tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1206855038967757012024-02-08T19:53:24.578+00:00Mike Smith Looking for WorkAfter 25 years - I find myself redundant. Time for a new challenge !Mike Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15329741010819031649noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120685503896775701.post-62308908803043011972010-07-04T17:43:00.002+01:002010-07-04T17:45:41.620+01:00Site now Closed ...<span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">... now I'm back in work !! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">It did get a fair few hits over the period - but nowt that led to any IT work ... was worth a try though !</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">.</span></span>Mike Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15329741010819031649noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120685503896775701.post-60641969818883433952010-02-08T12:24:00.007+00:002010-02-09T11:59:05.254+00:00Curriculum Vitae of Mike Smith<span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >SUMMARY: </span></span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />A well-experienced, professional computer systems developer with in-depth knowledge of multiple platforms and languages, who is now ready to take on a new challenge. Quick to grasp new ideas and concepts, and to develop creative solutions to problems - from initial specification, through development and testing to completion. Able to work well as part of a team, or on own initiative and can demonstrate the high levels of motivation required to meet the tightest of deadlines. Possesses a strong ability to perform efficiently and effectively under pressure, whilst being able to maintain a sense of humour !</span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br /><br />KEY SKILLS:</span></span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />Computer:</span> Oracle/SQL; Microsoft Office/VBA; Unix/Solaris; Lotus Notes; Microsoft Windows.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />Innovative:</span> Devised interfaces to company system which reduced data inputting time by over 50%.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />Willingness to learn:</span> Recently began a VB.Net evening course at Tameside College.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />Personal:</span> Organised, accurate, hardworking, reliable and honest.</span> <span style="font-size:100%;"> <span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br /><br />EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:</span></span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />1985 - 2010 SIMON CARVES LTD – Cheadle Heath and Cheadle Hulme</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Senior Development Analyst </span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />Member of a small team involved in all areas of computing for a large engineering company.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">Administration of proprietary and in-house company packages including Financial, Time Recording, Procurement, Staff Recruitment, Manpower Forecasting, Material Control, Computer Asset Tracking, Document Control and E-Mail systems. </span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />Development of Microsoft Access databases, creating interfaces (using ODBC) between the various company systems, and building project-specific solutions including drawing change control, bill of materials and material control systems, </span> <span style="font-family:arial;">Setting up, developing and administering a full reporting suite (using “Forest & Trees” Reporting Tool and SQL) to cover all aspects of the company business systems.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Lotus Notes Administration and Development, including the setting up of a Staff Recruitment System, covering full workflow from initial staff requisition through to hardware / software / network access requirements on staff appointment, and enhancement of existing Notes systems. </span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />Creation of training courses and user manuals/documentation for in-house systems.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Basic hardware support / installation, and general user assistance as required.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />Departmental representative on the company’s Staff Forum.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />1983-1985 FURNESS WITHY SHIPPING – Trafford Park</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Shipping Clerk</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />Freight Pool Administrator concerned with statistical information regarding tonnages, allowances etc on regular freight services between UK and Central America.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />1981-1982 EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES COMMISSION – Manchester</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Research/Statistician</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />Placement year of degree – research and collation of statistics for the EOC Annual Report.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />1975 -1978 MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (ARMY) – London and Andover</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br />Clerical Officer</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />Clerical support within the Logistics Department involved in re-locating Government Departments from London to Hampshire.</span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br /><br />QUALIFICATIONS:</span></span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />1978 - 1982 SHEFFIELD CITY POLYTHECHNIC</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"> B.A. (Hons) in Public Administration</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />1968 - 1975 GRAHAM BALFOUR HIGH SCHOOL, Stafford</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"> 2 “A” Levels – 7 “O” Levels </span> <span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" ><br /><br />HOBBIES/INTERESTS:</span></span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />Photography: Specialising in sports photography, but equally at home with landscapes, portraits etc.</span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />Non-League Football: I have been involved with local club Mossley AFC at all levels (committee member, programme editor, supporters club, photographer - even relief barman !) for over 20 years. </span> <span style="font-family:arial;"><br /><br />Walking: Show me a path – and I’ll walk it !</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:arial;" >ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">I hold a clean Full UK Driving Licence.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">I am happy to consider job offers from anywhere within the Greater Manchester area.<br /><br />Contact e-mail: mjksmith@andrewstreet.freeserve.co.uk<br /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">.</span><br /></span>Mike Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15329741010819031649noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-120685503896775701.post-86216058339617055502010-02-08T12:19:00.001+00:002010-02-08T12:58:08.190+00:00Looking for Alternative Methods ...<span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Well - we've tried the normal stuff - newspapers, recruitment agencies, JobCentre - time for something different !! A copy of my CV to follow ... very soon ...</span><br /><span style="font-family: arial;">.</span></span>Mike Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15329741010819031649noreply@blogger.com0