Education

DIBI Design Conference

April 2010

I attended the DIBI conference in Newcastle and listened to the design speakers discuss the theory behind web design, the principles of iPhone UI design and usability testing.

Faculty of Business Development

June 2005 – Sep 2005 Hilton University

I completed a variety of e-Commerce and Marketing modules in my spare time from the Hilton University, e.g. Writing for the Web, Email Marketing and Branding.

MSc Multimedia Communications

Sep 2004 – June 2005 University of Paisley

I designed and developed a data-driven website for an independent retailer. I described the process in a 20,000 word thesis and discussed different approaches to desiging e-commerce websites and how to market effectively once complete.

PgD Multimedia Communications

Sep 2003 – June 2004 University of Paisley

Included: Theory of design, Internet technologies, Search Engine Optimisation, On-line marketing, Web usability, accessibility, interactivity, image manipulation and optimization, software packages and programming languages.

Web Design & Authoring

Sep 2002 – Dec 2002 College of Building & Printing

S.V.Q Microsoft Publisher

Oct 1999 – Jan 2000 Anniesland College

BA Business and Management with Marketing

Sep 1995 – June 1999 University of Paisley

Included Global Marketing Management, Promotional Management, Export Marketing, Direct Marketing and Market Research & Buying Behaviour.