Ian Paton
53 Kearney Lake Rd - Halifax, Nova Scotia - B3M 2S6Home: (902) 457-5600
Email: ian.paton@ns.sympatico.ca
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position in the Information Technology field wherein I can utilize the skills from my Technical Sales/Project Managment background and in addition skills that I have developed from the Information Technology Diploma program. I seek to work in an environment that will challenge me further while allowing me to contribute to the continued growth and success of an organization.SUMMARY
I am a mature person who graduated from the two year Information Technology program at Nova Scotia Community College in June 2011. Some examples of courses that I have taken through this program are: Internetworking, Operational Systems, Systems Analysis and Design, Programming, Web Development. My career history deomonstrates that I am a successful Sales/Project Management professional with over 15 years experience that delivers reslts. I am very energetic, organized, and dedicated individual with strong attention to detail. I believe with the combination of my sales background, customer management, and project management, along with the recent completion of my Information Technology Diploma, I will be an asset to any Information Technology company.EDUCATION
IT Diploma Program, NSCC (Institute of Technology Campus)(2009-2010)
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Year 1 (Common Year)
PDF of year 1 courses and details (download size: 34.3 KB)IT Diploma Program, NSCC (Institute of Technology Campus)(2010-2011)
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Year 2 (Web Development/Administration Concentration)
PDF of year 2 courses and details (download size: 24.5 KB)PDF Information Technology TRANSCRIPT (download size: 581 KB)
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE:
Front End Web Developer (work-term unpaid)
Electric Playground Media, Location: Sackville Nova Scotia (April 2011 – June 2011)
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Various duties utilizing HTML, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, Content Management
Systems, Photoshop in developing various websites.
System Administrator (work-term paid)
Clean Nova Scotia, Location: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia(June 2010 - Aug 2010)
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Various duties including: analyzing computer systems, troubleshooting, Internetworking,
and daily maintenance on Windows Server 2003.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Technical Sales Representative and lead pump specialist.
Atlantic Purification Systems Ltd, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia(Jan 08 – Nov 08)
- Secured the largest project in Nova Scotia at 500,000.00 in 2008
- Supervised, trained, and delegated staff in relation to project management and completion.
Technical Sales Representative.
ITT Industries, Halifax Nova Scotia(Oct 01 – Jan 08)
- Gradually increased my sales per year to finish of 2007 at 1.9 million
- Secured companies as customers that were never held by previous employers
Technical Sales Representative.
Romatec Ltd, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia(Nov 98 – Aug 01)
- Achieved great success developing long term relationships both with customers and Stakeholders.
EMPLOYMENT TRAINING
- Increased Leadership Effectiveness Course2006
- VBSS (Value Based Six Sigma) Greenbelt completion and certification2005
- Certificate in Time Management – PBBA Atlantic2004
- Skills for Sales Success – Canadian Professional Sales Association2003
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Extensive Corporate sales management and product training completed
over the past 15 years and can be provided upon request.****
VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY INVOLVMENT
- ACWWA (Atlantic Canada Water Works Association) ~ Board Member
- MPWWA (Maritime Provinces Waste Water Association) ~ Board Member
- ABEA (Atlantic Branch Equipment Association) ~ Past President
- MANS (Mining Association of Nova Scotia) ~ Board Member
- Cole Harbour Soccer Club ~ Past Executive Member