Posted by on July 04, 1997 at 08:48:34:
John Murray
5415 Victoria Rd. Apt. 909
Halifax, NS
Canada B3H 4K5
Ph: (902) 492-8208, Fax: (902) 928-1154
e-mail: jmurray@ait.halifax.iti.ca
Profile:
A high energy self starter who brings fresh perspectives and creativity to problem solving. Can work alone but prefers a team approach to a project and enjoys working with clients providing workable solutions.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Networking PC and Configuration Visual Basic 4.0
Oracle 7.3 Database Programming MS Office Professional Buldle Microsoft Access 2.0 Programming Corel Office 7 Professional Bundle
PowerBuilder 5.0 Programming HTML Web Development Language
SQL/PLSQL Visual Basic/Access Basic
Information Technology Experience:
-As a team member, developed an application using Visual Basic for a fictional video store that would maintaining client and video inventory information. Received excellent reviews from instructors.
-Part of a team that developed a data base tracking system for the Children's Wish Foundation of Nova Scotia. Expressed interest from other chapters in the use of this system with the possibility of national distribution.
OTHER SKILLS:
-Conceptual talent for seeing "the big picture," and piece ideas together for effective solutions.
-Ability to apply intuitive and creative thinking to discover workable solutions.
-Adept in applying marketing theory to successful business development.
-Able to adapt to situations and fill vacant positions within a team environment working toward a common goal.
-Balanced strengths in listening and creative thinking enabling decisive actions for growth oriented results.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
Marketing/Advertising
-Three years experience in marketing and advertising.
-Partner in direct marketing and multimedia production firm.
-Assessed client communication needs and development of appropriate strategy.
-Implemented and monitored strategic advertising and marketing approaches.
-Sought and advised on new communication opportunities for clients.
-Developed a marketing event for Atlantic Progress Magazine to use at the Atlantic
-Computer Show which resulted in many new subscriptions and contracts for the magazine.
-Developed solid client base and maintained current accounts for two premier regional publications: Atlantic Progress and the Port of Halifax.
-Involved with the market research field in the area of focus group and data collection.
Presentations/Training
-Effective presentation skills; clear and professional.
-Initiated and organized a series of lectures on sales, and an overview of the IT industry.
-Designed and developed training programs for beginning skiers.
-Amended and tailored ski programs for skiers with special challenges.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
1994 - 1995 Account Representative Progress Publishing, Halifax NS
1992 - 1994 Partner/Account Director OnLine Communications, Halifax NS
1987 - 1994 Ski Instructor Martock Ski School, Windsor NS
Fall 1992 Sales Representative S.M.U.S.A., Halifax NS
1990 - 1993 Warehousemen Benjamin Moore Paints, Halifax NS
1989 - 1992 Market Researcher Focal Research, Halifax NS
EDUCATION:
1997 Diploma, Applied Information Technology
Information Technology Institute, NS
1993 Bachelor of Commerce, Marketing
Saint Mary's University, NS
VOLUNTEER WORK:
-The Canadian Red Cross Society; fund raising and special events assistant.
-Junior Achievement; volunteer committee chair.
-Children's Wish foundation; Data Base design, instruction and computer maintenance.
REFERENCE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST