Skills
- Web Design: HTML, CSS, DOM Scripting. Knowledge of W3C web standards. Fireworks, Illustrator, Flash & Photoshop.
- Web Development: PHP, MySQL, Javascript.
- Accessibility and Usability: I aim to create accessible websites through semantic mark-up and adhering to basic web accessibility principles.
- Sound Design: Cubase, Logic, Reason, Soundforge, Digital Performer, Director, Flash.
Experience
Freelance Web Designer – December 2007-present
Since leaving Vebra at Christmas, I have taken up freelancing in order to develop my skills and improve my portfolio.
Vebra – Web Designer October 2006-December 2007
Vebra are a software provider for estate agents who also offer additional services, including web and graphic design.
Out of This World – Cook July 2004-present
I have supplied vegan food to a Leeds deli on and off for the past 3-4 years.
Education
University of Hertfordshire – September 2003-June 2006
B.Sc. Sound Design Technology with 1st Class Honours
Leeds College of Music – September 2001-June 2003
BTEC ND Music Technology
Thirsk School – September 1996-June 2001
10 GCSEs
Interests
My main interests include web design, cooking, books and running. I also enjoy music, art and films. Running takes up quite a lot of my free time and I have recently begun training with the South Leeds Athletics Club. Books I have particularly enjoyed recently are Cloud Atlas, Stranger on a Train, Kafka on the Shore and Saturday.
Referees
Available on request.
Contact Me
Tel: (0113) 2100601
Mob: 07927 542402
E-mail: sorrel@turtledesigns.co.uk