+ EDUCATION

I completed the MA in Interactive Media in DIT Aungier St during the academic year 1999-2000. This course covered design principles, software, coding, professional practices, project management and information architecture, among other topics. I graduated with 2:1 honours.

I studied for a BA in English and History of Art in UCD from 1993-1996, and graduated with 2:1 honours in both subjects.

I have also undertaken the following part-time courses:

Theories of Race and Ethnicity - Trinity College, Oct 2005
Principles of Graphic Design - NCAD, July 2004
Black & White Photography - Gallery of Photography, Temple Bar, February 2004
HTML Coding - Arthouse, Temple Bar, February 1999

+ EXPERIENCE

I have been working in the multimedia design business since 1999, and have worked full-time or on a contract basis for the following employers:

  • Oxfam Ireland
  • Trinity College
  • The Digital Media Centre
  • Riverdeep
  • Ireland.com
  • ebeon
  • Fsharp Bank

I have taught part-time multimedia courses in the National College of Ireland and Senior College Dun Laoire, and multimedia to postgraduate students in Trinity College.

If you would like more details about my work experience or require a copy of my CV, please email me.

 

+ CODING SKILLS

  • HTML coding
  • Dynamic HTML
  • CSS
  • XML, XHTML
  • JavaScript
  • Flash ActionScripting (Intermediate Level)
  • Macromedia Dreamweaver
  • Microsoft FrontPage

+ GRAPHICS SKILLS

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Macromedia Freehand
  • Macromedia Fireworks
  • Quark Xpress
  • Microsoft Publisher

+ MULTIMEDIA SKILLS

  • Macromedia Flash
  • Macromedia Director
  • Adobe Premiere
  • SoundForge
  • The Apple Mac video editing suite (iMovie, iDVD)

+ I'M READING

Saul Bellow, Richard Dawkins and lots of other science writers.
I have this thing where once a year I have to read something really gory, and this year it's James Ellroy.

+ I'M WATCHING

The US Office

+ I'M LISTENING TO

The Cake Sale

+ I'M COOKING

Winter comfort food: smoked fish casserole, soup, spicy curries

+ THIS MONTH'S HERO

Richard Dawkins

+ SUPREME #1 HERO OF ALL TIME

Lynda Barry

Lynda Barry, Funk Queen of the Universe

+ SITE HOSTED BY

+ WHERE'S THE OLD SITE?

Why, it's right here!

+ TOM SWIFTY

"I got a job in a pancake restaurant," she said flippantly.