EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:Back in South Africa mid 2011 after 11 years in the UK.The COPD Foundation - South Africa is a registered NPO (Number 209-000 NPO). The C.A.R.E.S. group is a working group run by an advocacy team comprising COPD patients and care givers in and around South Africa.As an independent researcher in the field of lung problems, our main objective is to promote COPD awareness throughout South Africa.We have access to a laboratory to perform GC/MS analysis on E-Liquids specifically used by COPD sufferers to ensure that they are chemically tested and verified as safe.Personal experience in management and IT consultancy (Local and international level).Microsoft based networks/infrastructures.Microsoft visual basic programming including the compact framework and CE development for PDA devices/smart phones.Programming of numerous Crystal Reports development for SYSPRO accounting suite of programs using MS SQL databases and SQL queries, query views producing KPIs, management information reports and management accounts reports. Management and IT management, support and software development.Many years of diverse IT and business experience in Microsoft Windows and server environments.Business experience extends over many areas of commerce and industry including internet, finance, utilities, CRM, retail systems, manufacturing, local government and education.Excellent communication skills at board and technical level.Capable of rapidly assimilating and gaining a good understanding of a new business environment.Experience has been gained in both first and third world country environments.Specialities: GC/MS, GC/FID, chemistry, accountancy, content management systems, Crystal reports, database administration, Dreamweaver, e-mail, ERP and MRP, finance, general ledger, IIS, IT management, marketing, Microsoft Access, Excel, Exchange Server, MySQL, networking, programming, MS SQL, VB scripting, Visual Basic, web servers.