Curriculum Vitae Callan Heard
195 Elm Drive
Hove, East Sussex
BN3 7JD
07927 630626 callanheard@hotmail.co.uk
Computer Science student with commercial experience and a strong natural aptitude for programming and problem-solving, with a keen desire to develop a career within the IT industry
2013-2016: Computer Science BSc, Newcastle University (Currently Stage 3)
• Achieved a 1 st during Stage 1 – Involved development of analytical and problemsolving skills through programming, web and math based modules; development of interpersonal and soft skills through modules relating to general IT professional skills
• Achieved a 1 st during Stage 2 – Featured an emphasis towards team-based projects and the industrial software development process; as well as a deeper understanding of programming and math-based problem-solving
• As with any degree, promotes development of project management, formal writing and time-scaling skills
2011-2013: City College Brighton
BTEC National Diploma in Computing – Grade D*D*D* (Equivalent to three A*s at A Level)
2005-2010: Blatchington Mill School and Sixth Form College, Brighton
12 GCSEs at Grade A-C
June 2011 - Present: Casual Steward, The Royal Pavilion, Brighton
• Part of a large team in charge of events preparation and hospitality
• Casual hours required me to be flexible and proactive about working
• Heavy emphasis on customer-facing skills; in general greeting, helping guests to navigate the building and basic security
• Different tasks often required working well within smaller teams or even independently, such as running a cloakroom or minor bar service
• My reliability and tendency to take on extra responsibilities led to me becoming a leading role within the stewarding team
• Also some relevant office experience in occasional general office admin tasks

Curriculum Vitae Callan Heard
May 2013: Theatre Assistant, The Old Courtroom Productions, Brighton
• Selected through The Royal Pavilion stewarding team to work for a theatre company for a month, during the Brighton Fringe Festival
• Responsibilities included general security, flyering and responding to the needs of the performers
• Experience of working regular hours as well as working within a varying environment, requiring me to be forward thinking and to think on my feet
IT Skills
• Proficient in basic office tasks: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and emailing
• Previous experience with a number of programming languages, including: C, Java,
HTML/CSS, JavaScript, PHP, VB and Pascal
• Experience with database design and SQL
• Experience with Photoshop, image editing and optimisation
• Minor experience with collaborative working and version control
NUSU Management Society Football Team
• Selected for captaincy after playing within the team for one season
• Involves running and organising the 11 and 7-a-side society football teams
• Also involves organising small social and networking events
AFC Brighton and Hove Sunday League Football
• Regular player for a large Sunday League team, playing every match
• Awarded ‘Player of the Season’ after one season