Employment History

September 2000 - now
Freelancer
www.spek.co.uk/amber

In my portfolio during this period there is a balance between creative and corporate work. I have worked for a wide range of clients, ranging from large firms, to individuals looking to promote themselves. During this time I have trained small groups in the use of dreamweaver, and how to hardcode html. I have been responsible for the conception, design, implementation and upgrading/maintenance of clients' websites.



July 1999 - July 2000
Multimedia Designer
The Graphic Palette Company

I worked in a studio of 4 Project Managers and 16 Designers and usually worked alongside one other person per project. I designed a range of sites here, and learnt flash while in the role.



February 1998 - July 1999
Head of Design & Web Manager
XTML Creative

Responsibilities included:
Coding HTML, javascript, overseeing all aspects of design, arranging appointments, meeting clients, deciding quotes, delegating work to editors. Responsible for conception, design, implementation and the upgrading/maintenance of corporate clients' web sites, including e-commerce projects.



October 1997 - February 1998
Web Editor
British Council
www.britcoun.org

I worked within a team of five. responsible for editing and updating country web pages, sent from over 100 countries, and part of the British Council's 9,000 page website. Liased with global BC representatives, training them to update their own pages, to use simple HTML editors, FTP and graphics software



December 1996 - October 1997
Bar Supervisor
Cyberia Internet Cafe
www.cyberiacafe.net/

Duties included: basic Internet training to customers, for browsing, and using email. Daily running of the bar, cash handling, stock control, customer care, and entertainment of corporate clients