Joanne Sudworth

							                                              Joanne Sudworth
                                                  MEng BSc Hons MBCS
                   5 Colnbrook, Shevington Moor, Standish, Wigan, Lancashire WN6 0RX. England.
                      joanne.sudworth@googlemail.com - 07809 362432 / 01257 400206
                                        DOB: 06/04/87 - Nationality: British
Personal Profile:
I am just about to spend some time working and travelling in order to gain some experience and see the world. I recently
graduated with a distinction in a Masters in Software Engineering, at the University of Huddersfield, after graduating with a First
Class Honours BSC Software Development Degree. I spent the third year of my degree working in Florence, Italy as an IT User
Support Technician at the European University Institute. I believe that I am hard-working, reliable and punctual. I work well in a
team and also perform well as an individual. I believe that I have a high degree of self-confidence and am able to communicate
well with others.

Future Hopes and Ambitions:
I would like to work using languages and computers in a business role, ideally in a thriving international environment. As an
alternative, I also have a keen interest in working in travel and tourism. I think that any experience I can gain, within an
appropriate field of work, will benefit me for the future.

Education:
MENG Software Engineering at the University of Huddersfield 2009 – 2010 - Distinction
Modules: Advanced Software Development (B), Change & Project Management (A), Effective Research & Professional
Practice (A), Internet Applications Development (B), Methods & Modelling (B), Web & Network Services (B), Group Project (A).

University of Huddersfield - BSC Software Development 2005 – 2009. First Class Honours Degree
Modules:
 Individual Project – Electronic Language Translation       Logical Modules – Computer Science and Maths (B), Algorithms
 Uncovered (B).                                             Processes and Data(C), Formal Aspects of Computer Science
                                                            (B), Language Specification and Implementation (D).
 Application Modules – Relational Databases and Web         Networking Modules – Hardware and Networks (D), Operating
 Integration (B).                                           Systems and Network Security (D).
 C++ Module - Object Orientated Systems Development              Professional Modules – Professional Issues and Project
 (A).                                                            Management (B),
                                                                 Large Systems Environments (B).
 Java Modules – Writing Software (A), Workshop (B),              Placement Modules – Personal, Social and Technical Skills (A),
 Distributed Client Server Systems(C).                           Self Assessment Skills (A).

 Language Modules – French(C).                                   Optional Modules - Artificial Neural Networks(C).

YR3 2007 – 2008
I spent the third year of my undergraduate degree on work placement at the European University Institute in Florence, Italy
working as an IT User Support Technician. During my time in Italy I improved my IT knowledge as well as increasing my
knowledge of the Italian language and culture. Whilst there, I received many comments on the high quality of my work.

College Details: Runshaw College 2003 – 2005. A-levels: ICT (B), Computing (C), French (C), German (C).

Secondary School Details: Standish Community High School, 1998 – 2003 12 GCSE’s taken:
French (A*), English Literature (A*), English Language (A*), German (A), Italian (A), ICT (A), Religious Education (A), Food
Technology (A), Mathematics (B), Science (Double Award) (B), Statistics (C).

Additional Qualifications and Courses                           Date Completed/Obtained
Basic Licensing Laws                                            June 2009
Basic Food Hygiene                                              June 2009
Basic Health and Safety                                         June 2009
Full UK Driving License                                         September 2009
Pass Plus Driving Certificate                                   October 2009
Basic Chinese Mandarin (Grade A)                                July 2010
Responsible Retailer Award Scheme                               November 2010
Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) (online)          February 2011
PADI Open Water Diver                                           Currently working towards this

Personal Skills
I have good communication skills. I speak in a fluent manner and can be swift and brief where necessary. I ensure that I am
informative and that any information delivered is relevant and is presented in the most appropriate manner. I am hardworking and
work well both as an individual and as a member of a team. I have leadership skills and can provide help and support for others
when required. I am punctual and reliable and committed to ensure that all work is produced to the highest possible standard.
Technical Skills
  Programming Languages                                             Programmes                            Operating Systems
  Java                Corba        HTML                             Microsoft Office/Open Office          Windows
  C++                 RMI          XML                              Eclipse IDE                           Ubuntu
  UML                 JNI                                           Borland Together                      Solaris
Language Skills
    English                                             French                                         Italian
    Native Language                                     Primary Foreign Language                       Second Foreign Language
    GCSE English Literature – A*                        Studied for more than 10 years                 Studied for three years
    GCSE English Language – A*                          Participated in Exchanges                      GCSE – A.
                                                        GCSE A*. A-Level C.                            Basic Grammatical
                                                        Studied for the first two years at             Knowledge.
                                                        University.                                    Conversational Level of
                                                        Reasonably Fluent                              Speaking.
                                                                                                       Spent one year living and
                                                                                                       working in Florence, Italy
                                                                                                       Participated in Tandems
                                                                                                       with Native speakers
    German                                              Chinese (Mandarin)                             Portuguese
    Third Foreign Language                              Fourth Foreign Language                        Fifth Foreign Language
    Studied independently at GCSE                       Studied as part of Study China                 Self Taught
    Participated in Exchanges.                          Program 2009 at Shandong University,           Participated in Tandems
    GCSE – A. A-Level C. Studied for four years.        China.                                         with Native Speakers
    Basic Conversational level                          Followed a basic Mandarin course at            Only very basic
                                                        University this year. Received A Grade.        knowledge.

Employment Details
 Robinsons                                                             I am currently working on a part-time basis as a shop
 October 2010 – April 2011                                             assistant. This involves serving customers, handling and
 Job Title: Shop Assistant                                             rotating stock and dealing with money.
 The Charnley Arms                                                     During the summer period I once again worked as a
 May 2009 – July 2009                                                  Waitress. This helped to improve my customer service
 Job Title: Waitress                                                   skills and my confidence.
 The University of Huddersfield                                        I worked as a Tour Guide for the University, showing
 Autumn 2008                                                           prospective students around the University
 Job Title: Tour Guide                                                 accommodation, offering advice and answering any
                                                                       questions.
 European University Institute, Florence July 2007 – July              I spent one year working at the EUI (traineeship), during
 2008                                                                  which time I learnt a great deal about working in a User
 Job Title: IT Support Technician                                      Support Environment. During this time I provided support
                                                                       on a face-to-face basis and via phone and email. The work
                                                                       primarily involved installing software, setting up new
                                                                       computers and fixing hardware problems.
 The Fenay Bridge                                                      I transferred within the company and therefore my role
 October 2006 – March 2007                                             was much the same as that at The Charnley Arms.
 Job Title: Supervisor
 The Charnley Arms                                                     As supervisor I had the authorisation to make decisions
 August 2004 – September 2006                                          which had an impact on the way the business was run. I
 Job Title: Supervisor                                                 gained the ability to manage the team of staff effectively. I
                                                                       was able to handle money and transactions, including
                                                                       cashing up and balancing tills. The high standard of my
                                                                       work was acknowledged by customers, staff and senior
                                                                       management and I received a Silver award. I gained bar
                                                                       and waitressing experience. I was also joint organiser of a
                                                                       fund raising period where we successfully raised £1000.

Interests and Achievements in my spare time:
During my spare time I enjoy swimming and I am just starting to learn to dive. I play badminton regularly and also like playing
tennis. I read a great deal in my free time and also spend time cooking and baking. I enjoy learning languages and I love
travelling. I also spend some of my free time cross-stitching and donate squares for LoveQuiltsUK who create quilts for children
with long-term illnesses.
During summer 2009 I was given an opportunity to represent my University as I participated in the Study China Program. This is a
government funded program organised by the University of Manchester for all University Students. I was one of 200 (out of over
1000 applicants) to gain a place on the program. The program involved spending three weeks in China learning about the
Chinese economy, culture, traditions and beliefs, as well as learning some of the basic language skills.
I have completed my Bronze, Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme. I am also a professional member of the British
Computer Society.

Referees:
Eric Gallo, Badia Fiesolana, Via dei Roccettini 9, I-50014 San Domenico di Fiesole, Florence, Italy.
Email: eric.gallo@eui.eu Tel: [+39] 055 4685801.

Andrew Crampton, School of Computing and Engineering, University of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield, HD1 3DH.
Email: andrew.crampton@hud.ac.uk Tel: 01484 472209.

Mr A Clark, The Manager, The Charnley Arms, Almond Brook Road, Standish, Lancashire, WN6 0SS. Tel: 01257 424619.