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Kevin Brake<BR>
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<b>SAP - Learning Specialist, Logistics and Master Data</b><br>
Sobeys Ontario<br>
Mississauga, Ontario (Present)
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<u>Summary of Achievements </u><p>
I have been asked to take a lead role as a Solutions Provider; this role requires research, evaluation and recommendation of strategies to assist the corporation in making informed decisions to assist in company growth.
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I have been asked to take a lead role as a Negotiator on behalf of the corporation to work with Legal, Loss Prevention, Risk Management and external vendors to meet the goals of external projects.
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I have been asked to take a lead role as an Intermediary to explain the technical requirements of our various projects to the technical team on behalf of the corporate management body.
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I conducted research and developed a report that ended up saving 2.5 million dollars for the development of training centers for the SAP Ontario Transformation Project.
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<img src="http://www.cansomebodyhelpme.com/resume/adobe-icon.jpg"><A HREF="http://www.cansomebodyhelpme.com/resume/sobeys-ref-bob.pdf"> <B>Letter of Reference 1 </B></A><P>
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<b>e-Learning Specialist</b><br>
WinMagic.com<br>
Mississauga, Ontario (2005)
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<u>Summary of Achievements</u><P>
Develop a Training Plan consisting of a Needs Analysis, Learners Analysis, Technical Analysis, Learner Objectives, Course Goals, Training Objectives, Content Design and Organization, Level of Training Required, Resources Required for Implementation, Timeline of Implementation, Budget and Cost Estimates
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Establish Training Centre Infrastructure selection and purchase of hardware, software and other equipment.
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Create Web-based Training Development System to be used during the creation of e-Learning Modules, all Storyboards were posted to an online system. Subject Matter Experts would review and approved content via the online system.
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Evaluate Current Instruction Methods and Materials to clarify and to improve existing training material with the assistance of Subject Matter Experts.
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Create New Training Materials using a combination of screen capturing, content arrangement, voice over and animation. Training was available by e-Learning Webinars, PowerPoint Presentations, Streaming Video and DVD Training Material.
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Implement Distance Education Initiatives using WebEx.com, GoToMeeting.com, Logmein.com and AtConference.com.
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Implement "Train the Trainer" Program trainers were instructed how to use new training material to effectively teach students onsite in Washington, San Francisco, Japan, Australia and the United Kingdom.
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Create Customized and Secure Online Training and Evaluation Tools such as an online testing system, login area, report card system and test creation system using Macromedia Flash, ASP and MS Access.
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<LI><A HREF="http://www.winmagic.com/selfstudy/" target="_nu"><B>Visit the Online Training Centre</B></A><P>
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<b>e-Learning / e-Commerce Specialist</b><br>
CanSomebodyHelpMe.com<BR>
Stephenville, Newfoundland. (1999 - 2004)<P>
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<u>Summary of Achievements</u> <P>
Manage Tele-workers from Argentina, Toronto, Newfoundland, Ireland, Chicago and Pakistan. Supervise the selection of contractors and supervision of the contractors to ensure required programming and/or design modules were created on time and on budget.
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Customized shopping cart solutions using PERL and implementing external shopping carts created by vendors using different application languages.
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Creation of value added online systems for referral programs, live chat and web cam customer service system, create other customized applications.
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Install and Configure Computers, Printers and wireless technologies oversee webserver and implement anti-virus and hacker tracer software.
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Presentations and Training duties included delivering IT Presentations & Training both formal and informal formats for government, private and non-profit groups.
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Develop Marketing Strategy and create marketing materials such as logo, website, press releases, shirts, contests and promotions.
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Write Proposals and Reports to attract new business, apply for tenders and keep track of business activities.
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Coordinate the hiring of staff and activities of multimedia programmers, artists, and media producers.
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Create Instructional Design Plan including a style guide, storyboard, naming convention, select a target platform and develop a programming plan.
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Project Plan Implementation lead development team meetings, head brainstorming sessions, keep team on schedule, find solutions to project challenges and keep within budget. Write and edit multimedia scripts using the appropriate tools and applications. Obtain and edit multimedia assets text, audio, video and graphics.
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Problem Solving by accepting critical feedback, and work through problems with clients, document client interactions and decisions, prepare weekly project status report.
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Lead Programmer and Project Manager for the Papanicolaou Smear Certification E-Learning Project. This application is the first of it's kind in North America.
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Lead Programmer and Project Manager for Rules of the Road Drivers Education E-Learning Project.
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Lead Programmer and Project Manager for My First Puppy E-Learning Project. This project received 5 golden cows by the tucows.com Website.
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<LI><A HREF="http://cansomebodyhelpme.com/portfolio/" target="_nu"><B>Visit the Online Portfolio</B></A><P>
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<B>Business Plan Developer / Internet Multimedia Manger</b><BR>
BusinessPlanWorld.com<BR>
Stephenville, Newfoundland. (1997 - 2004)<P>
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Business Plan Developer duties included working with existing and potential entrepreneurs to outline business objectives.
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To collect, gather and compile research facts and figures within the target market and industry sector to answer key business planning questions in the written portion.
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Create estimates for cash flow, balance sheet, income statements and break even analyst for the financial section.
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Internet Multimedia Manager duties included heading a team of developers to create one of the first online digital product sales systems for e-books.
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Implement an Internet Marketing Strategy that started in 1997 and now has this company listed at the top of many search engines.
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To create multimedia content to be used either online or with CDROM Applications. Create streaming video interviews to assist new and existing entrepreneurs evaluate business opportunities. To streamline client specific business plans into a generalized format for use within a given sector - for example create a general outline for a restaurant business plan with the direct input from industry mentors.
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<LI><A HREF="http://www.businessplanworld.com" target="_nu"><B>Visit the Business Planning Site</B></A><P>
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<B>Regional IT Trainer</B><BR>
VolNet - Community Services Council<BR>
Nov 2001 - March 2002 (Contract Complete)
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Set up users with Internet connectivity (hardware and software) and providing Internet training and support to voluntary organizations for Western and Central Newfoundland. Position required computer troubleshooting, report writing, travel and the ability to provide Internet training in an easy to understand format in both a formal and an informal classroom setting.
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Teach MS Office Suite, Internet Applications, Website Creation, Website Marketing, Windows, Networking, CorelDraw, Corel WordPerfect, Adobe Suite - Acrobat, Photoshop, Premiere, PageMaker & SoundForge. I have taught additional classes for other software applications.
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<LI><A HREF="http://cansomebodyhelpme.com/usemypc/" target="_nu"><B>Visit my Teaching Aid Website</B></A><P>
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<B>Medical Courseware - Instructional Designer / Manager</B><br>
Stephenville, Newfoundland. 1999
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The "Strategy" to prepare public health nurses for certification of competency in the physical assessment of the female reproductive system and the clinical procedure of obtaining a Papanicolaou Smear. The instructional system being Web Based Training.<P>
<B><U>This medical courseware program is the first of it's kind in this field.</U></B><P>
<U>Proposal Creation</U> to request government financial assistance to develop a medical training program for Papanicolaou Smear Certification.<P>
<U>Project Preparation</U> - Coordinate the hiring of staff and activities of multimedia programmers, artists, and media producers.<P>
<U>Project Planning</U> - Use the key elements of Instructional Design to create a style guide, story board, naming convention, select a target platform and develop a programming plan.<P>
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<U>Test Content</U> - Work with advisory committees and subject matter experts to create required multimedia courses.<P>
<U>Test - MM Modules</U> - Develop course tests and testing procedures to be approved by subject matter experts. <P>
<U>Problem Solving</U> - Accept critical feedback, and work through problems with clients, document client interactions and decisions, prepare weekly project status report.<P>
<LI><b><A HREF="http://bedandbreakfast.hypermart.net/shots/" target="_nu">Visit the Cervical Cancer Courseware Website</A></b><P>
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<B>Driving Education - Instructional Designer / Manager </B><BR>
Stephenville, Newfoundland. 1999
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The "Strategy" to prepare new drivers for the written portion of the Driver's Test. "Special Features" - (Exact Match for Student Drivers Guide, Sample Animations of correct driving techniques, Extensive Testing Section).<P>
<LI><b><A HREF="http://bedandbreakfast.hypermart.net/shots/page2a.htm" target="_nu">Visit the Rules of the Road Courseware Wesite</A></b><P>
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<B>Puppy Training - Instructional Designer / Manager </b><BR>
Stephenville, Newfoundland. 1999
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Our project team developed an educational software title that provides training to those considering adopting a puppy. Have you ever heard this, "some people should have to pass a test before owning a pet". "Special Features" - (An unique title that has appeal for parents considering adopting a pet for the family. After using the application, you may take the puppy quiz and receive The Golden Leash Award). <P>
<LI><b><A HREF="http://bedandbreakfast.hypermart.net/shots/page3.htm" target="_nu">Visit the My First Puppy Courseware Website</A></b><P>
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<B>Webmaster - Project Manager</B><BR>
Community Internet Partnership Project 1998<BR>
Stephenville, Newfoundland.
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<u>Summary of Achievements</u><P>
<LI><b>Proposal Creation</b> to request government financial assistance to develop a web presence for the Town of Stephenville, Economic Development Zone 9 and the Festival Coast Tourism Association. The proposal was accepted and funding was granted to complete this project within a 3 month period.<P>
<LI><B>Research and Development</B> of existing websites that were on the Internet and contained similar content to the desired websites to be completed. Arranged a meeting with key stake holders involved and provided a presentation outlining recommendations for website content and layout.<P>
<LI><B>Storyboard and Scope Document</B> took the content provided by both Economic Development Zone 9 and the Festival Coast Tourism Association and organized the information into a suitable structure to be used on the Internet. The Town of Stephenville content was researched and developed under my own initiative as no formal information was provided to be included for that segment of the project. The target audience for this project was identified as individuals with low end computers running 486, 14.4 (Internet Connections) 256 Color, 640X480 capable systems.<P>
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<B>Librarian / Business Plan Researcher / Computer Support Specialist </B><BR>
ACOA/Enterprise Network 1991-1997<BR>
Stephenville, Newfoundland.
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<u>Summary of Achievements</u><P>
<LI><b>Research, Collect and Compile Data</b> for use by Entrepreneurs, Government
Agencies, Community Groups and Educational Institutions. Utilize various On-line Databases,
the Internet and Business Reference Books for information retrieval on a wide variety of
topics. Assist clients with development of resumes, business plans: market research and financial
projections.<P>
<LI><B>Maintain a Computerized Office</B> working with a Novel/Saber Network, Setup Users
on Network, Configure Workstations, Install and Configure Applications, Computer Trouble
Shooting, Telecentre Webmaster, Graphic Design - Logo, Operate Branch Library, Delivery of
Computer Training Courses, Database Maintenance and Creation.<P>
<LI><B>Provide Support</B> to local development agencies, to make potential entrepreneurs
aware of how technology can improve, create and increase business opportunities. Working
with local Zone Boards for Southwestern Newfoundland to develop an Internet Presence,
Provide training for Community Access Program Workers and assisting businesses with the
use of information technology.<P>
<LI><B>Adapting to Ever Changing Technology Trends</B> by personally upgrading my skill
level as an employee by self directed learning of new software before formal education was
available. Then taking my self taught skills and providing instruction on the latest software
developments to our clients, volunteers and staff.<P>
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<B>Coordinator / Instructor Resume Preparation </B><BR>
Career Exploration for Youth 1990<BR>
St. Georges, Newfoundland
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<u>Summary of Achievements</u><P>
<LI><b> Interviewing</b> and Selecting Suitable Students for the program.<P>
<LI><b>Maintain Budget</b> for Office Operation, Student Training Allowances and Field
Trips.<P>
<LI><b>Liaise</b> with local Community Groups, Development Agencies, Town Council,
Canada Employment Centre, Indian Band Council, Educational Institutions and with the
Business Community.<P>
<LI><b>Conduct Information Sessions</b> on WordPerfect and Resume Preparation, Quicken
5.0 and the Acoa/Enterprise Network On-Line Computer Services.<P>
<LI><b>Organize Activities</b> and events for the Career Exploration for Youth Students.<P>
<LI><b>Keep Record's</b> of student attendance, progress, placement, training allowance, and
other required forms for C.E.I.C., Westviking, and Revenue Canada.<P>
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<b>Business & Technology Consulting</b><BR>
Various Contractual Positions (1990 - present)<BR>
Stephenville, Newfoundland
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<u>Summary of Clients</u><P>
<LI><b>Industry Canada</b> - use desktop publishing skills prepare promotion materials, graphs, charts and graphics for major presentations taking place in various parts of Atlantic Canada.
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<LI><b>Stephenville Airport Corporation</b> - use desktop publishing skills to prepare printed and web based marketing materials to capture interest of the International Business Travel Market.
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<LI><b>Long Range Business Development Centre</b> - prepare business plan guideline package by editing existing forms and guidelines and creating a new package approved by the board.
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<LI><b>Town of Port au Port West</b> - provide computer training to upgrade the staff's existing computer skills.
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<LI><b>Holiday Inn</b> - market research that resulted in the selection of the popular Emile Benoit theme along with the selection of other various popular Western Newfoundland Themes used in the Hotel.
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<LI><b>WhalenEnterprises.ca</b> - Lead Development Team to create website, research and implement an Internet Market Plan and create assorted online CSS, Flash, Javascripts & PERL Scripts.
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<LI><B>DVBCardsUSA.com</b> - Lead Development Team to create website, research and implement an Internet Market Plan and create assorted online CSS, Flash, Javascripts & PERL Scripts.
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<LI><B>SteelMountainLodge.com</b> - Lead Development Team to create website, research and implement an Internet Market Plan and create assorted online CSS, Flash, Javascripts & PERL Scripts.
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<LI><B>EFCO</b> - Evaluate and Improve Technology Infrastructures, Upgrade Computer Hardware and Software, Improve Network, Implement Database Backup System and Virus Protect & Disaster Recovery Systems.
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<LI><B>Dianatemple.com</b> - Evaluate current business processes, create an improved business process with the assistance of the client. This was accomplished by integrating clothing manufacturing & with online sales system to enable the creation of custom garments matching individual client's measurements.
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<H2><FONT COLOR=#006633><B>Awards</B></font></H2>
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<LI><B>New Tel Scholarship:</B> awarded for excellence in Multimedia Courseware Production.<P>
<LI><B>Student Council Scholarship:</B> in recognition of outstanding achievement in Multimedia Courseware Production.<P>
<LI><B>Town of Stephenville Scholarship:</B> provided to the student whose volunteerism has contributed to the community and whose academic achievement has maintained a high degree of excellence in Multimedia Courseware Production.<P>
<LI><B>College Honours Society:</B> for maintaining an overall 4.0 grade point average.<P>
<LI><B>Valedictorian:</B> Graduating Class of the College of the North Atlantic .<P>
<LI><B>IT Hero Award:</b> presented by <a href=http://www.itac.ca target="_nu">ITAC.ca</a> for excellence in Information Technology.<P>
<LI><B>Recent Press - Canada NewsWire:</B> <a href="http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/May2003/09/c9989.html">see press release</a>.
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<LI><B>Getting the Message Out - IT Profile</B>: <a href=http://www.gmo.nf.ca/detailedprofiles.php?31>see press release</a>.
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<B><H2><FONT COLOR=#006633>Education</font></H2></B><P>
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<LI>Bachelor of Professional Arts in Communication Studies (distance ed. - underway) - Athabasca University. <BR>
<LI><A HREF="course_outline.htm" target="_nu">Multimedia Courseware Production</A> (4.0 Honors Student) - College of the North Atlantic.<BR>
<LI>Business Entrepreneurship - Western Community College.<BR>
<LI>Retail Merchandising - Western Community College.<BR>
<LI>OJT Acoa/Enterprise Network - Various Information Technology Products.<BR>
<LI>Goldsmith / Jeweller - Alteens Jewellery.<BR>
<LI>Optical Technician - West Coast Optical.
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<B><H2><FONT COLOR=#006633>Community Involvement</font></H2></B><P>
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<LI><B>Member of Nati</B> - Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Technology Industries - present<P>
<LI><B>Information Technology Committee</B> - Member of the Zone 9 Board - present<P>
<LI><B>Canada Winter Games</B> - Member of the Board of Governors - 1999.<P>
<LI><B>Annual Stephenville Winter Carnival</B> - Chairperson 1996 - 1999.<P>
<LI><B>Cabot 500</B> - Member of the Planning Committee.<P>
<LI><B>Bay St. George Sick Children's Foundation 1996</B> - Volunteer Consultant.<P>
<LI><B>Judo Nationals 1995</B> - Volunteer Consultant. <P>
<LI><B>Communication for Survival</B> - Volunteer Consultant.
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<H2><B><FONT COLOR=#006633>References</font></B></H2>
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<LI><A HREF="http://www.cansomebodyhelpme.com/resume/mark2.htm">Enterprise Newfoundland and Labrador</A><BR>
<LI><A HREF="http://www.cansomebodyhelpme.com/resume/craig.htm">Acoa / Enterprise Network</A><BR>
<LI><A HREF="http://www.cansomebodyhelpme.com/resume/joanne.htm">Cervical Cancer Initiative</A><BR>
<LI><A HREF="http://www.cansomebodyhelpme.com/resume/mark.htm">Department of Development and Rural Renewal</A><BR>
<LI><A HREF="http://www.cansomebodyhelpme.com/resume/women.htm">Women's Enterprise Bureau</A><BR>
<LI><A HREF="http://www.cansomebodyhelpme.com/resume/holiday.htm">Holiday Inn</A><BR>
<LI><A HREF="http://www.cansomebodyhelpme.com/resume/bev.htm">Port au Port Community Education Initiative</A><BR>
<LI><A HREF="http://www.cansomebodyhelpme.com/resume/band1.htm">Western Pathways Board</A><BR>
<LI><A HREF="http://www.cansomebodyhelpme.com/resume/band2.htm">St. George’s Indian Band Council</A>
<LI><img src="http://www.cansomebodyhelpme.com/resume/adobe-icon.jpg"><A HREF="http://www.cansomebodyhelpme.com/resume/sobeys-ref-bob.pdf">Sobeys Corporate</A>
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<B>References by phone:</B><P>
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<LI>Neeraj Kaul - (Travelodge) 905-695-8181
<LI>Harold Wells - (Lion's Club) 709-643-3134<BR>
<LI>Patsy Jenson - (Whalen Enterprises) 709-643-3388<BR>
<LI>Ted Webb - (Minuteman Press) 905-878-8203
<LI>Collin Mitchell - (Sobeys - Logistics) 905-404-4707<BR>
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<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillName>Podcasting</SkillName></td>
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<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillLevel>Expert</SkillLevel></td>
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<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillName>Macromedia Director</SkillName></td>
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<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillName>Macromedia Flash</SkillName></td>
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<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillName>Corel Draw</SkillName></td>
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<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillName>Perl</SkillName></td>
<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillLevel>Intermediate</SkillLevel></td>
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<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillName>HTML</SkillName></td>
<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillLevel>Expert</SkillLevel></td>
<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillUsed>Currently Used</SkillUsed>/<YearsExperience>10</YearsExperience> years</td>
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<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillName>Javascript</SkillName></td>
<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillLevel>Intermediate</SkillLevel></td>
<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillUsed>Currently Used</SkillUsed>/<YearsExperience>10</YearsExperience> years</td>
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<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillName>CSS</SkillName></td>
<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillLevel>Intermediate</SkillLevel></td>
<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillUsed>Currently Used</SkillUsed>/<YearsExperience>5</YearsExperience> years</td>
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<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillName>Audio Editing</SkillName></td>
<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillLevel>Intermediate</SkillLevel></td>
<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillUsed>Currently Used</SkillUsed>/<YearsExperience>5</YearsExperience> years</td>
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<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillName>Video Editing</SkillName></td>
<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillLevel>Intermediate</SkillLevel></td>
<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillUsed>Currently Used</SkillUsed>/<YearsExperience>5</YearsExperience> years</td>
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<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillName>Business Plan Development</SkillName></td>
<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillLevel>Expert</SkillLevel></td>
<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillUsed>Currently Used</SkillUsed>/<YearsExperience>11</YearsExperience> years</td>
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<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillName>Internet Marketing</SkillName></td>
<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillLevel>Expert</SkillLevel></td>
<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillUsed>Currently Used</SkillUsed>/<YearsExperience>10</YearsExperience> years</td>
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<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillName>E-Commerce Application</SkillName></td>
<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillLevel>Intermediate</SkillLevel></td>
<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillUsed>Currently Used</SkillUsed>/<YearsExperience>5</YearsExperience> years</td>
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<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillName>Entire Line of Adobe Products</SkillName></td>
<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillLevel>Intermediate</SkillLevel></td>
<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillUsed>Currently Used</SkillUsed>/<YearsExperience>11</YearsExperience> years</td>
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<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillName>MS Office Suite</SkillName></td>
<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillLevel>Expert</SkillLevel></td>
<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillUsed>Currently Used</SkillUsed>/<YearsExperience>11</YearsExperience> years</td>
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<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillName>Instructor</SkillName></td>
<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillLevel>Intermediate</SkillLevel></td>
<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillUsed>Currently Used</SkillUsed>/<YearsExperience>5</YearsExperience> years</td>
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<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillName>Project Manager</SkillName></td>
<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillLevel>Intermediate</SkillLevel></td>
<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillUsed>Currently Used</SkillUsed>/<YearsExperience>11</YearsExperience> years</td>
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<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillName>Instructional Design</SkillName></td>
<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillLevel>Expert</SkillLevel></td>
<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillUsed>Currently Used</SkillUsed>/<YearsExperience>5</YearsExperience> years</td>
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<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillName>Storyboarding</SkillName></td>
<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillLevel>Intermediate</SkillLevel></td>
<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillUsed>Currently Used</SkillUsed>/<YearsExperience>5</YearsExperience> years</td>
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<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillName>Computer Based Training</SkillName></td>
<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillLevel>Expert</SkillLevel></td>
<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillUsed>Currently Used</SkillUsed>/<YearsExperience>5</YearsExperience> years</td>
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<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillName>Web Based Training</SkillName></td>
<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillLevel>Expert</SkillLevel></td>
<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillUsed>Currently Used</SkillUsed>/<YearsExperience>5</YearsExperience> years</td>
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<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillName>e-Business</SkillName></td>
<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillLevel>Expert</SkillLevel></td>
<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillUsed>Currently Used</SkillUsed>/<YearsExperience>10</YearsExperience> years</td>
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<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillName>e-Learning</SkillName></td>
<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillLevel>Expert</SkillLevel></td>
<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillUsed>Currently Used</SkillUsed>/<YearsExperience>5</YearsExperience> years</td>
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<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillName>Graphic Design</SkillName></td>
<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillLevel>Intermediate</SkillLevel></td>
<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillUsed>Currently Used</SkillUsed>/<YearsExperience>11</YearsExperience> years</td>
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<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillName>Telework</SkillName></td>
<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillLevel>Expert</SkillLevel></td>
<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillUsed>Currently Used</SkillUsed>/<YearsExperience>11</YearsExperience> years</td>
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<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillName>Developing Online Training Courses</SkillName></td>
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<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillName>Multimedia</SkillName></td>
<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillLevel>Intermediate</SkillLevel></td>
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<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillName>Webmaster</SkillName></td>
<td valign="top" width="150"><SkillLevel>Expert</SkillLevel></td>
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