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I’m Jose Oscar Encuentra Bardina, a multidisciplinary digital content and archives professional based at the University of Southampton. I specialise in building accessible web experiences and managing library and archival content, combining technical skills with user-centred design to support academics, researchers and students.\n\nBeyond web and library work, I have hands-on experience in maritime archaeology, education outreach and customer service, and I thrive in cross-cultural, multi-disciplinary environments. I’m fluent in English, Spanish, French and Catalan, and I enjoy turning complex information into clear, engaging content.
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Web Coordinator at University of Southampton
September 1, 2024 - PresentCreating digital content and written materials for the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences, using web content management systems such as Drupal, SitePublisher and WordPress. Auditing the web content for the Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences. Managing requests from academics and researchers for web support. Design, deploy, and edit website content, ensuring alignment with user and business needs. Manage web support requests and digital development projects, including capturing requirements, providing expert advice to academics and researchers, and scheduling changes. Advising and guiding academics and researchers on web and digital media best practice including content, design and accessibility. Conduct targeted one to one and group sessions for academics and researchers, and provide expert guidance across the faculty on web and digital media best practices and accessibility. Conducting quality and accessibility checks on web content, and contribute to improving cont
Archives and Special Collections Assistant at University of Southampton
September 1, 2022 - PresentMember of the Archives and Special Collections team at Hartley library. Cataloguing and digitalizing collections. Fetching of documents and virtual appointments. Helping with the reprographics service for researchers. Researchers support at the sorting room and Customer service support in Reception and when needed.
Web auditor at University of Southampton
July 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024Auditing all published webpages within the Faculty of Medicine. Design, deploy, and edit website content, ensuring alignment with user and business needs. Manage web support requests and digital development projects, including capturing requirements, providing expert advice to academics and researchers, and scheduling changes. Conducting quality and accessibility checks on web content, and contribute to improving content governance processes across the Faculty. Use of productivity and collaboration software such as Teams, Jira and Miro.
Digital Media Assistant at University of Southampton
March 1, 2021 - March 31, 2024Creating digital content and written materials for the university website, using web content management systems such as Drupal, SitePublisher and WordPress. Managing requests from different stakeholders of the university for web support. Design, deploy, and edit website content, ensuring alignment with user and business needs. Manage web support requests and digital development projects, including capturing requirements, providing expert advice to stakeholders, and scheduling changes. Advising and guiding stakeholders on web and digital media best practice including content, design and accessibility. Conducting quality and accessibility checks on web content, and contribute to improving content governance processes across the university. Use of productivity and collaboration software such as Teams, Jira and Miro.
Library Customer Service Assistant at University of Southampton
September 1, 2018 - September 30, 2024Member of the Client Services and front desk team at Hartley library. Front of House and online enquiries. Handling a range of questions and transactions through in person, telephone, and virtual enquiry services (Webchat and ServiceNow tickets) providing guidance and support to users. Provide administrative support to Library users including loan services, library access and registration, feedback, room bookings and equipment loan. Provide support for library and university activities including assisting in maintaining the library environment to a high standard.
Library Assistant at National Oceanography Library/University of Southampton
January 1, 2015 - September 30, 2018Evening and Weekend Library assistant at the National Oceanography library. Customer Service duties, front of House and in person enquiries. Handle a range of questions and transactions through in person and telephone providing guidance and support to users. Provide administrative support to NOL users including loan services and equipment loan. Provide support for library and university activities including assisting in maintaining the library facilities to a high standard. Shelving of books and journals.
Project Officer at Maritime Archaeology Trust
June 1, 2014 - December 31, 2016Project officer at the European Commission's Funded Project 'Common Cultural Connections'. Project Officer at the 'Forgotten wrecks of the First World War' project. Delivering of the Education and Outreach activities (Workshops at Primary and Secondary Schools, Public events, Seminars and Presentations in Universities, Colleges and Groups). Coordination of the International team (UK, France and Spain) at the 'Common Cultural Connections Project'. Complex Administrative tasks.
Hospitality assistant at Halo Conferences and Events
November 1, 2013 - December 31, 2014Hospitality and catering assistant at Southampton FC St. Mary's stadium on match days and other events using St. Mary's stadium hospitality venues.
High School Teacher at Salesians Catholic Schools, Barcelona
January 1, 2001 - August 31, 2010History of Art, History of Spain, Sociology and World History. Head of History of Art. Head of History of Spain. Head of Pastoral care team.
Education
Master of Arts Maritime Archaeology at University of Southampton
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013DipHE Underwater Archaeology at University of Nîmes
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011PGC Education at University of Barcelona
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2001BA Politics and Sociology at Autonomous University of Barcelona
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1996BA History and Geography at University of Barcelona
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1996Qualifications
Full driving licence
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026CMAS 3 stars Scuba diver
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026Professional Scuba diver CAH Bb 1 Underwater Archaeology
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026Health & safety certificates
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026Interim fire warden
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026Equality and diversity at work certificate
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality
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