Marc Brunt - Portfolio

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Profile:
A graduate in computer animation at the University of Teesside with a scientific background, working in the field of IT Infrastructure and strategy. Current experience of IT support, software testing, 3D Modelling, graphic/web design, editing and motion graphics; good team working skills and a passion to learn.

Key Skills:
Proficient in

Microsoft Office Suite
Softimage\Autodesk XSI
Avid Editing Suite
Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, After Effects)

Working as part of a successful professional team

Articulate communication skills

Versatile in relation to different working environments

Experience:

• Cheshire East Council, Senior Administrator ICT Strategy ( September 2010 – Present)

Co-ordination of retrieval, disposal and reallocation of IT related equipment within East Cheshire Council
Development links with staff members in all departments to assist with IT related requests efficiently
Assistance of project managers with larger implementations and leading smaller projects where required
Maintain and develop IT related skills as required in order to adapt to any situation
Planning, Co-Ordination and support of staff during relocation between corporate office buildings
Training and development of staff to ensure that resources are used to maximum effect

• Cheshire County Council, Chester/Cheshire Shared Services ICT, Information Systems Assistant (September 2007 – July 2008) (April 2009 – September 2010)

Providing helpdesk support for the CITRIX based CRRIS and PARIS databases for Cheshire Social Services
Maintaining, tracking and setting up of loan laptops and projectors within Shared Service ICT
Design, Production and maintenance of community services email templates and newsletters
Development of online resources and graphics within the team using HTML, CSS, GIMP
Liaising with other teams in order to secure necessary resources to bring components online

• Cheshire County Council, Chester, Information Systems Officer (Testing) (July 08 – March 09)

Running test examples on the community services social care database Civica PARIS looking for issues prior to implementation.
Writing test scripts where required to facilitate the testing of regularly used modules within the system
Provision of third line support regarding the PARIS, CRRIS and Homecare Roster systems within the community services department
Build, end to end & User Acceptance Testing of the social care database

• University of Chester WBL, Chester, Freelance Web Designer (February 2007 – June 2007)

Working to the brief set by the client (example: www.mice.im (2009))
Using Adobe Dreamweaver to produce HTML based websites
Production of assets for web pages using Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator
Providing basic training to allow client to update website where necessary

• West Cheshire College, Chester, College Information Assistant.(2001-2002)

Working as part of a team to supply student information and records for OFSTEAD audit
Communicating with college management and staff over student and course information
Organised the colleges paper records after change of site
GCSE Exam invigilation

• Cheltenham General Hospital, Cheltenham, Student Radiotherapist (2001)

Worked extensively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
Lead a team of radiographers as part of several assessments on patient treatment and organisation

Training & Qualifications:

Full Driving Licence
Emergency Aid (2008)
ECDL, West Cheshire College (2002)
Introduction to 3D Studio VIZ, West Cheshire College (2001)
Deaf Awareness, West Cheshire College (2000)
Basic Health & Safety, West Cheshire College (2000)

BA (Hons) Computer Animation, University Of Teesside (2.2) (2003-2006)
BTEC In Foundation Studies (Art) Specialising in lens based media, West Cheshire College (2002-2003)
Cert HE Radiotherapy, University of the West of England Bristol (2000-2001)
BTEC Health Studies, West Cheshire College(1998 -2000)
5 GCSE’S (1997-1998)

Personal Details:
I enjoy watching films of all genres, particularly the works of filmmakers David Cronenburg and David Lynch. These have assisted and influenced me with my analytical studies and implementation of ideas for my degree course.

My passion for listening to varying types of music from heavy industrial and electronic through to punk bands via more classic heavy rock has influenced my thoughts and musical tastes. This has lead to me learning rhythm guitar & bass, writing my own material and building my own guitar.

During my time at university I served as the treasurer for the Musicians Society, assisting with organisation of events including several large rock concerts called Erocktion, helping set up equipment, organise bands on the day and DJ'ing at one of the venues I also DJ frequently at rock nights in Manchester.

I also acted as secretary of the Rock Society, with responsibility in organising and setting up smaller gigs as well as sourcing equipment for local bands to play. In another capacity, I participated in the student union elections committee, as part of a team organising and making decisions for the executive elections and assisting with the counting of the results.

More recently I have taken up Scuba diving and enjoy both its team based nature and also the excitement of seeing things from a different perspective.