1. PETER H BOYD
61 Beechwood Drive
Rathnapish
Carlow
059 917 9416
085 747 8688
peterhboyd@eircom.net
WORK HISTORY
Carlow GAA Mar 2015 -present
Bookkeeper and Admin
 Wages
 Ordering of materials
 General Admin
Computer Tutor Carlow Rural Information Oct 2013 – Mar 2015
Services Project (CRISP) Voluntary
 Tutor customers on IT courses
 Keep register of attendance
 Monitor student progress
 Supervise operation of computers
 Maintain computer network
 Keep records
English Tutor Failte Isteach Voluntary Sep 2013 – present
 Tutor students in English
 Plan lessons and produce working material
 Monitor student progress
Sales Assistant/D.I.Y Person/ Tutor, Sue Ryder Foundation, Carlow Sept 2010 - present
 perform manual repairs and maintanence around building (residence)
 tutor residents in modules of Microsoft Suite (residence)
 provide companionship whilst working in the foundation
 repaired electrical equipment, broadband, TV problems (residence)
 operating cash registers and accepting payment (shop)
 pricing, stacking and displaying items for sale (shop)
 assembling flat pack kits such as doll’s houses for sale in shop
 sorting out donations and displaying items on shelves (shop)
 working out totals for cash and other takings at the end of each working shift (shop)
Receptionist, Citizens Information Service, Carlow (Voluntary) Jan 2010 - Sept 2010
 answered telephone and transferred caller to relevant person
 posted pamphlets and forms on request to clients
 maintained office supplies, e.g. pamphlets, forms
 provided information and answered queries
 kept records, operated and maintained Photostat machine and printer

2. Child Protection Coordinator, The Bridge Youth Centre, Carlow Nov 2009 – Mar 2012
 established and maintained contact with appropriate persons in HSE and an Garda
Siochana who were responsible for child protection
 liaised with committee members and youth leaders with regard to the smooth running of
youth centre
 organised Garda vetting for workers and checked references
 ensured policies, health and safety procedures were explained and adhered to
 wrote reports for church leaders and informed them of any issues or concerns
Computer Tutor, Askea Centre, Carlow Oct - Dec 2009
 assessed learners training needs
 prepared the training room and resources
 delivered training programmes on internet, email, different methods of saving
 evaluated the effectiveness of the training
 kept records up to date
 supervised operation of computers
Proprietor, JK Universal Electronics, South Africa Jan 1985 - Mar 2008
 recruited, trained, managed and motivated staff
 repaired televisions, video cassette recorders, DVD’s and PC’s, satellite boxes
 installed and repaired aerial and satellite systems
 managed stock levels, analysed sales figures, dealt with takings
 ensured standards for quality, customer service and health and safety were met
 handled any customer complaints or queries, tutored in new equipment
Control Room Manager, Rennies Electronic Security, South Africa Jan 1983 - Sept 1984
 supervised 12 control room operators
 planned and organised staff shift rotas and tasks
 produced management reports on performance
 updated paperwork, such as annual leave requests and sick leave
 identified and organised training needs
Manager, Securitas of S.A. (Pty) Ltd, South Africa Feb 1979 - Nov 1982
 devised and put into place transportation schedules for cash deliveries
 handled and took responsibility for large sums of money
 supervised a team of administration staff and drivers
 maintained quality control procedures
 dealt with customers and kept paperwork and records up to date

3. EDUCTION AND TRAINING
Currently studying Present
CompTIA Security+ SY0-401
Occupational First Aid May 2014
FETAC Level 5
Safe Pass Feb 2014
Sage Computerised Accounts Dec 2012
Re-Con Carlow Small medium business course Nov 2012
Higher Certificate In Computer Systems Jun 2012
IT Carlow
Cert in IP Network Administration & Management Jun 2012
IT Carlow
Train the Trainer Certificate FETAC Level 6 Sep 2011
Information Technology Certificate, FETAC Level 5 Jun 2011
Networking Level 6
Child Protection Certificate (Modules 1, 2, 3, 4), HSE, Carlow Feb 2010
Child First Certificate, HSE, Carlow Oct 2009
Safety & Security Training Certificate Nov 2007
Diploma in Firearms Training 1989
Digital & PC Electronics Diploma, Omnitec Institute SA 1987
VCR Servicing (Beta and VHS) Diploma, Omnitec Institute SA 1986
Television Servicing Diploma, South African Technical Association SA 1980
Applied Electronics Diploma, South African Technical Association SA 1977
Full Clean Driving License
References Available on Request