PROFILE

For 17 years I have worked in the graphic design industry and gained confident skills. I have an excellent understanding of the design process from initial brief to the end product. I have meticulous attention to detail and pride myself in my work as web designer, something I am very passionate about. I am also active and enjoy adapting my skills to keep up with the latest technology.

SKILLS

XHTML/CSS (Hand code)
Dreamweaver CS5
Photoshop CS5
Illustrator CS5
In-Design CS5
Flash CS5
Freehand
Quark Xpress
SEO
Html email campaigns
Microsoft Office 2010
Platforms, Mac OS and Win 7

EMPLOYMENT

Rank Interactive, London (April 2011 – Present)
Web Designer

www.grosvenorcasinos.com - Casino website.
www.bluesq.com - Betting and casino website.
www.meccabingo.com - Mecca Bingo website.
I'm responsible for designing new promotions across all 3 websites, including image assets from concept to finished artwork.

Debenhams, London (March 2010 – March 2011)
Web Content Coordinator

www.debenhams.com - online high street retailer. I'm responsible for the online content production, creative design and also responsible for developing key pages of the site to reflect company stance, trends, online promotions and seasonal themes. Design and mock ups created in Photoshop, later cut up and built with hand coded HTML / CSS and SEO techniques. Some examples of my work include:.

www.debenhams.com/parytwear - Bringing TV to the website.
www.debenhams.com/beautyclub - Beauty tips updated weekly.
www.debenhams.com/men/ffp - Landing pages.
www.debenhams.com/designers - Designers at Debenhams.

Freelancer, London (May 2008 – March 2010)
Website and Graphic Designer

www.hunter-richards.com - Quality building company.
www.zombiewomenofsatan.com - PHP website.
www.kinasestrategy.com - Corporate website.
www.illuminatelondon.com - New Year's Eve event.

Danièle Ryman Ltd, London (2000 – 2008)
Website and Graphic Designer

Designed and developed the company website www.danieleryman.com in XHTML/CSS. Designed the logo brand identity and produced all corporate print work. Managed the online shop using CMS, worked with Wordpress, web analytics and SEO techniques. Was involved in the design of product packaging and product launch. Worked with media, advertising agencies and some of the largest companies in the UK, Marks & Spencer and Boots.

I worked alongside Dèniele herself and other creative employees whom I helped to guide and give direction for design concepts from product packaging, stationary, brochures etc. through to designing the website with ecommerce shop. Our product ranges were in both Marks & Spencer's and Boots, was also involved with working with their websites also. Design was to show her creativity and a high end quality image as a global authority on aromatherapy.

Nicholls Consultancy, London (1997 – 1999)
Production Co-ordinator

Was responsible for co-ordinating the television and video production projects and related activities and co-ordination of all graphic art and design work undertaken for clients.

Gasworks Ltd Agency, New Zealand (1993 – 1996)
Desktop Publisher

Responsible for all relevant Mac operating duties, from job briefs to finished art and prepress.

20/20 Studio, New Zealand (1991 - 1993)
Junior Graphic Artist

Gained experience in all aspects of graphic design.

QUALIFICATIONS

Dreamweaver, Flash
North Kensington, Wornington Centre, London

Mac, QuarkXpress, Photoshop, Design and Publishing
Auckland Institute of Technology

Commercial Illustration
Auckland Institute of Technology

Art Student
Whitecliffe Art School, Auckland

EDUCATION

1987-1990 Rangitoto Collage, Auckland, New Zealand
1984-1986 Keller High School, Texas, USA
1980-1983 Cromer Intermediate, Sydney, Australia

PERSONAL

Nationality New Zealand (lived in the UK since 1996)
Visa Indefinite Leave To Remain
Hobbies Art, design, snowboarding, sports.