Work History
2012 - Current
Web Design & Management
Freelance
Freelance design, management, maintenance and technical support for approximately 60 companies throughout the UK (12 currently on management package). Management activities include updating websites with news and new content on a regular basis.
2020 - Current
Owner Operator
Pussy Cat Artist
Digital art charity website. E-commerce website offering digital portraits of cats in return for a charitable donation. Set up of e-commerce website and fulfilment using Photoshop art skills.
2014 - 2020
Owner Operator
Social Easy
Created a self service social media dashboard for small business and charities to manage their own social media easily. Closed due to lack of paid memberships. Social media now all done through chrisallan.net
2012 - 2020
Owner Operator
Saint Valley Web Consulting
Freelance design and development of websites for approximately 60 companies throughout the UK. Other services offered include search engine optimisation, social media management, digital marketing, content creation and online advertising through pay per click. Merged brands to become solely chrisallan.net
1999 - 2012
Customer Services Administrator
Indigo Lighthouse Group
Answered customer service queries via email, letter and telephone including complaint resolution and other general administration. Created and developed email reply system and templates. Created and managed company intranet. Optimised images for Indigo Lighthouse e-commerce website.
1994-1999
Manager/ Licensee
Elliots Café Bar
Full management of busy town centre bar. Responsible for staff management, marketing, book keeping and stock control.
Education
2015
Diploma in Digital Marketing
Shaw Academy
2014
Certificate in Social Media Marketing
SO ME Academy
1994
HND in the Social Sciences
Ayr College
Professional Skills
Web Development
Social Media Management
Web Analytics
Adwords & Social Ads
Microsoft Office
Adobe Photoshop
Data Extraction & Research
Search Engine Optimisation
Customer Service Administration
Testimonials
Jim Chalmers
Auriculotherapist, Chalatalrick Publishers
Delighted with the results. I would not hesitate to use Chris for any further projects I may have in the future and I would advise everyone I know to also give him a call
Martyn Henderson
DJ & Producer, Compact Disco
Chris has provided excellent service for my two websites for some time, and have gone above and beyond the course of duty. I have already and would highly recommend him.
Steven Withers
CEO, Belvedere Images
There is never any problem that can't be fixed by Chris. Always helpful and keeps my website and social media ticking over wonderfully
Paul Kelly
CEO, Kelly Wedding Photography
Chris has done an excellent job for us both in web design and SEO which has seen a significant improvement to turnover. Service was prompt at all times and we would be glad to recommend their services to any other business looking to improve online presence and performance.
Sandra Paton
Change Manager, Argyll & Bute Women's Aid
Chris has the patience of a saint!