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Irene MacBain BSc (Hons) MBCS
18 Appin Terrace, Hamilton ML3 9PA. Tel 01698 828910; 07599 887283
Email: irenemacbain@calvarymotherwell.org; imacbain@gmail.com
Summary
Passionate, and driven with a proven track record in live video streaming and internet radio
research. Experienced in IT/Network support for small companies, and the training and
oversight of the media team at the church/charity where I volunteer. Good working knowledge
of HTML and CSS gained during website development and a Web Design course. Award Winner
for best Final Year Computer Networks Project. I enjoy a challenge and want to build a career
with an innovative, forward-thinking, rewarding and internationally renowned company.
Education, Awards and Training
MSc Smart Networks
University of the West of Scotland, Paisley Campus 2015 – Present
 Advanced Wireless Networking Technologies – Grade: A
 Mobile Networks & Smartphone Applications – Grade: B
Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons), Computer Networks 1:1
University of the West of Scotland, Hamilton Campus 2009 – 2015
Awarded the “Alexander H. Morton Prize” for best Final Year Computer Networks Project
University of the West of Scotland, Hamilton Campus 2015
 Computing Honours Project – Grade: A • Data & Computer Communications – Grade: A
 Unix System Administration – Grade: A • Wireless Networking – Grade: A
 Network Security – Grade: B • Unix Network Administration – Grade: B
 Computing Project – Grade: A • Windows Network Administration – Grade: A
 Unix System Administration – Grade: A • Windows Domain Administration – Grade: A
 Web Services – Grade: B • Network Design – Grade: B
 Routing & Router Configuration – Grade: A • WAN Protocols & Configuration – Grade: A
 Computer Networks – Grade: A • Web Authoring & Design – Grade: A
 ECDL Advanced Project – Grade: Pass • LAN Switching & WLAN’s – Grade: B
 Database Development – Grade: B
HNC Computing
University of the West of Scotland, Hamilton Campus 2007 – 2009
 Working Within A Project Team – Pass • Computing: Graded Unit 1 – Pass
 Hardware Installation & Maintenance – Pass • Computing Planning – Pass
 SD: Event Driven Programming – Pass • Computer Architecture 1 – Pass
 Internet Client Services – Pass • SQL: Introduction – Pass
 Information Technology: Applications – Pass • Computer Operating Systems 1 – Pass
 Multi User Operating Systems – Pass
SVQ Training and Development Level III including Assessors Units
Management Introductions, Glasgow 1997 – 1998 - Pass
Diploma of Social Work

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Moray House College, Edinburgh 1989 – 1991 - incomplete
Bachelor of Music Degree
Edinburgh University, Edinburgh 1987 - 1988
Organisations
Member of the British Computer Society
March 2013 to Present (Upgraded from student to full member in Jan 2016)
Work Experience
Web Designer, IT, Network and Media Technician at Calvary Motherwell and Caleb Radio
January 2002 - Present
Voluntary work at Calvary Christian Fellowship in Motherwell, initially doing research online and
recording tapes to CD in real time to now managing and training a small media team, oversight of live
video broadcast and Caleb Internet Radio. Responsibilities include:
 Live Video Broadcasts
 Redesign/Rebuild of websites
 Conversion of audio and video files suitable to use on the internet, in presentations and media
 Research and implementation of new technologies to support IT infrastructure
 Upload/Download of files using ftp and cloud services
 P.A. and technical support during services for all aspects of IT and Media
 Production and Scheduling of radio programs
 Network Infrastructure Management
 IT Support and Maintenance
 Any other tasks as required
Director (Voluntary) at Creatovators Ltd
April 2011 - February 2016
Responsible for attending Director's meetings, sourcing information, decision making, marketing and
promotion. Creatovators was set up as a Social Enterprise with a view to plug a gap in the market for
the improvement of children on the Autistic Spectrum.
Bus Driver at Private Bus Companies
April 2001 - July 2001
Bus Driver for City Sprinter and Gibson's Direct.
Owner/Trainer at Self Employed: Computer Training
September 2000 - July 2001
Training people on Microsoft Office in their homes and basic computer troubleshooting.
Part Time Call Centre Agent at Teletech
June 2000 - August 2000 (3 months)
Receptionist/Audio Typist at Bradstocks Insurance Brokers
April 1999 - April 2000 (1 year 1 month)
Temp Office Worker at Bruce Murray Recruitment Agency
December 1998 - March 1999 (4 months)
Temp Accounts Assistant at Hays Accountancy Personnel
October 1998 - November 1998 (2 months)
Bank reconciliation and research for clients
Accounts Assistant at Clyde Broadcast
September 1997 - July 1998 (11 months)
Temp Day Care Officer at Strathclyde Regional Council/Glasgow City Council
January 1996 - August 1996 (8 months)

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Full time work covering shifts working within staff teams at childrens' homes in Glasgow
Bus Driver at Lothian Region Transport
January 1994 - January 1995 (1 year 1 month)
Temp Night Shift Officer at Lothian Regional Council Social Work Dept
June 1991 - September 1993 (2 years 4 months)
Full Time work covering shifts working within staff teams in childrens' homes in Edinburgh
Skills & Expertise
Live Online Broadcasting ; DVD/CD Production using Adobe Products; Sound Engineering; Training
& Development; Project Management; Customer Service; Troubleshooting; Time Management; Use
of S-Radio Software in Caleb Radio; Microsoft Office and various other software packages.
Projects
Delivery of SmartSTEMs Workshop
March 2016 to Present
Leading a workshop for school students to encourage more females into STEM subjects as
organised by Duncan Thomson of UWS.
Whitehart Hotel Website
October 2015 to Present
Complete overhaul of website and update of the overall design. Capture of photographs for use in the
design and content pages. Use of Wordpress templates with PHP and CSS code changes in line with
requirements. Collaboration with Eviivo regarding code for online booking tool.
The Integration of a Live Video Stream with an Internet Radio Broadcast
UWS Honours Project: September 2014 to April 2015
Extraction of the audio from the live video stream on the Calvary network for forwarding to the
Caleb Radio network, for onward transmission on the internet radio feed.
Website Design and Training
June 2014 to December 2014
Re-design and rebuild of the website for "Cakes By Fiona Bird" including design of graphics, content
upload of media and; write up of descriptions; setup of Paypal Account and integration of Paypal
button and Facebook page through website. Production of training manual and delivery of training
program to enable the owner to update her own website.
Interests
Meeting new people; travelling; being outdoors; learning new skills; playing piano/guitar; spending
time with friends; computers and new technology and watching shows like “Person of Interest”.