The Share Expertise Thread

[Marc]

Have done one of these threads before, however if I remember rightly I think we only had about a hundred members or so at the time (wow that seems crazy now lol). So here we are with over a thousand members and lots of people who can do lots of different things.

IDEA OF THIS TOPIC

If you needed someone to help you with a computer issue, you would generally come to me as you know I deal with computers on a daily bases. Did you know Davidjk is also pretty clued up in these areas?? (sorry david, your bein used as an example lol). Some of you may have, but most wont. So the topic is to simply put down the expertise that we have in different areas.

Over the christmas period there have been people on here making leashes, toy huskies, candles, calenders and all sorts of things, but they are spread all around the forum. Some of them known to all, and some of them not so well known. You may need a birthday present from someone, or some accounting advice, or your computer is playing up. Te possibilities with this many people are endless and regardless of what your skills are, you may find it is of some use to others, and likewise someone elses may be of use to you.

So come on guys, lets get a list going of skills we all have and see what we can find out about each other. Depending how big the thread/topic gets I may update this main post with the list for easy access

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So I suppose I'd better start, please remember it doesnt matter if you dont know what Im talkin about below. Most wont, however if its usefull to someone the chances are that person will know what they are looking for:-

• Websites - I guess this states the obvious with doing this place, but I suppose I'd better add it here anyways LOL

• Computers general - I can build, fix, modify computers so can help in pretty much any of these areas

• Coding - I currently write in visual basic 6 and VB.NET mainly, I am also extremely proficient in transact SQL (databases). I use crystal reports either standalone or integrated into applications for report creation. I also do a fair amount of html & CSS for website design along with basic knowledge of the working of PHP with mysql back end.

• Accounting - I am qualified as an accounting technician (yeah wierd mix I know), and specialise in UK personal taxation. I have done accounting at management accounts level from ledger to trial balance and balance sheet including asset management and the likes.

• Music production - I currently do quite a lot of music production using ableton live primarily. Very much into the progressive trance side of things working from initial production to post production and digital mastering of tracks.

[Sarah]

Smart arse

I'm qualified in business law and credit management

[Dunc]

If you get stuck and Marc cant help I taught him everything he knows

[Mazz]

Here's what I do:

Technical Writer - Specifically operator and parts manuals for high-speed high-tech packaging machines. Adobe FrameMaker and Adobe Acrobat are the primary products used.

John Deere Garden Tractors - It's more of an interest, but I've been turning a wrench on those I've owned for 25 years.

Chief Cook/Bottle Washer - Chicago Style Pizza, Prime Rib, Smoked Ribs, the list goes on. Of course, with all that there's the dishes. So I do those too.

[SarahNukka&Shadow]

My skills:

Im a dog walker/pet sitter and therefore know a few around and about the Nottinghamshire area,

Im on an animal course at Brackenhurst so know quite abit abut all animals in general and also know alot of people who do, so if I dont know something I can always call on the wealth of knowledge in my contact.

I have done art courses and photography classes and my dad is a proffesional photographer so I have a reasonable amount of knowledge in this area.

Will come back and add things if I think of any more things I can do but thats off the top of my head.

[siberian_wolf]

well I dont have any expertise apart from being a chatterbox on the forum and in the chatroom lol

Jamie is a qualified instructor and general know it all, lol, he is a qualified agricultural mechanic/engineer and also knows quite a lot on car, lorry and bike mechanics too

[Shrimpo]

Ok.

· Was a Maintenance fitter for 10 year, mainly dealing with Refrigeration, big and small stuff.

· Did a couple of Degrees, while at work and bringing up the family, well the wife did a lot of it, but 2 kids and work + study was hard going.

· Now a Seinor Test engineer, we test the cars before you get to see them we find the problems (hope) before you do, so got a good idea on cars (Ford).

· Played with PC’s since early 90’s back when a 286 was fast, and 40mb HDD was going to last for ever….so got a fair idea of who they work, as in th eold days you built them and then up-graded them..

· Kites, built them, Fly them, and have fun with them, that’s powerkites, board, Buggy and sometimes on the water.

· Photography is one of my other hobby’s started off many years ago with Film, and got my first Digital, when 1.2mb was big, but lets not get into mine is bigger than yours, enjoy taking photos, and playing with Photoshop.

· Had Dogs for some 10 years now, and been helping Train them for 8 years, I like the puppy classes, and it’s always nice to see them change over the 6 weeks.

Al

[karly_larkin]

ok

- i was a cleaner for years doing normal cleaning, high level cleaning, builder cleans and special cleans

- i knit toys eg husky's, bob the builder and the jean greenhows toys

i also knit baby clothes

- i also make dog harness, leads, collars ect

if i think of anything i've missed i will add later

[Hock]

Someone once told me "if being a smartass was a profession, you'd be rich"

[Val (Zebedee)]

I don't have qualifications as such, but I am a Mum of 2 kids & 2 dogs, so a wealth of experience there! Currently work for the water board, so can answer most clean & waste water queries ...... used to work in retail so know about kitchen appliances ................. and have a degree in making tea & coffee if you're ever in the North West UK!!!!!! :lol:

[valkyries]

lol can't realy say i got any thing i can realy help with apart from like Val says, i'm a mum of 2 kids and 3 dogs, i'm old so got a life of experiences lol some good some bad.

I'm a qualified nursery nurse NNEB, a qualified youth worker, got my NVQ Level 3 in health an social care, i'm an archery instructor, got a few cirtificates for sailing as used to take teenages out sailing, i used to make cards just a hobby still do now an then, i do miniture houses.

All ok but not much i can help with on here sorry xxx

[Alex T]

Okay,

Im a qualified primary school teacher - taught all ks2 classes, recently moved to ks1. Up to date on most 'new' intiatives.

Quite good at coding in excel - recently designed our schools data system - Ofsted rating GOOD!

4 kids - good and bad experiences.

Pretty good when it comes to DIY - once i put my mind to things they usually turn out better than expected!

[wasp]

I do computers. All self-taught, started in the early to mid 90s. I've always been fascinated with electronics/mechanics. Not from an engineering perspective as I don't "love" math. I love fixing things. I work at a University and for several years I had IBM/Dell/HP/Apple hardware and software certs for doing repairs in house but now I supervise students who man our helpdesk. It bores me to death.

After I conquered computers I taught myself how to work on cars and since then have rebuilt a several engines/transmissions (you name it) and work on cars constantly in my spare time for fun. I really enjoy performance, specifically forced induction (turbo charging).

I also do lots of home repair type stuff too. Pretty much anything I can learn myself to keep from paying someone else to do is what I do. Finished my basement last spring. I LOVE hands-on work. I love building stuff and I love fixing stuff. Whatever it is, doesn't matter, I'll learn how to do it.

And I really love my puppy. Since I got her I haven't done much at all but play with her!

[shedalot]

I am an electrician with over 25 years of experience, mainly in industrial work, but I've done a lot of construction (commercial-industrial) as well as service work, including parking lot lighting and other bucket truck work, to laying pipe in trenches and all kinds of stuff in between. I've been doing this since high school and presently work for a manufacturing facility now as a maintenance electrician.

For the past year or so, I have come a long way learning database design using mysql and phpmyadmin. (this after becoming quite proficient with Microsoft Access, but got sick of different versions not working well among my computer at home and my computer at work) It has helped me tremendously with my website. Behind the scenes on my site, I keep track of everything, from finances, to stuff at work, yada yada yada. (I like that stuff) Recently, I've learned just enough php to be able to add/edit/delete records right from my site, without having to access the databases at all. It's amazing what we can do today.

I also enjoy playing drums, although I've never had a set.

Cooking is something I do very well and I enjoy it very much. 95% of what I eat, I make myself.

[AngieK9]

I went to art college and then got a B.A.Hons in Graphic Design/photography.

Worked in design for newspaper, cash & carry, council, photographers.

Worked in stables, vets, retail, socialcare, education, ran charity shop for animal rescue.

Was member of dog training team and done displays.

Have done petsitting & dogwalking (used to walk 2 Great Danes, mum and brother of Shmeichel from Coronation Street).

Do voluntary work for rescues, homechecking,good at fundraising and events, was appeals co-ordinator for PDSA.

I draw and paint (mainly animals), can do most arty type stuff.

Can paint walls, scenery, stencilling etc.

Can paint onto fabric (doing bibsand babygrows for Friends Of The Animals, Rhondda - Cynon Taff).

Make jam, lemon curd, biscuits, Bara Brith (Welsh tea loaf), dog biscuits & dog cakes (various types.

Make jewellery with dog charms on (presently doing bracelets with wolves on Pandora style, Twilight inspired).