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Simon Charles Jardine
Telephone: 66882361 / 0423860620
Date of birth: 25/09/1974
Marital status: Partner
Citizenship: Australian
Email: simonjardine@gmail.com

CAREER OBJECTIVE:
I absolutely love being challenged; doing the impossible is where I want to be! I need to be constantly active physically and mentally. A good Objective for me is to learn something new everyday. To have a real purpose in this world.

COMPUTER KNOWLEDGE:
I have a wide knowledge of all Hardware and software, Operating Systems, Linux, Windows, DOS, Wireless, Networking, Dream Weaver, Flash, Photoshop . I am developing my knowledge of C++, Maya and 3D Max. Programming languages Php, asp and Java. I have been using a Computer since 1982. Since BBC Computers and Spectrum 64k were introduced! I have a excellent understanding of the World Wide Web, yet I am still learning and still amazed by how fast technology is developing.

EMPLOYMENT:

May 2007 - September 2007
Bluewaveaus.com - I.T Manager
1 Designed website using Flash, Swish, Photoshop and Dreamweaver.
2 Wireless Setup of 10 computers in Office workplace.
3 Reconfigured and built Linux Server.
4 Secured network


November 2006 – April 2007
Roof Installation (Insulafe)
1 Operating and maintaining a machine to install insulation to roofs.
2 Dealing and trusted with large sums of Money,
3 Driving Trucks anywhere From McKay to Brisbane and all Surrounding areas.
4 Packing trucks at 0400am, making sure all necessary equipment was loaded correctly.

February 2006 – June 2006
CommsLogic. (Wireless Service Provider)
1 Problem Solving, answering phones, general helpdesk duties.
2 Configured software to update hardware with a push of a button. Self Automated.
3 Wrote scripts to make updating access points more feasible..
4 Worked unsociable hours, 1500 – midnight. Responsible for locking up.


January 2005 - January 2006
Bartercard - I.T Helpdesk
3.Database management for 15 different countries, compromising of backing up databases, downloading from ftp, restoring and running scripts over the databases using Sql2000.
4.Designing and Developing the Helpdesk software, using Flash, Swish, Photoshop and Dreamweaver.
5.Building and maintaining servers, building Compaq and IBM Server racks, Installing Operating Systems via Remote Installation Services, Data and Phone Patching.
6.Received an award for the tech refresh, I was responsible for building machines from old pieces and configuring a Linux Distribution (debian) which was ghosted onto the built systems.
7.Asset management, stock control of all hardware, dismantling old computers.
8.Hardware support, port mapping, documentation for a 250 pc plus environment.
9.Spam, Antivirus, Spyware, Adware, Malware, e-mail filtering, virus removal, using programs such as Adaware, Minesweeper, Startup editor..etc…I have documentation, photographs and examples of all my work from Bartercard.
I.T Manager@bartercard.com Tel: 07-55619219 / 0413744741

March 2003 – January 2004
Bridco Stainless Steel - IT Manager
3.Designed interactive Catalogue CD containing a huge range of stainless steel products.
4.Designed a comprehensive brochure on CD
5.Recorded web site onto a business card/CD holding only 50mb of information
6.All CDs I developed self-started, I mainly used Dreamweaver, Quark Flash and Swish.
7.The Format had to be then converted for use in Quark then sent to the Printers to edit for the printed Catalogue.
8.Took photographs of all products and edited them in Photoshop
My key achievement during this position was designing a website, brochure and catalogue to interact from a single flash page and fit this onto a normal sized CD.

Jan 2003 - March 2003
Dateline Computers - IT Customer Support
3.Supported customers of a computer shop, going to their homes to deal with a range of personal computer needs
4.Configuring sound, modem, keyboards and video cards on a Linux systems
5.Assisted main technician upgrading hardware
Here I increased my knowledge of identifying hardware incompatibility problems and was responsible for outstanding customer service

December 2002
Whitsunday Private Yacht Charters - Web Designer
3.Updated web site content and improved meta tags
4.Installed a firewall
5.Upgraded security on all systems.
My main achievement during this position was achieving a secure server



August 2002 -November 2002
E-Multi Hulls & Endless Ocean Sailing - Web Designer
3.Resizing of all photographs for web site and brochures
4.Designed small animations using Flash MX and Swish
During this job I furthered my knowledge of using programs such as Maya4, Flash MX and Swish

August 2001-May 2002
Byronbaynow.com - Web Designer / Marketing Manager
3.Implemented a real time web site of businesses in Bryon Bay
4.Presented myself to local shops and businesses, showing customers our virtual software, using a laptop to sell them further presence on the website.
5.I worked very closely with the photographer and used Photoshop, Dream Weaver, Swish and Flash MX to produce a web site that I was very proud of.
My biggest project during this role was working on The Blues Festival site costing more than $12,000

July 2000 -July 2001
Bradnams Doors and Windows - Computer Aided Machine Operator
1 Used computer aided technology to powder coat doors and windows.
2 General duties included setting machines and general servicing.
Oct 1997- May 2000
H.F.W Plastics - Information Technology Stock Controller
1 Controlled the distribution of high frequency welded plastic products and Machines.
2 Overseen the practice of Machine servicing.



EDUCATION:
I studied the following courses in England, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne:
*Combined Information Technology Higher National Diploma (completed 1993-1995)(combined) Business and Finance at Newcastle College G.P.A - Merit (completed 1994-1998).
* Senior School Certificate G.P.A -C (completed 1992).

In Australia I have obtained:
3.First aid certificate
4.Shipboard safety
5.Advanced Dream Weaver and computer security courses at Tafe College
6.IKO International Kiteboarding Organization.


HOBBIES AND INTERESTS:
Racket Sports including squash and tennis. Horse riding (polo cross), Golf, Soccer, all water sports, especially Yachting. I have a Strong and wide interest in music and literature. I have many years of Boating experience, Including 8 yacht deliveries from Sydney to Townsville. My main hobby and interest at the moment is Kite Surfing, I have been teaching the sport for over 12 months now. It is very rewarding; teaching is something that I especially love.

References are available on request.

Navigate to the right hand side of this site, and download examples, even see my C.V in Flash.

Thanks for stopping by.