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Rob Sherriff Résumé
Mobile:	0274 377 437
Email:	r.sherriff1@gmail.com
Address:	134 Forfar Street, Maryhill, Dunedin

After raising four beautiful daughters I am looking to rekindle the scientific side of my career. With over 20 years’ experience in the fields of scientific research, development and education, I believe I have what it takes to excel in any role I choose to take on.

Profile	Personal attributes: Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills, developed within an educational context Advanced computer skills including operating systems Windows, Mac OS and Linux Proficient at technical documentation and paper writing Many years of experience using scientific method to achieve real-world results Conscientious with a proven ability to learn new skills Although I regard my four beautiful daughters as my life’s greatest achievement, I am also very proud of my career as a chemist and scientific researcher. During this career I developed many of my workplace skills including communication, time management and work planning which I value and am keen to utilise to my full ability once again. I have chosen to be brief in describing my educational and employment achievements below but I am happy to provide further details on request.
Education	Otago Polytechnic 2000-2002 Bachelor of Information Technology, major: Communication Studies and Training This degree was focussed on learning the skills necessary to train others in the technical aspects of computers and applications. The subjects covered included: Change management, business communication and professional report writing Lesson planning, delivery and assessment, including the development of training manuals Web authoring, database theory and the SDLC including programming theory Industrial Research Project for Year 3: Athlete Monitoring for High Impact Sport University of Otago 1972-1974 Bachelor of Science, major: Chemistry Otago Polytechnic 1996 ESOL Home Tutor Certificate
Experience	Access Home Health Care Presbyterian Social Support Services Home Support Services Community Support Worker, 2013-Present Community Support Worker, 2004-2013 Elderly Care Support, 2003-2004 Working part-time while raising a family, I have been a community support worker for several years. This has been a demanding job that has utilised many of my personal skills. Activities I participated in have included: Development of an innovative restorative health based pilot scheme with EnLiven Community First, which has now become mainstream Tailoring of programmes to meet clients’ individual needs, including tutoring of computer skills and application of daily exercise routines. Otago Polytechnic Tutor, School of lnformation Technology, 1999-2002 Tutor, E.S.O.L., 1996-1998 Working part-time while raising a family and studying, I was drawn towards education and worked for several years as a tutor at Otago Polytechnic through a couple of departments. Activities I participated in were: Tutoring students in various subjects including English and mathematics, in both individual and group settings Peer-tutored other tutors in computer skills, mathematics and electronics. Supervision of examinations and competitions, including the Otago Polytechnic CompuLetics University of Otago, Medical School Technical Officer : Biochemistry Research, 1987-1991 Working primarily in the Department of Experimental Medicine, I was a biochemistry researcher and laboratory specialist exploring numerous experimental medical treatments and methods. My main responsibilities were: Liaising with specialists to research various medical treatments and methods, including investigation into colitis and Crohn’s disease Development and implementation of various advanced biochemistry laboratory techniques for medical research, including HPLC and PAGE electrophoresis Publishing of research findings in medical journals (see attached list of co-authored papers) and presenting at scientific seminars Cadbury Confectionery Limited, Dunedin Research and Development Chemist, 1984-1987 Analytical Chemist, 1982-1984 Quality Control Chemist, 1974-1982 During my long and successful career as an industrial chemist at Cadbury Confectionery my main responsibilities were as follows: Product development under license to multiple companies worldwide Analytical testing of products incorporating various advanced chemistry techniques Implementing internal documentation systems and producing research reports and articles to be distributed throughout Cadbury International Developing quality control techniques to be utilised in the factory
Hobbies	Reading, gardening, exercising, socialising and I am an active musician.

Referees	Peter Brook Principal Lecturer School of Information Technology, Otago Polytechnic Phone: 03 489 3457 Kerrie Martin Nurse Supervisor Access Home Health Care Phone: 03 211 3062 ext. 5583

Published Papers - Co-Authored

Sherriff, R., Sherriff, L., Forscutt, O., Ho, S., Mann, S. 2001

Smart-top: Athlete Monitoring for High Impact Sport. 14th Annual Conference of the National Advisory Committee on Computing Qualifications, Napier, NACCQ 457 (2001).

M F Broom, R M Sherriff, D M Ferry and V S Chadwick 1993

Formylmethionyl-Leucylphenylalanine and the SOS Operon in Escherichia Coli: a Model of Host-Bacterial Interactions. Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Otago Medical School, Dunedin, New Zealand. Biochem. J. (1993) 291 (895-0).

Sherriff, R. M., Broom, M. F. & Chadwick, V. S. 1992

Isolation and Purification of N-Formylmethionine Aminopeptidase from Rat Intestine. Biochim Biophys Acta (1992) 1119, 275-280.

Broom, M. F., R. M. Sherriff, D. Munster, and V. S. Chadwick. 1992

Identification of Formyl Met-Leu-Phe in Culture Filtrates of Helicobacter pylori. Microbios 72: 239-245.

Hobson CH, Roberts EC, Broom MF, Mellor DM, Sherriff RM, Chadwick VS. 1990

Radio-Immunoassay for Formyl Methionyl Leucyl Phenylalanine. I. Development and Application to Assessment of Chemotactic Peptide Production by Enteric Bacteria. J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 1990 5(1): 32-37. Jan-Feb.

M F Broom, R M Sherriff, W P Tate, J Collings and V S Chadwick. 1989

Partial Purification and Characterization of a Formylmethionine Deformylase from Rat Small Intestine. Wellcome Medical Research Institute, Dunedin, New Zealand. Biochem. J (1989) 257 (51-56).

Letter

Recruitment Manager

ADInstruments Ltd

77 Vogel Street

Dunedin

24 July 2013

Regarding the Software Tester position you are advertising on your website

I am writing to apply for the Software Tester position you are advertising on your website at present. I respect ADInstruments as a successful and innovative brand and recognize their significant contribution to the Life Science community as being world class. I am also appreciative that such a successful and innovative business has emerged from Dunedin and has chosen to remain here.

I believe that I have the qualifications, experience and skills to succeed in this position.

I have worked in Life Sciences in a multidisciplinary team at the University of Otago Medical School, resulting in the publication of several co-authored scientific papers.  I have also worked in industry as an Industrial and R&D Chemist, which included method development. In the scientific field, much of my work involved coordination and liaising with other groups and departments.

I also have a degree in Information Technology, majoring in training and communication studies. I completed an industrial research paper on computational methods for athlete monitoring in high impact sport while studying for a Bachelor of Information Technology. During this time, I was also a Peer Tutor and assisted with events held by the Department.

In addition to this I have extensive experience in working with diverse groups of people in often challenging roles, in work and voluntary capacities, which I have found to be invaluable in achieving outcomes. I have made significant contributions to all of the teams I have worked in.

I believe I would be a good candidate for this role because I can utilise skills learned during my extensive experience in both the scientific and educational industries. I have co-authored several published scientific papers during my career (refer to my resume for the full list) and completed an industrial research paper on computational methods for athlete monitoring in high impact sport while studying for a Bachelor of Information Technology. My experience as a tutor at Otago Polytechnic has trained me in the process of developing my knowledge so that it may be most effectively communicated. I received good feedback from students, supervisors and other tutors that I had peer-tutored alike.

I believe that I have the qualifications and experience and skills to succeed in this position. I have worked in Life Sciences in a multidisciplinary team at the University of Otago Medical School, resulting in the publishing of several co-authored scientific papers.  I have also worked in industry as an Industrial and R&D Chemist. and have a degree in Information Technology, majoring in training and communication studies. ……  I have extensive people skills and much of my work has involved liaising and coordination with groups of people, in diverse environments.

To this position I also bring my qualifications which include multiple certificates and degrees. My most recent qualification was the Bachelor of I.T. with a major in Communication Studies and Training. This has specifically equipped me for the tasks involved with learning and disseminating knowledge around the technical side of computer applications. This combined with my many years of experience in biochemistry research and industrial food chemistry adds up to someone who is very capable and confident of learning and communicating concepts in a concise and scientific manner.

I hope you take the time to look over my resume and see for yourself the skills and attributes that I would bring to this role. You may note that I took some time out from the scientific side of my career to raise a family, but after some time spent studying and doing other part time jobs I am now very keen to get involved again.

Thank you for your time, I hope to hear from you soon.

Sincerely,

Rob Sherriff

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Robert Sherriff (Rob)

134 Forfar Street                                                                                     Telephone: 03 - 453 0755

Maryhill                                                                                                      Mobile: 027 - 437 7437

Dunedin                                                                                                  Email: rob.msh@gmail.com

Personal Statement

I have worked in Life Sciences, working in a multidisciplinary team at the University of Otago Medical School and have a degree in Information Technology, majoring in training and communication studies. I have also worked in industry as an Industrial and R&D Chemist. I have extensive people skills and much of my work has involved liaising and coordination with groups of people, in diverse environments.

I have a scientific mind, and have a logical and problem solving approach to work, which I have demonstrated in a number of areas.  I am Flexible and adaptable with a broad and varied work experience, I am able to adjust easily to different situations.  Conscientious, thorough, analytical and tenacious, I am efficient in problem solving, planning and time management.  Able to get along well with all kinds of people, I am tactful and enjoy helping others and working with people. Being a very enthusiastic and active people person, I am a supportive and co-operative team member with excellent communication skills. 

Skills

·        Experience in Life Science research, Industrial, R&D Chemistry including method development

·        Experience with Windows, Macintosh and Linux operating systems

·        Excellent analytical, planning, and problem solving skills

·        Coordination and facilitation skills in different work environments

·        Ability to use a wide range of interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and sustain relationships

·        Excellent sense of humour

Employment History

Self Employed                                                                                                                     2014 -  

IT work – Training, data recovery, computer installation, web site work

House renovation, Odd jobs

Community Support Worker                                                                                     2013 - 2014

Access Home Health Care

Community Support Worker                                                                                       2004-2013

Enliven Community FIRST, Presbyterian Social Support Services

·        An innovative restorative health based pilot scheme which has now become mainstream

·        Delivered individual support packages for elderly people living in the community, with high and complex needs

·        Tailored programmes to clients with personal innovations including teaching basic computer skills

·        On call coordination

Elderly Care Support Person                                                                                      2003-2004

Home Support Services Otago

·        Assisting and supporting vulnerable clients

Tutor / Peer Tutor / Examination Supervisor                                                             1999-2002

Department of Computing and Information Technology, Otago Polytechnic

·        Tutored mathematics in groups and individual settings.

·        Tutored peers in Computer Fundamentals, Mathematics and Electronics.

·        Supervised examinations for Electrotechnology papers.

·        Assisted with Otago Polytechnic CompuLetics competitions for Intermediate and Primary school students.

House Husband and Primary Care Giver                                                                  1992-1999

·        Cared for four children from birth to high school age.

·        Took on a varied range of voluntary work with different groups of people.

Technical Officer                                                                                                         1987-1991

Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Otago Medical School

·        Liaised and worked with a multi-disciplinarian team of doctors, chemists, biochemists, microbiologists and immunologists investigating ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease

·        Took seminars. Participated in journal clubs and presentations.

·        Method development

·        Work published in scientific journals.

Research and Development Chemist / Industrial Chemist                                       1984-1987

Analytical Chemist                                                                                                      1982-1984

Quality Control Chemist                                                                                             1974-1982

Cadbury Confectionery Limited, Dunedin

·        Quality Control of medicated cough lozenges manufactured under licence for five different companies

·        Liaised, coordinated with different departments in the factory

·        Analytical method development

·        Set up documentation systems, wrote lab manuals

·        Developed products, coordinated factory trials to production

·        Research reports and analytical methods published and circulated within Cadbury Organisation (International).

. Voluntary Work

Home Stay Parent                                                                                                                             

University of Otago Language Centre

·        Hosted home stay students from Thailand, Japan, China, South Korea, Taiwan and Saudi Arabia.

·        Referred special cases from the University of Otago Language Centre.

ESOL Home Tutor                                                                                                                            

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) Home Tutor Scheme, Otago Polytechnic

Assistant Co-ordinator / Literacy and Numeracy Home Tutor                                                      

Literacy Aotearoa, Dunedin

Remedial Mathematics Programme

                                                                                                                                                      

Otago Girls’ High School, Dunedin

All Saints Fruit and Vege Food Bank

                                                                                                                                                      

Otago Girls’ High School, Dunedin

Education and Training

Bachelor of Information Technology majoring in Communication Studies and Training  2002

Otago Polytechnic

·        Change Management / Business Communication / Professional and Report Writing

·        Training, Lesson Planning, Delivery and Assessment

·        Web authoring, database theory and the SDLC including programming theory

·        Wrote Training Manuals

·        Peer Tutor in Mathematics, Electronics

·        Supervision of examinations and competitions, including the Otago Polytechnic CompuLetics

·        Industrial Research Project Year 3 - Practically based project involving different Schools at Otago Polytechnic and local businesses

·        Research project presented to Minister of Science and Technology as part of showcase

Bachelor of Science majoring in Chemistry                                                                         1974

University of Otago

ESOL Home Tutor Certificate                                                                                             1996

Otago Polytechnic

Home Tutor Certificate                                                                                                        1994

Literacy Aotearoa, Dunedin

Published Papers – Co-Authored

Sherriff, R., Sherriff, L., Forscutt, O., Ho, S., Mann, S. 2001

Smart-top: Athlete Monitoring for High Impact Sport. 14th Annual Conference of the National Advisory Committee on Computing Qualifications, Napier, NACCQ 457 (2001).

M F Broom, R M Sherriff, D M Ferry and V S Chadwick 1993

Formylmethionyl-Leucylphenylalanine and the SOS Operon in Escherichia Coli: a Model of Host-Bacterial Interactions. Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Otago Medical School, Dunedin, New Zealand. Biochem. J. (1993) 291 (895-0).

Sherriff, R. M., Broom, M. F. & Chadwick, V. S. 1992

Isolation and Purification of N-Formylmethionine Aminopeptidase from Rat Intestine. Biochim Biophys Acta (1992) 1119, 275-280.

Broom, M. F., R. M. Sherriff, D. Munster, and V. S. Chadwick. 1992

Identification of Formyl Met-Leu-Phe in Culture Filtrates of Helicobacter pylori. Microbios 72: 239-245.

Hobson CH, Roberts EC, Broom MF, Mellor DM, Sherriff RM, Chadwick VS. 1990

Radio-Immunoassay for Formyl Methionyl Leucyl Phenylalanine. I. Development and Application to Assessment of Chemotactic Peptide Production by Enteric Bacteria. J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 1990 5(1): 32-37. Jan-Feb.

M F Broom, R M Sherriff, W P Tate, J Collings and V S Chadwick. 1989

Partial Purification and Characterization of a Formylmethionine Deformylase from Rat Small Intestine. Wellcome Medical Research Institute, Dunedin, New Zealand. Biochem. J (1989) 257 (51-56).

Interests

·        Leading a healthy and active lifestyle

·        Enjoy DIY home maintenance

·        An active musician

·        Enjoy working with computers, Linux

·        An Xbox aficionado

Referees

Peter Brook – Principal Lecturer – Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin

Work 021 214 2395

Home 03 - 489 3457

Email: peterb@op.ac.nz

 

Kerrie Martin – Nurse / Coordinator – Access Home Health Care, Dunedin

Telephone: Work 03 – 211 3062 ext 5583

Home 03 - 481 1003

Email: kerrie_martin@access.org.nz

 

CV

Although my experience is not recent, I have a research background in Life Sciences research and Industrial / Research Chemistry. The development of anayltical methods and working in with other departments in order to solve problems was also an integral part of this work. Method development  I also have a degree in Information Technology. majoring in ...

In charge of Quality Conrol, analytical testing of ...........

For over 25 years, ADInstruments has been designing innovative solutions to facilitate research and education for organisations operating in the life science sphere.  With a team of over 65 in New Zealand, along with 13 offices and 40 distributors internationally, we are recognised as a leader in our field.
We've become a world leader not just by developing the best products with the best technologies, but by having the best people supporting them.  As a Software Tester you will have superb attention to detail as you will be manually testing software and hardware to ensure its quality before release to our customers.
You'll also create and follow your own testing plan to record and track any bugs you find.  You'll be patient and methodical, as the software and hardware needs checking and re-checking before going out to customers.
A degree in a Life Science or Information Technology is essential, as is a familiarity with Macintosh and Windows operating systems.  But this role is more about having a logical approach and using your initiative, than being an IT guru.
You'll be a clear communicator and team player, as you'll be working with other teams in the company to define and resolve issues with the software.  You also thrive on your ability to solve problems, be adaptable and have a positive outlook.
When you join ADInstruments, know that you're joining a company that believes passionately about investing in and nurturing its staff.  You'll find yourself immersed in a relaxed culture with a supportive and highly collaborative team.  It's this approach that has seen us become an IBM Kenexa Best Workplace Finalist for the last six years running.
Applications close Friday 10 July 2015. 

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JOB DESCRIPTION
Software Tester
Prime Function Perform testing of our products throughout the design, development and release process, contributing to maintaining and improving product quality and usability.
Key Tasks
 Undertake testing of the company’s products as an integrated part of product development.
 Proactively contribute as part of a cross-functional design, development and testing team, including identifying bottlenecks, adapting processes to overcome them and assisting in any way needed.
 Create, manage and follow test plans during testing.
 Adhere to the Agile development methodology within the team and wider Product group.
 Undertake hardware testing against specifications and to ensure software compatibility.
 Record relevant defect information within our bug tracking system, determining and documenting minimal reproducible steps.
 Follow set procedures for release testing and the production of release notes.
 Reproduce and investigate customer bugs in conjunction with Technical Support.
 Assess testing impact and completion timeframes.
 Provide QA services to other teams as required.
 Other related tasks as required.
Relationships
Directly Responsible to: Hardware and Applications Co-ordinator
Functional Relationships with: All ADInstruments staff
Expected Outcomes
 Products are of an acceptable quality to be released to customers.
 Testing is completed to a high standard and within set timeframes.
Person Specification
 A tertiary qualification or experience in the area of Information Technology or the Life Sciences.
 Familiarity with Macintosh and Windows operating systems.
 Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships.
ADInstruments Information Pack
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 The ability to communicate complex information.
 An understanding of software development in an Agile environment.
 Excellent problem-solving skills.
 An eye for detail and the ability to maintain a very high level of accuracy.
 Ability to manage personal workflow in order to meet deadlines.
 Ability and willingness to be a positive, contributing and adaptable member of the team at all times.
 The ability to complete repetitive tasks following a logical workflow.
 An interest in software usability and user interface design.
 Experience using ADInstruments software is desirable.
 Experience using web services and e-learning applications would be an advantage.
 Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.





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