Personal Profile
I hold a First Class Honors Bachelor of Arts degree in Web Design, a degree I achieved at Teesside University. As a qualified Web Designer I am capable of designing and producing good quality websites with original graphics and logos. My primary goal is to become a top class Web Designer at industry level, working on high profile websites.
Education
University of Teesside Web Design BA(Hons) First
Macmillan Academy A Level Electronics A
Macmillan Academy A Level Media Studies C
Macmillan Academy A Level Physics D
Macmillan Academy AS Level Computing C
Macmillan College GNVQ ICT Merit
Macmillan College GCSE Science Double Award AA
Macmillan College GCSE Electronics A
Macmillan College GCSE English Literature A
Macmillan College GCSE Mathematics A
Macmillan College GCSE Media Studies A
Macmillan College GCSE Business Studies B
Macmillan College GCSE English B
Macmillan College GCSE Religious Studies C
Work Experience
Cool Blue Brand Communications - Web Developer: October 2010 - Present
I am working as a Web Developer for Cool Blue. During my time there I have worked on a vast number of websites for a large number of clients. I feel that the amount of variety has only served to develop my skills further while also learning new ones.
The Franchise Company: April 2010
In April 2010 I took part in Teesside Universitys Graduate Internship Programme. The goal of the programme is to help graduates get vital industry experience. Through the scheme I have been working with The Franchise Company. My foremost project has been designing and building a website for the company Marketing-Marketing. The position has not only allowed me to develop my technical skills, but also experience of working within an office environment.
Country Valley Foods: March 2003
During March 2003 I carried out 2 weeks works experience with the company Country Valley Foods Ltd. This time was spent in various sections of the company obtaining a good feel of how the business was run. The tasks ranged from deliveries to stock taking, and even included some office work. While there I learnt some valuable lessons on working as part of a team.
Since working at Country Valley Foods I have been asked back on a number of occasions to help with the delivery of Christmas hampers.
Skills
In my own time I have learnt to drive and currently hold a full drivers licence. I also get on well with others and have a friendly personality. I consider myself to have excellent communication skills, enabling me to work well within a team and liaise efficiently with clients.
Technical Skills
Over the course of my degree I have developed a number of technical skills. Below is a brief summary of these skills
- XHTML and CSS - Throughout my degree and career I developed a good understanding of XHTML and CSS. I have created a number of websites using HTML code with CSS files that meet W3C standards.
- JavaScript (jQuery) - I have a good understanding of Javascript and some of its libraries. I am particularly skilled with jQuery.
- WordPress - The majority of sites I?ve produced while working at Cool Blue have been built around the WordPress CMS. I am highly skilled at building complex sites around the tool.
- Adobe Dreamweaver - Adobe Dreamweaver is one tool I use for creating and updating XHTML and CSS sites. I know my way around the tool and I am more than comfortable using it.
- Adobe Flash and ActionScript - I have a good knowledge of ActionScript 2.0 and I am capable of creating interactive applications with the tool.
- Adobe Photoshop - I use Photoshop to create and amend logos and graphics. I know my way around the tool and I am comfortable using the package.
- Adobe Premiere Pro and Windows Movie Maker - One of my degree modules explored Digital Content Development. This involved using clips to create a video. I have also experimented with the tools in my own time.
- Sony Acid Pro - I have used Sony Acid Pro in my own time, recording and editing music.
- Microsoft Office - I have used Microsoft Office applications since my time at school. Most recently I have used Microsoft Word to write out University reports. I am comfortable using Office.
- PHP and MySQL - Primarily I use PHP within WordPress sites for creating loops and pulling content where required.
- Adobe Flex - As part of my major project I looked at Flex as an emerging technology. I designed a simple application with the tool to explore the accessibility of its front end features.
Interests
In my free time I enjoy attending concerts and festivals in addition to spending time with my friends. When Im not out having fun I also enjoy relaxing at home playing video games or listening to music.
References
Available upon request