Freelance Web and Multimedia Design & Developer
Internet | Cardiff, United Kingdom, GB
I am a freelance Cardiff-based web design and developer with five years experience at the forefront of the multimedia industry. I provide a high-end consultation service, utilising my background in advertising to produce bespoke information architecture , user experience, web sites and mobile apps specifically tailored to maximise my clients' ethos and brands.
Specialties: Programming: HTML, CSS, Javascript, Actionscript, XML, MySQL, PHP, Objective-C, C#
Project management: Basecamp, Backpackit, Skype, IM, Versionsapp, Git, Scrum, Agile
Usability: Information Architecture, OmniGraffle, Frameworks, UX, Prototypes, Iterative
Accessibility: Google Analytics, SEO, W3C Standards, Semantics, FOAF
Design: Photoshop, Illustrator, Fireworks, Flash, InDesign, Coda, Titanium, Xcode
CMS: Expresion Engine, Wordpress, Drupal, Umbraco, SharePoint, Joomla
Apr
2011 - Present
Freelance Web and Multimedia Design & Developer / bennpearson.co.uk
Company Consultant for startups within Wales developing web presents, multimedia applications, games, marketing, PR, and advertising.
Sept
2007 -
Aug
2010
Web Design & Developer / Mark Boulton Design
Lead on high profile projects developing information architecture solutions to produce high-end user experience across multiple platforms for clients including Warner Brothers, ESPN, British Energy, English Heritage and Drupal.
Nov
2005 -
Sept
2007
Junior Web Design & Developer / Webber Design
Developing E-Commerce and Content management systems for both the private and public sector, for clients including Newport council, Newport City Radio, ‘Newpart’ and RNLI Lifeboats.
Jul
2005 -
Aug
2005
Campaign Design and Promoter / Cardiff University
Promoting student union election candidates by designing and implementing campaigns online and through various promotional media, including posters and flyers.
Jul
2002 -
Sept
2002
Post Production Runner / BBC Wales
Assisting with a variety of production requirements, including interaction with viewers via Radio Wales phone-ins and assisting with technical issues for all BBC Wales productions and providing appropriate equipment and technology support.
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2005
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2005
University of Wales Lampeter
PgDip
in
Interactive Media
Activities: Football team
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2000
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2003
Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College
BA (Hons)
in
Graphic Design & Advertising
Activities: Basketball Team
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1999
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2000
Trinity University College
Diploma
in
Art Foundation
Activities: Life drawing classes
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1996
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1998
Lampeter Comprehensive School
A-Levels
in
Art & Design, Geography, Design & Technology
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Websites:
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Honors:
• City and Guilds IT Professional Development Award
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Interests:
Surfing, new technology, motorbikes, golf,