Flash Developer - eSolutions Group
Kitchener, Canada Area
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- Flash Developer at eSolutionsGroup
- Past
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- Multimedia / Graphic Designer at Zinc Marketing
- Graphic / Web Designer at Elta Group Ltd
- Multimedia / Graphic Designer at AAA Marketing
- Originator at Forms UK plc
- Education
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- Solihull College of Technology
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Darren Gould’s Summary
Web and graphic designer who has experience in CSS, web development, usability, brochures, adverts, corporate ID and preparing print ready artwork. Experienced in using all the latest industry software for both Mac and PC platforms. Always keen to develop new skills within the design industry as well as passing on existing knowledge.
Darren Gould’s Specialties:
Web design and usability, graphic design, print
Darren Gould’s Experience
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Flash Developer
eSolutionsGroup
(Privately Held; Computer Software industry)
August 2007 — Present (2 years)
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Web Designer
Geosign
(Internet industry)
December 2006 — June 2007 (7 months)
Created and modified Web sites to ensure Web compliance.
Customized site-specific blogs though Community Server.
Researched and implemented techniques to increase user click-through rate.
Developed user experience initiatives. -
Multimedia Designer
Smiths Design Group
(Marketing and Advertising industry)
July 2006 — September 2006 (3 months)
Developed the identity of Smiths' Design Group new Web site services.
Revised existing Web sites for Web compliance.
Produced CD-Roms for existing clients.
Designed brochures, adverts and other literature when required. -
Originator
Etrinsic
(Printing industry)
February 2006 — June 2006 (5 months)
Originated artwork ready for print from supplied samples.
Checked supplied artwork for errors and made sure it was ready for print.
Designed new literature for print. -
Multimedia / Graphic Designer
Zinc Marketing
(Marketing and Advertising industry)
July 2004 — January 2006 (1 year 7 months)
Was head-hunted to develop the Multimedia Services department.
Participated in client meetings to determine bespoke solution.
Designed Web sites from the initial concept through to final approval.
Produced both CD-Roms and html emails for various clients' campaigns.
Planned team meetings and delegated work to other colleagues.
Clients included: Audi, The Lord Mayor of Birmingham, The Old Library, Torque Vehicle Solutions. -
Graphic / Web Designer
Elta Group Ltd
(Consumer Goods industry)
September 2003 — July 2004 (11 months)
Collaborated with different levels of management on creative briefs.
Directed photography shoots of products before incorporating them into artwork for print, such as adverts and brochures.
Liased with suppliers on materials, costs and timescales.
Managed the assembly of small exhibition stands. -
Multimedia / Graphic Designer
AAA Marketing
(Marketing and Advertising industry)
April 2000 — September 2003 (3 years 6 months)
Initiated the establishment of the Multimedia Department and was responsible for its growth and development.
Managed workflow for the Multimedia Department.
Created Web sites, CD-Roms and e-newsletters from concept to completion for a diverse range of clients.
Designed for print including brochures, newsletters, corporate identity (logos, stationery, etc.) and advertisements.
Clients included: British Gas, The Redcliffe Group, Wealth Management Software, Ferro, The Chameleon Group, Greenwell Gleeson. -
Originator
Forms UK plc
(Printing industry)
March 1995 — April 2000 (5 years 2 months)
Originated artwork for a broad spectrum of blue chip companies including the motor industry, information and engineering industries, graphic arts suppliers, holiday, leisure and consumer outlets.
Designed brochures, advertisements, flyers, menus, agendas, data-mailers, letterheads and various corporate identities.
Darren Gould’s Education
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Solihull College of Technology
B-Tec National Diploma , Graphic Design , 1991 — 1994
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Darren Gould’s Interests:
Design for web and print, soccer, snowboarding, golf, more recently trying baseball and street hockey, visiting new restaurants.
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