Chris Ballshaw Email & Phone Number

Wilmslow

Knutsford

Knutsford, Cheshire, Uk

Knutsford, Cheshire, Uk

Knutsford, Cheshire, Uk

Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore

Following University, I decided to travel to one of the most beautiful pockets of the world; Southeast Asia. I knew that I would not only experience new cultures and life-changing events, but by pushing myself to explore somewhere far beyond anywhere I had been before, I would massively increase my confidence and independence to further prepare me for the real world. I met countless interesting people from all over the world, some of whom I shared the most amazing experiences and will be friends for life. Among appreciating the incredible scenery and wildlife, I took every available opportunity by the horns: bungee jumping, scuba diving, wakeboarding, kayaking, motorbiking, elephant riding, deep-water soloing, caving, canyoning, trekking, rock climbing and mountain climbing to name some.I also decided in Vietnam to apply for a job as a Tour Guide and Wakeboard Instructor, where I worked at two hostels in Hanoi and managed tours to Ha Long Bay UNESCO World Heritage Site. For two months I worked here before being promoted to an Island Guide for which I adopted a more managing/team-leading role:• Team Leader of 4 tour guides• Working in a large international team• Supervision of up to 90 international customers• Management of the private island• Demonstration and instruction• Teaching groups of up to 10 people to wakeboard• Leading tours• Public speaking• Social interaction• Entertainment

Loughborough

• Creating a professional website using HTML/CSS/Javascript/JQuery• Including e-Shopping functionality• Designing bespoke graphics and animations• Uploading and maintaining the website to maximize number of visits

Leamington Spa

• Creating a professional website using HTML/CSS/Javascript/JQuery• Designing bespoke graphics and visual animations• Developing an events calendar and image gallery• Uploading and maintaining the website to maximize number of visits

End March 2013

Snowboard Instructor, John Nike Ski Centre, Swadlincote:• Teaching up to 15 people to snowboard• Maintenance of the ski slope and equipmentSales Assistant, Massey's D.I.Y Store, Swadlincote:• Stock control of the plumbing department• Maintenance of computerized stock control system• Handling money• Customer ServiceHead Waiter, The Railway Inn, Swadlincote:• Team Leader of 5 staff• Customer Service• Handling MoneySales assistant, Tesco-express, Brizlincote:• Customer Service• Handling Money

Master Of Engineering (Meng), Computer Science, 1St-Class Honours

Activities and Societies: Member of the British Computing Society (BSC), Member of the Student Staff Liaison Committee (SSLC), Lecturer.

High School Education

Responsibilities: • Deputy Head Boy • Member of six school councils Subjects and Grades: • A Level Mathematics - A • A Level ICT - A •.