PERSONAL STATEMENT
As a graduate with over eight years of experience
within the IT industry, I am an active and reliable team worker, looking
to further pursue a challenging and rewarding career within IT. I am an innovative self-starter, motivated by
new challenges and a competent leader with a professional and dynamic
approach to the industry. I am committed to achieving the highest
possible standards in all the elements of my work and delivering the
best results on time. I have extensive practical experience in building
strong business relationships within a web environment and understanding
the clients’ needs. I am able to liaise with colleagues to coordinate
the production and delivery of content onto the web and internet,
whilst working within a busy environment, managing priorities and
working towards deadlines.
HIGHLIGHTS
I have a full complement of web development skills,
having developed from basic HTML websites to advanced content management
systems. For the majority of my career I have managed a content management
system for Bristol United Press, provided day to day technical support
and worked with the support team. As well as having several years
experience within the IT industry; I have an extensive understanding
of the concept of sustainable development and its indicators, environmental
management and management plans. During my degree I have been involved
in many eCommunications groups. Throughout my career I have developed
many websites. (See http://www.david-long.co.uk).
PERSONAL DETAILS
Date of
birth: 6th January 1981
Nationality: British Clean UK driver’s licence
EDUCATION
University
of West of England, Bristol 2004 to Present
BSc (Hons) Computing and Tourism
The course gave me a broad knowledge of many Computing
and Tourism aspects. Studying two subjects simultaneously has allowed
me to develop excellent time management skills. Computing has supplemented
my experience within the Industry, as well as learning new skills
for instance Java and OOD. Tourism has given a wider knowledge of
many tourism aspects including environmental management, sustainable
development and management plan auditing.
Bridgwater
College, Bridgwater 1997 to 1999
(A) GNVQ in IT
Gordano
School, Portishead 1992 to 1997
GCSE’s English, Mathematics, Double Science, Technology,
Geography and Business Studies
EMPLOYMENT
01/09/2004 – Present
Bristol United Press (DMGT), Bristol,
Avon
IT Support Technician - Part Time (during Degree)
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In additional to providing day to day user support I was responsible
for web project management
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Re-engineered the internal newspaper sales database, developed using
xHTML, CSS, AJAX,
XML, Javascript and ASP.net
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Provided advice and support to the content team for creating content
for all web channels including internet, intranet and extranets especially
the public photo sales eCommerce system
04/09/2001 – 31/08/2004 Bristol
United Press (DMGT), Bristol, Avon
IT Support Technician
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Implementation of group security policies
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Backup monitoring, disaster recovery procedures
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Providing 1st 2nd line support
to all employees within the region, participated in providing 24 hour
support
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Maintained servers
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Managed Bristol United Press content management
system powered by the Televisual Asset Suite
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Implemented content workflow and document management
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Developed XML interpretation software developed
on a Visual Basic platform
04/09/2000 – 09/08/2001 Televisual Data Limited, Dundee, Scotland
Customer Services Engineer
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Provided global support to customers
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Managed and administered Microsoft Small Business
Server
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Liaised with customers, installed Asset software
across the UK
within Newspaper organisations
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Improved networks between third party software
providers
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Managed and developed partnerships with key stakeholders
including both internal and external development teams
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Developed templates consistent with customers’
corporate style
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Responsible for maintaining and building constructive
client relationships
14/07/1999 – 01/09/2000 Western Media Publishing (Bristol United Press Ltd)
IT Support Operative
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Designed and constructed several database applications
(Access/VBA) for in-house use. Administrated cobalt email server for
both in house purposes and associated customers
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Supported the Western Media Publishing press team
at the Press Gallery, Parliament
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Administrated and developed the Bristol United
Press content management system
IT SKILLS
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Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Windows (workstation and
server environments), as well as experience with Linux, Unix, Cobalt,
Sun operating systems and Citrix systems
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Comprehensive experience of numerous Microsoft office applications,
including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
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In-depth experience of Microsoft Exchange 2003 server, including many
other extranet systems
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Advanced experience in Macromedia Dreamweaver, Photoshop and Fireworks
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I have a full complement of web development skills, including working
knowledge of:
MySQL, PHP
JavaScript CSS
/ xHTML / XML
Active Directory
(LDAP) Microsoft Access (VBA) Active Server Pages (ASP) /.NET
Microsoft IIS
Microsoft SQL Server
Microsoft Automation Tools
Java MVC environment
Network Administration
Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
PERSONAL INTERESTS
I am enthusiastic about website development; this
has given me the opportunity to provide various non-profit organisations
with dynamic effective web sites. During the last couple of years
I have lead a home group linked to University
of West of England
Christian Union which has developed my leadership skills. I was the
treasurer and webmaster for the Christian Union for two years during
my degree. These roles gave me great satisfaction and joy.
To relax I enjoy cooking, cycling, attending church,
reading and playing badminton.
REFEREES
References are available on request
