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Curriculum Vitae

Contact Details


Profile

I am an interactive designer and ecommerce manager with over 6 years experience of multimedia development, design and marketing expertise. I am educated to Masters degree level and strive to push the boundaries of design and digital technology.


Education & Affiliations

MA Interactive Design
Bath Spa University
September 2003 - March 2005
2:1 BSc Multimedia Technology
Leeds Metropolitan University
September 1999 - June 2003

Professional Experience

Digital Services and Design Manager
Champs-Elysées LTD, Bristol
March 2005 - Present
Champs-Elysées are producers of intermediate-advanced language publications. The company is based in the United States where its primary customer market resides. The job involves many tasks focused within Ecommerce and online marketing including design, implementation and management of all online materials including the development of new digital products and bespoke Ecommerce services.
Freelance Digital Designer
Self Employed, UK, Nationwide
May 2002 - Present
I have been a freelance digital designer for the past five years producing both front-end user interfaces and back-end systems for various clients including Nesta FutureLab, S-Cool LTD, Bath Spa University and Adam Scott Photography. My freelance work involves a mixture of technologies such as Adobe Flash, XML, PHP and W3C standards based website design with all projects tailored to fit the clients brief.
Flash Developer
Redshift LTD, Weston-Super-Mare
May 2002 - October 2002
Redshift evolved from humble beginnings into a full-service digital design agency with an enviable reputation. The role of Multimedia Developer was undertaken during a university sandwich year and involved the development and design of Adobe Flash presentations and animations for screen and CD-based formats. Other duties included cataloguing of stock image archives and standard office duties.
Art Teacher
Friend LTD, Weston-Super-Mare
September 2001 - May 2002
'Friend' is a voluntary sector Community Mental Health Resource Centre serving Weston-super-Mare and North Somerset. The role of Art Teacher involved teaching adults Arts and Crafts in an informal atmosphere. Other duties included maintaining art stock levels and basic emotional support of adults referred to the service by their doctor.
Data Administrator
Med Report LTD, Hewish, Weston-Super-Mare
August 2001 - May 2002
Medreport is a primary provider of medical reports in the legal support services market. The role of data administrator involved various office duties including correspondence with Doctors and Consultants, and coordination with internal staff and outside agencies when building medical reports relating to a customer's medical insurance claim.