Richard May is seeking an IT support position where he can utilize his computing solutions knowledge and experience combined with his drafting skills. He has extensive technical skills in Windows, MS Office, AutoCAD, and programming languages. He has qualifications in computing solutions, photoshop, business IT, and installing/supporting IT systems. His career history includes contract draughting work utilizing AutoCAD, maintaining a CAD facility, and occasional computer repair work. He is currently studying for a BSc in computing solutions.

1. Richard May
90 New Farm Road, Stanway Colchester CO3 0PG
Email mayrichard@talktalk.net
 01206 621587  07596 816161
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Profile
I am seeking a position where I can utilise my Computing Solutions knowledge experience,
combined with my draughting skills and qualifications to make a valued contribution to my place of work
and to fulfil my potential. I am a team player and flexible as demonstrated as a draughtsman in previous
employment. I am currently undertaking a BSc Hons degree in Computing Solutions in order to further
my extensive technical knowledge combined with my keen interest in IT and look forward to becoming
an asset to the I.T Support environment.
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Technical Skills
Proficient in: XP Windows 7 – 8 configuration MS Office Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, In
addition to my extensive knowledge of AutoCad Software. Together with specific industry related
bespoke software tools. Confident with “C” language. “MySQL” “HTML”
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Qualifications & Training:
October 2012 – June 2014 – Colchester Institute
Foundation Degree Computing Solutions – 1
st
Year
including
• Introduction to Programming “C”
• Database Fundamentals
• Web Development
• Web Scripting
• Skills for work
• Organisation & information
• Introduction to Networks
• Computer Architecture
Working towards BSc including CCNA Cisco qualification
in Networking.
March 2012 – June 2012 – Colchester Institute

2. N.C.F.E Level 1 Photoshop for artists – Pass Photoshop
software
September 2004 – June 2005 - Braintree College.
HNC Business Information Technology – 1
st
Year
• CSB2007 Business Computer Systems
• CSB2006 Systems Development
• CSB1036 Algorithm Design & Implementation
2003 to 2004.- The Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation Training College, Leatherhead,
Surrey.
NVQ Level 2 in Installing & Supporting IT Systems – This
covered all aspects of PC maintenance
June 2001 Witham Technology Centre
European Computer Driving Licence
(Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, Internet, Theory)
1989 – Northampton FE College - ONC Mechanical & Production
Engineering
City & Guilds 4351-05 Autolisp Programming
City & Guilds 4352 Advanced CAD & Systems
Management using AutoCAD
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Career History
2004 to 2012 - Occasional computer drawing preparation for Sound Absorber UK
Ltd also assorted computer repair and maintenance including troubleshoot configuration issues.
1998 to 2003 - Contract Draughtsman
Working on a variety of contracts; utilising AutoCAD. Using 2D/3D from the design/detailing of centrifugal
equipment for the Pharmaceutical sector to the design of slitting machines for the printed label industry.
In addition to factory floor layouts & specifications, I was responsible for the factory re-development
plans at Cannon Avent of Glemsford, Suffolk.
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3. 1995 to 1998 - Grange Design Ltd, Martlesham Suffolk
Position: Draughtsman
Responsible for the production of sales floor layouts for refrigeration services and other related areas
such as cold stores, builders work requirements, isometric to established company practices and
customer specifications using AutoCAD software. I also liaised with Project engineers, Architects and
other sub contractors to produce and revise drawings.
1989 to 1994 - Plastmo Profiles Ltd, Northampton
Position: Technical Assistant (AutoCAD)
I maintained all aspects of the CAD facility for all departments within a PVC-U extension environment. I
provided drawings of products to be supplied by vendors, such as accessories, reinforcing etc. I
produced all the drawings to meet the BS308 standard using AutoCAD drawing techniques.
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References
Available upon request
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