Jenny Gibson

I am based in the Bay of Plenty, New Zealand.
Born in Tauranga, educated and worked in Auckland before moving back to the Bay four years ago. At school I enjoyed all subjects but favourites were science and technical drawing.

On leaving school, a place I really loved, career choices were - join the Air Force, go to Otago University and become a Physical Education teacher or become a draughtsperson. The choice was made for me when a job application to a firm of Architects and Engineers was accepted. I started as an office junior and studied part time for a Draughting Certificate followed by NZCE Civil.

After doing contract draughting and being an engineer's assistant for a few years I got involved with computerised accounting systems and helped people in their transition from manual to computerised accounting.

A software testing opportunity came up with a former employer and this suited my creative, analytical personality. It wasn't until I took up road cycling that I discovered my real passion. I joined a recreational cycling club and became the newsletter editor and then the webmaster.

Since moving back to Tauranga I have started up a recreational cycling club, cycle BOP. I regularly take part in fun rides like Round Lake Taupo.

I love learning about new stuff and continually research and keep up to date to with the Internet and online marketing trends.

My interests are varied and I love to learn about new stuff. When I start working on a new site I really enjoy learning all about a customer's products and services. What really interests me is the science of web sites - the testing and analysing of results.

I spend a huge amount of time reading, researching and analysing what makes a good web site and why some sites are more successful than others. I want to share this information with you.

I am very happy to offer you the names of people who can give you a firsthand reference of my work ethics and character.

Qualifications and Courses Attended

Essential Elements of Small Business Management (2006)
Certificate in Web Content Writing (2003) Macromedia Dreamweaver Course (2001)
Introduction to Unix
Rational Team Test
Software Testing Workshop
Visual Basic

I have completed the following National Certificate in Business papers:

Organisation and Management
Computer Concepts
Marketing
Marketing Research
Accounting Principles

New Zealand Certificate in Engineering (Civil)
Technicians Draughting Certificate