Ceryl Lake
Ceryl Petrichor Lake

Ceryl Petrichor Lake

A creative mind with a diverse skillset, currently retraining for a new career in web development.
In the process of relocating to Cardiff.
Diligent and resourceful, a team player who is attentive to project needs. Technically-minded problem solver and avid multitasker.

Junior Web Designer

Newcastle, UK

ceryllake@gmail.com

07969 836 276

Skills

  • Language Flexibility
    Previous experience in C++, C, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, PHP, SQL, MySQL.
  • Versatile Experience
    Have used TailwindCSS, Laravel, and React frameworks.
  • Technically Minded
    Able to adapt to new frameworks and technologies with enthusiasm.
  • Graphic Design
    Proficient in Adobe PhotoShop and other Creative Suite programs, with over a decade of experience in web and print media.
  • Other Skills
    Experience in video and audio editing (Sony Vegas, CapCut, Audacity) technical support, and physical networking/configuration.

Courses

Laravel Bootcamp
Building an example social media website to familiarise with the Laravel development environment.

CompTIA A+ / Cybrary
Basic computer literacy course for software and hardware applications.

Experience

Site Supervisor / EscapeSpace Ltd
Oct 2018 - Current   City Centre, Newcastle
  • Responsible for the upkeep and updating of several websites owned by the company hosted on Squarespace and Wordpress, utilising custom CSS and HTML.
  • Integration of booking system, customer management suite, and payment portal via web sockets and APIs.
  • Installation and management of local network, including staff access and separate guest network.
Venue Manager / Can You Escape?
Mar 2023 - Jan 2024   Micklegate, York

(Hybrid role undertaken alongside the above role at EscapeSpace.)

  • Redesign of website to utilise updated branding, colours, and fonts. Maintaining integrations for booking system and payment portal.
  • Renovation of site including installation of local internet network, wired networked CCTV system.
Claims & Disputes Operative / Convergys
Oct 2016 - Oct 2018   Longbenton, Newcastle
  • Multi-layered IT Support for a well-known online payment platform.
  • Level 1 and 2 technical support, claims handling, fraud investigation, and team training. Data protection was a top priority.


Education

Undergraduate Degree
Sep 2013 - Jun 2016   Northumbria University, Newcastle

Bachelors of Science (Hons) Computer Games Programming - 2.1
Computer science with a focus on adapting programming practise and applications specifically with games in mind.

A-Levels and Equivalent
Sep 2011 - Jun 2013   John Leggott College, Scunthorpe

BTEC ICT (Extended Diploma) - Grade DDM (Equivalent of A at A Level)
BTEC ICT - Grade D* (Equivalent of A* at A Level)
A Level Mathematics - Grade E
AS Level Physics - Grade D

Trans-coding~

Interests

  • Digital Art & Graphic Design
  • Tabletop Role-Playing Games
  • Live Action Roleplay Events
  • Costume & Prop Construction
  • Arduinos, LEDs, & Microelectronics