Guikang Jin
Unit 1206, 455 Sentinel Rd. Toronto, Ont. M3J 1V5 (416)249-7079(home) (647)897-7397 (cell) guikang_jin@yahoo.com
PROFILE
Ø Library and Information Technician diploma with computer science degree
Ø Working experience in academic library, public library and government library
Ø Comprehensive knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Access, FronPage, SharePoint) and Internet content development.
Ø Coordinating, organized, reliable, responsible, open-mind person with life-learning attitude.
EDUCATION
2003 – 2005: Seneca College, Library and Information Technician Program (two-year diploma program).
1997 - 2000: China Finance College (Now Department of Insurance, the University of International Business and Economics), Insurance Specialty (three-year diploma program).
1981 - 1985: Fudan University, Shanghai, China. Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Library skills
Ø Reference, rover reference and virtual reference
Ø Library catalogues and bibliographies, derivative / descriptive / subject cataloguing (OCLC,MARC,OPAC), metadata cataloging
Ø Circulation and interlibrary loan (Dynix/Horizon/Sirsi Unicorn, Millennium, Sydney plus manager, Inmagic)
Ø Acquisitions, library programs and promotion
Ø Database search and application, Internet searching.
Customer services, administration and training
Ø Software training, training manual preparation
Ø Inventory/distribution/maintenance of all computer hardware.
Technical support and services
Ø Web design (HTML, JavaScript, RSS feed)
Ø Hardware/network/software installation, upgrade, update
Ø Troubleshooting, on the spot and telephone technical support
Business research and analysis
Ø Analyze current business and information system, provide recommendation and optimum computerized solution.
Ø Provide step-by-step implementation schedules, budget control and time management.
Database / software development
Ø Provide customized solution for Community Pharmacies
Ø Develop insurance/actuarial/investment/accounting software
Ø Database search and Internet search
ACHIEVEMENTS
Ø Developed the customized compounding pharmacy software in Canada
Ø Developed the remote communication system which brought great economic benefits for the Huatai insurance company and enhanced the company's competitiveness.
Ø Developed first series of insurance software for China Pacific Insurance Company, designed the first accounting software for the company which ending the manual history.
Ø Developed several Management Information Systems (MIS), including a project which passed the ministry level appraisal.
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
2006 - Library technician at Learning Resource Centre, York Region District School Board
2005 - Metadata Cataloguer at OISE, University of Toronto
2005 - Two-week placement at Ryerson University Library
2005 - Part time Library Technicians (reference services)- Centennial College HP-STC campus
2004 - MARC Cataloguing - Essa Centennial Library (Summer student job)
2004 - Sunday Circulation Clerk, Markham Public Libraries
2004 - Page, Circulation Services, Toronto Public Library
2004 - Two-week placement in Research and Information Services, Ontario Ministry of Finance
2004 - Two-week placement in Toronto Public Library, Albion Branch (a district branch).
2001 - Present: Freelance software developer
1996 - 2001: System Analyst and Software Engineer of IT Department, Huatai Insurance Company of China, Limited. Beijing, China.
1993 - 1996: Software Engineer of IT Department, China Pacific Insurance Company, Beijing, China.
1985 - 1993: Software Engineer and Instructor, Information Center of China Building Materials Industry (former Information Center of State Administration of Building Materials Industry), Beijing, China.
AFFILIATIONS
Ontario Association of Library Technicians