I am very passionate about web design. I enjoy learning about new technologies and design techniques which I then apply to my work. My aim is to hone my skills whilst working with like-minded people in a creative environment. I would consider myself very fortunate to contribute and develop my skills working in a company such as yours.

Scripting Languages:

• HTML 5
• XHTML 1.0
• CSS 3
• CSS 2.1
• Javascript
• Perl

Software:

• Adobe Dreamweaver CS4/5
• Adobe Photoshop CS4/5
• Adobe Fireworks CS4/5
• Adobe Flash CS4/5
• Adobe Illustrator CS4/5 (basic)
• Adobe InDesign CS4/5 (learning)
• Adobe Lightroom

Understanding of:

• SEO
• CMS
• - PCM (Work)
• - Wordpress (Personal)

Understanding of/currently learning:

• PHP
• Ajax
• MySQL
• ActionScript 3

Transferable Skills:

• Photography (film & digital)
• Image Manipulation
• Enjoys Team Work
• Good Communicator
• Problem Solver
• Quick Learner
• Perfectionist

CIW Website Design Manager's Course

• CIW Professional
• CIW v5 Associate

University of Sunderland

• Certificate of Higher Learning - Photography

Wyke Sixth Form College

• A-Levels: Photography (D), Media Studies (D)
• AS-Levels: Product Design (D), Photography (D), Media (E)
• GCSE (retakes): Maths (C), English (C/D)

Cottingham High School

• 10 GCSE's including Science (C), Electronics (C), IT (C)

Staples Direct
Web Designer & Content Editor | Doncaster
07.2010 > Present (redundant in August 2011)

Achievements:

• - Created numerous email designs, which were sent to all Staples customers
• - Created numerous landing pages for various companies such as Apple, Samsung & HP
• - Gained more experience with various different techniques and programs
• - Gained more confidence working on my own and within a team

Territorial Army
Infantry Soldier | Hull
08.2007 > Present

Achievements:

• - Building confidence with team work and communication
• - Being able to accomplish various tasks at any given moment
• - Competed in numerous competitions part of an 8 man team, including Match 9, Martial Merlin and Divisional Skill At Arms Meeting (DivSAAM)

Photography | Drawing | Reading/Learning | Airsoft | Golf | Cooking

Staples Direct - Web Designer & Content Editor

"I've had the chance to work with Jon during the last year. He is reliable, design oriented with a great understanding of web design and has the common sense you would always like to find in the people you're working with. Last but not least, he's friendly and easy to work with." March 12, 2011

Jason Connelly, Online Design & Development Manager, Staples Direct managed Jon at Staples

"Jon has an eye for detail and driving efficiencies in his workload to ensure his work is delivered on time and in full. He has many online skill sets we have still to utilise but know he is capable of. He would be a great asset for any web team and has the right attitude to move up in his career." March 12, 2011

Christopher Maltby, Online Campaign Manager, Staples Direct managed Jon indirectly at Staples

"Jon is very systematic in his design process and can produce quality designs straight to the screen. His design have been proofed and excepted by the company he works for and for third party vendors who can be taxing to accommodate for.
Always willing to help out and offer feedback and takes pride in developing his own skills through liaising one-to-one and with large groups of people.
I've found working with Jon to be a pleasure and I know that he will accomplish what ever future he has mapped out for himself." March 25, 2011

Sam Crawshaw, Web Developer, Staples worked directly with Jon at Staples

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