Freelance Artists : KwaZulu-Natal

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Hello there, I first studied at the University of East Anglia with a 2:1 Law/LLB honours degree. I then received a 2:1/ Merit award in MA Journalism. Since graduating, I have forged a freelance career as a journalist at Further Education News, Freedom 2 Explore and Brick5 and, with grit and determination, have written for ITN and The Fresh Outlook, an independent online newspaper based in Cardiff, England. I also teach TEFL to all ages and abilities, and privately tutor, alongside my journalism work.

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Qualifications : Senior Certificate (Matric) – 1993; BEng (Mech) – University of Pretoria 1997; Autodesk World (GIS) – Computer Foundation 1998; MCSD (Microsoft Certified Solution Developer), MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional) Microsoft Visual Basic, MCP Microsoft Access – Microsoft 1999; Eastman Software (Workflow) – Kodak 1999; SAQA accredited Assessor – ETDP SETA 2005; SAQA accredited Moderator – ETDP SETA 2005; PSIRA Grade E to B – SIRA 2005 Assessor Number : L836961du (123264) Moderator Number : L836961du (123264) PSIRA Number : 1192341 Employment History: August 2009 to current: : DITASA Project Manager: New Business. Focus on acquisition of new business opportunities, creation of initial project and handover to project implementation team. Business focus is mainly in training and development environment. November 2007 to current: : Play IT Owner of business. Business and project management focusing on business analysis, IT systems analysis and implementation, programming and training. Providing hosting as well as web development solutions on both Apache as well as IIS platforms. February 2004 to 2007: : Pasco Risk Management (Pty) Ltd Manager of Information Risk: Expert in information risk assessments and vulnerability testing according to ISO17799, ISO27001, MISS, MITS. Assessments include business analysis, vulnerability testing, penetration testing, policy and procedure analysis and recommendations in relation to various acts and international best practice standards. Expert in physical risk assessment and risk calculations. Case / Project Manager: Responsible for managing client projects relating to various risk areas ranging from physical risk relating to individuals, to Information risk relating to systems, policies and procedures. Cyber Forensic specialist: Specialist in Cyber Forensic investigations. Author of “Introduction to Cyber Forensics” course detailing the Forensics investigation processes; author of “IT Forensics - First Reponder” course detailing evidence handling on a forensic crime scene; author of “Managing Cyber Forensic Investigations” course detailing top level management of forensic investigations. Specialist in various IT forensics software including FTK and Encase. Helped with the creation of cyber crime prevention center at CSIR. Developed online and desktop based portfolio management system. Development in VisualStudio.NET using VB.NET with MS SQL 2000 and SQL Express. Network Manager and Network Administrator: Responsible for the installation, maintenance and upgrades of all IT related systems including Server services, client programs and support, WIFI network, fixed 1Gig IT forensics network, E-mail and communications systems, File Backup and file sharing systems, Telephone system, Audio Visual systems used for presentations in various boardrooms linked to the internal WIFI network. Responsible for business continuity procedures as well as disaster recovery strategy and implementation. March 2001 to February 2004: : Expance Owner of business. Business and project management focusing on business analysis, IT systems analysis, programming and training. Created and implemented various information management systems for SASOL AGRI and CROSSCAPE EXPRESS. Involved with information security infrastructure for SASOL AGRI. June 2000 to March 2002: : Softsys IT Development Manager; Project Manager; Systems Analyst. Daily operations focused on creation of business information management systems through various Microsoft products for top corporate companies. July 1999 to May 2000: : Integrear Systemflo Training Manager, Workflow Specialist, Trainer of workflow methodologies and workflow systems, Systems Analyst; focused on developing workflow systems for various clients (Fedsure, RAU, AUTOPAGE) through the use of various Microsoft products. November 1997 to May 1999: : Computer Foundation GIS Developer, Systems Analyst; GIS specialist – developing various GIS integrated systems for clients including IEC, Surveyor General. Key Experience : My key experience lies in the areas of Information Technology development, team leading, project management, Information Security management, analysis and training. I have been extensively involved with the management of teams, business units and my own business as well. My core activities are: ? Team Management ? Project Identification ? Project Management ? Business Analysis ? Lead Developer ? Senior Developer ? Training Needs Identification ? Training Course Development ? Client interaction and relationship building ? Business support management ? Network Administration ? Identify, implement and maintain new technologies ? Physical Risk Assessments ? Information Risk Assessments ? Vulnerability testing ? Penetration testing ? Securing information ? Disaster recovery planning and consulting ? Occupational health and safety Relevant Experience : Play IT: Business management – the overall management of the business, which includes the management of projects, clients, accounts and the daily business procedures. Project management – which was the on-site management of client projects and project teams to ensure timely deliverables of project goals. Consultancy – this involves consulting to the clients on various web development projects as well as identifying new projects for the clients. Large component of web development including PHP, ASP.NET with MS SQL, MySQL and PostgreSQL. Pasco Risk Consultants: Team management – the management of the Information Risk team which are responsible for IT systems, development as well as Information Risk Consulting. The team is also responsible for the development and maintenance of back office support systems as well as implementing and maintaining all information systems within the company. Project identification and initiation – this is the process of identifying possible new projects as well as following the lead into a tangible, signed-off project. Project management which involves the management and overseeing of ongoing projects. This also includes deadline management, steering committee meetings etc. Training – involves the identification of training needs, both internal and to the clients. Also the development of new SAQA accredited training courses to present, assess and moderate. Client interaction – to interact with the client and ensure that a stable long term relationship is built between the business and the client. Physical and Information risk assessments – involves the various assessments for clients regarding physical risks as well as information risks (according to ISO17799/ISO27001) that they are/may be exposed to. Disaster recovery – full disaster recovery planning according to the ISO17799/ISO27001 standard. Occupational Health and Safety – implementation of OHS systems and policies according to ISO17799/ISO27001. Expance: Business management – the overall management of the business, which includes the management of projects, clients, accounts and the daily business procedures. Project management – which was the on-site management of client projects and project teams to ensure timely deliverables of project goals. Consultancy – this involves consulting to the clients on various projects as well as identifying new projects and systems needed for the clients. This also included systems analysis as part of the consulting process. Softsys: IT Development Manager – was the manager of the IT development team, which involved the management of projects, client relationships, project management and project identification and initiation. Systems Analyst – involved the analysis of client systems in order to identify problem areas for future improvement as well as areas that no processes or systems exist. Integrear: Training – involved the management of training courses on workflow systems as well as the training for development of workflow systems. I was also responsible for presenting the training courses to clients and staff members as well as assessing the developers on their skills in developing the client systems. Senior developer – involved with the systems analysis and development of workflow systems for various corporate and academic institutions acting as development team leader. Denel: Development and analysis of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) for clients and government departments. Awards and Publications: • Author of “Introduction to Cyber Forensics” course detailing the Forensics investigation processes - 2005; • Author of “IT Forensics - First Responder” course detailing evidence handling on a forensic crime scene - 2005; • Author of “Managing Cyber Forensic Investigations” course detailing top level management of forensic investigations -2005. Interests: • Enjoy nature and outdoors – 4x4 enthusiast; • Following various sports including rugby, soccer, motor racing; • Handy work, model building and woodwork; • Watching movies and listening to various genres of music;

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Brett Ann Skyles 4715 Lost Creek Drive Gainesville, GA 30504 678-943-2502 skyles7264@charter.net PROFESSIONAL PROFILE I offer more than 20 years experience in training, curriculum development, sales management and marketing with global, local and regional organizations, including new product development, advertising and distribution. I am a results-driven director with self-confidence, integrity, and commitment to organizational excellence. I am a creative, pragmatic and proactive problem-solver; organized and attentive to detail with demonstrated time management skills. I possess strong research, writing, and editing skills gained from work place experience and my educational pursuits. EXPERIENCE Intellilead, LLC, Flowery Branch, GA President and Owner June 2001 to September 2008 Full responsibility of all aspects of controllership functions of lead generation company that provides leads to large software companies and integration partners such as e-procurement, sourcing, human resource, financial and network security solutions providers. Full responsibility for procuring new business partners, brand recognition, sales training, and human resource functions. Direct marketing Services, Inc., Scottsdale, AZ Training and Quality Assurance Manager October 2000 to May 2001 Temporary contract position where I developed and implemented comprehensive training programs for more than 1200 customer service representatives, quality assurance representatives, management and upper level executives. • Supervision of 46 Training and QA representatives in multiple locations • Curriculum development • Client relationships National Insurance Advisory Services, Inc., West Palm Beach, FL Director of National Account Development July 1996 to September 2000 • Increased retention of the customer base from 65% to more than 90%. Additionally, due to my negotiating skills, I increased revenue by more than $250,000 per month. • Curriculum development • Sales training to top professionals throughout the United States • Contract negotiations • Maintained account base of more than $1.4 million • Implementation of auditing services • Extensive nationwide travel Wholesale Textiles, Inc., Norcross, GA Director of International Sales and Distribution and Partner July 1986 to May 1996 Initially hired in an administrative capacity, I was promoted over time and launched the international division for importing institutional linens thereby increasing profitability of company by more than $11 million per year. • Negotiated letters of credit • Interfaced with overseas brokers • Supervised 8 sales and administrative personnel • Extensive International travel EDUCATION/HONORS American Public University Online July 2010 – present B.A. in English/Literature Program Estimated Graduation Date: Spring 2012 Current GPA 4.0 American InterContinental University, Atlanta, GA AABA in Business Administration with a Concentration in Healthcare Administration. GPA: 3.93 Graduated February 7th, 2010 with Honors Achieved Dean's List status from commencement of classes and continued through entire course of study. American Intercontinental University Ambassador to the student body. Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas 1982 - 1986 B.A. Business Administration Graduated June 1986 GPA 3.0

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I am a hard worker, people oriented, energetic, quick learner, honest, trustworthy person. Looking to find a job that will help me provide more for my family. Looking for a new adventure to share my many different abilities, and to learn new ones.

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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONIST Medical transcriptionist with 15 years’ administrative experience in hospital and outpatient imaging center, with extensive medical terminology. Organized. Adaptable. Attentive to deadlines. Highly trained in preparing reports in multiple specialties, letters, dictation equipment (transcriber, headset, WAV pedal) and software (medical terminology and voice recognition). Skills include: Readiness: EHR/SRT editing Precision: Grammar, spelling, punctuation Knowledge: Medical, anatomy/physiology, terminology Expertise: ESL/difficult to understand report prep Compliance: HIPAA, Joint commission Effectiveness: Problem-solving, multi-tasking, attention to detail Experience: Customer service, patient care PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND CORE QUALIFICATIONS Solid experience managing cross-functional teams. Development of multi-facility outpatient scheduling system. Employee scheduling. Successful with staff development and productivity. Patient scheduling for hospital and outpatient facilities. Insurance precertification. Implementation of electronic medical record. Worked directly with hospital departments, management, physicians and their offices to achieve seamless operations in schedule for all. Extensive medical knowledge and terminology. Five-year experience as monitor technician and unit secretary for 32-bed cardiac step-down unit.