James Pearson BSc (Hons)
Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom
e-mail: contactme@james-pearson.co.uk
personal information
- Nationality: British
- D.O.B: 19/01/1977
- Clean driving licence
- Married
personal statement
After gaining my Hon’s Degree in Business Information Systems in January 2000, I worked as a web designer for LJ Technical Systems for over 4 years. As part of this role I created interactive learning material for the Internet. Further more designing and maintaining a website and server which hosted www.tbciencias.com for a large project in Mexico.
For the past 4 years I have worked as the lead web designer and more recently team leader for a web solutions company called Studio Create. During my time at Studio Create I have coordinated a small team of developers as well as designing and producing many website's including; www.steeleslaw.com, www.bewilderwood.co.uk, www.nakedmarketing.co.uk, www.greenatlanticpartners.com, www.litv.tv and www.e-b1s.com (more available in my portfolio). I am looking for a more challenging position with greater responsibilities and a role that satisfies my passion for varied web design. I am continuously working on various personal website's including www.mylotuselise.co.uk and www.myfto.co.uk which demonstrates my passion for cars.
availability
I feel this is the perfect time for me to further my career, settle down and acquire new skills within a new organisation. I feel the company I am currently working for does not have the infrastructure or flexibility for me to progress. I am able to start work as soon as possible, although I am required to give one months notice.
skills summary
Specialist Knowledge:
I have hand coded HTML for over seven years, XHTML and CSS for the past
4 while working at Studio Create, LJ Technical systems, and throughout
my Degree. I have gained
extensive skills in the following: Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Fireworks,
Flash (including action scripting), Screensaver design, streaming video
with Real Producer and Windows Movie Maker, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft
FrontPage, JavaScript, IIS, and various FTP clients. I am very proficient
at organising all aspects of website construction, including wire drawing
design, W3C web standards to ensure cross browser compatibility and website
accessibility, domain name registration, search engine optimisation and
email/domain setup, including Google App's.
Skills and Abilities:
Whilst working for LJ Technical Systems and Studio Create I have acquired various skills. These include good interpersonal
skills and communication. I have worked independently while in charge
of several projects and more recently working as a team leader. I
am required to meet tight deadlines with very little notice. I
have experience with documenting my work with the utilisation of storyboards
and ISO documentation such as time plans and interim work reviews.
I am also required to visit customers on behalf of the company. On these occasions I have liaised with the client to ascertain their web requirements, to provide them with a detailed specification and Client Care Agreement to meet their needs.
Graphic/Branding Skills:
When developing website's for both local and national organisations I
consider the company image very carefully and work closely with the
company to develop a brand and style that can be applied to their website,
their stationary and other media applications such as screensavers.
employment & work experience
October 2004 - Present
Lead Web Designer – Studio Create.
I am currently the lead web designer at one of Norwich’s busiest web design companies, Studio Create.
- Responsibilities: Liaising with clients throughout the whole project from initial consultation, creating specifications, quotations, client care agreements, project plans and team organisation. I also provide wire drawing concept designs to the client before creating the final photoshop design, website construction, testing and then going live.
- Skills applied: Hand drawing wire frame designs, producing photoshop designs and web templates, hand coding XHTML and CSS to create accessible website's and newsletters including XHTML and CSS valid scripting (W3C) and testing on multiple browser platforms. As part of my daily work I also regularly work with; Photoshop, Imageready, Fireworks, Dreamweaver, Freehand, DHTML, HTML, streaming video, JavaScript, Flash, FTP, IIS and DameWare.
2000 – October 2004
Web page Designer – LJ Technical Systems (Educational
Systems).
I worked independently on designing and maintaining a Spanish website
and server which is hosting www.tbciencias.com as
part of a large ($5 Million) project in Mexico.
- Responsibilities: Project planning, allocating team resources and time-scales, construction of website and e-learning material with “in-house” software for Internet based learning system (ClassCampus). Working closely with Spanish translators to install material on our server and testing at all stages. Archiving finished project files and completing ISO documentation to finalise the project release.
- Skills applied: Using HTML, DHTML, CSS, JavaScript, Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, Flash, Sound Forge, FTP, IIS and Terminal Services.
1999 – 2000
Web page designer – WynnIT, Bungay Suffolk
- Responsibilities: Designing a corporate website and updating databases.
- Skills applied: Using HTML, Cascading Style Sheets 1 & 2, Adobe PhotoShop, Macromedia Flash and Microsoft Access.
education
Further Education
1996 - 2000 – Norwich City College
BSc (Hons) – Business Information Systems
HND – Business Information Technology
School/College
1992 – 1996: Bungay High School
- GNVQ Level 3 – Leisure & Tourism (Distinction).
- 5 G.C.S.E’s Grade C and above
interests and activities
- Lotus Enthusiasts Car Club supporter and Regional Liaison for East Anglia.
- General Fitness at the gym and Badminton (at Beccles Badminton Club).
- Cross Country Biking in Thetford forest.
- Digital Photography.
- Socialising with family and friends.
- Online Gaming.
references
- Larry Day - Current Employer at Studiocreate, Norwich Business Park, Whiting Road, Norwich. (Tel: 01603 598 110)
- Chris Turner – Previous Employer at LJ Technical Systems, Langtry House, Bawburgh, Norwich.
- Chris Chapman – 11 The Street, Brooke, Norwich, NR15 1JW (Tel: 01508 558 700).