Philip Bene
A highly professional and talented graduate with extensive knowledge and experience in print design, e-Learning solutions, front-end and back-end web development. Committed to meeting deadlines, customer satisfaction and company success. A team player with excellent communication skills, ability to handle multi projects and has a passion for advancing and working with the latest technologies.
Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Flash, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Swish, CorelDraw, QuarkXpress, 3D Studio Max, Microsoft Visual Studio, Rational Rose
Programming language:
UML, ASP, PHP, MySQL, jQuery, ActionScript 3.0, JavaScript, CSS, XML, XHTML, HTML
2006 – 2009
Msc Information Technology with Web Technology - Distinction
University of the West of Scotland, Scotland, UK.
- Relevant Modules: Dynamic Web Technology , Website Programming and Production, Fundamentals of Database Systems, Object-Oriented Analysis and Design, Software Development, Networking for Business, Professional, Legal & Ethical Issues in IT, Research Methods, Dissertation
2005 – 2006
European Computer Driving License Certificate
Telford College of Art and Technology, Telford, England.
1999 – 2003
BA (Hons.) Graphic Design – First Class
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
- Relevant Modules: Computer Graphics, Introduction to Computer Science, Fundamentals of Web Design, Video Production, TV Graphics, Photography, Basic Design, Advertising, Corporate Identity, Marketing/Branding, Typography, Illustration, Editorial Design, Seminar in Design, Graphic Design Production and Art Therapy(Psychology).
- Msc Information Technology
- BA Graphic Design
Web Designer/Graphic Designer: September 2009 – Present, Team 11, 78 Carlton Place, Glasgow. G5 9TH.
- Meet clients to discuss their web or print needs
- Conceptualize, design, develop, and implement look and feel of web pages that meet W3C design standards.
- Ensure that graphics used in websites are technically optimized to avoid delays in page loading.
- Implement and modify existing design elements.
- Improve and maintain Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) of websites.
- Implement Google Maps API interface on websites.
- Initiate and develop corporate identity and marketing strategies in both online and print media.
- Liaise with other web developers, printers, copywriters, photographers and marketing specialists
Web Designer/IT Specialist: December 2006 – Present, ECF Media, 20 Gordon Street, Paisley. PA1 1XD.
- Maintain website content by updating information and design.
- Improve and maintain Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) of websites.
- Troubleshoot desktop and network exceptions
- Guide, support and advise management on IT equipment purchases
Web/Graphic Designer: May 2007 - December 2007, FastStartUp, Suite 253 Embroidery Mill, Abbey Mill Business Centre, Paisley. PA1 1TJ, Scotland.
- Analyze, interpret and redefine client’s requirements to maximize efficiency in cost, and time-scale.
- Improve website content by analyzing use, re-designing and re-constructing content and navigation.
- Employ content management system tools to develop and maintain digital content.
- Engage in creative collaboration with all departments.
HAV2 Inspector: November 2004 - May 2006, Epson Telford Limited, Hortonwood 30, Telford, UK.
- Inspect and measure the graphics standards of HAV2 products.
- Develop and coordinate email marketing campaigns and newsletters.
- Update and maintain website.
- Update and manage company e-commerce database.
Available on request
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