2007 - Present

Mature Student

• PTLLS - Preparing To Teach in Life Long Learning Sector
• one year (PT) (to Lvl. 2) Bsc. Multi-Media Technologies - University of Chester.
• three years (PT) creative Multimedia Art & Design (to Fda level)

Mentor - Mental Health drop-in facility

• Supporting members & staff - computer skills

Informal Projects

• website designs
• technical support to others
• developing and applying multi-media skills

http://www.task-management.co.uk/ promotes management consultancy original digital photography / artwork flash animation Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

 

http://www.hsgmotorsport.com user editable text areas. (racing results) reconstruction sponsors logos car sponsor simulation mock-ups integrated Photo Gallery web hosting

http://www.taskmedia.co.uk/LEARNING/LEARNING-WEB-Intro.html

Online Dreamweaver / Flash courses Multi-Media rich Learning Experience text, image, moving image, sound Web Based - Single Copy Materials Teacher - Demo Overhead Learner - Sign-In Access Print version - Handouts

My Space profile

2005 - 2006

University of Chester (Computer Science & Information Systems)

Bsc (Lvl 2) : Multi-Media Technologies (PT)

• Information Design - Pass (65%)
• The Techniques of Multimedia - Pass (65%)
• Human Computer Interaction - Pass (55%)

2002 - 2005

Mid-Cheshire College - Art & Design (CovE New Media)

2004/5 (1st Yr) Foundation Degree "New & Interactive New Media"

• The Design Process (Pass with Merit)
• Introduction to New Media Design (Pass with Merit)
• Professional & Contextual Studies I (pass)
• Professional & Contextual Studies 11 (pass)

2003 - 2004

"New Horizons" New Media (OCN units)

CD Rom Design Design using Photoshop Using Sound, Video and Palettes Digital Video Editing Multimedia in the Information Society

Introduction to 3D Animation Using Adobe Illustrator Using macromedia Flash Computer Graphics

City & Guilds Level 2 Certificate (Media Techniques)

Design for Craft Creative Computing

Colour Mark making and Pattern

BTEC/Edexcel module (professional development award)

• Multi-media Web Authoring

2002 - 2003

Return to Study - OCN Units

Introduction to IT / Word Processing Art Forms in Nature Water colour Painting / Visual Studies

Using Adobe Photoshop CD Rom Design Photography - Textures, Details & Surfaces

IT Business Systems - Design & Development
(previous 25+ years)

Employment

Expert in her field, using original modular and iterative design techniques, Ginny earned a reputation for rapidly producing high quality, error-free solutions, to budget and on time.

Having gained considerable experience over a wide range of Manufacturing Companies, Software Houses and Clients, Ginny became self-employed for most of the last 14 of her 25+ years working in the ICT industry.

• 1999 - 2000 OS Solutions Ltd. - AS/400 Analyst / Developer
• 1985 - 1999 Self Employed - "Task Software"
• 1981 - 1985 Space Systems - Programming Project Leader
• 1977 - 1981 Computer Resources Ltd. - Analyst / Programmer
• 1975 - 1976 Federated Insurance Co. - Chief Programmer
• 1972 - 1975 Sperry & Hutchinson Co. - Programmer

Achievements

MAAPICS Manufacturing applications - Expert

• Bespoke modifications
• INVENTORY MANAGEMENT, PRODUCT DATA MANAGEMENT, RODUCTION SCHEDULING
• commercial systems SALES, PAYROLL, PURCHASE & GENERAL LEDGERS.

Multi-Currency SALES ORDER PROCESSING System

• modular design / low maintenance cost system / used by 6 companies
• parameter tailored, to run effectively subsidiary sales company in America
• additional On-Line TELE-SALES QUOTATION facility

BAR-CODED WAREHOUSE & FINISHED GOODS SYSTEM

• down-loading data - Portable Infra-Red Scanning Devices / interface specialist Printers
• demanding 24 Hrs, 365 days / year continuous production process environment
• successfully installed to budget / ahead of schedule

Marketing Territorial Management System

• fully tailorable package - User-setup Analysis Codes and Values
• Fast Access Initial entry program / Phonetic Character searches
• multi-parameter Selection-Extract Routine / variable User defined Data.

Customer Relationship Management application

• to support internal systems - OS Solutions
• Mail-shots / targeted Tele-Sales / prospect responses /
• Structured Marketing Data Base information

OS Solutions, ShowMe/400 team - Developer

• fixing system functionality bugs / complex & advanced programming techniques
• standardised User interfaces, screen layouts,function keys & error messages
• pre-release quality checks /usability /training materials /user documentation

Space Computer Systems Ltd - IBM RPG Programming Project Leader

• setting / reviewing programming budgets / sales support & estimates
• developed in-house Structured Programming Standards (RPG systems)
• designed / developed SYS/36 DATA DICTIONARY SYSTEM

Personnel Records System - for Deeside Titanium Ltd

• comprehensive employee data
• recorded Training & Disciplinary procedures / actions

Languages IBM RPG II / ICL RPG II RPG III / RPG 400 COBOL

Hardware IBM System 3     ICL 2903/4 IBM SYS/34         IBM SYS/36 IBM SYS/38         IBM AS/400

Applications

MRP Systems Bar Code & Warehouse Control Sales Order Processing Drawing Office Document Control

Sales & Marketing Personnel, Payroll, Time & Attendance Purchasing & Stock Control MAAPICS Manufacturing & Accounting

Courses

IBM RPG II Programming IBM SYS/38 Concepts & Design IBM RPG III IBM AS/400 Concepts & Design

SALFORD TECH - Systems Analysis Self-Study - COBOL, RPG 400, dBASE, Object Orientated CLIPPER 5.01

Community Projects (voluntary)

Local Community Association

Eststablished new village YOUTH GROUP

• External Agencies/ Funding / Policies / H & S / Insurance etc
• Designated Child Protection Officer (NSPCC Certificate)
• Vale Royal Community Safety Action Group - local contact
• Local Press Articles/ Promotion

Senior Resident's social group

Local village contact

• Launch Initial coffee morning / Monthly support
• Local Press Officer / Village Newsletter articles

Local Primary School

Parent Volunteer

• Infant computer - support / input to Progress Assesments
• Literacy Hour - Reading Listener
• Craft maker / stage costumes / home baking etc
• Fundraising Events / Ideas / Support
• PTA Secretary - Minute Taking, Formal Letter Writing

"SOS" - Save Our Village School Campaigns (three times)

• Vision 2000 Document - Editor
• Address Public meeting / LEA consultation panel
• Editor - NEW School brochure
• Integrate Local Playgroup creating NEW pre-school facility
• Co-Ordinate Multi-school press/media event / LEA county-wide review /

Local Playgroup / Mothers & Toddlers

Parent Volunteer

• Children's craft / painting
• Fundraising Events/ Stage Costumes / Posters etc
• Re-locate to Primary School premises