Here’s my CV. You might be here because I’m applying for something and linked you to it; alternatively, you might want to hire me because you’ve stumbled across my website somehow. I’m available as a high-quality tech writer or copywriter and to create websites and bespoke web applications.
Basic Details
| Name | Adam Lloyd | Location | Wiltshire, United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|---|
| DoB | 02/11/1998 | Current Occupation | Freelance Blogger Chorister |
Education
| Hardenhuish School (2015-2017) | AS Levels | A2 Levels |
|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | Grade |
| Computer Science | – | A |
| Economics | – | A* |
| Further Mathematics | A | A |
| Mathematics | A | A* |
| Physics | A | – |
| Hardenhuish School (2010-2015) | GCSEs | |
| Subject | Grade | |
| Biology | A* | |
| Chemistry | A* | |
| English Language | A* | |
| English Literature | A* | |
| Geography | A* | |
| ICT | A* | |
| Mathematics | A* | |
| Statistics | A* | |
| Physics | A* | |
| Religious Studies | A* | |
| French | A | |
| Charter Primary School (2003-2010) | ||
Full Breakdown of GCSE Exam Results
Click to download Excel spreadsheet
Other Qualifications
- Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music Grade 7 in Piano
- Royal School of Church Music Voice for Life Yellow Ribbon
- Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award
Skills
My command of the English language is strong; as a result, I am an excellent communicator and work well with others either in their presence or remotely. My experiences have also given me skills in mediation and team leadership in addition to an ability to remain calm under intense pressure or stressful workloads.
As my exam results show, my understanding of mathematical and statistical concepts is also strong. I have learned to apply these to new and challenging situations through computing-based and other problems.
IT Skills:
My IT (particularly Web) skills are comprehensive and advanced.
- Microsoft Office (Advanced)
- Google Apps
- Google Webmaster Tools
- HTML5 and CSS3
- PHP
- SQL
- WordPress
- WooCommerce
- Bespoke CMS
- Joomla!
Work Experience
St. Mary Redcliffe Church Choir
November 2016 – present
I sing as an alto in the back rows of the Choir of St. Mary Redcliffe Church, for which I rehearse every Friday and sing three services every Sunday, in addition to other special services around festival times or for weddings.
GLL
February 2016 – present
Work as a leisure assistant at the Oasis, Swindon; in time this role will encompass lifeguarding duties. Leisure assistants operate centres and interact with customers and ensure that their experience is as beneficial as possible, including problem solving and reconciliation.
WordCandy
July 2015 – November 2015
I worked with editorial staff to tight deadlines writing high-quality, mostly long form pieces about the popular content management system WordPress for a plethora of clients through the WordCandy agency. Responsibilities included coming up with article ideas; generation of “clickable,” search-engine friendly headlines and excerpts; delivery of high-quality written pieces with expert knowledge; search-engine optimisation.
A Prompt, Ltd.
July 2014 – July 2016
Originally joining aprompt for a week of Work Experience, I impressed and have been invited back to work for them during holiday periods. Work over the years has included branding tasks (including on social media websites); blog writing; stock checking; client meetings; client support; technical work (eg. website updates); website design; web application testing and general administrative work.
Hardenhuish School ICT Support
Voluntary | September 2015 – present
Working with ICT Support to resolve low-level support issues such as hardware replacement and software troubleshooting; developing software systems to improve departmental efficiency and ease of use for staff.
Beat Bullying MindFull Youth Panel
Voluntary | April 2014 – October 2014
Work as part of a national panel of young people to provide feedback on fundraising and services for the MindFull charity until its closure in October 2014.
TeenHelp, Inc.
Voluntary | August 2012 – July 2016
Working on a number of projects with the non-profit TeenHelp including live chat with vulnerable young people in need; email ticketing with young people; facilitating chat room discussions; contributing advice to forums; moderating forums; communicating to reconcile moderation staff and users; working on an articles section; working on social media accounts.
Other Experience
Hardenhuish School Student Leadership Team
Voluntary | June 2016 – June 2017
Work with a team of students and the school leadership team to provide feedback on and improve the pupil experience.
Hardenhuish School Pupil and Parents Governing Committee
Voluntary | December 2015 – present
Represent pupil views to the governing body and parents.
Hardenhuish School Pupil Executive Committee
Voluntary | September 2015 – September 2016
Manage and implement ideas from the student body in a school.
Hardenhuish School E-Safety Committee
Voluntary | February 2015 – present
Provide pupil insight on E-Safety policy-making and awareness campaigns for a school community.
Hardenhuish School ICT Strategy Group
Voluntary | June 2014 – present
Representing pupil opinion and providing technical knowledge in a senior leadership level strategy group working to introduce tablets and improve web-based learning across a school community. Deliver training sessions to staff to improve technical literacy and confidence.
Hardenhuish School Green Team
Voluntary | from October 2011
Work as part of a team with stakeholders such as the senior leadership team, teachers and the county council to set and reach school energy improvement targets. Earned Green Flag status.
Hardenhuish School Parliament
Voluntary | September 2011 – September 2014
Work on various committees with all year groups to represent views of thirty people, including on catering, mobile phones, teaching and learning and uniform; organise a charity week.
Rotary Youth Speaks
I have taken part in multiple Rotary Youth Speaks competitions, once winning heats and making it to regional finals.
BBC School Report
I have taken part in my school’s BBC School Report days whenever possible to improve my journalism and web-based publishing skills.
More About Me
I swim. As is probably relatively obvious, I am quite enthralled by the power of the web and the ways in which it can communicate ideas to people. In addition to analytical and mathematical skills, my technical knowledge is advanced.
My future plans include the University of St Andrews and a Computer Science and Mathematics degree – hopefully!