Education

• Salford University

  2004 - 2006

  Msc in Design Management

  (One year School of Management, One year in School of Art & Design)

• Manchester Metropolitan University

  1993 - 1996

  B.A. Hons. In Design History with Practice

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• Kirkham Grammar School

  1982 - 1987

  5 'O' Levels

  English, English Lit., Maths, History, French

Experience

• RMS

  March 2010 - Present

  Head of Web Development

  Working closely with all stakeholders on digital strategy development and working as part of a team I manage all aspects of internet operations: web development, digital marketing, social media, mobile apps, web analytics, content strategy, interface design and usability, domain portfolio management, and platform development roadmaps.

• Xerox Global Services

  Sept 2007 - march 2010

  Web Designer

  Responsible for the creation of online visual design, including typography, visual concept, logo and icon design for the Internet and interactive platforms. Effective communication and coordination with the information architects, writers and production artists ensured that the visual design always communicated the desired message, and functioned successfully to varying technical and performance specifications.

• BCMB

  Jan 2003 - Aug 2007

  Web designer and developer

  Designer, Developer and client facing role which included planning, designing and authoring websites using XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP and MySQL. Major projects included an ecommerce site, email marketing campaigns, a CD Rom, brochure led websites and online advertising for various other companies within the HomeForm Group and externally.

• Self-Employed

  May 2001 - Sept 2002

  Web Designer & Developer

  A contracts and project-based practice working on diverse media projects, with a focus on usability and brand adaptations for different media platforms. Clients included the Canadian Embassy in Bogotá, the CEC (Canadian Education Centre), and the Colombo-Canadian Chamber of Commerce along with various other smaller companies.

• BCMB

  Jan 2000 - May 2001

  Web Designer and developer

  Web designer and developer role which included planning, designing and authoring BCMB client web sites. Sites were either taken from concept to design to completion or by working closely with specific clients creatives. Websites were developed to a high standard while also following the clients corporate image.

• Bifold Fluidpower Ltd

  1997 - May 1999

  In-house Graphic Designer

  Responsible for all of Bifold-Fluidpower´s promotional material. This ranged from the design of product brochures and show leaflets, to the design of a CD Rom along with the design and implementation of two internet sites.

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