
Director Re:Align:Design Ltd and Online Media Consultant
United Kingdom

Director Re:Align:Design Ltd and Online Media Consultant
United Kingdom
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Available for freelance / contract work on-site or from home office;
Versed in WAI / W3C accessibility guidelines for disability and specific needs;
Owner and Creative Director of Re:Align:Design Ltd – freelance graphic and web design firm
( www.realigndesign.com );
Ability to manage and / or work as a team member in order to achieve specific targets with a flexible and enthusiastic approach to work;
Administration & communications experience, particularly concerning events planning and management;
Primarily interested in the design aspect of website production, I am familiar with the necessary software and technologies for the design, development and implementation of high quality, accessible and user-friendly websites;
Firm understanding of document / content management systems / issues;
Successful implementation of numerous web-based projects and initiatives;
Experience of writing technical documents in respect of web development;
Wide portfolio of graphic design for printed media including leaflets, billboards, posters, booklets, prospectuses, magazine type publication;
Presentation, organisation and layout skills are second nature due to my formal training in Art, Design and Communication;
Creativity, originality, precision and flair stemming from my studies in Fine Art;
Aptitude and an “eye for” attention to detail, originating from my photography and digital manipulation skills, thereby ensuring quality;
Computer literacy in extensive areas of hardware and software including expansive knowledge of professional print processes
Reflective thinking, action planning, time management and problem solving skill sets;
HTML; XML; XHTML; CSS; PHP; some ASP/SQL; Web 2.0; W3c; WAI; PC/MAC Literate; Full Microsoft suite literacy; Adobe Photoshop, Indesign, Illustrator, Pagemill, Acrobat and PDF; Quark Xpress; Macromedia MX Suite - Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks and Freehand; Netscape Suite; FTP; Image Optimisation, Compression and Mapping; Javascript; Familiar with Content Management Systems, Concurrent Versioning Systems etc.
Contributor to “Tips and Tricks for Website Managers” [ISBN 0851424392]; Keen photographer (traditional & digital) with images used on many web and print briefs including The Arts Council News Magazine; Lectured on Undergraduate ‘Student Support Initiative’ modules; Worked as Designer and Formatter for the Collegian newspaper; European Work Experience at Denmark's Berlingske Tidende newspaper; Enjoy DJ-ing and producing own music through Funkdub;
Collaborative Family Law, Professional