Narelle Lewis

Employment history

March 2004 - Current
Web Designer
Freelance, Edinburgh

Key roles

  • Project management;
  • Web site development using: XHTML; CSS; JavaScript; SSI; FlashMX, and; FireworksMX.

Portfolio
Narellelewis.com

Notes

I hand-code using the text editor Vim, graphics and photography are edited in the Gimp and all of my work validates according to W3 standards, including all three levels of accessibility according to the WAI.

December 2002 - March 2004
IT Consultant
Scottish Prison Services, HQ, Edinburgh

Key roles

  • Project management;
  • Web site development using: ColdFusion; XHTML; JavaScript, and; CSS;
  • Access database development;
  • Desktop publishing;
  • Copy editing.

Notes

I developed pages for the intranet, produced in-house publications and created Access databases for the Business and Analytical Services team. Also helped colleagues with their computer difficulties and ran an NT4 server from my desk while designing, developing and hosting the International Roundtable for Correctional Excellence Web site.

October 2001 - November 2002
Data Protection Officer
Scottish Prison Services, HQ, Edinburgh

Key roles

  • Developed Web site with advice on Data Protection Act (1998) for intranet;
  • Developed Access databases;
  • Coordinated and sanitised subject access requests;
  • Fully conversant with the Data Protection Act (1998);
  • Working with the SPS lawyers, ensured compliance with the Act across the SPS.

Notes

In addition to my role in the Data Protection office, I also assisted the Communications Department with the launch and maintenance of the SPS intranet and Internet.

April 2000 - December 2002
Office temporary
Kelly Services and Blue Arrow, Edinburgh, UK

Key roles

  • IT help desk — Royal Bank of Scotland (Blue Arrow);
  • Data Protection Officer — Scottish Prison Services (Kelly Services);
  • Personal Assistant — Scottish Executive (6 assignments) (Kelly Services);
  • Receptionist — Royal College of Nursing (Kelly Services).

1998 - 2000
Web site developer
Self employed, Gold Coast, Australia

Key roles

  • Web site development using HTML and JavaScript;
  • Public Relations.
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Languages

Computer languages

Operating systems

Software

I have a good command of the majority of Microsoft Office applications, as well as the following tools, which I use on a regular basis:
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Education

Cambridge English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA)
April 15th - May 13th, 2005
Transfer, Paris

Certificate in Web Applications Development
2003 - 2004
The Open University

Modules:

French language (Elementary 1 to Intermediate 2)
2001 - 2003
French Institute of Scotland, Edinburgh, UK

Bachelor of Arts
1995 - 2001 (Part-time)
University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Australia

Majors:

Notable highlights:

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Interests & Professional Memberships

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