Jenny Bridge: Curriculum Vitae

Name:

 

Jennifer Anne Bridge

Located At:

 

73 Sutherland Road
Jannali, 2226
Sydney, NSW, Australia

Tel/Fax

Mobile:

 

(02) 9589 1606

0414 803 021

Email:

 

bridge@netspace.net.au


Objective & Strengths:

 

I have three main fields of expertise:

  • Computer skills
  • Customer Service Skills
  • Japanese Language skills

My objective is to continue to develop and utilise these skills to the best possible ends.

I have strong technical computing skills as well as good communication skills. I have consistently received positive feedback on my ability to clearly and patiently explain computing concepts to people.

I am willing and able to learn new computing concepts.

I am well set up to do preparation and development work from my home office if required.

I am creative and have a good eye for artistic/aesthetic concerns in any development work I do.

As a result of my experience in the Tourism Industry and dealing with Japanese people I have strong customer service skills.

I am able to speak, read and write Japanese fluently, and can use a Japanese Word Processor.

Career Goals

 

I am seeking employment in one of or a combination of the following areas:

  • Level 2-3 PC user support and training
  • Microsoft Office (VBA) design and development (Word & Excel templates, Access database applications)
  • HTML web design
  • Use of my Japanese language ability

Formal
Education:

 

1990 - B.A. (Japanese) University of Sydney 1984 - Higher School Certificate, MLC School, Burwood



Other
Education:

 

1985 - One year Rotary Youth Exchange. Attended Hokuriku Senior High School in Fukui, Japan


Other
Certificates
or Training Courses completed:

 

Computers

  • VETAB Accredited Train the Computer Trainer
  • WordBasic (Word for Windows Application Development)
  • Advanced Microsoft Word user training
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel user training
  • Lotus Notes R.4x Application Development 2 & 3
  • Lotus Script
  • HTML (self-taught skills - see my websites for examples)
  • PERL (self-taught skills - see my websites for examples)

Japanese Language

  • The Japan Foundation's Japanese Language Proficiency Test - Level 1 (highest level)
  • NAATI Translation(Japanese to English)& Interpreting accreditation (Paraprofessional)
  • Assessor, NLLIA (National Languages & Literacy Institute of Australia) Japanese Speaking Tour Guide Language Proficiency Test
  • Competent user of Japanese Word processor packages (I have trained Japanese computer novices in their basic use)
  • Shodan certificate in Japanese Calligraphy

Other

  • RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Award) 1988
  • Current Drivers Licence

Work
Experience:

 
  • September 2002 - April 2004: Part time Computer studies Tutor at St George & Sutherland Community College, Jannali.

  • June 2000 - September 2001: Desktop Support officer, Japan Travel Bureau, Australia


    • Provide PC user support, in Japanese where required, for local and remote offices
    • PC software maintenance and installation
    • Basic NT admin
    • Hardware maintenance & component installation.

  • May 1999 - Present: Some Web Design work; see Craigdon Guesthouse, Wollondilly 4WD Club, Jannali Public School


  • 1996 - Present: Various freelance consulting contracts - largely involving training and development work in MS Office and other PC applications. See some customer feedback.


  • June 1993 - November 1998: ID Tours South Pacific Pty Ltd
    Technical Support Consultant
    • Provide support and training on our computer systems to our 50 users, and in Japanese, where applicable
    • Support 3 remote offices
    • Design, develop and maintain Lotus Notes Databases
    • Design, develop and maintain Word templates and macros
    • Basic Unix & NT admin
    • Design and maintain company Web Page
    • Hardware maintenance & component installation.

  • 1992 - 1993: ID Tours South Pacific
    Tour Co-ordinator
    • Arrangement of tours for the Japanese Division

  • 1989 - 1992: JTB Australia, then briefly for ID Tours South Pacific
    Japanese Speaking Tour Guide
    • Conduct and escort a variety of Japanese Tour groups, from honeymoon couples to special interest and technical visits.

  • 1988: Personal assistant to the Sydney Bureau Chief, Nihon Keizai Shimbun (Japanese Economic Journal)

  • 1986 - 1988: Shop Assistant, Diamond Dept, Angus & Coote Jewellers, Centrepoint.