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Curriculum Vitae

Download as a word document, or keep reading.  Compiled, drafted and produced by Norman Rasmussen

Table of Contents:

• Personal Details
• Schooling
• Higher Education
• Interests
• Work Experience
• Career Objectives
• Developed Computer Skills:

Personal Details:

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Schooling:

Independent Examination Board Matriculation Examination:

Achievements:

I was fortunate enough to attend a school that as part of their mission statement was to produce all rounded individuals due to the schooling process.  I actively took part in academic, cultural and sporting activities.  I believe that my involvement in activities such as the school choir enhanced my ability to work with people as part of a team and work co-operatively no matter what the situation.  House activities helped me understand that every bit of work done counts and that no one is meaningless.  My time spent as a Public Relations Officer required me to be responsible, punctual and to take the initiative.  It also taught me personal skills and problem solving.  I believe that the five years that I spent at high school were well spent and that they shaped me into a dynamic individual that could handle almost any situation that I might be placed into and to enjoy life as it comes.

Academic:

• Old Mutual Maths Olympiad (Second round): 1994, 1995, 1996
• Headmaster’s Poetry Prize: 1996
• Computer Science Project Prize: 1997
• Matric Computer Science Prize: 1998
• CSSA / Old Mutual Computer Olympiad (Second round, Top 17): 1998

Sports:

• Hockey: 1994 – 1997
• Water Polo: 1994 – 1998

Cultural:

• School Choir: 1991 – 1996
• House Music: select singer: 1997, 1998. Assistant director: 1998

Other:

• School Business (Financial Director): 1997
• Public Relations Officer: 1997 – 1998
• Matric Dance (Venue Preparation): 1998

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Higher Education:

Symbol Meanings:

BSc (Engineering) (Electrical and Computer)

Scholarships:

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Interests:

My main area of interest has to do with technology and new and cutting-edge ideas.  I am mainly interested in computers and electronics.  I take pleasure in reading and have an active interest in music.  I also enjoy theatre and wildlife.

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Work Experience:

The work that I have done has all required me to communicate with people and to manage my time effectively. I had to do my own research into a field that I had previously not ventured into, so that I could do my job properly. I have also had to understand terminology of the systems I was working with so that I could product accurate and correct results.

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Career Objectives:

I am presently studying for and Electrical Engineering Degree at the University of Cape Town.  I see my time spent at UCT as a wonderful time to develop and extend my skills that I have already acquired, and to learn new skills that shall be of use in later life.  I am involved in societies at university and am actively involved in my career development.  I anticipate entering the electronics or telecommunications industry when I leave UCT.

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Developed Computer Skills:

Applications

• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook)
• Microsoft FrontPage
• Internet Explorer, Netscape Navigator, Opera
• Visio
• Quicken

Development Languages

• C, C++
• Visual Basic
• Java
• Pascal
• HTML
• SQL
• JavaScript
• VBScript
• ASP
• PHP
• Perl
• Prolog
• FoxPro
• VHDL
• Assembler (Intel, Motorola, PIC)

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