• Skilled at oral and written communication.
• Independent worker with strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work well under pressure.
• Experienced at training client staff, and students during their on-the-job sessions.
• Instructed adults in a classroom environment.
• Vast knowledge of computer hardware, software, networking, and the Internet.
• Successful at marketing in a variety of mediums.
• Organized, resourceful and dedicated to high quality.
• An excellent problem solver and creative thinker.

• Owned and operated businesses for more than ten years.
• Managed personnel and looked after bookkeeping.
• Oversaw preparation of budgets and papers outlining short-term and long-term goals.
• Served on, and chaired or co-chaired several productive committees.
• Hired staff and supervised their daily activities.

• More than 14 years working with computers and related peripherals.
• Experienced at computer diagnostics, repair and upgrades.
• Installed systems and trained staff in a variety of business applications.
• Extensive software background includes the following: Microsoft's MS-DOS & Windows 3.0 to 95, some UNIX, Corel WordPerfect, Lotus Ami Pro, Lotus 1-2-3, Borland/Corel Quattro Pro, Corel Draw, Simply Accounting for DOS and Windows, Microsoft Publisher 97, Corel Ventura Publisher, Netscape Navigator, Microsoft Internet Explorer, and HomeSite.
• Peer-to-peer networking experience using Alsolan/Little Big Lan, Artisoft Lantastic, Hayes LANstep, Windows for Workgroups, and Windows 95 using both Arcnet and Ethernet 10Base2.
• Some programming experience in HTML, Progress, Clarion, dBase, Fortran and Basic.
• A member of The HTML Writers Guild (an organization of web page authors.)

• Prepared business and marketing plans for both my businesses and those of clients.
• Completed a variety of brochures, posters, ads, etc for self and clients.
• An active participant in discussions and effective presenter to various groups.
• Co-produced informative newsletters for the LACC and award winning bulletins for the Kinsmen.
• Co-produced a successful community newsletter supported by repeat advertising.
• Produced, and sometimes co-hosted, a successful cable television program for the LACC.
• Experienced consultant to a variety of businesses.

• Carpentry, plastering, roofing, product assembly.
• Land survey assistant, some total station usage.
• Household plumbing, electrical (AC and DC).
• Mechanical and other repairs.

• Crewed on a large number of sailboat trips and deliveries.
• Instructed basic keelboat cruising and coastal navigation.
• Stepped masts and tuned rigging (B25, B32, B36, CC25, N30).
• 3 strand line splicing, various knots and hitches.
• Several overnight and offshore (up to 25M) voyages.

1999	Computer Specialist/Poll Co-Ordinator	Tom Rideout Election Campaign
1998	Vice-President	Lewisporte Area Tourism Association
1997	Co-Founder/Steering Committee Secretary	Lewisporte Area Tourism Association
1997	2nd Vice-President (PR Co-Chair, Prov. Budget Chair, Rules-of-Order Chair)	Lewisporte and Area Chamber of Commerce
1997	Steering Committee Secretary	Cntrl. Reg. Copper Smelter Acq. Committee
1996 to 1997	Member (Co-Bulletin Editor)	Kinsmen Club of Notre Dame
1996	Computer Specialist/Poll Co-Ordinator	Rex Freake Election Campaign
1996	Director (PR Co-Chair/Producer "Talk of the Town")	Lewisporte and Area Chamber of Commerce

• Valid driver's license - Class 4 and Class 5.
• Reliable automobile.
• Able to work flexible hours.
• References available.