MATTHEW O'BRIEN
FREELANCE DESIGNER:

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
1999 - 2002 County Upper Technology College Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. GCSE MATHS - Grade C, GCSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE - Grade A*, GCSE ENGLISH LITERATURE - Grade A, GCSE BIOLOGY - Grade B, GCSE SCIENCE - Grade C, GCSE MEDIA - Grade B, Completed GNVQ ICT course with AQA.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
1998 - present Freelance Internet BasedProprietor & Freelance Web Designer/Graphic Designer & Online Business developer.
August 2001 - June 2002 Forest Enterprise (Forestry Commission)
General Assistant working in many different departments, the main role of my job after leaving school was to assist in the smooth transfer of electronic data and communications as well as using government GSi computer systems for GPS forest mapping schemes. I also assisted wildlife management schemes where I introduced a database system for road traffic incidents & Deer population census information.
July 2002 - December 2002 Internet Based Website Manager/Webmaster, during this time I managed several websites, some of which are still online. This job involved organization of designers/creative studio teams as well as online advertising campaigns and promotional work. Websites included www.suffolkscenery.info, www.honingtonfox.co.uk, www.realtree-shooting.co.uk, www.stay-hidden.com, www.flintwood.co.uk/newsite/ (currently in construction) and various others.

ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
I have undertaken as many different jobs as possible in which to gain maximum life experience, work experience and positive industry experience. Industries I have worked in include Agriculture, Forestry, Fieldsports, Industrial Engineering, Welding/Fabrication, my own small business Flintwood Countryside, Media sales, Telecom services & Staff management, as well as Graphic Design and Studio Experience.

REFERENCES
Can be supplied on request.

OBJECTIVE
My objective is to gain enough experience in assorted industries to become a senior designer at executive level. I would ideally like to work freelance as I find I work better under pressure and to deadlines. I have experience of working to deadline and also working in a pressured environment. I am extremely enthusiastic about the internet and new media, and am extremely hard working. I can provide dedication as well as professionalism.

HOBBIES
Rural affairs, shooting & fieldsports, computers & internet, outdoor activities, wildlife, music, food & drink, installation & modern art, fashion & design, digital art and technology.

PERSONAL DETAILS
· Current salary: circa £20,000.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS
· Experienced and skilled with all Microsoft Office software
· Experienced & competent with Adobe Photoshop, ImageReady & Illustrator
· Experienced & very competent with HTML
· Experience using Macromedia Flash 4.0 & Flash MX
· Competent & sound knowledge of Macromedia Dreamweaver
· Working on my own initiative and in team situations.
· Have experience delivering projects on time, on budget and smoothly.
· Can implement new techniques and ideas rapidly into a working environment.