Graham Drake's C.V.

1995 -	Self Employed Consultant trading as: Drake's Vision & Multimedia Aware of my incurable Psoriasis, I researched the impact of the Multimedia PC in the SOHO environment and demonstrated the potential of the IBM PC operating system as the most appropriate tool for capitalising on the benefits of Internet phenomenon. Built, maintained and upgraded a wide range of leading edge PC's and monitored their acceptance as my clients adapted to the potential of their PC and developed my artistic skills through website design. Through the many advances in power and usability, I have built up a modest test room, of 5 Broadband networked WinXp/'98 PC's, running many useful, informative and entertaining programs. I have been involved in the design, build and upgrade of numerous PC's in a manner convenient to their use in the multi-user environment of an average home or office and can demonstrate the benefits of Broadband Internet developments, Pro-Logic CD audio and MPEG video, Teletext, terrestrial, satellite and front door TV... all on a PC, as well as advise on how to run some of the worlds' best Business and Leisure programs. During the last nine years, the use of the Internet, both Email and the World Wide Web, have been especially important in my computer explorations and the research, conducted through a variety of Internet Service Providers such as CIX, MSN, CompuServe, AOL, etc. In 1996, I began experimenting with Web design at: http://www.drakesvision.com The introduction to NTL Cable Broadband in 2003, provided a superb and natural development, of all my communications imaginings so far, but I have, as yet, been unable to attain a minimum wage.

1988 - 1994	Director and Marketing Manager Merseyside Satellite Consultants Ltd., Aintree, Liverpool, Merseyside L9 7EL. Developed a program of change within Merseyside Satellite Consultants, while adapting to the fascinating developments in Home Entertainment, as offered through Satellite TV. Conceived and activated change within Aerial Supplies (the original trading name) leading to the establishment of Merseyside Satellite Consultants as a leading pioneer in the reception of Satellite TV programmes. Modernised the office management by introducing the benefits of IBM PC’s and their clones. Responsible for all technical inquiries and advertising copy. Taught and advised companies on the benefits of multi-TV distribution systems

1980 - 1988	Northern Sales Representative. Labgear Cablevision Ltd., Abbey Walk, Cambridge CB1 2QN. After my own research, I correctly forecast the potential of Satellite TV and enabled many established companies to profit and grow with it's success. During my employment I made contact with leading players within the TV Distribution Industry and supported my Clients with technical knowledge. Represented the Company and product range, hopefully with integrity, whilst adapting to new conditions by anticipating customer needs through analysing competitors' products.

	Employment - pre. 1980.
1979 - 1980	Direct Sales Representative selling "Chalkie" Electronic Dart Scoreboards to Publicans and Social Clubs. Supervised Regional sales agents.
1978 - 1979	Machine Shop Manager making "Calypso" soft drinks where I ran three pop making machines and 6 engineers
1975 - 1978	Managed family TV aerial installation company, Francis Drake Relay Ltd. Planned and Designed TV distribution systems. Installed MATV systems for Chester City Council and Cheshire Schools. Promoted the concept of Teletext
1972 - 1975	Lived and travelled extensively throughout Europe, working mainly on American Army Bases in Bavaria, Southern Germany
1967 - 1972	Retail sales management in the Clothing, Grocery and DIY industries.

	Education
1961 - 1967 "O" level (6)	Ellesmere Port County Grammar School, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, England Art, English Language, English Literature, Maths, History and Geometrical & Engineering Drawing.
	The lessons learned throughout my career, most especially during my time with Merseyside Satellite Consultants, dealing with technological leaps and bounds from prototype to obsolescence with each new satellite launch has taught me to be cautious, yet the last few years have seen me promoting a product range historically riddled with incompatibilities but which are about to have come of age, with the new ingredient of the Internet. A firm base and a common standard with which to create the technology of this millennium upon. I now seek the opportunity to apply these skills and become part of a team capable of promoting those benefits that I presently enjoy.