Dob:
25th September 1968
I have been fascinated by the two disciplines
of popular science and contemporary art for many years.
My first degree was in Computer Science in 1989, after which
I started working in I.T. as a Software Engineer. From 1996
to 1999 I studied BA(Hons) Mixed Media Fine Art, while freelancing
as a software engineer and computer programmer to finance
this.
I find that my design skills and my technical database background join seamlessly to provide me with the skills to make stylish, interactive, and technically complicated content managed websites and on-line databases.
Website Designer
I combine my technical and artistic experience to build
websites for all sorts of clients. I specialise in bespoke
content management systems and membership sites, and have recently added video streaming and on-the-fly-video-conversion to my skill base. See
my full website portfolio.
Database Engineer
I also create data-based websites using MySQL and PHP; from membership sites to online TV stations, I have a large range on clients who use my databasing skills. These systems are secure, built to the customer’s specifications, and can be used from any internet computer.
See my on-line portfolio for more information.
CD Production
Using Macromedia Flash, I produce multimedia CDs and DVDs including
text, images, animations, sound and video. Click here
for more information.
Print Design
From newsletters to maps; flyers to compliment slips,
I have experience in design for print.
Artistic Production
I have a studio in Waltham Forest where I pursue my artistic
practice. I also produce an annual art event with my partner;
the E17 Art Trail is a network of local artists. See www.e17arttrail.co.uk
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Training & Skills
Skills
I
am a quick learner: my years of IT experience enable me
to competently tackle new systems and packages. My current
skills include;
| Macromedia
Tools: |
Flash,
Dreamweaver, Fireworks, InDesign, Photoshop |
Ofice Tools:
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Advanced MS Access, Advanced MS Word, Excel & Powerpoint, Outlook, Open Office, Thunderbird |
| Programming
Languages & web tools: |
PHP,
FFMPEG, Java |
| Database Design: |
MySQL, MS Access. |
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Education
Ba(Hons)
Mixed Media Arts, Grade: 2.1
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University
of Westminster |
1996
- 1999 |
BTEC ND General Art & Design, Grade: Merit
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Northbrook
College, Worthing |
1994 -
1996 |
BTEC HND
Computer Science, Grade: Merit
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Brighton
University |
1987 -
1989 |
'A' Level
Computer Studies
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Uckfield
Community College |
1985 -
1987 |
| 9 'O'
Levels, including Maths, English, History, Physics, Statistics,
Pure Maths, French… |
Uckfield
Community College |
1984 -
1987 |
Vocational
Training
| Health
& Safety - Risk Assessments |
2003 |
| Advanced
Microsoft Access |
2003 |
| Database
Design |
2003 |
| Choosing
a Legal Structure (charities) |
2005 |
Website Portfolio
Please see the
portfolio section for a selection
of my websites.
Experience
Web
Design
-
Freelance
designer
(1995 - to date)
I have been working as a freelance web designer since 1995 with
clients including; the University of Westminster, Estate Agents,
artists, designers, small businesses and personal sites. Full
details can be found in my portfolio.
- In-house web and print designer for Play Association Tower Hamlets
(2004 – to date)
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Website
coordinator for East Thames Housing Association (ETHA)
(Nov 03 - Feb 04)
Responsible for collecting and editing content from 5 departments
for a new website to be launched later in 2004.
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Lettings IT Officer for ETHA(Jan
03 - to date)
Responsible ChoiceHomes website design & maintenance. Updates
every two weeks with current list of properties available.
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Web Editor for The Panama News
(May 00 - Dec 01) Responsible for designing and editing the
online version of this English language newspaper, published
fortnightly.
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Field station coordinator and visitor liaison for Smithsonian
Tropical Research Institute, Panamá
(Mar 2000 - Dec 2001)
Responsible
for the day-to-day running of a busy field station on the edge
of the Rainforest; accommodation, labs, equipment, vehicles
and visiting scientist liaison.
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Butterfly Farmer for Imperial College London in Panamá
(Heliconius
F1: various times 2000 -2001) Responsible for all stages of
butterfly farming up to and including mating of F1 hybrids;
wild sample collection, mating, egg & caterpillar rearing,
pupae sexing.
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Location Assistant for BBC ( Panamá
July 01)
Assisting on an award winning edition of Wildlife on One;
'Iguanas: Living like Dinosaurs'
- E17
Art Trail (2005 - to date)
Jointly Responsible for coordinating and managing the E17 Art Trail, with nearly 100 exhibitions all over E17 occurring at the start of September.
- Walthamstow
Festival (August 2003 to 2005)
Initially it's website designer, I went on to act as secretary
for over a year while we selected people from the local community
to fill the committee officer roles. I remained on the committee
in an advisory role.
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Risk
Assessment Coordinator for ETHA (Dec 03 - Mar 04)
Responsible for compiling and coordinating Health and Safety
risk assessments for the large Community Housing department.
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Lettings
Project designer for ETHA (Jul
02 - Apr 03)
Responsible for turning a new Lettings policy into an active
project. Project co-ordination, data validation, manipulation
and conversion. Database and workflow design.
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Best
Value Review for ETHA (Jul 02 - Nov 02)
Systems analysis of the 'Void' property processes. Proposal
of 'best value' solutions to processes.
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Customer
Relations Manager for ETHA (Feb 02 - May 02)
Responsible for ensuring that all complaints received by ETHA
were dealt with and responded to fully and sympathetically.
This involved close departmental links at all levels.
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Office
coordinator for Lumiere
(May 99 - Dec 99)
ESF project providing new media training to the print industry.
I was responsible for all aspects of running a busy office.
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Lettings IT Officer for ETHA
(Jan 03 - to Jun 04) Responsible for all IT issues surrounding
the new Choice Homes lettings project; database design and maintenance,
print magazine production, mail-shots and form generation. A
major task has also been the development, interpretation and
maintenance of statistics reporting structures.
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Course Designer & Teacher (May
1999 - Nov 1999) I was engaged by the University of Westminster
to devise, schedule, promote, and co-teach a short course entitled;
'Web Design for Professionals and Designers'
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Freelance Software engineer (May 1994 - Oct
1998) Short-term contracts with IT clients; Dell, Barclays Bank,
BT, Forte Hotels. Bug fixes, small project management, software
project lifecycle work.
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British Telecom - Software Engineer. (Jan 90
- May 04) Graduate training program for computer programmers/software
engineer. All aspects of software project lifecycle. (analysis,
design, documentation, coding, testing, delivery & support)
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