Proficient in:
Linux Professional Institute Spring 2014
CompTIA Linux+ Certification
Sheridan College, Oakville, ON, Winter 2008 - Winter 2009
Computer Programmer Diploma. Graduated with honours in 2009
Worked as a peer tutor while studying.
Mohawk College,
Hamilton, ON Fall 2003 - Summer 2007
Software Engineering Specialist Certificate. Graduated with honours in 2007.
Business Applications for Windows Certificate. Graduated with honours in 2007.
Webmaster Certificate. Graduated with honours in 2006.
Computer Science Certificate (Level 1). Graduated with honours in 2005.
Worked as a peer tutor while studying.
Mohawk College, Hamilton, ON January 2000 - August 2001
Business Accounting Diploma. Graduated in 2001.
Redeemer College, Ancaster, ON 1996 - 1999
Computer Science and Mathematics major, Business minor
Hamilton District Christian High School, Ancaster, ON
HDCH/OSSD Diploma. Graduated in 1996.
Received academic achievement award for the highest mark in grade 11 accounting.
Express Employment Professionals 2002 - 2016 (part-time)
General Labourer
Heavy lifting, order picking, food production, metal recycling, and various other jobs. Was employee of the month in May 2016.
Statistics Canada 2016
Enumerator
Verified occupancy status of dwellings, collected census data door to door and over the phone.
Carswell, a Thomson Reuters business 2015
Junior Programmer/Contractor
Used Perl to convert data between print and CD formats.
Clearcable Network Services,
Hamilton, ON 2009 - 2014
Programmer/NOC Technician
Wrote and edited code for web GUI, prepared reports, and provided network support for companies that provide cable TV, Internet, and phone services.
Wide Range Logistics,
Grimsby, ON 2002 - 2007
Data Entry/Auditor
Processed and audited freight invoices for an appliance manufacturer, did customer service phone calls, opened mail, and did pre-auditing, as well as other tasks.
Community Information Service,
Hamilton, ON 2002
Volunteer
Updated records online, invoiced customers using QuickBooks, updated fax information on WinFax, sent packages to customers, and performed various other duties.
Multiple Sclerosis Society,
Hamilton, ON 2002
Volunteer
Distributed pamphlets, registered walkers for the annual Super Cities walk, used a postage machine, prepared tax receipts for donations, and performed various other duties.
Bowyer, Wigle Inc.,
Burlington, ON 2000
Accounting Assistant
Data entry and auditing statements for estates, trusts, and charitable foundations. Used Microsoft Excel and Highlander WindUp.
Enjoys board games such as chess and backgammon; creating, playing, and making maps of computer games; calculating values of backgammon positions and odds of winning; former President of the chess club at Sheridan College and organized a tournament; organized an informal tournament at Redeemer College that combined chess, backgammon, and Othello; organized word racer tournaments on the Internet; maintain a website at www.jimmyvermeer.com.