About Me
Name: Lance Taylor
DOB: 12/06/1979
Location: Glasgow, Scotland
Likes: Healthy food, innovative music, ebay, science fiction, computers.
Dislikes: Television, error messages, global warming, rain.
Interests: Technology, culture, history, nature, politics.
Hobbies: Design, travel, camping, cycling, writing music, writing fiction.
Profile
I have been involved in the web design industry on a freelance basis since I completed my Multimedia Computing HND several years ago. Through experience I have covered many areas and developed my skills and knowledge base. I can now complete every stage of the process. I have created many web sites working freelance and also as a hobby.
Coming from a multimedia background, I have an understanding of many key factors which are essential to creating a web site. These include graphic design, interface design, usability, scripting, flash animation and dynamic content - along with more technical aspects like hardware, networking and security.
The best thing about this industry is that it allows me to use my technical ability in a creative way.
In September 2007 I returned to university to complete my education. By June 2008 I be a BSc in Internet Technologies. I am really looking forward to learning more about this fascinating industry. I will also do BSc Hons for another year.
I will supplement my income during my studies with web design work. If you would like me to work on your project, then please contact me with some details.
Experience
Design:
Photoshop
Dreamweaver
Flash
Fireworks
Scripting:
X/HTML
CSS
Perl/CGI
PHP
Javascript
Actionscript
Other:
MySQL
Audio Production
Video Production
Networking
Testing
Research
Education
Highers:
English: B
Chemistry: B
Physics: B
Maths: C
HNC Multimedia Comp:
Presentation Graphics
Communication
Applications Construction
Multimedia Apps Design
Graphics Techniques
Computer Networks
HND Multimedia Comp:
Digital Video Techniques
Computer Animation 2D
HCI: Design & Evaluation
Networked Multimedia
Multimedia Project
Digital Audio Techniques
Computer Animation 3D
HTML/Web Design
Pending: Internet Technologies BSc. Hons.
Work History
Employer: A Web Design
Dates: June 2000 - Present
Responsibilities: Complete web design and construction - from conception to publication. Development and installation of online applications, admin & databases. Customer service including technical support. Telemarketing. Meeting clients on a sales and technical basis. Training consultant.
Employer: Lumley Letsure Ltd
Dates: Nov 2004 - Mar 2007
Responsibilities: Customer service to all levels of client, including complaints, technical and general support. Rapport building with both existing and potential clients. Administration and audit of tenant applications: Extracting & interpreting information from applications. Updating and maintaining database. Assessing credit check information. Obtaining verbal, faxed or written references from both previous landlord and current employer. Submitting final decision to client as a complete report.
Employer: Agentround Ltd, Glasgow
Dates: Jun 2003- Sep 2004
Responsibilities: Business to business sales. Customer service including inquiries, complaints, order tracking and technical support. Administration of customer database. Exhibiting at trade shows. Developing sales literature through all stages of production. Training new members of staff.