15th/05/2009

3 Coventry place
Sunnybank Hills, 4109
0438787686
rninne@gmail.com

Dear Sir/Madam,

Thank you for taking the time to review my application.

This is in response to your advertisement in the Courier Mail for staff at the new WOW Oxley store.
I possess the skills required to fill most of the roles advertised, but I am specifically interested in the
positions for the role of Home Theatre Specialist, Computers/Home office Specialist or Service
Personnel.
My previous experience with customer service in the Electronics Industry when I worked at Telefix
QLD, who I believe are one of your service providers, will make me very useful to WOW in any role.
My exposure to consumer electronics at home through my Father who is an electronics technician, and
also in the workplace at Telefix QLD, has given me a sound knowledge in product specification and
diversity. It has also given me an insight into brand reliability and build quality, which is essential
when choosing the right product.
My degree in Multimedia Design, and in fact my work at the Queensland Brain Institute and SmartViz
has provided me with in depth experience in using Windows, OSX and various forms of Linux based
computers.
Through my degree I have learnt a lot about computers. How they work, how they break, but more
importantly, how they are used by people and for what purpose. This understanding is critical in
choosing the right computer, by discovering a person’s usage intents and applications I could direct
them in choosing the right computer for them.
I believe I can be a positive part of the new 50+ team that will be Oxley WOW. I have excellent
communication and conflict resolution skills that will not only help with team management, but also in
customer service.
I look forward to meeting with you in the future to discuss this opportunity further.

Yours sincerely,

Robert Ninness

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 3 Coventry Pl Sunnybank Hills 4109 Brisbane QLD
0438 787 686 - rninne@gmail.com

Robert Andrew Ninness

Personal Details:
Date of birth 04 May 1987
Educational Details:
Higher Education Bachelors Degree (graduating July 2009)
University of Queensland
Bachelor of Multimedia Design
Skills acquired:
• Thorough knowledge of the design process
• Ideas generation and development
• Prototyping
• Team project coordination
• Effective communication module
• Presentation skills
• Documentation of projects
• Project critiquing and analysis
• Programming practices, exposure to:
o AS2/3
o Python
o PHP
o Java
o HTML / CSS
• Printing and post production
• Working with various Operating systems (OSX, Windows, various forms of Linux)
• Knowledge of the following programs:
o Adobe Creative suite (including Flash, After Effects and Premiere)
o Blender 3D
o Audacity
o Final Cut
High School Grade 12 Certificate 2004
Southside Christian College Prefect
Subject awards: Chemistry, Information Processing Technology,
Multistrand Science
Work Experience:
Queensland Brain Institute, University of Queensland - Research Assistant
2008-present
Job requirements:
• Micro-fabrication of movable electrode drives
• Prototyping of new designs
• Developing a manual of procedures
• Basic surgical experience
• Animal handling
• Documentation of research; keeping a lab book
• Working in PC2 certified laboratories
School of ITEE, University of Queensland – Tutor
2008
Job requirements:
• Working with the lecturer to deliver course material
• Marking students assignments

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SmartViz - Programmer
2006-2008
Job requirements:
• Flash application development
• Lead programmer on borehole visualisation project
• Programming
o AS2/3
o Python
o PHP
o HTML / CSS
• Project Coordination
Telefix QLD - Storeman
2004-2006
Job requirements:
• Customer Service
• Money handling
• Service processing
• Warranty claim processing
• Knowledge of home electronics – TVs, VCRS, etc – their working & repair
• Inventory processing
• Basic brown goods repair
• Delivery and pick-up of brown goods
Volunteer Positions held:
Sunnybank District Baptist Church - PA guy (audio engineer)
2007-Present
Position requirements:
• Setup and maintenance of sound equipment
• Operating a mixing console
• Mixing recordings
• Lighting
Other Skills, Interests and Information:
Drivers License (p type) commencing open License December 09, Marine License
Character:
Honest, reliable, able to work as a team, compassionate, quick learner, willing to please
Hobbies:
Bush walking, camping, rock climbing, Soccer, cooking
Skills:
Effective communication, Computer building, excellent computer skills, professional sound
production
Interests:
Audio engineering, electronics, photography
Referees:
David Ball - Thinking systems Postdoc Andrew Brent - Telefix QLD Manager
Supervisor at the Queensland Brain Institute •Email: sales@telefixqld.com.au
•Email: dball@itee.uq.edu.au •Phone: 07 3323 2700
•Phone: 07 3365 4275

Richard Mason - Sunnybank District Baptist

Church evening music coordinator
•Email: richard@rikware.com
•Phone: 0412 334 438

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