kevin prince

• My name is Kevin Prince
• I live in London in the United Kingdom
• I am a graduate from the University of Glamorgan and hold a Hons degree in International Business
• During my studies I studied at the University of South Florida in the United States
• I have a wide range of self and class taught ICT skills including LAMP application development
• I have had the opportunity to work for many companies including Gamestation, Toysrus and First Conferences
• During my time working within the Game Industry I have had the opportunity to work with companies such as Nintendo, Microsoft and Electronic Arts

University of Glamorgan, Pontypridd, United Kingdom — 2003 - 2007
BA Hons International Business with Hons

University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, United States — 2005 - 2006
International Business Major / Computer Science Minor - Junior Year

Barry College, Barry, United Kingdom — 2001 - 2003
Advanced Certificate of Education Information Communications Technology

St Richard Gwyn High School, Barry, United Kingdom — 1996 - 2001
5 General Certificates of School Education
General National Vocational Qualification in Leisure and Tourism

Web 2.0 Co-Ordinator, First Conferences LTD, London, United Kingdom — 2007-On going
- Working for a medium sized B2B conference company.
Responsibilities included:
- Developing and Managing Drupal based sites for various industries.

- Developing web based internal applications for collaboration and time saving.
- Planning for future sites and other technologies.

- Management of Website Infrastructure.

- Support of the IT Helpdesk

 

Sales Advisor, AT Computers, Cardiff, United Kingdom — 2007
- Working in an Apple Premium Reseller
Responsibilities included:
- Advising customers on a the range of Apple products including custom solutions.
- Providing technical assistance and arranging repairs for iPods and Mac Computers.

Sales Assistant, Gamestation, Pontypridd, United Kingdom — 2004-2005 & Christmas 2006/7
- Working in a small video games chain outlet.
Responsibilities included:
- Working in a small team.
- Merchandising the store.
- Dealing with customer enquires including sales and returns.

Student Assistant, University of South Florida, United States — 2005-2006
- Involved in running of campus computer rooms.
- Assisting residents with any technical problems.

Team Leader, Letherby and Christopher; Cardiff, United Kingdom — 2002-2004
- Running of a food unit at the Millennium Stadium.
Responsibilities included:
- Working in and manahing a small team.
- Cash handling and stock management.

ICT and Travel Co-Ordinator, Vale Karate, United Kingdom — 2001 - On going
- Involved the organizing of travel for sports squads of up-to 30 people to various locations throughout Europe.
- Developing Vale Karate’s ICT strategy.
- Development of a new web based information management system.

Business Development, MEDIACS, United Kingdom — 2005 - 2006
- Help them develop their current gaming publication located at www.clubskill.com.
- Became a respected member of the senior staff.
- Dealt with PR companies for major corporations including Microsoft and Nintendo.
- Arranged several advertising deals which created significant revenue.

 

E3 2006, Los Angeles, United States and GC-Germany, Leipzig, Germany
- During my summer break in 2006 attended the ‘Electronic Entertainment Expo’ (E3) in Los Angeles and GC-Germany in Leipzig.
- Events were the result of several months of planning with the entire team at the Club Skill publication.
- Responsible for attending and covering in real time the media briefings of several companies.
- Spent several days at both the shows meeting with over 30 companies for interviews and demos of upcoming gaming products.

Attending the University of South Florida, United States — Fall 2005 and Spring 2006
- During my last academic year I studied at the University of South Florida in Tampa.
- I had to arrange my enrollment, my visa, flights, etc, and then relocate to the United States in August 2005.
- I left the university in Spring of 2006 in good academic standing.

Vale Karate squad trip to Romania, — October 2001
- At aged 16, I arranged a 5 day trip to Romania for a squad of twelve competitors.
- The arrangements included plane tickets, transfers to and from airports, insurance, and hotel accommodation.