Tom Stables

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Tom Stables
Creative Web, Graphic & Social Media Designer and Lecturer at UCLan (in Online Reputation Management)
Graphic Design | Preston, United Kingdom, GB

Summary

My Twitter profile will tell you I'm one of @3ManFactory. Co-founder @PrestonSocial. Lecturer in Online Rep at UCLan. Radio presenter. Blogs, writes, thinks, makes, does It's all true.

My business card will tell you I’m the Creative Director of 3ManFactory. My other business card (targeted for the more serious networking events) will tell you I’m qualified in what I do – my obsession for tech, words and multimedia is underpinned with a first class BSc (First Class) Web and Multimedia with Creative Writing. My love for design is underpinned by a MA (Distinction) Graphic Design.

Actually, the most important thing about me is belief and passion in what I do. My approach to business might be unorthodox but it’s what I feel is right. Altruism and philanthropic tendencies make business worth it. Going that extra mile makes it worth it.

I’m what you might call a digital native. Perhaps an internet addict. Either way, getting online in 1995 has put me in good stead to do what I do. I design for web, design for print and I have an appreciation for methods of communion across multiple channels (online/offline). In 1999 I was teaching local communities how to use the internet. In 2001 I was an online journalist fostering a social network in the shape of Bigwideworld. Little wonder that my MA dissertation was based around hyperconnectivity and its impact on us as designers and people.

It makes sense then that I also lecture in Online Reputation Management at the University of Central Lancashire. 3ManFactory also work with schools, educating students about the importance and impact of their digital footprint

I'm also the co-founder of a The Preston Social - a monthly event in Preston, Lancashire, designed to bring together those interested in social and digital media from the local area to learn, teach and meet each other.

I'm also co-presenter of a social media oriented radio show (The Social on Preston FM).

Creative thinker. Busy do-er.
Specialties: Graphic design, web design, Facebook design, copywriting, social media design and consultation. I can help you form a social media strategy, deliver social media consultation and specialise in online reputation management.

Experience

  • May 2011 - Present
    Creative Director / 3ManFactory
    Co-Founder and one of the 3ManFactory, my role in the company is multifaceted but is primarily creative. Managing and getting my hands dirty with graphic design (logo design, business stationary design , ebook design, presentation design) is just a part of it.

    Another element is contributing to our digital design - web design (including sitemapping, wireframing, user interface design, visual creation). Understanding a business is paramount to understanding it's online requirements, so I spend a lot of time talking to people and asking questions, ensuring projects reach their full potential.

    I also take my experience and knowledge of social media and apply it in consultative capacity. Whether with employees, organisations or in workshops, myself and Nathaniel (another of the 3ManFactory) can help shape your online and social media strategy.
  • Oct 2010 - Present
    Lecturer / University of Central Lancashire
    Working with Futures, I deliver lectures which aim to help students:
    1. Understand how social media channels use the data shared by individuals
    2. Understand how to manage, manipulate and optimise their data
    3. Generate a positive online persona and reputation
  • Oct 2010 - May 2011
    Co-founder / Social Subversion
    Delivering workshops and formulating social media strategies for organisations and SMEs
  • Mar 2010 - May 2011
    Owner/Designer / Tom Stables Creative
    Creative thinking. Creative solutions.

    Web and graphic design.
    Social media design.
  • Jul 2008 - Mar 2010
    Managing Director / Turbo Lemon Media Ltd
    The North West's new choice for contemporary web and graphic design
  • Aug 2008 - Oct 2008
    E-learning and New Media Developer / University of Central Lancashire
    Providing a support service to students and academics within a virtual learning environment. I was responsible for creating and maintaining sites for blended and e-learning courses within the module, advising and supporting staff in realising the potential of new media in learning.

    I was also responsible for recruiting, enrolling and supporting students.
  • Sept 2001 - Jun 2003
    Online Journalist/Editor / Bigwideworld
    Providing daily content for an online youth website; writing reviews, commentaries, features and advertorials covering a wide area of topics including film and music. Proofing was essential so a keen eye for detail was required and making/receiving constructive criticism was duly performed. Making and maintaining contacts industry wide was vital, as was creating new ideas and concepts for the site.

Education

  • 2005 - 2008
    University of Central Lancashire
    BSc (First) in Web and Multimedia
  • University of Central Lancashire
    MA (Distinction) in Graphic Design

Additional Information

Websites:
Creative Web & Graphic Design, 3ManFactory Facebook Design, Social Media Consultation
Honors:
Northern Lights Business of the Month February 2011 Top 100 Business in the Barclays Trading Places Awards 2009 Cycling Proficiency Certificate 1987
Interests:
People, philanthropy, social media, graphic design, typography and the psychology of design. Creative writing, stories and secrets. Music, collecting and playing.
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