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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).