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Samira A. Samarasekera
669 Rue De Gasp�, Apt. #303
Verdun, Quebec
H3E 1J1
[email protected]
(514) 362-7392


EDUCATION:

1998 - 1999 The Institute for Computer Studies, Calgary, Alberta Diploma
Program: Network and Internet Support Professional

1990 - 1993 University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario B. A. Economics
Major: Economics
Minor: Administrative and Information Studies


SKILLS:

Technical

Operating Systems Windows 95/98, Windows NT, DOS, Linux, and Mac.

Application Packages MS Office, MS Word, MS Project, Power Point, Excel, Netscape Communicator, Internet Explorer 4, and Lotus.

Programming Languages Pascal, Fortran, and C.


Certifications

2000 Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
2000 Microsoft Certified Professional + Internet
1999 Microsoft Certified Professional
1998 Certified Novell Administrator


Inter-personnel

� Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal.
� Quick learner.
� Team player and can work autonomously.



EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

1999 Y2K Specialist
Calgary Board of Education, Calgary, AB

The contract included visiting schools and administrative offices under the Calgary Board of Education for:
� Gathered information as to the make and configuration of the various computers on
site for a new database.
� Executed a Y2K patch on Win95 and WinNT machines.
� Performed software BIOS updates.

1999 Assistant Network Administrator
The Institute for Computer Studies, Calgary, AB
� Implemented classroom set-ups for Microsoft MCSE curriculum
� Created computer images and updated documentation
� Troubleshooting for desktops and laptops
� Provided technical computer support for various software packages.
� Implemented Cheyenne ARCserve on a Windows NT system
� Responsible for maintaining back ups
� Team member for the planning and design of a new network, including cable design
and server upgrade

1998 - Present Samaradeen Incorporated, Calgary, Alberta

1997 - 1998 Customer Service Representative
Telus Multimedia, Calgary, AB
� Met customers on-site and instructed them with the functions of the
Netscape Internet browser and their connection to the Telus fibre optical
network
� Instructed customers on computer basics

1997 - 1998 Inspector / In-Circuit Tester
Manpower Services, Calgary, AB
� Worked for Nortel Networks in the Surface Mount Technologies Department

1996 - 1997 Account Representative
T. D. GreenLine, Toronto, Ontario


Other Certifications:

1994 Canadian Investment Funds Course, Calgary, Alberta
1995 Canadian Securities Course, Calgary, Alberta
1996 Canadian Options Course, Toronto Ontario
1996 Conduct and Practices Handbook, Toronto, Ontario


Continuing Education:

1999 Mount Royal College, Calgary, AB
Continuing Education
� Public Speaking

1993 - 1995 University of Calgary, Calgary, AB
� ACCT 341 Intermediate Financial Accounting
� ACCT 361 Cost Accounting
� ACCT 421 Taxation
� ACCT 445 Income Models & Asset Valuation
� ACCT 465 Managerial Control Systems
� FNCE 351 Financial Management
� FNCE 353 Financial Management II
� MATH 211 Linear Methods I
� POEN 395 Legal Environment

Volunteer:

2000 Computer Technical Assistant
Sir John Franklin Junior High, Calgary, Alberta
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1998 Computer Tutor
YWCA ESL Program, Calgary, Alberta



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