Patrick Clarke
Padmore District, Red Hills P.O
St. Andrew, Jamaica
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CAREER OBJECTIVE
To make an indelible mark in the fields of Mass Communication/ Information Technology and further in the future to operate/manage a company that offers high quality service to customers and job opportunities to many.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication Present
Minor in Information Science
Northern Caribbean University, Mandeville, Manchester (Jamaica)
3rd year student
House basketball team captain (Present)
Expected completion: Summer 2012
Recent projects
Computer Applications
Introduction to Programming
Programming I(C++)
Advertising Campaigns
Journalism
Advertising Campaigns
Television Production
Writing for the Electronic Media
News Writing
Desktop Publishing/Graphic Design
Techniques In Video Editing
Kingsway High School 2004
Kingston (Jamaica)
Graduating class chaplain (2004)
Student Association President (2003 – 2004)
House President (2003 – 2004)
K.H.S. Basketball Team (2002 – 2004)
K.H.S. Choir (1999 – 2004)
Passes
GCE
English Language B
History B
CXC
English A I
English Literature III
Principles Of Business II
Info. Tech. II
Mathematics III
WORK EXPERIENCE
Television Production Assistant/Graphic Designer(Student Worker) 2009-2011
T.V Production Department/T.V Master Control
NCU Media Group
Northern Caribbean University, Mandeville, Manchester (Jamaica)
• Offer technical assistance on production shoots
• Operate and man T.V Station Equipment/Schedules
• Perform basic graphic designing tasks
• Operate production equipment
• Other miscellaneous production duties
Professor’s Assistant (Student Worker) 2008-2011
Department of Religion and Theology
Northern Caribbean University, Mandeville, Manchester (Jamaica)
Organize student attendance information.
Calculate term grades.
Prepare/mark examination papers.
MIS Department Summer 2007
Ministry of Justice, Kingston (Jamaica)
Provided solutions concerning computer and office equipment problems; ensured that all equipment worked efficiently.
Updated inventory databases.
Troubleshoot printer and computer problems.
Installed and configured new computers.
Administrative Assistant 2006
Guardian Life Limited, Kingston (Jamaica)
Data entry.
Processed new policy contracts.
Updated insurance agent’s production logs.
Created production reports for the branch.
Obtain and process information.
Customer Service Representative 2005
Touch Point Centers International, Kingston (Jamaica)
Greeted all business guests in a professional, friendly and hospitable manner.
Professionally answered and handled general inquiries regarding US Directory Assistance, National Water Commission and MoreTime calling cards, by phone.
Advised and responded to questions and redirected queries accordingly.
SUMMARY OF SKILLS & QUALIFCATIONS
Programming Languages: C++.
Superior proficiency in Microsoft Office 2003/2007 (Access, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Excel), OpenOffice.org, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere and Internet Research.
P.C Upgrade and Repair
Excellent knowledge of English.
5 years experience in customer service and administrative/technical support.
Willingness to work overtime, on short notice, desire to travel and pursue necessary certifications to meet job requirements.
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES
Auto restoration
Computers
Finance: Investing.
People
Photography: Digital.
Music: Singing.
Sports: Basketball.
Travel
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST