In 2017, I completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Digital Media at the University of Portsmouth and was awarded with First Class Honours. I also received the KHIPU group award for Best Mobile Application 2017 and Outstanding Digital Media Student 2017.

View my university portfolio.

In 2019, I completed my Master’s degree in Digital Media at the University of Portsmouth and was awarded with Distinction.

I am proficient with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects and have a good understanding of the programming languages PHP and JavaScript as well as database design using MySQL.

My specialities are WordPress, HTML5, CSS3, SASS and JavaScript.

View my website portfolio.

In my spare time, I like to create the odd tune using Ableton Live Suite. You can listen to my tracks here.

I enjoy playing percussion, keyboards, singing, voice acting and love going to the theatre, especially to watch musical productions and local amateur dramatics.

The development of augmented and virtual reality is also an interest of mine and how each of these technologies is being applied to video games, medical science and mental health. I recently purchased the Oculus Quest 2 VR headset and am learning how to develop my own applications for it. Very exciting!

Skills

  • HTML 5 / CSS 3 / SASS 90% 90%
  • WordPress (Including WooCommerce) 90% 90%
  • Photoshop / Illustrator / After Effects 85% 85%
  • PHP 75% 75%
  • MySQL 75% 75%
  • JavaScript / jQuery 70% 70%
  • Blender (3D design software) 75% 75%

Experience

  • 2019 – Present

    Radiators 4u

    Web Designer / Developer

    The company provides designer radiators, Column, Cast Iron and Aluminium radiators, along side radiator valves and shower rails. My roles include producing bespoke web pages and site features using HTML5, CSS and JavaScript. I also design 3D assets such as radiators and radiator valve models for lifestyles, close-up shots and animations. I assist the Systems & IT department in problem solving server errors using cPanel. I have gained experience using the e-commerce platform Big Commerce, SAP Business One, BPA Platform for SAP Business One, SQL Server Management Studio and Data Transfer WorkBench (DTW). I am also proficient in Google Search Console to inspect & resolve page index issues.

  • 2011 – Present

    JL Web Creative

    Web Designer / Developer

    The business provides responsive web design, graphic design and technical support services. Specialities: Custom WordPress theme design, HTML5, CSS3 and JavaScript. I have worked with a number of UK businesses to help them launch their online presence by designing and developing their flagship websites, as well as designing the University of Portsmouth’s MICE Hub website.

  • 1996 – 2011

    Cosy Enterprises Ltd

    Co-Founder

    The company provided digital media and internet solutions including website design, bespoke program design, technical support and consultancy.

  • 1992 – 1996

    Climax Enterprises Ltd

    Senior Producer

    Climax developed video games for Sega, Nintendo, Electronic Arts, Gametek, and Namco.

    The games that I assisted in producing were Global Gladiators, Nick Faldo’s Championship Golf, UFO Enemy Unknown, Aliens Versus Predator, Congo, Chicago Syndicate, Bubsy Bobcat II.

    I gained invaluable knowledge and experience in game design, graphic design, project management and working with large teams of people.

  • 1988 – 1991

    Images Software

    Lead Artist / Assistant Producer

    My roles involved creating game title loading screens, sprites and the animation of game-characters as well as assisting in project scheduling, staff management and the development of arcade conversions to the 8-bit and 16-bit home computer market.

  • 1987 – 1988

    Catalyst Coders

    Junior Graphic Artist

    My roles included creating game title loading screens, sprites and the animation of game characters.

Education

  • 2017 – 2019

    University of Portsmouth

    Digital Media – MSc. (Hons)

    Master of Science in Digital Media awarded with Distinction.

  • 2014 – 2017

    University of Portsmouth

    Digital Media – BSc. (Hons)

    Bachelor of Science in Digital Media awarded First Class Honours.

  • 1984 – 1986

    Highbury College of Technology & Design

    O’Levels

    Grade B Art, Grade C Mathematics, Grade C English Language and Grade B Computer Studies

  • 1980 – 1982

    City of Portsmouth Boys School

    CSE’s

    Grade 2 Art, Grade 3 Mathematics, Grade 3 Geography, Grade 3 Geology, Grade 3 English Language, Grade 3 English Literature and Grade 2 French

Contact