Philippe LeBlanc

Objective
	To find employment in a company that offers a positive outlook and encourages personal growth and advancement. A company where the learning potential and the opportunity to succeed are present, and where it is possible to find new opportunities within the company itself.
Skills summary
	My abilities as a self-motivator have allowed me the opportunity to explore many different fields of interest. I am quick to pick up new skills and because of my understanding of the written word and of technical manuals, little instruction is needed in whatever task is required of me. I am skilled in many different software programs relating to media layout and graphic design, including Adobe applications, Quark, and Macromedia programs. In addition I am knowledgeable in Microsoft office applications. I am able to multitask well and delegate tasks to individuals when needed. My past experience on the job and within volunteer work has given me the tools needed to be a team member and recognise the value and benefit of listening to others ideas and exploring all options without passing judgement. The answers to all problems are within each other and ourselves, and with teamwork and cooperation anything is achievable.
Employment
	2002 - Present Eraflewz News Victoria, BC Owner/Senior Editor n In charge of Layout and design of tabloid. Duties also include web site design, add and logo creation, distribution and some accounting.
	2001 - Present Beyond Computer Services Victoria, BC Computer Technician n Assembled computers and installed operating system and software in new units. Hardware maintenance and system configuration. Web Site creation/promotion and graphic design.
	2000 - Present Spider Web Design Victoria, BC Website/Graphic design n Create, promote and maintain various types of web sites.
	2000 - 2001 5^th Street Bar & Grill Victoria, BC Line Cook n Assigned to grill but was often switched to saucier and garde manger. Was also responsible for opening restaurant and supervising prep work for dinner shift.
	1997 - 1998 Chico’s 2 for 1 Victoria, BC Manager n Worked the line, made occasional deliveries and supervised employees. Was responsible for ordering stock and general operation of establishment.
	1996 - 1997 Red Robin Restaurant Victoria, BC Line Cook n Pantry cook, prepared salads, sandwiches and all deep fried items. Duties also included opening and closing kitchen, and light prep.
	1995 - 1996 Builders Edge Construction Kitchener, Ont Framer/Laborer n General labourer.
Education
	2000 - 2001 Camosun College Victoria, BC Apprentice Chef (first year) n Completed first year apprentice program at Camosun College.
	1998 - 1999 Sprott-Shaw Victoria, BC Travel & Tourism Management n Acquired different skills related to the travel and tourism industry in addition to essential management techniques and skills.
	1995 Lambrick Park Secondary Victoria, BC Grade 12 Graduate n Grade 12 Diploma
References
	David Margison § Beyond Computer Services (250) 658-0575
Volunteer experience
	§ Significant volunteer experience surrounding issues concerning drug and alcohol abuse, with teenagers as well as adults. § Habitat for Humanity – Assisting in the construction of homes for family’s in need. § Saint Vincent de Paul – Assisting in the sorting and collecting of goods for local families as well as those in third world countries.
Languages
	§ Good understanding of French language.