Marie Taylor

Experience

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  Channel 4

  May 2000 - Apr 2002

  Video Tape Technicial

  Edit Audio Description & Signing, Technical support. Quality Asses and transfer Programme assets. Ingest Analogue material.

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  BBC

  Jan 2006 - May 2011

  Based at Maida Vale studio, transfer, catalogue and preserve BBC radio output. Audio analysis and restoration. Editing and transferring analogue and digital media assetsWorking with large datasets. Creating, updating and maintaining databases with meta data,audio files and reporting, to improve library access for global usersSupported the commencement of sister archive project, BBC Scotland on a regional Gaelic project. Traveling to the remote island of Loch Boisdale to provide technical assistance and project managementManagement of and engagement with BBC databases, platforms, systems and working practicesOperational engineering support for BBC Proms and BBC studio recordings. Show less

  • Programme Transfer Archivist

    May 2004 - May 2011

  • Broadcast Assistant - Any Answers

    Jan 2006 - Jan 2011

  • Broadcast Assistant - Woman's Hour

    Jan 2006 - Jan 2006
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  Chalk and Feather Tailoring

  Sept 2017 - Mar 2022

  Business Owner

  I founded Chalk and Feather Tailors, specialising in bespoke tailoring for theatre and bridal wear and provided training in the craft.

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  Chalk and Feather

  Mar 2022 - Jul 2023

  Audio Specialist (Casual)

  Post produce audio for e-learning platform. Provide feedback, critical listening and Q/A production for intelligibility and audio balance. Edit to maintain consistent style within guidance

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  Freelance

  Aug 2023 - now

  Accessibility Consultant

  Helping businesses design, develop, test, and maintain their digital products and services with a strong focus on digital accessibility. In collaboration with my clients, I bring a wide range of lived experiences to highlight the barriers that affect product engagement. Through accessibility audits, testing, presentations, and workshops, I equip organisations with actionable steps to improve their digital touchpoints, adding value through tangible results: Services and Expertise:- Reaching a wider audience: Improving accessibility to make your products usable for everyone, including people with disabilities- Boosting disability awareness: Offering internal training and workshops, and external marketing initiatives to build partnerships and promote inclusivity- Increasing web traffic: Enhancing user experience through accessibility, driving more engagement and conversions- Meeting compliance requirements: Ensuring your products meet accessibility standards like WCAG 2.2 and the European Accessibility Act (EAA) with Audits, Maturity Models and Accessibility Statement authoring- Enhancing customer loyalty: Creating a more inclusive experience to foster long-term relationships with diverse customers.- Strengthening brand reputation: Building audience trust and recognition by demonstrating commitment to accessibility and inclusivity.- Collaborating with teams: Leveraging digital accessibility with stakeholders across organisations to achieve accessibility goals and targets.- Usability testing: Creating test scenarios to evaluate products and services, including testing with people with disabilities and using assistive technologies- Business maturity models: Guiding organisations in adopting accessibility maturity models to build sustainable, long-term accessibility strategies.- Developer and design collaboration: Applying web design principles to work seamlessly with development and design teams and integrate into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) Show less

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  Pensano Developers

  Sept 2023 - now

  Accessibility Consultant

  Championing accessibility best practices within an Agile framework, I specialise in solving web accessibility challenges across the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), from ideation and wireframes to deployment and product launch. As an embedded Accessibility Consultant, I collaborate with a passionate team of tech volunteers, including engineers, designers, and product managers. I promote a ‘Shift Left’ approach, advocating for accessibility to be baked into every phase and decision. Pensano recognizes that technology can positively impact people's lives by ensuring inclusive user experiences for everyone.Key Contributions and Expertise- Recommended WCAG 2.2 (AA) modifications and promoted Universal Design principles for mobile apps- Fostered early adoption of accessible thinking and Universal design in web design - Conducted workshops to demonstrate accessibility principles and best practices- Provided technical guidance on interactive elements during ideation, sprints, and wireframe feedback- Identified barriers to digital content caused by poor design and ensured ongoing assessment during SDLC- Enhanced accessibility compliance by integrating automated checks into development pipelines- Conducted end-to-end E2E testing for assistive technologies and manual audits- Applied user research methodologies to identify accessibility challenges- Provided feedback on accessibility compliance issues- Demonstrated assistive technologies and accessibility evaluation tools to development teams Show less

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  Makers

  Dec 2023 - Jan 2024

  Accessibility Consultant

  Audit the rebranded Makers Academy website prior to re-launch. Employing an exploratory black-box testing strategy which focused on manual user testing and to assess accessibility and usability and user flow.During the late development phase I executed testing and audit, navigating the web pages and simulating users experiences. I utilised automation extensions such as Deque Axe-Core and Wave evaluator tools in the console alongside manual testing with assistive technologies including VoiceOver, zoom & magnification tools, keyboard actions and VoiceControl. Inspection of the HTML and CSS in the console enabled accurate reporting of issues with targeted HTML reference IDs and locators with code snippets to enable the developers to quickly remediate for WCAG 2.2 compliance with associated actions.Key Responsibilities:- Conducted thorough accessibility audits, ensuring compliance with WCAG 2.2 standards.- Employed exploratory black-box testing strategy focused on manual user testing.- Simulated user experiences during late development phase for comprehensive evaluation.- Utilised automation tools (Deque Axe-Core and Wave) alongside manual testing with assistive technologies.- Provided accurate reporting with targeted HTML reference IDs and code snippets.- Offered recommendations for developer training on accessibility best practices and remediation strategies.- Compiled issues identified during testing into a comprehensive report.- Implemented priority labelling and risk assessments for each issue.- Developed strategies to optimise performance and enhance user experience. Show less

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  Skyscanner

  Feb 2024 - now

  Freelance Accessibility Consultant

  Partnering with stakeholders across global teams to design, facilitate, and manage projects that enhance digital accessibility and user experience (UX) for Skyscanner’s mobile and web app products. Collaborating with the Head of Accessibility to develop prototypes, test strategies, and actionable presentations. Facilitating user testing with assistive technology users and performing manual accessibility audits to provide solutions for accessibility barriers.- Expertise in WCAG 2.2 (AA) compliance, performing audits and testing against Success Criteria.- In-depth knowledge of major assistive technologies: screen readers, voice control, and magnification (desktop & mobile).- Proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and WAI-ARIA for developing accessible web features.- Contribute to design prototypes and feature remediation through accessibility insights.- Advocate for the lived experience of disabled users to improve usability and products.- Audit business partners, develop best practice guides, and deliver actionable, evidence-based reports.- Conduct user research with assistive technology users, identifying key accessibility issues.- Manage global, multidisciplinary teams on accessibility projects, ensuring effective communication.- Present engaging, actionable reports and roadmaps for developers, UX teams, and product managers.- Lead initiatives showcasing the impact of accessibility, driving change both internally and externally.- Extensive knowledge of accessibility evaluation tools such as Axe, WAVE, and VSCode linters. Show less