Joseph Arton (He/him)
Work Preferences
RemoteIn-PersonHybridOpen to roles
I find creative, simple solutions to complex problems. I have over ten years experience in a range of learning, research, teaching, and program management roles. I have designed award nominated programs that have impacted over 30K and been commended for my work by the Scottish Government Quality Assurance Agency. I have a PhD in film and media, a BA in Cultural Anthropology from Cambridge University, and am a specialist in design thinking, UX, data and analytics.
Ideal Workplace Values
Friendly, kind, and a place that supports internal mobility and career development.
My Badges
💪Skills and Strengths
My Neuro-exceptional talent
I am able to spot connections and relationships between pieces of information that others miss. I am also an excellent and creative problem solver and strategic thinker and can design solutions to most problems.
Technical Skills
Google Docs
Advanced
Advanced: I am an expert with this tool, I am competant mentoring others as well as leading projects.
Apple Final Cut Pro
Intermediate
Intermediate: I can independently use this tool or own a project, but I have to learn more to master this tool fully.
WordPress
Advanced
Advanced: I am an expert with this tool, I am competant mentoring others as well as leading projects.
Qualtrics Insight
Intermediate
Intermediate: I can independently use this tool or own a project, but I have to learn more to master this tool fully.
Top 5 Soft Skills
CollaborationActive ListeningAdaptabilityStrategic ThinkingCreativity🧠Inclusion Essentials
Accommodations
Screen Reader TechnologyClosed CaptioningSend Questions in AdvanceInterviewer Experienced with NeurodiversityAllowance of Fidgeting DevicesExtra TimeWritten interview instructionsSupport PersonTask ManagementDaily Check-InsDaily RemindersCommunication PlanConcise InstructionsWritten ChecklistsReceiving Information in AdvanceWritten InstructionsRecorded Tasks & MessagesExtra Time to Process New InformationChunking Large Amounts of ContentFlexible ScheduleExtra Time Off for AppointmentsShorter MeetingsPeriodic Rest BreaksUninterrupted Work TimeStanding DesksEnhanced Lighting OptionsMeditation / Quiet RoomErgonomic SeatingNoise-cancelling HeadphonesQuiet / Individual WorkspacesSelf-stimulation tools / gadgetJob CoachingSupport Group for StressSupport with Self-AdvocacyEnvironments I'm comfortable with
I struggle with loud, high-stakes conversations around me.
🎓Education and Credentials
| Attended for 5 years from 2006 to 2011 2006 2011 5 years | University of East Anglia Doctorate (PhD) - Film and Media Studies |
| Attended for 3 years from 2000 to 2003 2000 2003 3 years | University of Cambridge Bachelor's degree - Cultural Anthropology |