PERSONAL PARTICULARS
Name:                 Tom Tan Kai Siong
Address:            5/926 Brunswick St.
                            New Farm, Brisbane,
                            QLD  4005.
Tel:                     07-3254 3952
Date of Birth:    12 October 1975
 

CAREER GOALS
I am keen to obtain a secure job in IT Department. I am especially interested in the network and database field.
 

EDUCATION BACKGROUND
1997 – 1998    Bachelor of Information Technology
                        University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba
                        Major:  Software Development
                        Minor:  Logistics and Operations Management
                        Result: GPA – 5.21 / 7.0

1996               Associate Diploma in Computing
                       Informatics College, Malaysia
                       Result: GPA – 6.0 / 7.0

1994 – 1995   Canadian Pre-University
                       Sunway College, Malaysia
                       Result: 66 (average of 6 subjects)
 

 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
1995 – 1996     Speedy Video, Pearl Point Plaza, KL. (Malaysia)
                         Position:  Sales Representative (9 hours a day, full time)
                         Duties:  - Accounting
                                        - Order entry
                                        - Stock checking
                                        - Serving customers.

1994 – 1995     Lake View Club, Subang Jaya, Selangor (Malaysia)
                         Position:  Receptionist (6 hours a day, part time)
                         Duties:     - Serving customers
                                           - Court scheduling
                                           - Accounting

1991 – 1993     Chuan Ho & Co., Segamat, Johor (Malaysia)
                         Position:  Data Entry Operator (10 hours, a week)
                         Duties:      - Entered client data into billing database
                                            - Managed client files
                                            - Generated database reports in response to account inquiries
 

EMPLOYMENT RELATED SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
- Highly developed skills in computing, and problem solving
- An excellent understanding of computing and logistics management
- Excellent communication skills from experience of sales representative and receptionist
- Excellent research skill in computing and Logistics field
- Some skills in computer repairing
 

ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Programming/Scripting Language:  SQL, Oracle, VB, HTML, Java, C, Turbo Pascal, COBOL, Print Shop Pro, Microsoft Access.
 

ACHIEVEMENTS
1998  Business Computing Project has been chosen by the client to implement
1997 Achieved highest grade in Business Logistics and Business Forecasting
1996 Achieved highest grade in Data Analysis and Intro. To Business Information System
1993 Elected President of Computer Club, Seg Hwa Secondary School, Malaysia
1993 Elected Vice President of Theatre Club, Seg Hwa Secondary School, Malaysia
1992 Elected Committee of Chinese Language Society and Interact Club, Seg Hwa Secondary School, Malaysia
 

INTERESTS
I am a keen sports fan with particular interest in badminton, soccer, and volleyball. I spend most of my time in computer to develop my programming skills. I also read a lot and this happens to be one of my favourite past times. Besides, I have much interest in playing the guitar and listening to various kinds of music.
 

REFEREES
Assoc. Prof. Peter C. Wicks
Associate Professor of Asian Studies, Deputy Dean
Faculty of Arts
University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba 4350 Qld Australia.
Tel: (07) 4631 2243
Facsimile: (07) 4631 2598

Mrs Helen K. Lahey
Associate Lecturer
Faculty of Business
University of Southern Queensland
Toowoomba 4350 Qld Australia.
Tel: (07) 4631 2671
Facsimile: (07) 4631 2811
 

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