William Matheson
93 Giles Drive
Bedford, NS
B4B 1B9
Home #: 902-835-9235
w_matheson@willmatheson.com
http://willmatheson.com

OBJECTIVE:
I am a senior at Saint Mary's University (Bachelor of Arts programme, English major), currently on break and looking for work. I am hoping to find a position where I can utilize and refine my people skills, and I am available to work full-time or part-time, at any time of day or night.

EDUCATION:
Three years full-time at Saint Mary's University -- Royal Conservatory of Music Grade 2 Piano (Honours) -- Graduated from Charles P. Allen High School in Bedford, received High Honours in final year

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Enjoys serving people - have had many enjoyable and memorable moments with customers of a fine restauraunt in the remote wilderness of PEI during the tourist season
  • Programming languages: HTML, C++, Q-Basic, Visual Basic, batch programming; finished first-year Computer Science at Saint Mary's while finishing third-year English
  • Technology: Proficient in Word and Windows; loves programming old VCR's without on-screen menus
  • Ten-fingered touch typist (~70 wpm)
  • Able to work independently without supervision
  • Writes and keep records with an exacting focus and a good memory
  • English major - loves and understands the English language
  • Has a valid Nova Scotia driver's license and clean driving record
  • Familiar with care and handling of persons with disabilities - drives a wheelchair van for his stepfather with MS
  • Spent two great years in amateur theater (Triple Threats in PEI), acted in high school and university
  • INSTITUTIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS: COMMUNITY AND OTHER WORK:
  • Member of Bwac (Bedford Waters Advisory Committee) for over two years
  • Currently working in the Patient Mobile Library program at the Victoria General site of the Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre (since January 2003; an official reference cannot be provided until July due to regulations. However, my supervisor will be pleased to take a verification call at (902)-473-5420.)
  • Has helped out with Vacation Bible School at Calvin Presbyterian on two seasons; was a member of their choir
  • Currently writing weekly show reviews for a Toronto radio show's website (ask for details)
  • INTERESTS: CHARACTER REFERENCES: PREVIOUS EMPLOYERS: