A bit of Background
Based in North Norfolk, I'm a Graphic and Web Designer; producing web sites, multimedia and printed media, working for a range of clients from individuals and new start-ups to global business. My objective is to develop cost effective solutions for web and print that are unique, relevant and targeted specifically to your needs.
Hardware, software
Macintosh G5 Dual-core 2.3GHz with Graphics & Web Software
Adobe Creative Suite2; Photoshop, Image Ready & Illustrator
Macromedia Dreamweaver, Freehand & Flash MX
Quark Xpress, Adobe InDesign CS2
oh, and a PC
Work Experience
Freelance Graphic and Web Designer — North Norfolk, U.K.
June 2005 - Present
Direct client contact developing print and online media, graphic production & maintenance.
Design and maintenance of Web sites.
Principal Web Designer Wanganui, New Zealand
June 2002 - Present
Principal designer managing user interface design of medium to large
Web & eCommerce sites. Duties include direct client contact
developing online brand identity, graphic production & maintenance
Some typesetting/compositing of Government documents required for OfficialDTP Ltd
Freelance Graphic Designer — North Norfolk, U.K.
August 1993 - September 2000
Corporate design implementing packaging design & production, P.O.S.
signage and product & set art direction for photography of a
regional retail store chain
Design and maintenance of Web sites
Information Technology Tutor — LEA, North Norfolk, U.K.
1992 - September 2000
Implementation of RSA certified courses in Computer Literacy, Word
Processing, Databases, Spreadsheets and DTP. Design and delivery of
course material, assesment and examination of students work.
Gallery coordinator and Photography instructor — The Cambridge Darkroom,
Cambridge, U.K. 1984 - 1987
Facilitation of Photographic Workshops, Installation of exhibitions, community projects, education.
Previous non-related work experience available upon request.
Educational Background
Cambridge Grammar School for Boys — Cambridge, UK
1966 - 1973 GCE ‘O’ Levels: English language, English Literature, Art, Maths, Biology
GCE ‘A’ Levels: English language
Cambridge College of Arts and Technology — Cambridge, UK
1974 - 1976 Foundation in Art & Design
Norwich City College — Norwich, UK
1990 - 1992 City & Guilds I.T. Levels 1, 2 and 3
Norwich College of Art — Norwich, UK
1992 - 1993 City & Guilds Graphic Design
Professional Qualifications
1990 - 1992 City & Guilds I.T. Levels 1, 2 and 3
1992 - 1993 City & Guilds Graphic Design
Interests
 Travel - I've been round the world more than once and lived in many countries.
Sport - no longer playing football but still maintain a ravenous interest (see www.syfc.info and weekly contributions to North Norfolk News and BBC). Also play social tennis and cricket.
Music - can't work without it. Bless iTunes
Motorcycles - I own and ride a 1959 Triumph
Cooking - yes really. And a very nice cup of coffee - fancy one?
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