I have an I.T. background with strong sense of design and organization. Experienced in the design & development of web sites, Intranets and advertising projects as well as network, software and hardware troubleshooting.
I am self-motivated with excellent communication skills and have a passion for web standards and exploring the next generation of user experiences on the web.
I have given public talks on such things as the future of the web, microformats and CSS as well as being involved in high-level client pitches.
Web Architect IV
Progressive
Director of Production
Optiem, LLC.
Overseeing production staff, including Project Managers, Developers and Designers. Manage the production process and support business development efforts through project estimation, proposal support and spec creative work.
Advise on usability and accessibility of designs and some SEO work as well.
Snr. Interactive Developer
Optiem, LLC.
Writing standards-based HTML and CSS for emails, websites, proof-of-concepts and advising on usability and accessibility.
Some FLASH and JavaScript work as well as website design and helping with SEO of pages and websites.
IT Manager
Spinnaker Consulting Ltd., Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, UK
3 years after creating their initial web site (www.shippingjobs.com) specialist maritime recruitment consultants, Spinnaker, recruited me to manage their entire custom-built database and the integration between that and a new web site I was to design for them.
I was also responsible for designing branded advertising in international trade publications, coordinating stands and presentations at trade shows / seminars / conferences and any other IT related requirements.
Day to day running of Terminal Server, NT Back Office.
Created, designed and maintained a database-driven Intranet.
IT Systems Developer (Business Development)
TXU-Europe (formerly Eastern Energy), Rayleigh, Essex, UK
Promoted to Business Development in November 1999 from RTT Support.
Projects included developing and implementing the departments web site (www.energy-data.co.uk)
Created a product to deliver existing paper-based services via the Internet. Oversaw electronic systems.
Ordered up-to-date software/hardware, and implemented it within the company.
Created presentations and literature using Flash, PowerPoint and Publisher for this and other departments.
Dealt with business customers from all over the UK.
Liased with consultants to improve how the ISDN system coped with market opening.
Priced & sent quotes to consultants through ISDN linked systems and process customers’ ½ hourly meter readings using Excel & Lotus macros.
Uploaded ½ hourly data into Eastern's database.
Designed & produced presentations.
Was responsible for troubleshooting problems with company specific programs (Compass, RTT/Magma, Lily, MRT, and CPAdmin).
Provided front line assistance with Windows 3.1, 3.11, 95, NT4.0, MS Office, CompuServe, the Internet, installing programs and network printers as well as office moves.
Owner
DMWebsites
My freelance business building websites for local businesses and acting as a consultant for their online needs.
Director of Emerging Technologies
Optiem, LLC.
Involved closely with clients by estimating projects, creating proposal, and statement of works.
I also act as part of the Internet Strategy Team, responsible for Information Architecture, creating wire frames, PDD's, and site maps (including URL mapping) as well as being involved in creating the clients overall strategy online including alternative communications methods such as blogs, wikis and social networks.
Access & Database Management Course
Prospects IT training
Professional Courses
Eastern Energy
Macromedia Generator 2.0 training
Transmedia
City & Guilds - Media Techniques/TV & Video Competencies
South East Essex College of Arts and Technology
College Certificate - Video Production Workshop
South East Essex College of Arts and Technology
‘A’ Level in Art
SEEVIC College
Evening classes.
CSE’s
Appleton School
8 certificates (Equivalent to high school diploma)