Martin Vestergaard

Date of birth: December 12th, 1972 • Nationality: Danish

PERSONAL PROFILE

I am a former certified accountant who has just finished studying multimedia design and communication at the Academy of Professional Higher Education at Aarhus Technical College, Denmark.

I just moved to Holland and am hoping for a career in software development, design (web) or marketing. I am father to a four year old girl who lives with her mother in Denmark and whom I visit every three weeks from Friday to Sunday.

KEY SKILLS

Sound knowledge of software use and development.
Combination of academic study and personal training in a wide range of Adobe, Microsoft Office and other programs. Genuine passion and interest in software development. Experience on a variety of concept developments for school projects.

Ability to work successfully as a member of a team.
Team work is a key part of prior and current education, which involves working as part of small teams on development and implementation of various productions – all of which have had very acceptable results.

Ability to work independently
Was single-handedly responsible for the financial and tax reporting of key clients for several years in accounting and only advisor on business, accounting and tax issues to a wide portfolio of clients.

Focused and willing to learn
I have a strong wish to work in software development and design which is what I am focusing on and working towards. I am very willing to learn from co-workers and fellow students and keen to use that knowledge to get a better understanding of the software development industry.

Time management
Tight deadlines with school assignments and prior work have meant managing my time to make sure all work was done.

Reliable
Excellent attendance record at school and prior work. Have always been on time and ready to work.

EDUCATION

Aug. 2007 – June 2009 Multimedia Design and Communication, Academy of Professional Higher Education at Aarhus Technical College, Aarhus, Denmark
• Tutor on second semester and head tutor on third semester in charge of arranging introduction and cabin trip for new students.
• Specialization in search engine optimization and online community building.

Aug. 1999 – June 2001 Certified Accountant, University of Southern Denmark, Kolding, Denmark

Aug. 1996 – June 1999 Diploma in Business Administration and Accounting, Aarhus School of Business, Aarhus, Denmark

Aug. 1991 – June 1994 Bachelor in Business Administration, CEUS School of Business, Nykøbing Falster, Denmark

Aug. 1989 – June 1991 High school graduate, Math and English Majors, Skive Gymnasium and HF, Skive, Denmark

WORK EXPERIENCE

Mar 2009 – May 2009: Switch Marketing Communications, Intern

• Web design / Search engine optimization

2004 – 2007: Dansk Revision (former ND Revision) Silkeborg AS, Certified Accountant, Partner

• Client account management
• Business advisor
• Supervision of software and hardware management and maintenance

1998 – 2004: Dansk Revision (former ND Revision) Silkeborg AS, Assistant Accountant

• Financial reporting, auditing, supervision of interns

1995 – 1998: Dansk Revision (former ND Revision) Silkeborg AS, Accountant Trainee

• Book keeping, payroll management, clerical tasks

SKILLS AND ACTIVITIES

Computer skills:

• Advanced technical user. Assemble own desktops.
• Experienced in XHTML/CSS and JavaScript
• Experienced in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Dreamweaver CS3
• Knowledgeable in ActionScript, PHP and MySQL
• Knowledgeable in Adobe Photoshop CS3 and Flash CS3

Languages:

• Fluent Danish and English in speech and writing
• Speak German
• Novice Dutch (learning)

Hobbies:

• Passionate gamer of MMORPGs, RPGs and FPSs
• Avid reader of novels and comics
• Exercises through fitness and spinning
• 1 ho, Okinawan Goju-Ryu Karate (brown belt)

Driving License:

• Category B

REFERENCES

Hanne Pedersen
Certified Accountant, Partner
Dansk Revision Silkeborg AS
Hagemannsvej 4, DK-8600 Silkeborg
+45 8682 9922

Ruud Storm
Executive Manager, Owner
Switch Marketing Communications
Rendementsweg 2-Q, 3641 SK Mijdrecht
+31 297 525 580

Daniël Storm
Executive Manager, Owner
Switch 2
Rendementsweg 2-Q, 3641 SK Mijdrecht
+31 618 41 201