August 8, 2006 - cv
ANTONY WHITMORE BSc (Hons) AMInstP
Based in Southampton, Hampshire
EMPLOYMENT
| 2006-date | IT Manager Taunton’s College. |
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| 2002-2006 | Technical Administrator for Information Technology Regents Park Community College. Co-ordinated all ICT-related activities of the college. Planned and managed development projects, including financial aspects. Managed ICT Support Team and co-ordinated maintenance procedures and requirements. Oversaw ICT-related aspects of transition to Specialist School status, including involvement with appointment of additional staff and work at partner schools as part of the scheme. Managed the expansion of network from 150 to 500 seats, introduction of site-wide wireless networking and laptops for curriculum use. Migrated desktop systems from Windows 95 to Windows 2000. Converted many central network services to Linux and introduced Open Source software on the desktop. Migrated from NT Domain structure to Active Directory. Introduced Internet access control software, improving curriculum activity. Increased capacity of network infrastructure and improved file storage. Introduced network monitoring software, support request tracking software and intranet facilities. Involved in introduction of digital CCTV systems. Chair of Secondary ICT Technical Panel for Southampton. Presented at FLOSSIE Conference 2004. |
| 2001-2002 | Theatre Technician Edgehill College Drama Department. Trained in Risk Assessment and Fire Fighting Equipment. Member of Health and Safety Committee, with particular involvement with Display Screen Assessments. Taught students WYSIWYG lighting design software and the principles of theatrical lighting, sound and stage management. Provided IT support for departmental students and staff. Designed, plotted and operated lighting and sound for student assessments and private hires. Responsible for co-ordination of Technical Rehearsals. Co-ordinated technical resources across multiple studio venues and was responsible for equipment maintenance. |
| 2001 | Assistant Technician Fixed-term contract for open-air promenade production for Dukes Playhouse, Lancaster. Responsibilities included PATesting, maintenance and installation of equipment required for the show. Also worked on rigging of PA and LX equipment for each performance. Responsible for operation of flame projector and compressed-air/water effects. |
| 1996-2001 | Theatre Technician Worked on professional and amateur touring shows in two auditoria at Harlequin Theatre & Cinema, Redhill. Worked on sound operation, lighting rigging, plotting and operation, hemp and winch flying, show get-ins and get-outs. Duty Technician responsible for stage supervision and emergency evacuation. Equipment servicing and PATesting. Cinema projection, make-up and break-down, projector maintenance. |
| 1997-1998 | Sound and Lighting Technician Freelance work for Pyramid Lighting & Sound. Supplied lighting, sound and special effects for commercial events, e.g. the launch of the new Vauxhall Astra in 1998. |
| 1998 | Lighting Technician Rigged lighting and operated follow-spot for Polesden Lacey Open Air Theatre. |
| 1995-1996 | IT Assistant Upgraded and maintained systems and processed data for St. Bede’s School, working part-time for Surrey County Council. |
EDUCATION
| 1998-2001 | Lancaster University, Bailrigg, Lancaster BSc (Hons) Physics: 2.1 Details of this degree scheme. |
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| 1995-1997 | St. Bede’s Sixth Form, Carlton Road, Redhill A-Levels:
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| 1991-1995 | St. Bede’s Secondary School, Carlton Road, Redhill GCSEs:
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VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
| 2006-date | Hostmaster, Hampshire Linux User Group Responsible for administering the LUG’s dedicated co-located server and the services it hosts. |
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| 2004-2006 | Chairman, Hampshire Linux User Group Responsible for running this very active group and representing it to the wider community. Organise regular meetings, including speakers. Gave talks on Wireless Networking on Linux and RSS. |
| 2003-date | Governing Body, SchoolForge-UK Member of the governing body of SchoolForge-UK, which promotes the use of FLOSS in Education. |
| 1999-2000 | Chief Projectionist Responsible for training, examining and scheduling projectionists for Lancaster University Film Society. Maintained projection equipment. Installed Dolby Digital Surround EX system. Managed substantial annual budget. Wrote projection manual. |
| 1998 | Chief Steward Organised and instructed volunteer stewards for 3-day Deliverance ‘98 science-fiction convention. Responsible for securing rooms and equipment. Controlled crowds for busy events. Co-ordinated radio communications equipment. |
| 1995-1997 | Chief Technician Managed St. Bede’s School Technical Crew and decided crew calls. Designed and operated lighting and sound presentation for shows, plays and concerts. Managed technical budget and equipment hire for larger shows. |
| 1994 | Work Experience Attended edit sessions, operated VT for recordings and observed gallery operations at Carlton Television, St. John’s Wood, London. Attended studio recordings and observed floor management and camera operation. Visited Pinewood Film Studios to work on OB and sound stage. |
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate Member of Institute of Physics
- Linux Professional Institute Level 1 Certification
- RSA Level 1 IT Literacy Skills
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & INTERESTS
- Full Driving Licence
- Presenter & editor of Ubuntu UK Podcast
- Lancaster University Students Union Course Representative Training Scheme
covering listening, presentation, negotiation, lobbying, organisation and time management. - Chief Scout’s Award
REFERENCES
Please contact me using the link at the top of the page for contact details for references.