Greetings, I’m DR Yuill-Kirkwood (Dr Ravenholm) and welcome to my site Transparent-Aluminium.net, from here you can learn more about me, my qualifications, skills, my business serveries, and where to find me across all your favourite social media sites.
In addition to my business my website and blog showcase my photography, YouTube videos, and expeditions & adventures. I also keep a small flock of Chickens and you can follow their Stories in Tales From The Coop.
I love movies, gaming on my XBOX and reading. Some of my favourites being Star Trek, Lord Of The Rings, Serenity, Firefly (Jewel Staite being the most beautiful girl in the verse), Mass Effect, Halo, Skyrim, and Minecraft, I could go on. You can also find me meeting all the celebrities at Comic-Con.
For my photography, I use a Canon 50D & 80D, a RICOH THETA V 360 Degree Spherical Camera, DJI Mavic Mini, and Celestron Astromaster 130 EQ MD. To process my content I use Adobe Lightroom CC, Photoshop CC and Premiere Pro CC to create my finished work. I also have my own Alexa Apps sharing photographic and computing tips.
I have an excellent working knowledge of Cisco network infrastructure and security, and many industry-leading software applications. I work to the highest standards have an eye for detail, design and organisation, highly developed skills in problem identification and an analytical/logical approach to the implementation of effective solutions. I am comfortable with analysing and understanding data, working under time pressure and presenting myself in a professional manner and working both in a team and with the public
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My Qualifications
Read about my qualifications and working experience below or download a PDF of my CV here, or download a PDF of my CV with Certifications and References here.
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City Of Sunderland College: 2004-2010
- CCNA – v3.1
- CCNP – v5.0
- CCSP – SND
- CCSP – SNRS
- CCSP – SNAA
Sunderland University: 2004-2007
- Network Computing
- Telecommunications
Tyne Metropolitan College: 2001-2004
- AVCE ICT
- Photography
- Computing
- AutoCAD Advanced Engineering.
Marden High School: 1996-2001
- English Language and Media
- Maths
- Science
- ICT
- Systems and Control Technology
- History
Other Qualifications
- Full UK Driving License
- UK Drone License
- Ordained Minister
Church of the Latter-Day Dude - The Fall – Second Triangle
My Working Experience and Skills
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DIRECTOR, TRANSPARENT-ALUMINIUM.NET — 2008-THE FUTURE
- Product Photography
- Event Photography
- Aerial Drone Photography
- 360° Google Business View
- Photo Editing & Restoration
- Adobe Photoshop CC
- Adobe Lightroom CC
- Adobe Premiere Pro CC
- Adobe Audition CC
- Adobe After Effects CC
- Creating and Managing Websites
- Creating and Managing Online Stores
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
- Operating Blogs, and social media
- Google/Apple/Bing Maps Support
- Web Mastering Tools Support
- Domain and Hosting Support
- Access, SQL, VBA.
- Creating of stock control system.
- Customer and purchase order system.
- Creating extensive reporting and forecasting system.
- Debugging and maintaining database systems.
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- Hardware Service & Repair
- Windows Service & Repair
- Hardware Upgrades
- Customer PC Builds
- Data Recovery
- Virus & Spyware Removal
- Software Support
- System Health Checks & Optimisation
- Internet & Network Connectivity Issues
- WiFi and Ethernet Network Setup & Support
- Home or Business Network Design & Installation
- Network Security & Virus Protection
- Screen Replacement
- Battery Replacement
- Camera Replacement
- Home Button Replacement
- Charging Port Replacement
- Power & Volume Button Replacement and much more
- iOS Fixes
- Repair severely damaged iOS operating system
- IT Consulting
- Training & Tuition
- Design & Creating Marketing Materials
- System Analysis & Support
- NFC Encoding
- Data Input
- Custom T-Shirts
- Window Decals
- Custom Decals
- Pop-up Card
- Lightboxes
- Origami
- Corporate Gift
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IT MANAGER, A. STEPHENSONS LTD, APPLEBY — 2014-2016
Web Development:
- HTML5, WordPress.
- Creating and operating an online store.
- Operating Blogs, and social media.
Database Development:
- Access, SQL, VBA.
- Creating of the stock control system.
- Customer and purchase order system.
- Creating extensive reporting and forecasting system.
- Debugging and maintaining database systems.
Point of Sale:
- Programming and installation of retail till POS systems.
- Debugging and maintaining till POS systems.
IT Support:
- Maintenance of all computing system i.e. PCs, Phones, Tables, vehicle trackers & network infrastructure. Locally & remote.
- Software support
- Product photography and post-production in Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop and illustrator.
- Designing printed media, flyers, posters, newspaper adverts, business cards.
- Designing online adverts.
- Operating social media and blogs.
Retail and Wholesale:
- Customer service.
- Assisting customer with their shopping.
- Talking customers shopping it to their car or home.
- Retail and Wholesale Home and business delivery driving.
- Taking customer orders over the phone.
- Picking Retail and Wholesale customer orders for delivery.
- Serving customers and ePOS till.
- Stock replenishment.
- Store Displays.
- Taking in delivers.
- Placing purchase orders.
- Cash handling and processing End of Day reports.
- General Housekeeping
SUPPORT TEACHER, UNIVERSITY OF SUNDERLAND — 2004-2005
- Developing student’s skills in assembly programming language.
- Development of course material aiding in student exam preparation.
SUPPORT TEACHER, TYNE METROPOLITAN COLLEGE — 2001-2004
- Developing student’s skills in Advanced AutoCAD tools and techniques.
- Research and development of Advanced AutoCAD
- Development of AutoCAD course material and training packs.
- Developing student’s skills in Photoshop.
- Providing 1-to-1 tutorial sessions for students.
HOTEL SUPPORT, TRAVELODGE, TYNE & WEAR — 2005-2014
- Provided IT technical support for all hotel teams.
- Provided booking support and troubleshooting for all hotel teams.
- Handled all out of hours overbooking, providing booking support for both customers and hotel teams.
- Development of IT tools such as accounting databases to enhance the efficiency of hotel operations.
- Provide training, and continuing development for hotel teams.
- Front of house customer service for hotel guest, including Reception, Bar Cafe, Kitchen.
- Hotel maintenance such as basic electrical, plumbing and general repairs.
- Development of hotel-specific marketing campaigns, boosting sales.
WAREHOUSE MANAGER, M&Co., NORTH SHIELDS — 2001-2005
- Preparing goods for sale.
- Store maintenance.
- The setting up of window and in-store displays.
- Designing advertisements and in-store special events.
Skills
- 360° Photography (3 years)
- Adobe After Effects (3 years)
- Adobe Audition (4 years)
- Adobe Illustrator (5 years)
- Adobe Lightroom (5 years)
- Adobe Photoshop (10+ years)
- Adobe Premiere Pro (4 years)
- Alexa Skills Development (3 years)
- Computer Repair (10+ years)
- Data Recovery (3 years)
- Facebook 3D Photo Painting (2 years)
- Graphic Design (10+ years)
- HTML (10+ years)
- HTML5 (5 years)
- Management Information Systems (10+ years)
Skills
- Microsoft Access (10+ years)
- Microsoft Excel (10+ years)
- Microsoft Office (10+ years)
- Microsoft Outlook (10+ years)
- Microsoft Windows (10+ years)
- Microsoft Word (10+ years)
- Mobile Repair (10+ years)
- NFC Encoding (2 Year)
- Origami/Paper Crafts (6 years)
- Photography (10+ years)
- SQL (10+ years)
- VBA (10+ years)
- WooCommerce (6 years)
- WordPress (8 years)
- YouTube (6 years)
Certifications/Licences
- Full UK Driving License (10+ years)
- UK Drone License (2 years)
- Ordained Minister (5 Years)
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Opening Hours
Monday | 08:30–19:30 |
Tuesday | 08:30–19:30 |
Wednesday | 08:30–19:30 |
Thursday | 08:30–19:30 |
Friday | 08:30–19:30 |
Saturday | 10:00–15:00 |
Sunday | 10:00–15:00 |
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