1. David Mark ConnollyDavid Mark Connolly
Phone 0151 289 8954 17 Scholes Park
Mobile 07756 743188 Portico
Email conno007@msn.com St.Helens
Merseyside WA10 3PG.
Birth Date: 15th
January 1965
Marital Status: Married
Nationality: British
Personal Statement:
A focused, proactive and conscientious person who can demonstrate a wide range of
skills gained from working within commercial, industrial and educational sectors.
Self-motivated & committed with excellent communication skills and the ability to
collaborate and deal at all levels. Enjoys both working as part of a team or working
independently.
Key Skills:
• Plan and co-ordinate all computing requirements for the school, including
budget, equipment, ordering and other key requirements.
• Present periodic management proposals & reports for consideration to
improve the schools ICT structure.
• Train and instruct the teachers and staff on computers and various software.
• Design and maintain the school’s website.
• Maintain and service school electronic equipment including printers,
projectors, sound equipment, smart boards, computers and iPad’s.
• Data management and assessment co-ordinator using online software.
• Network management of the school server and door security system.
• Excellent working knowledge of various software, both Microsoft and Apple.
• Plan and run the school year 6 residential week-long trip to the Lake District.
• Able to prioritise workload and manage time available efficiently.
• Mature and professional, analytical, communication & interpersonal skills
gained through varied working experiences.
Key Achievements:
• Successfully co-ordinated the installation of a brand new school ICT suite with
31 pc’s and Smartboard
• Attended Educational exhibitions to look at new innovations available
• Rigorously promoted and encouraged ICT successfully, to some initially
sceptical staff, by employing effective internal training
• Helped teachers to teach in their ICT classes with the children
• Researched and implemented new software and apps for teachers to use
• Successfully agreed & managed the school annual ICT budgeting plan as
well as the ICT action plan for the coming years ahead
• From inception produced several school brochures and leaflets which
included briefings, design and proofing
• Dealt with external suppliers and agencies on a regular basis
2. • Retained an aged stock of school computers/laptops in an effective condition.
Work Experience:
Newton-le-Willows Primary School 2005 onwards.
A large primary school in St Helens catering for children aged from nursery up to 11.
ICT Technician
Reporting to the Headteacher with responsibilities for overseeing and maintaining all
of the schools computing and technological requirements and ad hoc tasks.
Thomas Hardie Commercials Limited - Volvo 1998 to 2004.
Consisting of 8 branches and over 600 personnel, they are the main distributor for
Volvo Truck, Bus & Coach in the North West of England & North Wales.
Marketing Co-ordinator
Reporting to the Marketing Manager with responsibilities for overseeing all marketing
mix elements for this busy and diverse organisation.
Kays Medical 1996 to 1998.
Supplier of medical equipment, supplies & training throughout the UK.
Marketing Executive
Solely responsible for the development and implementation of the marketing plan.
This included budgets, media buying, PR, exhibition sourcing & organising,
producing a 64 page annual catalogue, agency briefing regarding corporate affairs
and promotions, direct mail and looking to develop new avenues in the market place.
Continental Sports Limited, Huddersfield 1995 to 1996.
Manufacturer of Gymnastic and Sporting Equipment.
Marketing Officer
Across the board marketing tasks that included production of promotional materials,
PR, market research, competitor analysis, product development, pricing strategies,
event promotion and database work for direct mail campaigns.
Sun Alliance Services, Liverpool 1988 to 1993.
Major financial provider.
Sales Consultant
Identifying, targeting and contacting commercial & public sectors to advise on
relevant financial packages available. Skills gained in negotiating, effective selling,
time management, organising, prospecting and client relations.
UBM Building Merchants Ltd., Derby 1987 to 1988.
UK suppliers of all building supplies & equipment.
Graduate Management Trainee
Education:
3. Chartered Institute of Marketing - Diploma, St.Helens Business School, 1995.
Chartered Institute of Marketing - Certificate, St.Helens Business School, 1994.
Italian Conversational Course - St.Helens College, 1993.
BTEC HND in Business & Finance - University College Newport, Wales, 1986.
1 ‘A’ Level - Prescot School, Merseyside, 1983.
1 ‘AO’ Level - Prescot School, Merseyside, 1983.
7 ‘O’ Levels - Prescot School, Merseyside, 1981.
Personal Interests:
• Computing
• Cycling
• Gardening
• Reading
• Keeping fit
• Time with my family.
Personal Skills:
• Full Driving Licence.
References:
Available upon request.