Carolyn Lucas Yandell's Curriculum Vitae

HTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP
Windows, Mac OS X, Unix, Linux
Photoshop and Dreamweaver, some Flash
Proficiency in the basic mechanics of research
While attending university, I found that organisational skills and attention to details were two of my most valuable assets.

Kentuckiana Surgeons - This is a website for Lucas, Parks, Rea and Van Daalen, PLC, a physician's practise in Louisville, KY. This site provides not only brochure information but informative links that patients can use to further explore their diseases on the web.
Doug Lucas - This is a site for Doug Lucas, a professional dancer. The site included challenging gallery presentation and promotional imagery.
Cafe Kilimanjaro - The site for Cafe Kilimanjaro was also a professional project which included photo shoots and maintainance contracts. I no longer maintain or host this site.
www.mcass.co.uk- Business Website for an Urban Renewal Consultancy Firm. I was responsible for developing the architecture and functionality of the site while consulting on the graphic design with contracted graphic designers. The current site has been changed after my involvement with the project.
www.littleteapot.org - My proper website, rants and all. This was my first attempt at interesting graphic design, also incorporating includes. Also included are older design ideas under 'web design', with such experiments as frames and table layouts.
www.AfricaInSight.org - Africa in Sight.org - This site is my pet project in which I've not only experimented with php and databases, but is also my attempt to put my degree to some useful purpose. It was released on August 19, 2001.

For my full web history, please view my web design page.

I was employed as the Web Quality Assurance Associate for pcusa.org, the website for the Presbyterian Church, USA organization. This job entailed testing and scheduling uploads, as well as copyediting and bug-fixing on the site and its associated applications. I also performed usability testing and training of colleagues on HTML and content management software.

I taught World Civ 102, 1500 - Present as a part=time history instructor for the school year of 2001-2002. This was challenging both because I had never taught before and because it is so wide-ranging yet limited on time.

I worked part-time at Starbucks as a Barista which dealt mostly with customer service. Specific challenges in this job included memorising enormous amounts of detail, exceptional service, and calm in moments of stress. Working at Starbucks has involved the friendliest work environment I've ever experienced.

I was working full-time for iowatch, the first 'internet breakdown services' at www.iowatch.com. Responsibilities included content development and uploads, including some graphic development and the writing of copy. Liaising between HTML and PHP was essential while I also was in charge of developing and designing the help system.

Responsible for the development of the site www.mcass.co.uk. This involved information architecture, content development, and consultation with graphic designers on the look and feel of the site.

I was working part-time on an anthropology project on Nigeria, archiving and cataloging newspaper clippings. This is very interesting and detailed work which should help in shedding light on modern religious movements in Nigeria.

Provided temporary assistance to a travel recruitment company. I vetted CVs, interviewed and screened prospective recruits via telephone, organised interview schedules, and performed related administrative tasks.

M.A. in African Studies

School of Oriental and African Studies, London, U.K.

* Logic and Critical Thinking

* Speech Communications

Carolyn Lucas Yandell
Date of Birth: November 1, 1975
Email: carrie at yandell dot org

SKILLS
HTML, CSS, Javascript, PHP Windows, Mac OS X, Unix, Linux Photoshop and Dreamweaver, some Flash Proficiency in the basic mechanics of research While attending university, I found that organisational skills and attention to details were two of my most valuable assets.

WEB PORTFOLIO
Kentuckiana Surgeons - This is a website for Lucas, Parks, Rea and Van Daalen, PLC, a physician's practise in Louisville, KY. This site provides not only brochure information but informative links that patients can use to further explore their diseases on the web. Doug Lucas - This is a site for Doug Lucas, a professional dancer. The site included challenging gallery presentation and promotional imagery. Cafe Kilimanjaro - The site for Cafe Kilimanjaro was also a professional project which included photo shoots and maintainance contracts. I no longer maintain or host this site. www.mcass.co.uk- Business Website for an Urban Renewal Consultancy Firm. I was responsible for developing the architecture and functionality of the site while consulting on the graphic design with contracted graphic designers. The current site has been changed after my involvement with the project. www.littleteapot.org - My proper website, rants and all. This was my first attempt at interesting graphic design, also incorporating includes. Also included are older design ideas under 'web design', with such experiments as frames and table layouts. www.AfricaInSight.org - Africa in Sight.org - This site is my pet project in which I've not only experimented with php and databases, but is also my attempt to put my degree to some useful purpose. It was released on August 19, 2001. For my full web history, please view my web design page.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Presbyterian Church, USA, Louisville, KY	Web QA Associate	July 2002 - Dec 2004
I was employed as the Web Quality Assurance Associate for pcusa.org, the website for the Presbyterian Church, USA organization. This job entailed testing and scheduling uploads, as well as copyediting and bug-fixing on the site and its associated applications. I also performed usability testing and training of colleagues on HTML and content management software.

University of Louisville, Louisville, KY	History Instructor	April 2001 - May 2002
I taught World Civ 102, 1500 - Present as a part=time history instructor for the school year of 2001-2002. This was challenging both because I had never taught before and because it is so wide-ranging yet limited on time.

Starbucks, Louisville, KY, USA	Barista	June 2001 - June 2002
I worked part-time at Starbucks as a Barista which dealt mostly with customer service. Specific challenges in this job included memorising enormous amounts of detail, exceptional service, and calm in moments of stress. Working at Starbucks has involved the friendliest work environment I've ever experienced.

iowatch ltd., London, U.K.	Web Content Developer	Oct 2000 - Feb 2001

I was working full-time for iowatch, the first 'internet breakdown services' at www.iowatch.com. Responsibilities included content development and uploads, including some graphic development and the writing of copy. Liaising between HTML and PHP was essential while I also was in charge of developing and designing the help system.

Internation. Ltd., London, U.K.	Web Developer (Contract)	April - Sept 2000
Responsible for the development of the site www.mcass.co.uk. This involved information architecture, content development, and consultation with graphic designers on the look and feel of the site.

S.O.A.S., London, U.K.	Archival Assistant	April - Oct 2000
I was working part-time on an anthropology project on Nigeria, archiving and cataloging newspaper clippings. This is very interesting and detailed work which should help in shedding light on modern religious movements in Nigeria.

Travel People, London, U.K.	Recruitment Administrator	July - Sept. 1999
Provided temporary assistance to a travel recruitment company. I vetted CVs, interviewed and screened prospective recruits via telephone, organised interview schedules, and performed related administrative tasks.

Blake Publishing, London	Work Experience	March - May 1999
Learned basic editorial techniques and proofread several manuscripts, in addition to performing basic office duties. Proving creative input was the best aspect of this job.

New Look, Canterbury, U.K.	Sales Assistant	Summer 1998
Worked abroad for the summer while a student in university. This was a very enlightening experience as customer relations were different from any prior experience.

Lucas, Parks and Rea, PLC, Louisville, KY, U.S.A.	Insurance Claims Collector	March 1997 - Dec. 1998
Responsible for reconciling overdue medical claims. Fixed computer problems with a new filing system installed that year which resulted in a marked increase in insurance payment receipts.

Kinko's, Louisville	Customer Service	May 1995 - April 1997
Performed duties related to the copy industry, such as proofreading, repair, and cash handling. On my shift I instituted the new Job Manager position which resulted in a greater efficiency and dependability in completing customer orders correctly and on time.

United Parcel Service, Louisville	Package Handler	May 1995 - August 1995
Responsible for loading packages and crates onto aircraft. I was a member of a 6-person team on the night shift.

Levy's Lumber and Building Center, Louisville	Cashier/Asst. Sales/Stock Clerk	Sept. 1992 - June 1994
Working at Levy's was my first job. I began as a cashier and quickly moved to various jobs in the store, helping wherever I was needed. Learned my first lessons in customer service.

EDUCATION

M.A. in African Studies	School of Oriental and African Studies, London, U.K.
Concentration:	West African History, West African Anthropology, Hausa
Completion Date:	September 2000, with Merit.

B.A. in History	University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.A.
Concentration:	Humanities; British and African History
Graduation Date:	December 1998 with GPA of 3.43 (Equivalent to a British 2.1)

RELATED COURSES

* Creative Writing - Poetry	* Logic and Critical Thinking	* Spanish - 3 semesters
* Creative Writing - Fiction	* Speech Communications	* Hausa - 2 terms
* Linguistics	* College Writing


HONOURS/ACTIVITIES

1998:	I was on the Dean's List for Spring and Fall of 1998.

	I joined the Golden Key National Honor Society in Fall of 1998.

1996:	I joined Phi Alpha Theta, the national history honour society, in the Fall of 1996.

	I was on the Dean's List for Spring of 1996.

1994:	Sports
	I was a member of the high school track team, participating in shot put and discus. I was fifth in the region and was awarded Most Valuable Field Athlete for that academic year.

	Academic
	I was a member of the Beta Club and National Honor Society, both of which required students to have a certain GPA (3.2 for Beta Club and 3.5 for National Honor Society) and perform a specified amount of community service.

INTERESTS

I take an active interest in artistic endeavors such as pottery and other handicrafts. I have also volunteered in my community in such areas as the Louisville Zoo. I also enjoy snowboarding and and hiking. While at SOAS, I worked for the magazine, The Spirit, where I wrote art reviews and assisted with editorial duties.