Resume

PERSONAL PARTICULARS 
Name: 		Tom Tan Kai Siong
Address: 	64, Dalzell Crensent, 
Toowoomba, 
QLD 	4350.
Tel: 07-46301859
Date of Birth:	12 October 1975

CAREER GOALS
I am keen to obtain a secure job in IT Department. I am especially interested in the database and network field. 

EDUCATION BACKGROUND
1997 – 1998   	Bachelor of Information Technology
            University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba
     	Major:  Business Software Development
		Minor:  Logistics and Operations Management	
		Result: GPA – 5.2

1996	Associate Diploma in Computing
Informatics College, Malaysia
Result: GPA – 6.0

1994 – 1995	Canadian Pre-University
		Sunway College, Malaysia				
		Result: 66 (average of 6 subjects)

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

1998 – 1999	FR Contractor, Cecil Plains, QLD.
		Position:	Cotton Chipper
		Duties:		      - Cotton chipping		
- Planting	

1995 – 1996	Speedy Video, Pearl Point Plaza, KL. (Malaysia)
Position: 	Sales Representative (9 hours a day, full time)
Duties: 	- Accounting
- Order entry
- Stock checking
- Serving customers. 

1994 – 1995	Lake View Club, Subang Jaya, Selangor (Malaysia)
		Position: 	Receptionist (6 hours a day, part time)
		Duties:		      - Serving customers		
- Court scheduling
- Accounting

1991 – 1993	Chuan Ho & Co., Segamat, Johor (Malaysia)
Position: 	Data Entry Operator (10 hours, a week)
Duties:		       - Entered client data into billing database
     		       - Managed client files
- Generated database reports in response to account 
    inquiries
		
EMPLOYMENY RELATED SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
-	Highly developed skills in computing, and problem solving
-	An excellent understanding of computing and logistics management 
-	Excellent communication skills from experience of sales representative and receptionist
-	Excellent research skill in computing and Logistics field
-	Some skills in computer repairing 

ADDITIONAL SKILLS
Programming/Scripting Language: 	SQL, Oracle, VB, HTML, C, Turbo Pascal, 
COBOL, Print Shop Pro, Microsoft Access.

ACHIEVEMENTS
1998		Business Computing Project has been chosen by the client to implement
1997	Achieved highest grade in Business Logistics
1996	Achieved highest grade in Data Analysis and Intro. To Business Information System
1993	Elected President of Computer Club, Seg Hwa Secondary School, Malaysia
1993	Elected Vice President of Theatre Club, Seg Hwa Secondary School, Malaysia
1992 	Elected Committee of Chinese Language Society and Interact Club, Seg Hwa Secondary School, Malaysia

INTERESTS
I am a keen sports fan with particular interest in badminton, soccer, and volleyball. I spend most of my time in computer to develop my programming skills. I also read a lot and this happens to be one of my favourite past times. Besides, I have much interest in playing the guitar and listening to various kinds of music.

REFEREES

Assoc. Prof. Peter C. Wicks
Associate Professor of Asian Studies, Deputy Dean
	Faculty of Arts
	University of Southern Queensland
	Toowoomba Qld 4350.
	Tel: (07) 4631 2243
	Facsimile: (07) 4631 2598

	Mrs Helen K. Lahey
Associate Lecturer 
Faculty of Business
	University of Southern Queensland
	Toowoomba Qld 4350.
	Tel: (07) 4631 2671
	Facsimile: (07) 4631 2811