BRIAN TURNBULL

 

PERSONAL DETAILS:

 

Address:        49 Rokeby Terrace                  Mobile : 07502221487

Heaton                                 

                        Newcastle                                Home: 01912654215

                        NE6 5SU

                                                                        E-Mail Address: 2brian04@gmail.com

 

CAREER SUMMARY:

 

Highly motivated graduate, with excellent IT skills developed in a range of contexts. A good communicator and responsible team player, capable of undertaking a leadership role, who regularly meets deadlines and targets.

 

EDUCATION:

 

2007 – 2010    University of Sunderland        BSc (Hons) Multimedia Computing

Level 1 – Web & Multimedia, 3D Design & Animation, Fundamentals Of Databases, Application Programming, Software Engineering, Professional And Personal Skills
Level 2 – Digital Media Authoring, Web Application Development, Database Systems Development, Group Based Project, Software Engineering, Application Building
Level 3 – Adv. Interactive 3D, Multimedia Project Management, Multimedia & VR, HCI, Final Year Project  

2006 – 2007    University of Sunderland        Bsc Combined Subjects

(Computing & Sports Science)

 

2004 – 2006    University of Sunderland        FdSc Computing

Level 1 – Software Development, Application Building, Computer Architectures, IT & People, Web Basics, Problem Solving, Software Engineering, Visual Basic  

2002 – 2003    South Tyneside College         AVCE ICT

 

2001 – 2002    South Tyneside College         Intermediate GNVQ ICT

 

1996 – 2001    Whitburn Comprehensive       GCSE’s including English, Maths,

Information Technology

 

IT SKILLS:

 

Online Portfolio: http://www.tbull.eclipse.co.uk

Adobe Dreamweaver CS3, Photoshop CS3, Flash CS3

Autodesk 3D Studio Max

Microsoft Office ‘07 (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)

Windows 9X ME, 2000 Pro, XP Home, XP Pro, Vista

Visual Studio .Net

Competent in: HTML, CSS, SQL, C++, VB, Oracle, PHP

 

EXPERIENCE: IT

   

June 08 – Sept 08      Data Analyst                                    Barclays        Durham

 

Duties: Screening high priority payments which match the OFAC’s SDN list to ensure continued compliance to UK banking policies on sanctions activity.

Skills developed: Team work, decision making, general admin duties, prioritising work load to meet strict deadlines, and liaison with team leaders while working current rule sets.

 

Aug 08 – Aug 08        3D Animator/Graphic designer      Barclays        Durham

 

Duties: Contracted to create an electronic 3D animated invitation.

Skills developed: Agreeing a brief with client and storyboarding it, creating and animating the brief in a 3D design package.

 

June 08 – June 08     IT Consultant                                   DTW                Durham                  

Duties: Responsible for creating a feasibly report on current system, backup procedures and website. IT administrator responsible for maintaining current systems, and updating an inadequate website.

Skills developed: HTML, Graphic manipulation, PC maintenance, office networking skills. Ability to negotiate a client brief and explain complex information clearly and concisely.  Capability to work unsupervised and to strict deadlines

 

May 01 – Aug 01        Computer Technician                     C-360 IT          Boldon                      

Duties: Responsible for configuring client machines to predetermined specifications before deploying to client sites. Junior hardware technician responsible for fault diagnosis and repair of returned systems

Skills developed: PC hardware fault diagnosis, problem solving, PC hardware repair, operating system installs & configuration, client application installs and configuration. Good communication, team player, ability to work to deadlines.

 

May 00 – July 00        Computer Technician                     C-360 IT       Boldon                      

Duties: Worked as part of a team of web developers to create online ordering sites for clients.

Skills developed: HTML, JavaScript, Graphic manipulation, innovative thinking, team player, good communication, and ability to work to strict deadlines. Ability to negotiate a client brief and explain complex information clearly 

 

EXPERIENCE: OTHER

 

Nov 08 – Present       Chat Room Moderator                   Tombola        Sunderland

 

Duties: Work as part of a team to create a friendly chat atmosphere and make sure players abide by the chat rules.

Skills developed: Self time management, Great people skills

 

 Nov 03 – June 08   Bar Assistant/Team leader               Yates       South Shields

  Duties: Cash handling, re-stocking of bar, sales, team training, work delegation and supervision of junior staff

  Skills developed: Excellent customer service skills, good communication, team

  building, motivation and organisation

 

Sept 02 – Jan 03        Car-park Attendant                        Morrison’s     Sunderland

 

Duties include: Greeting customers, team leader, Asset co-ordination

Skills developed: Excellent customer service skills, good communication

 

CERTIFICATES                                                           LEISURE ACTIVITIES:

 

9th – 1st Grade/Dan in kickboxing (Instructor)             Snowboarding

School achievement certificates in;                             University Snowboard race captain

Mathematics,                                                               Kickboxing

Information Technology, Art                                        Dedicated pupil / fill-in instructor

School Gold Merit Certificate                                       IT

Raising money for Butterwick Hospice                         Currently studying various

St Johns Ambulance 3 star award                                computer software / languages

                                   

REFERENCES

 

Available on request.