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DEAN OAKLEY |
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Gold Coast, Queensland 4221 - Australia
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OBJECTIVE |
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To utilize my diverse computing experience and exceptional technical understanding to continue producing innovative and unique web designs.
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PROFILE |
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Extensive customer service and tuition experience in a variety of environments.
Excellent communication skills and pleasant demeanour with all kinds of people. Independent worker, intelligent and fast learner. Ability to think outside the box. |
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SKILLS |
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6 years full time graphic design and website production experience.
Expert in Photoshop. Coding and programming: (X)HTML, CSS, JavaScript, C++, PHP. Database Software: MySQL. Strong understanding of design principles and interface usability. Ability to create unique, clean, modern sites that are easy to understand and to navigate. Works comply with web standards and have a minimal use of flash, with elegant hand coded CSS and XHTML. |
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WORK EXPERIENCE |
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Thrive Web Design, Gold Coast |
2009 - Current |
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Thrive is based around a highly talented team of web designers and developers, dedicated to providing the best possible service for our clients. Each member brings complementary skills to the table, allowing us to take on a diverse range of jobs, as well as collaborating on large multi-discipline projects. See thriveweb.com.au
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First Alliance Pty Ltd, Gold Coast |
2008 - 2009 |
| Graphic Design, CSS HTML, Javascript | |
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Working on a large map based web project with a team of 5 other developers. My responsibilities were to help with the concept, design and coding. The site will be launching soon.
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The Web Kitchen, London |
2006 - Current |
| Designer developer | |
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Initially working in a small team my duties included liaising with clients, developing specifications, design, coding and programming. The company has quickly grown now producing sites for large schools and corporations.
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Greenstone Designs, Gold Coast |
2004 - 2005 |
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Self employed developing web solutions for various clients including Morrision Media one of Australia's top publishing companies.
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Griffith University, Gold Coast |
2004 - 2005 |
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Tutoring students in 2012INT Interactive Multimedia Development. The course was designed to introduce students to 2D and 3D game creation using Macromedia Director.
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Future Retail, Brisbane |
2001 - 2004 |
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Multimedia and graphic design coordination including: design of brochures, flyers, company website and email newsletters. I also provided IT expertise when dealing with new windows based Point of Sale systems.
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EDUCATION |
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Griffith University, Australia, February 1999 - November 2004 |
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Bachelor of IT with 1st Class Honours in Multimedia, Equivalent National Tertiary Entrance Rank of 89.35 (out of 100) Grade Point Average |
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SUMMARY |
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My solid technical background, experience and love for good design allow me to move effortlessly between graphics, coding and programming.
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