Personalia

Name: Brenda Hellenthal
Date of birth: 29th of July, 1984
Place of birth: Ermelo
Nationality: Dutch

Profile

I like to create things, but in a relevant way with a clear end goal. I like to find things out on my own but I want to be able to ask questions when needed.
I love solving a (program)puzzle, but I also like designing things, even though that is not my prime skill.
I am punctual, trustworthy, prepared to learn and direct in my communication.

Skills

Knowledge of css, html, some php, sql, some javascript, and a little bit of actionscript, Java and C++.
Experience with Photoshop and a bit of Illustrator and Flash.

Jobs

January 2008 till January 2009: Secretary of a close harmony choir.
September 2006 till present: programmer at Brevidius, Amsterdam. Work includes translation of our video4all system, building a content management system, and several smaller video websites.
Summer 2005: Summerjob at Brevidius, Amsterdam. Technical realisation of websites (html, css and php).
Summer 2004: Summerjob at psychiatric institute Meerkanten, Ermelo. Cleaning.

Education and internships

2002- 2006: Interaction Design, HKU-KMT, Hilversum. Graduated in August 2006.
Spring 2005: Four psychology classes at the University of Twente.
2004- 2005: Internship at Brevidius, Amsterdam. Design, HTML and usability.
2000-2001: Preparatory training at the Acadamy of Arts, Kampen.
1996-2002: Atheneum, RSG 't Slingerbos, Harderwijk.

Languages

Dutch, English: reading, writing and talking.
French, German: understanding, a bit of talking and minor reading.

Misc

Typing diploma
Driver's licence B (car)

Interests

Sewing (clothing, costumes)
Reading (mostly English fantasy)
Live action roleplay