Simon Vince
377 7th Street SE
Medicine Hat, Alberta
T1A 1J8
(403) 528-2295
pieman@telus.net
http://www3.telus.net/pieman/
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Position Sought
Position using acquired training in cartography and geography and using Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
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Education
2000 Medicine Hat College: Introduction to Geographic Information Systems; Map and Air Photo Analysis
1995-1998 University of Lethbridge: Bachelor of Arts with General Major in the Social Sciences: Geography, History and Sociology
Courses in urban planning, economic geography, statistics; Canadian and American History; computer science
1993-1995 Medicine Hat College: University Transfer: Geography, History and Sociology
Courses in physical geography, human geography, Canadian geography, geography of the north, American geography (field trip)
1993 McCoy High School Graduated with Advanced High School Diploma
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Employability Skills
•Adaptable
•Continuous Learning
•Dynamic
•Interpersonal Relations
•Self-Motivated
•Teamwork
•Service Oriented
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Special Skills
•Experience with Microsoft Operating Systems: DOS, Windows 3.1, Windows 95, 98SE, ME, NT, 2000 Professional and Windows XP Professional
•Adobe Photoshop 5.5 and 6.0, Adobe Illustrator 8.0-10.0, JASC PaintShop Pro
•MicroCAM
•Idrisi32, CARTALINX
•ArcView 3.2
•Experience with: AutoCAD r.14, AutoCAD Map 2000i, AutoDesk Map 2002
•Office Suites: Microsoft Office (97, 2000), Sun Microsystems StarOffice, Corel WordPerfect
•Internet Software: web browsers, ftp, HTML, instant messaging, firewalls, IRC
•E-mail: Microsoft Outlook, Outlook Express
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Work Experience
May 2001-November 2001: Cypress County, Dunmore, AB
•Implemented the Rural Address System for the County - using digital base maps created in AutoCAD, and overlaying digital, orthorectified air photos using the ERMapper plug-in, placed a dot on the map showing the location of residences in the County; gave the residences an address by applying the rules set forth by the Planner which is based on the Township and Range System
•Learned AutoCAD Map, touched up maps in AutoCAD r.14 to prepare the Map book for print and Microsoft Access
•Used the HP 5000 Plotter to print hardcopy wall maps and other maps
•Updated the Tourist Brochure for the County using Adobe Illustrator 8.0
•As a Community Economic Development Officer (CEDO), worked on an Economic Profile for the County using the BAIS system at www.albertafirst.com; also created an Economic Profile in hard copy using statistics through Statistics Canada and local sources
May 1999 – September 2000: Dry Press Operator: I-XL Industries, Redcliff, AB
•Ran the dry press to make bricks, ensuring that bricks were the proper size, shape and also had the correct pressure applied to them
•Supervised a crew of two other co-workers
•Was responsible for everyone's safety both on and off the press; kept the crew busy during down-time
•Kept the plant clean
•Attended seminars and talks about plant safety and conduct and WHMIS regularly
•Have Forklift experience
June 1998 - May 1999: Hot Change Professional: Mr. Lube, Medicine Hat, Alberta
•Ensured customer satisfaction at all times, dealt with customer concerns about products, service and dealt with any problems that arose
•Trained and became Mr. Lube certified to change vehicle fluids (engine oil, transmission fluid, engine coolant); checked (and/or replaced) windshield wipers, air pressure in tires, headlights; cleaned windows
•Ensured a safe working environment for everyone who entered the building: customers, co-workers and myself
•Kept the shop clean at all times
1993 - 1997: Panorama Lanes, Medicine Hat, Alberta
•Cybercade: ran an eight computer network created specifically for computer gaming; learned the basics of PC networking; completed installations of Windows 98, games and drivers; troubleshoot problems that arise with the computers; dealt with customer concerns, troubles and feedback
•Porter/Desk Staff: helped customers with bowling equipment (lanes, computerized scoring system, ball selection, shoe selection); cash management, kept centre clean; aided customers in selecting bowling products for purchase (bowling balls, shoes and accessories) that would be right for them
•Lounge: served food and drinks in the lounge and on the bowling concourse; kept lounge and lane areas clean as well; experience with VLT machines
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References
James Harrison
Graphics and Web and Game Designer
Lethbridge, Alberta
(H) (403) 327-0886
harrisonj@hotmail.com
james.harrison@ilikerobots.com
http://www.ilikerobots.com
Dale Kessler
Assistant Planner, Cypress County
Medicine Hat, Alberta
(W) (403) 526-2888
dalkes@cypress.ab.ca
Ben Moffat
Instructor, Medicine Hat College
Medicine Hat, Alberta
(W) (403) 529-3902
bmoffat@acd.mhc.ab.ca
Brian Whitson
Planner, Cypress County
Medicine Hat, Alberta
(W) (403) 526-2888
bwhitson@cypress.ab.ca
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