JAMES ANDREW THORPE

PERSONAL DETAILS

Contact details

+1 415 794 8449

jthorpe1@gmail.com

Languages

French, Swedish

Visa

Valid Canadian Working Permit

 

EDUCATION

University of Western Australia

Perth, Western Australia

Bachelor of European Studies

Graduated 2005

Majors in French and History

Hollywood Senior High School

Perth, Western Australia

High School Diploma

Graduated 1999

 

OTHER TRAINING

Curtin University of Technology

Perth, Western Australia

2001

Film and Television

Completed units in Advertising, Broadcast Communications, Cinematography and Documentary Film Making

Murdoch University

Perth, Western Australia

2000

Media Studies and Communications

Completed units in Radio Broadcasting, Media Structures, Mass Communications, Information Technology and Foundations for Modern Cultural Philosophy

Australian Surf Life Saving

Osborne Park, Western Australia

CPR Certification

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Camp Robin Hood

Freedom, New Hampshire

June – August 2006

Waterski Instructor, camp counsellor

I was responsible for driving, cleaning and maintaining camp boats, teaching children aged 8-17 various water skills including waterskiing, wakeboard and kneeboarding

I was responsible general pastoral care and supervision of the campers

Bunnings Homebase

Subiaco, Western Australia

August 2005 – May 2006

Trade assistant, security

As a trade assistant I was responsible for customer service, stock control, advice and sales

In my security role I was in charge of trade yard vehicle control and monitoring

Novotel Langley

Perth, Western Australia

March 2005 – August 2005

Bartender, Hotel Reception

Bar service, stock control, sales and basic cleaning duties.

Customer check-in, guest services, bookings and basic maintenance duties

Woolworths Liquor

Subiaco, Western Australia

June 2002 – August 2004

Liquor Store Assistant

My duties included customer service/advice, sales, stock control and store supervision

Computer Network Technologies

Perth, Western Australia

September 1998 – February 2004

Computer Sales and Service Technician

I was responsible for the service and upgrades of customer computers as well as the sales and stock control of new parts and systems. I was also in charge of the implementation of networking and office solutions. I was the primary point of contact for the company and was in charge of giving advice and fielding customer inquiries

Roadswest Engineering Group

Burswood, Western Australia

February 2002 – August 2004

Network Administrator

I was responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the company’s computer and networking systems. I was also in charge of staff support with IT issues

Dominos Pizza

Claremont, Western Australia

June – November 2001

Driver, In-store service
Deliveries, Orders and Customer Service.

Mercury Lounge

Perth, Western Australia

January – May 2001

Bar Tender

Bar service, stock ordering and basic cleaning duties.

REFEREES

David Dyer

Former director,

Roadswest Engineering

17 Mountjoy Road

Nedlands, Western Australia

+61 419 930 955

David Kennedy

Former Supervisor,

Woolworths Liquor

+61 409 084 447

Antonio De Jesus

Centre Manager,

Bunnings Homebase

+61 8 9388 1711