Eric Harth

• Hardworking, trustworthy person with a wide range of experiences.
• Many years of varied computer experience, developing skills including:
  • XHTML & CSS to W3C standards
  • PHP & MySQL
  • Javascript, DOM Scripting & AJAX
  • Photoshop, Illustrator & Quark
  • XML, XSLT, X-path & SVG
  • Object Oriented programming using C++
  • Windows 2000, XP, Vista and Microsoft Office
• A good communicator with interpersonal skills and a well developed ability to work as part of a team.
• Thorough, with an eye for detail and attention to accuracy as required for editorial duties detailed below.
• Currently studying for Microsoft Certifications in SQL Server and .NET Web Application Development

• June 2005 - Present
  Advantica

  I was responsible for updating the old reporting systems and the ongoing maintenance of the new solution. I implemented a web interface (PHP + XHTML) to a MySQL database with automated end of month presentation generation with SVG graphs, real time progress tracking and custom reports. Alongside the data management in the SIS team I perform a support role for the technical requirements of the team for both hardware and software. I am also involved in a project for remote diagnostics of home boilers. This involves the coding and development of the remote appliances diagnostics software, currently working in Visual Studio C++.

  I was part of the field terminals build project which involved the compilation and creation of the DVDs for the Centrica field engineers.

• April 2005 - June 2005
  Charnwood Borough Council

  Switchboard operator on a software based switchboard with 500 extensions. Responsible for the correct redirection, within the alloted target times, of all general incoming calls to the call centre.

• May 2003 - March 2005
  ProMobile magazine

  Partnership in producing (editing, designing) a specialist magazine for mobile DJs.

  Involved the use of Quark Express, Illustrator and Photoshop. Duties also included interbusiness communication, sales and research.

• June 2003 - June 2005
  Loughborough Students Union - Events Crew

  Set-up and operation of creative club lighting, sound and AV equipment (including projectors and related support systems).

• May 2001 - Dec 2002, June 2004 - October 2004
  Currys, Loughborough

  Warehouse, sales assistant and merchandiser, customer services.

• Oct 1999 - Jan 2001
  Toys'R'Us, Preston

  Outdoor Product Advisor, Bike Builder, customer services.

• June 1998 - June 1999
  New Care Services, Preston

  Home care assistant. Duties included shopping, cleaning, pension collection and cooking for disabled and elderly people.

• 2001 - 2004 Loughborough University - Computer Science BSc. (2-2)
  Experience gained in; HTML, PHP, MySQL, Perl, C, Java, Prolog, Statistics, Algorithms, Networks, Database and Computer hardware.
• 1998 - 2000 Runshaw Tertiary College
  
  • A-Level Physics - A
  • A-Level Maths - B
  • A-Level Computing - B
  • A-Level Further Maths - D
• 1993 - 1998 Longridge High School
  9 GCSE's (7 A* including Maths & English)

I have been playing hockey now for over 15 years with a variety of teams at a high level. I have assisted in junior coaching sessions and been involved in club publicity and promotion, including setting up and maintaining the Loughborough Town hockey club website. I am currently the Loughborough Town 1st XI captain.

Computers have also been a major interest for a large part of my life, from home networks to building and repairs for family, friends and myself.

I am a keen amateur photographer and am always looking to learn more about the hobby and further my skills in this field.

Alongside being a roadie and light jock for a mobile disco I have also DJ'ed at various clubs and bars.

• Full, clean UK driving licence
• References available on request