Overview

Name: Benjamin Andrew Shaw

DOB: 26th March 1986
Current location: London, UK

Objective:
To seek a challenging web developer position, where my passion for usability and emerging technologies coupled with my genuine enthusiasm, will allow me to progress.

Key Skills:

XHTML, CSS, XML, HTML, Cold Fusion, AJAX, JavaScript, Flash, ActionScript 2.0, ActionScript 3.0, SPRY, Word Press, PHPBB, Invision Powerboard, Cubecart,; Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), Windows 2003, Windows 2000, NT, XP, PC, MAC, OS9, OSX, Graphical User Interface (GUI) development, Human Computer Interface (HCI) Development, Accessibility, W3C AAA Compliance, WCAG & WCAG 2.0 Compliance.

Software Packages:
Adobe Creative Suite 3 (Flash CS3, Dreamweaver CS3, Fireworks CS3, Photoshop CS3, Illustrator CS3, Ultra, After Effects CS3, InDesign CS3), Microsoft Office 2007 (Word, Access, Excel, Project, Powerpoint, Viso, Publisher), Ulead Media, Cinema 4D.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Past employment and work experience

From: June 2008 To:      Present Key Skills:	University of East London/ The Rix Centre Web Developer – www.inclusivenewmedia.org Currently re-developing a high profile AAA compliant website in accordance with WCAG 2.0 Guidelines for submission to the W3C Trials at the end of August.
From: May 2003 To:      Present Key Skills:	Webactiv.co.uk Assistant web developer Assisting and shadowing lead web developer,  CSS/ XHTML templates, W3C Compliance.
From: May 2007 To:      Sept 2007 Key Skills:	Camp America/ Blue Star Camps (NC, USA) Camp Counsellor for 13 – 16 Year olds Guidance and advice, activity leading, teaching and training.
From: May 2007 To:      Sept 2007 Key Skills:	GE Money Front Line Associate(FLA) - collections/  academy 2IC (Team Leader)/ coach & trainer Dealing with pressured complex customer complaints and escalated collections calls; training and advice to new FLAs; discipline of new FLAs; guidance; team management and encouragement.

From: Jan 2005 To:      May 2007 Key Skills:	Courture.co.uk Network Administrator/ IT Consultant Windows Server 2003 deployment and maintenance, administration, support document creation, remote support to staff, research of new technologies, HTML Email template creation, and Brochure design.
From: March 2004 To:      April  2007 Key Skills:	Grove Mill Snooker Club Bar manager/ Snooker coach Bar management, staff training, snooker table maintenance, junior member’s coach.

 

 

 

 

 

Education and achievements

Date	Award	Institution
August 2008	Portfolio feature in Web Designer Magazine	www.webdesignermag.co.uk
July 2008	BA (Hons) in New Media	The University of Leeds
May 2008	Website feature in Web Designer Magazine	www.webdesignermag.co.uk
July 2005	Btec National Diploma Networking & Communications	North Nottinghamshire College, Worksop.
March 2004	City and Guilds Web Design & Management	North Nottinghamshire college
July 2002	10 A-C GCSE’s	The Elizabethan High School, Retford.
March 2002	Duke of Edinburgh Award (Bronze)	1st Ordsall Scouts

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hobbies and Interests

Interests
I am very keen to expand my learning. I enjoy tackling challenging new projects and innovations. When I’m not working for clients I like to develop my skills further, exploring as many new technologies as possible – I’m currently immersed in AJAX and RUBY ON RAILS.  I am passionate about all aspects of front and back end web development. My hobbies include snowboarding, playing snooker, socializing, online/ offline gaming, playing guitar, keeping fit, freehand drawing and cycling.

References
Available on request.

Additional

Clean full UK driver’s licence
Marital Status: Single/ No dependants

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

July 2008 - Portfolio feature in Web Designer Magazine ( July edition).

May 2008 - One-mans-opinion.net Featured as a Student Showcase in Web Designer Magazine (May edition).