151 Hampton Road

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Ilford

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Essex

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September 2002 to

present

Educational Development Services University of East London and Open University Ð IT Trainer

Training adults with dyslexia and other learning difficulties on the use of their own PCs and Macs, as well as on specialist software to help with their university courses. The applications I train include Inspiration, Mind Manager, Text Help, Write Out Loud, Text Bridge, Dragon Naturally Speaking and Ifinger, which I train on both Mac and PC platforms. The training is delivered on a one-to-one basis, either at the studentÕs home or at the university training facilities.

April 2002 to

September 2002

LÕOuverture Professional & Community Education Goldsmith College Ð New Media Trainer

I designed and delivered training courses on a range of new media technologies, including digital photography, basic IT, web design and image manipulation. I led groups of up to 20 adults and children through these short courses, which were aimed at providing the students with skills as a foundation for further training. Part of my role was to assess and grade the students for streaming for the next level of study. The software used during the courses was Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop and Macromedia Dreamweaver. All photography was done using Fuji Finepix cameras.

Nov 2001 to

April 2002

Tower Hamlets College - Media & Internet Services Technician

The purpose of this temporary position was to manage and maintain the technical resources of several departments across a number of sites; to instruct and assist college staff and students in the use of the resources; and to design and layout marketing and support literature. I was responsible for ordering, tracking, servicing and setting up multi-media resources, including digital cameras, video camcorders, televisions, VCRs, data projectors, laptop PCs and laminators. Aside from the technical knowledge, the main skill demanded by this position was the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people, often having to explain technical subjects to people with limited technical knowledge.

2000 to 2001

London College of Business and Computing - Web Design Tutor

Teaching Adobe Photoshop ImageReady and Macromedia Dreamweaver to classes of up to 25 adults of mixed abilities. The 11 week course took the attendees through the basics and intermediate functions of the software packages. By the completion of the course the attendees were able to create their own web site using the skills learnt during the course. The ability to communicate effectively with a large class of people with mixed experience and skills was key to this role.

June to Aug 2000

Voyagers Jules Verne - Mac Operator/Designer

Preparing images for use on the company's web site, in their printed brochures and on their CD Rom using Adobe Photoshop. Design and layout of new hotel brochures using Adobe Photoshop and QuarkXpress. This included the preparation of the images, copywriting of the text and match printing colour plates for four colour printing.

1999

Freelance Designer - t/a Rough and Ready Graphic Design

Since 1999 I have been working on a freelance basis as a designer producing work for a number of companies, community centres, charities, theatres and individuals. This has included the design of web sites, posters, leaflets, corporate and business identities and logos, a mobile art installation and multi-media products. Many of these jobs required scheduling to tight deadlines, often working closely with the client. Some jobs gave a wide amount of freedom of interpretation, while other clients had strong ideas as to their requirements.

1998 to 1999

News International - Imaging Operator

This role involved electronic scanning of negatives, prints and other artwork for The Times and Times Supplements. I then retouched the images using Adobe Photoshop to correct any defects. Other work included operating the photo-processing and printing machines and filing images using a sophisticated electronic filing system. This was a very pressurised position which demanded the ability to work to very strict deadlines and produce work to high standards of accuracy.

1993 to 2004

Hackney Community College - Photography Teacher

This part-time position was based at one of Hackney College's off-site locations in a community centre. Initially I planned and designed this black and white photography course covering basic and intermediary levels, scheduling lessons and produced handouts and notes. The two hour evening lessons were attended by anything from three to seventeen adults, who varied enormously in experience and abilities. This demanded the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of people, including the college and community centre administrators. Planning and organisation was required as well as practical skills such as maintaining the equipment and setting up props and co-ordinating the end of year show.

1991 to 1992

East London News - Photojournalist

As a photojournalist for this free local paper I covered a wide range of events and stories from light hearted pieces to political and social topics. These included the arrival of the first Kurdish refugees to the area, poor housing conditions and the opening of new shops. Most of my work was on the photographic side, but this also meant providing information for journalist at the paper, though I did also occasionally contribute written pieces.

1989

Camp Libbey, Ohio - Head of Department for Photography and Drama

This summer camp catered for boy and girl scouts aged between seven and seventeen, including some severely disabled children. As head of department I was responsible for scheduling a total of twelve staff and volunteers between the two departments, while also leading classes myself. I was on-call 24 hours a day in this physically and mentally demanding role, with responsibility for the well being and safety of the children. During my time at the camp I produced and directed two major plays, as well teaching other subjects such as creative writing, archery, rocket making, silk screen printing and video production.

1982 to present

Freelance Photographer

My work as a freelance photographer over the last few years has been pursued on a part-time basis to further my interest in image making. During this time I have covered a broad range of subjects, ranging from cv and portfolio portraits, theatre publicity shots, records for legal evidence, still life, weddings to a lunar eclipse. I have won two national awards for my photography, both for social documentary subjects. What this has taught me is the need to seize the moment, and to persist despite obstacles to get the shot.