Spencer Hudson

Current

Internet Technical Solutions Manager at ghd (ghdhair.com)
Senior Lecturer (part time) at Trinity and All Saints College
internet consultant & information architect at IdeasMerchant.com

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Past

technical consultant at Propaganda.co.uk
Senior Lecturer at Trinity and All Saints College
technical consultant at NFD.co.uk

technical director at Magnitude.co.uk
Research at University of Teesside

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Education

University of Teesside
University of Teesside

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Industry

Internet

Spencer Hudson’s Summary

I am an internet technical consultant. I specalise in the exploitation of web based technologies to create business opportunities and competitive advantages. Focus at all times remains on end-user goal attainment and business performance/objectives.

Essential components include: ebusiness consultancy • ecommerce • website (intranet, extranet, backoffice) • systems integration • information architecture • technical development • business intelligence

I have extensive experience in the deployment of ecommerce systems in the UK and internationally.

Spencer Hudson’s Specialties:

ecommerce (uk and international), systems integration, delivery of bespoke systems (eg. php mysql), branding software systems, PCI DSS, ecomemrce fraud protection, fulfilment, white labelling, project management

Spencer Hudson’s Experience

Internet Technical Solutions Manager

ghd (ghdhair.com)

(Privately Held; Civil Engineering industry)

2006 — Present (3 years )

Moving from consulting work with Propaganda (since 2002) to a direct relationship with ghd. The role has focused on ecommerce and business processes. The site is currently in it's third major iteration (2008) and has been well received by consumers and won several business awards.

Over the years the site has grown considerably, in both terms of visitors, sales and the technology required to support the online activities. The latest version of the website brings together elements such as:

• construction and management of ecommerce, £millions+
• core business systems integration: SAP, Exchequer, Fulfilment
• international ecommerce including: UK/AU/US/ES/FR/IT/DE/DK
• reconciliation of sales, stock, and banking
• integration with warehouse system
• online promotions
• Security
• PCI-DSS Compliant
• back office management/reporting
• information architecture, see: informationarchitecture.co.uk
• microsites: brand guidelines, education
• brand protection and anti-fraud technology
• campaign tracking
• advanced online analytics, custom and speed-trap.com
• contribution analysis
• CNP mitigation, see the3rdman.co.uk
• Staff training
Senior Lecturer (part time)

Trinity and All Saints College

(Higher Education industry)

2006 — Present (3 years )

• eCommerce lecturer for MBS
• MA/PGDip Public Communication
• Development and delivery of eBusiness and eCommerce modules
• post-graduate teaching/support
internet consultant & information architect

IdeasMerchant.com

(Privately Held; Internet industry)

1999 — Present (10 years )

I specialise in internet based business systems: e-commerce, content management, internet marketing, statistical analysis, back office optimisation, geographic information system (postcodes). I provide technical development and advice for web based applications.

ebusiness guru:
http://www.ghdhair.com - consultancy, hosting, development
http://www.smartandcook.co.uk - consultancy, hosting, seo, development
http://www.herriotdaysout.com
http://www.visit-thirsk.com
http://www.langver-engineering.com
http://www.mirarikitchens.com
http://www.propaganda.co.uk
technical consultant

Propaganda.co.uk

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)

2000 — August 2006 (6 years )

Working on a wide range of projects - providing technical consultation and development services.Clients included: alistair mcintosh (now www.williamslea.com), www.mirarikitchens.com, www.ghdhair.com.
Senior Lecturer

Trinity and All Saints College

(Higher Education industry)

1999 — 2006 (7 years )

Responsibilities and Achievements:
• eCommerce lecturer for MBS
• BA Digital Media
• MA/PGDip Broadcast Journalism
• Development and delivery of eBusiness and eCommerce modules
• Undergraduate and post-graduate teaching/support
• Development of new media courses
technical consultant

NFD.co.uk

(Public Company; 1-10 employees; Graphic Design industry)

June 1999 — June 2000 (1 year 1 month)

providing technical direction on emedia projects
technical director

Magnitude.co.uk

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Internet industry)

1998 — 1999 (1 year )

new media development and project consultation. working on project including the following:
www.wagamama.com
www.croda.co.uk
www.itma.org.uk
Research

University of Teesside

(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)

1996 — 1999 (3 years )

Spencer Hudson’s Education

University of Teesside

PhD Research , Electronic Performance Support Systems , 1994 — 1998
University of Teesside

BSc , information technology , 1990 — 1994