office Skills

  • Writer, Draw, Calc, Impress and Base

• Moscow ML

• Windows, Mac and Unix O/S.

• Database Systems

  • SQL, Access, Oracle

IT-Related Work Experience:

Summer 2005:

Database Administrator at Visual Impairment Scotland, Edinburgh.

Gained useful experience working with large databases and medical records. The post also required me to communicate directly with the beneficiaries and their parents thus helping develop my one-to-one communication skills.

Summer 2004

Work Shadowing at Microvalue Computer, Newcastle - Leisure Software studios. Shadowed staff, discussed project requirements and design considerations as well as management functions related to the design and theory of software development projects. Involvement in website design and implementation.

2002-2003:

Teaching Assistant at Newbiggin Hall, a social priority school, Newcastle.

Voluntary Service as a teaching assistant whilst at school. Helped in various educational functions and assisted deprived children to improve their reading, writing technique, computing awareness and ability.

Other Work Experience:

July 2005 - December 2006:

Kitchen Assistant at the Waggon Inn

Gained experience working with a team in a busy work environment, as well as a working knowledge of basic health and safety practices.

June 2003

Work Shadowing at Trinity Chambers, Newcastle

Shadowed several lawyers and barristers observing meeting clients, preparation for court, and attending Crown and Magistrates’ courts.

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1998-2003:

Newspaper Delivery

Sundays Mornings weekly

Interests:

I hold a full driving license, enjoy cycling and whilst at Edinburgh became a member of the University’s gliding club.

During my time at University I also developed an interest in Politics, especially the relationship between large businesses/trusts, and political organizations.

I have an interest in Genealogy and haveset up a private database of my family’s history.

I am an avid reader, especially of the authors P.G Wodehouse, Terry Pratchett, Isaac Asimov, George MacDonald Fraser, and Robert Silverberg.

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