John Bark's Curriculum Vitae
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Skills
Specialist Skills
- an understanding of GIS and its analytical functionality
- skills in collecting, storing, manipulating, analysing and displaying spatial data
- experience in the application and use of proprietary GIS software in a "real world" context
GIS Software used includes
- understanding of the GIS & digital mapping marketplace
- On-Screen and Tabluar Digitising
IT Skills
- good working knowledge on wide variety of computer packages in Windows, NT, Macintosh and UNIX, including Microsoft Office, Lotus Smartsuite, Email and the Internet
Software used includes:
Word Processors:
Spreadsheets:
Database & Accounting:
- Microsoft Access
- Sage Sterling
- A range of bespoke Company Database's and Accounting Systems
Graphics & Desktop Publishing:
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Pagemaker
- JASC Paint Shop Pro
- SPC's Harvard Graphics
- Microsoft Powerpoint
Internet & Email:
- experience researching topics using the Internet
- knowledge of Website Design & Construction, including HTML 4.0 programming and using Symantec Visual Page
- performing statistical analysis using SPSS
- understanding of programming concepts, with Visual Basic experience
Additional Skills
- the ability to research topics, interpret data
- analysing written material and formulating new ideas
- the ability to construct clear and concise arguments and convey a precise meaning
- communication skills gained from giving presentations to fellow students
- the ability to work under pressure, determine priorities and complete work within given deadlines
- working in teams requiring effective collaboration of work duties
Education
1997 - 1998 University of Leeds, Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK
MA Geographical Information Systems
I have gained a through understanding of GIS and its capabilities, including its value in handling environmental & demographic data, spatial analysis, Gravity modelling and the application of 'intelligent' GIS. Software used includes ArcView, MapInfo & Arc/Info, embracing the ArcGrid & ArcTin Modules and the development of AML programs. I undertook my dissertation on behalf of WWF Scotland, investigating the impact of the proposed Cairn Gorm Funicular Railway.
1990 - 1993 University of Plymouth, Plymouth, Devon, UK
BSc (Hons) Geography with Economics
Studying for this degree, I developed good geographic & economic knowledge. Courses selected encompassed tourism & recreation, the European Community, urban & economic geography, international & regional economic theory and GIS, using PC Arc/Info and Thinkspaces Inc.'s Map II. For my dissertation, I investigated the effects of different transportation era's on the growth of Birmingham.
1991 - 1992 University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho, USA
I spent my second year studied in the city of Moscow, Idaho after gaining a placement as an exchange student.
1983 - 1990 Lordswood Boys' School, Birmingham, UK
8 GCSE's & 1 O Level including Maths & English
Employment History
1999 Marketing Executive : GIS
Safeway Stores plc, Millington Road, Hayes, Middlesex, UK
1999 Sales & Marketing Executive
Graticule, Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK
Responsible for selling & promoting Componet Toolkits for desktop and Internet mapping. This role involves stimulating the market, planning advertisement & promotion campaigns, communicating with potential & existing customers, answering their enquires, operating the company database, producing company information leaflets and responsibility for the Graticule's Website.
1998 Temporary Staging Crew
Betalight Design Ltd, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, UK
Ensuring correct assembly and dismantling of company staging units and screens at business conferences
1997 Short Term Office Appointments
Hays Accountancy Personnel, Birmingham, UK
I undertook a variety of short term office positions which involved computer work and general office duties, furthering my experience.
1997 Data Capture Technician
National Remote Sensing Centre Ltd, Barwell, Leicestershire, UK
Using Microstation I digitised field and other map boundaries from Ordnance Survey maps for use in an agricultural monitoring survey.
1996 - 1997 Short Term Office Appointments
Pertemps Recruitment Partnership, Birmingham, UK
1995 - 1996 Administration Officer
Finance Division, Highways Agency, Birmingham, UK
Using SunAccount I processed invoices relating to Motorway Construction projects, requiring accurate invoice account coding, authorisation checks, ensuring payment is made at the appropraite time and answering queries originating either inside or outside the Agency.
1994 - 1995 Administration Assistant
Lands & Compensation Division, Highways Agency, Birmingham, UK
This entailed processing compensation claims due to the impact of new road schemes, necessitating claim validity checks and answering claimant queries.
1994 Trainee Jeweller
Period Jewellery Manufacturers, Birmingham, UK
Manufacturing reproduction antique silver jewellery required finishing items to a high standard within orders deadlines.
Voluntary Work
1988 - 1997 Assistant Scout Leader
Responsible for planning, organising and running weekly meeting and camps.
Training
1999 Bournville College, Birmingham, UK
Introduction to Visual Basic
1993 -1994 Mircotech Computer Services, Birmingham, UK
City & Guilds NVQ Levels II & III in Information Technology
This encompassed data processing work including database usage, desktop publishing, spreadsheets and word-processing.
Other Information and Interests
I am a keen hill walker and enjoy socialising, reading modern fiction, listening to music and attending concerts. I also swim on a regular basis and hold a full clean driving licence.
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Last Updated 30-03-1999