Curriculum Vitae

Anthony Blomfield 2014

ki wi anthon@macsmart. net
mob: +64 21462212


Opening Introduction
I posses a huge amount of creativity, while also I have learnt over years
the discipline of technical acumen. I am an extrovert by nature, so love
teaching and helping people. I have enjoyed helping people in IT
computer support for many years.


Key Competencies.
Able to express views, facilitate group discussions and guide others to understanding. Confident at public
presentations. Innovation & development; able to generate creative ideas and identify non-obvious needs.
Confident to market new ideas. Information management; skilled researcher, able to synthesize and
integrate information. Enjoy sharing knowledge. Conflict management; handle conflict without stress and
use a win-win approach to deal with issues. Process management; proactive, always is thinking ahead.
Action-oriented; able to set and achieve goals. Actively seek improvement in processes.

Technical Acumen

Adobe CS6: Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator
Apple Macintosh OS & Microsoft Windows and Linux Based Operating Systems
Common Office Software: MS Office
Apple Mac OSX Servers
Basic Computer Networking Skills - TCP/IP
Design and Marketing Abilities
Teaching

Qualifications

1990- 1995 A Bursary, Rangitoto College
Higher School Certificate

1995 1996 Bachelor of Science - Auckland University
Maths, Physics, and Chemistry - Uncompleted

2002-2003 Bachelor of Design - Massey University, Auckland Campus.
1st year product development. Uncompleted

2008 ACSP Certificate. Apple Certified Support Professional
ACTC Certificate. Apple Certified Technical Coordinator



Career History

02/2011 06/2014
| Media Design School | | Apple System Specialist / System Administrator |
Day to day IT support for students and staff.
Primarily responsible for the service and maintenance of the Apple computer technologies.
Tasked as the Apple Specialist; responsible for the setup of the Apple IT environments.
This includes setting up the Standard Operating Environments, security policies and the
deployment of all software to the Apple computers in the school.
Available for all IT related support and questions: such as audiovisual help, software usage
and some training.
Helping with school events such as exhibition setups & classroom setup
General IT support for networking, active directory account maintenance.
Documentation creation for internal helpdesk
Responsible for opening unlocking school & assist with school facilities.
Help and support the 3D Production Render Farm. (Muster)
Some support for basic Microsoft Windows issues. (Mainly at an application level)
Responsible for the setup and maintenance of the Apple Server.
i.e. Open Directory Service , FTP, NSF service , Deployment and Active Directory integration


09/2010 11/2010
| The Core Electronics Ltd | | Technical Consultant & Apple Support |
Service Apple Hardware Service Business IT needs.


03/2009 05/2009
| Analogue Ltd | | Technical Consultant & Apple Support |
Service Creative & Advertising Agencys IT needs.


03/2008 03/2009
| Digital Generation Ltd | | Self Employed ~ Apple IT Support |
Service Creative & Advertising Agencys IT needs.
Approaching clients and servicing small business.
Supporting users with purchasing decisions and small networking issues.
Some clients included:
Analogue Ltd Electric Eye Public Eye Republic Ultimo and other mac IT users


01/2008 03/2008
| Isometric Solutions | | Apple System Engineer |
Contracted to Kings Primary School
Maintaining System Infrastructure Helping with desktop support.
Staff coaching general IT support


01/2007 01/2008
| Bed Stop | | Truck Driver |
Bed delivery / Store man & Truck Driver.

Career History continued.

05/2007 08/2007
| Creative Folks I.T. | | IT Technical Support / System Administrator|
Primary Job Responsibilities:
Staff coaching, IT Systems Engineer. Out posted at client Emap maintaining large company
system infrastructure. Helping with desktop support in Graphic Design, Adobe Photoshop
and others. Giving training. Maintaining windows, servers, Exchange, Active D Server,
Customer logins, Account maintenance, System Integration, Opix, Database system.


01/2007 04/2007
| Backpacking Temp Works | | General Labor Jobs |
Temp jobs in farms, production worked WA Australia Planting trees, fish processing factory,
had a lot of fun


10/2006 12/2006
| RSP Temping /* Apple Inc. | | Computer Helpdesk AppleCare |
Responsibilities: Australasian Macintosh Technical Support. Provide expertise on Macintosh


02/2006 08/2006
| iHug New Zealand (iinet) | | Internet Support Computer Helpdesk |
Responsibilities: Nationwide Technical support Provide Internet IT support on phone and
email.


11/2005 02/2006
| Allied Workforce | | General Temp Laboring Jobs |
Primarily working for Fruit and Growers Data Entry



2005 11/2005
| Hayes Personal Temping /
* Auckland City Council | | Building & Consents Helpdesk |
Helping customers with general information about Council and Government Building
regulations.


11/2003 02/2003
| Telstra Clear | | Telemarketing Telecommunications |
Selling residential dial planes


2002 02/2002
| IT Contracting | | General IT Support Contracting |
Gen-i New Zealand, Telstra Clear, Ultimo Design Group




Career History continued.

02/2000 02/2001
| Asia Online ISP (Iconz) | | Internet Technical Support Consultant |
Responsibilities: Internet Technical support: Provide expertise on Internet services for
business and residential customers.


03/1999 02/2000
| Teletech / *. Telecom Xtra | | Computer Helpdesk |
Role National Residential Internet Help Desk
Responsibilities: Provide technical solutions to Internet related problems. Provide expertise
on Macintosh, Level 2 Support

05/1998 11/1998
| Crone Corkill Temping
*. American Express Bank | | Private Banking Secretary|
Responsibilities: Support for international account managers, primarily using Microsoft excel
to document accounts.

>| Other Jobs not listed before this or not applicable to application |<

Part Time Work
Tutor for high school Maths, Physics and Chemistry Marketing and sales.



Interests and Hobbies
Art & Design Technology Skiing Traveling Writing and acting for a Comedy Group


References

Dr. Maria Walls
Head of Department: Bachelor of Media Design
Maria.Walls@mediadesignschool.com
Phone: 64 9 3030402

Kate Humphries
Head of Department: Advertising School
Kate.Humphries@mediadesignschool.com
Phone: 64 9 3030402

Steve Dorner
Head of Department: Bachelor of Software Engineering
Steve.Dorner@mediadesignschool.com
Phone: 64 9 3030402

Ray Stoddard
Owner of Bed Stop
64 9442 2038