EDUCATION
2008-2009 Christchurch, NZ Natcoll Design Technology
Diploma of Web Development
- Course contents include XHTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP, MySQL, and Photoshop
2007 Christchurch, NZ University of Canterbury
Bachelor of Arts with Honours (Philosophy)
- Work included a 40-page research dissertation on the subject of toleration
- Areas of special interest include Ethics, Philosophy of Science, and Political Philosophy
2004-2006 Christchurch, NZ University of Canterbury
Bachelor of Science (Philosophy)
- Minors in physics, political science, and engineering
RECENT WORK EXPERIENCE
Jan/09–Present Brisbane, AUS Marketing Results
Contract Web Developer
- Responsibilities: making adjustments to the code and content of existing websites within a specific deadline
Nov/08–Present Christchurch, NZ Hot Source IT
Contract Web Developer/Designer
- Responsibilities: altering existing website code, creating bespoke website designs, data entry.
Apr/08–Present Christchurch, NZ Temple Basin Ski Field
Volunteer Press Officer/Media Liaison
- Responsibilities: writing up press releases and marketing bulletins for local media outlets in order to promote the ski field
May–Jul/2008 Christchurch, NZ FedEx Express
Temp Courier
- Responsibilities: operating company vehicles and providing courteous and efficient delivery and pick-up of packages, whilst also checking shipments for conformance to FedEx features of service, and providing all related customer service functions
Jun–Nov/2007 Christchurch, NZ University of Canterbury
Teaching Assistant
- Responsibilities: preparing and delivering tutorials for undergraduate Philosophy students, liaising with lecturers, marking essays
Dec/05–Feb/06 Christchurch, NZ Heinz-Wattie’s Ltd.
Distribution Warehouse Staff
- Responsibilities: preparing and dispatching product orders for retailers, tidying warehouse
Nov–Dec/2004 Auckland, NZ Fitnessworld Ltd.
General Staff; Delivery Driver
- Responsibilities: maintaining the shop floor, interacting with customers, constructing equipment and delivering equipment to customers in the company van
ACHIEVEMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Duke of Edinburgh Gold award (2003)
- Australian Schools English Competition – six consecutive awards of High Distinction (1996-2001)
- Canterbury University Snow Sports Club Committee (2005-2009) – Men’s Vice President, Transport Officer, Webmaster
- Bishop Julius Hall Executive Committee (2004)
- Volunteer work: Temple Basin Ski Field (2004-present), Mangere Refugee Centre (2003), Canta Magazine (2005-2006)
SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES
- Good understanding of XHTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL, Javascript, XML, Flash and Actionscript3
- Familiar with the Adobe software suite including Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Flash and Illustrator, as well as web frameworks and content management systems including MooTools, Joomla and WordPress
- Outstanding oral and written language skills, and experienced at customer service
- Adept at using Microsoft and Apple operating systems, and experienced with the MS Office suite
- Strong analytical ability enhanced by tertiary philosophical training, and a methodical approach to problem-solving
- Familiarity with a variety of research techniques from literature searches through database and archives, to analysing and synthesising large volumes of information
- Skilled at organisation and time management, with a task-focussed approach to work developed over five years meeting deadlines while studying full-time
- Activities: unicycling, skiing & snowboarding, juggling, tramping