Professional Blogger, Freelance Writer, Web Developer, Internet Consultant
Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
- Current
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- Technology Channel Editor at Splashpress Media
- Freelance Writer at Blog Herald
- Past
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- Freelance Writer / Editor at Shiny Media
- Owner at Blue Fish Network
- Professional Blogger at Blue Fish Network (Self-employed)
- Fundraising Data Executive at British Heart Foundation
- Education
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- Kingston University
- Connections
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- Industry
- Internet
- Websites
Andy Merrett’s Summary
Technology, societal and ethics blogger/freelance journalist with online experience of blogging, web design, programming, networking, revenue generation, and Internet trends. Interest in developing online networks, building the profile of personal and business blogging particularly in the UK, and developing both niche and mainstream information-based projects.
Andy Merrett’s Specialties:
Web programming (HTML, PHP, CSS, XML), MySQL, blogging platform maintenance (WP, MT, TP), Apache server, Photoshop, online product/service research, Raiser's Edge, UK charity knowledge, consumer electronics, HDTV
Andy Merrett’s Experience
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Technology Channel Editor
Splashpress Media
(Internet industry)
July 2009 — Present (5 months)
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Freelance Writer
Blog Herald
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Internet industry)
December 2006 — Present (3 years )
Blogging about blogging, particularly UK-based news
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Freelance Writer / Editor
Shiny Media
(Privately Held; Online Media industry)
July 2006 — July 2009 (3 years 1 month)
Freelance technology writing, primarily on UK-focused consumer electronics, high definition TV, and iPhone.
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Owner
Blue Fish Network
(Internet industry)
September 2005 — January 2008 (2 years 5 months)
Development and maintenance of a UK-focused independent blog/new media network, including MySQL database maintenance, membership duties, motivational, promotion, networking.
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Professional Blogger
Blue Fish Network (Self-employed)
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Internet industry)
July 2006 — July 2007 (1 year 1 month)
Various blogging projects including music, family, technology, ethics, and faith.
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Fundraising Data Executive
British Heart Foundation
(Non-Profit; 201-500 employees; Computer Software industry)
March 2004 — July 2006 (2 years 5 months)
Maintenance of Raiser's Edge and SQL Server fundraising databases, data cleansing, campaign data preparation.
Andy Merrett’s Education
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Kingston University
DipHE , Computer Information Systems Design , 2002 — 2006
- Activities and Societies:
- Christian Union
Additional Information
Andy Merrett’s Websites:
Andy Merrett’s Interests:
consumer electronics, music, Internet, fantasy/sci-fi, photography, pool
Andy Merrett’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
