> Student Demonstrator, University of Abertay, Dundee, Scotland (2009-present)
In this role, I assist lecturers in class, aiding students to grasp concepts and complete work. To date, I have helped in the teaching in number of subjects including XML, beginners HTML/CSS and introductory Perl programming.
> Freelance Web Design, Scotland (2008-present)
In 2008, I began work as a freelance web designer, occassionally working with other local freelancers. I specialise in using XHTML, CSS, PHP and MySQL to develop dynamic websites. Examples of work I have completed, along with a description can be found in the websites section of the portfolio page.
> Student Representative, University of Abertay, Dundee, Scotland (2006-present)
I was the BSc Computing class representative for 3 consecutive years. The role involved listening to fellow student and gaining their perspectives on the course e.g. areas that needed to be improved. After gathering their thoughts, it was my responsibility to attend biannual course meetings to voice these opinions. I have continued this role while on the MSc Internet Computing course.
> Student Ambassador, University of Abertay, Dundee, Scotland (2006-2009)
I previously held a position as a Student Ambassador at the University of Abertay, Dundee. The main duties of this role involved greeting prospective students at Open Days, showing them around and discussing concerns with them. Working with visitors in this role gave me the opportunity to develop my listening and communication skills.
> Information Advisor, Journeycall, Laurencekirk, Scotland (seasonal work)
I worked at Journeycall, Laurencekirk as an Information Advisor for 4 consecutive summers (2005-2008) and Christmas 2006. The main duties of the job entailed working with customers over the phone and dealing with their travel queries. Working in this role allowed me to become proficient in searching for information. In dealing with a customer query, I had to learn to efficiently browse through a wide variety of data sources, in order to give them the correct information (e.g. train and bus times).