Current Status & Curriculum Vitae as of 09/2008.
Mark is currently employed in the New Media, Internet industry by 
ADZ Media LTD
ADZ Media are a full service advertising agency who deal manly in print for newspapers, radio, tv, magazines and direct mail but due to their success are now trying their hand at breaking into the New Media market (websites, search engine optimisation etc), and my role was key in setting up the new department and turning it into a successful and commercial viable part of the business. My role involves, website design, search engine optimisation and I.T support.
MARK DAMIEN WEBSTER.
- Personal Details:
Address:
For security reasons, address will only be given out by an email request.
Date of Birth:
26.02.1983
Telephone Number:
To only be given out via an email request.
Email Address:
mdw1983@gmail.com
- Career Objectives:
I am currently employed within the New Media industry, however I am seeking a challenging freelance role in which I can further develop my skills in I.T and Marketing with hands-on experience.
- Key Skills:
- Confident and articulate communicator with excellent communication skills both written and verbal; able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people.
- Experience gained in IT learner support, customer service, sales, and marketing/coding design.
- Vast experience in developing database driven websites
- Proven skills in developing SEO strategies and maintaining high positions on all Search Engines
- Self-motivated individual with the ability to perform all general administrative tasks.
- Keen and quick to learn new skills and implement them in a working environment.
- Able to work equally effectively as part of a team, or under own initiative to meet strict deadlines.
- I.T. Skills:
- Microsoft Office Suite »» Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher
- Web Design »» XHTML, CSS, DHTML
- Professional Award in e-Marketing and vast commercial successes in SEO/PPC
- Graphic Design »» Vector Graphics, Bitmap Graphics, 3D Modelling
- Scripting Languages »» ASP, JAVA, JavaScript, ANSI C, PHP
- Database »» Microsoft Access, MYSQL, MSSQL
- Software »» Macromedia Flash MX, Macromedia Director MX, Adobe Illustrator CS, Adobe Photoshop CS, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Macromedia Fireworks MX, 3D Studio Max, QuarkXPress
- Relevant Experience:
Senior Web Developer / SEO Specialist at ADZ Media »» Nov 06 – Present
Employed to setup a new media department in an established advertising agency in Whitefield. Initially my role required me to bring the company into the technological age which involved:
- Developing a strong web presence by developing a company website
- Employing a long term Search Engine Optimisation strategy which within one year brought the website onto the first page of Google for the keyword 'Advertising Agency' - which has a total of over 15,000,000 competitive resultsworldwide
- Development of a bespoke in-house job booking system - increasing production and effectively making ADZ Media paperless
- Liasing with clients - an important role in affirming key client relationships and understanding a clients needs, especially when new.
- Day-to-Day duties involve developing websites for clients; Projects include: Hotel websites, Online Magazines, Brochure Websites, Ecommerce Sites and so forth.
- Account Manager for certain clients and management of on-going tasks including distribution to the creative studio when needed.
- On-going in-house support and external support for clients
- Research, Implementation, and Management of Search Engine Optimisation Strategies for over 20 different websites including UK's largest Peugeot Dealer, Robins & Day - 38 Dealerships nationwide
Setting up a one-man department and turning it into a successful and commercially viable part of the business has improved my confidence and managerial skills. Whilst also adding to my technical skillset, marketing knowledge and keeping abreast of the latest technology.
Web Developer / PPC analyst at MultimediaMarketing.com »» August 05 – Nov 06
Main Duties manly involved:
- Maintenance and development of company website and their E-learning platform
- Development and maitenance of E-Learning courses developed in Macromedia Flash
- Attended new media conferences to keep the company up-to-date with new technologies and legislation
- Creative input and design of animated web banners promoting key products and services for an online directory
- Implementation and management of company live chat software
- Day-to-Day duties involved developing websites for likeminded partners in the E-Learning sector
Commercial experience was gained here as I was fresh out of University, it enabled me to gain experience of Pay Per Click, SEO and developing trends in the online world. Whilst improving my skills within ASP, Photoshop and Macromedia Flash. It was while I was working for this company I gained a professional e-Marketing award from the Chartered Institute of Marketing.
Marketing and Coding Designer »» Sept 04 – May 05
As part of a University project we were required to form our own company, then set-up and run a commercially viable website. My role as Marketing and Coding Designer entailed the following:
- Researching market trends and opportunities available to the business, identifying potential clients
- Assessing client needs, then individually designing appropriate product (e.g. website, CD-ROM)
This project enabled me to vastly develop not only my IT and marketing skills, but also contributed to self-development in areas such as creative flair, communication and team-working skills, and increased my determination to secure employment within this field of work.
Web Developer »» Sept 04 – May 05
Also as part of a University project we were required to create a dynamic e-commerce website using the scripting language ASP and Microsoft Access for the database. Users of the site would be able to register, login, search, add products to a shopping cart and then proceed to checkout. Forms on the site would need to be validated client-side by JavaScript to check stock levels, correctly entered fields, validation of credit card numbers and so on. Note: as this was a dummy exercise no payment would be taken. My role as Web Developer entailed the following:
- Researching into other e-commerce websites such as www.microdirect.co.uk, www.pcworld.co.uk to examine their strengths and weaknesses
- Coding the XHTML, ASP, JavaScript, CSS by hand using a text editor
- Extensive testing and debugging of the site
This project enabled me to learn ASP, how it interacts with Microsoft Access through SQL and gave me valuable experience in creating dynamic database driven websites.
- Education and Qualifactions
| Dates | Name of Institute | Level | Award Gained |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05 - 06 | Chartered Institute of Marketing | Professional Award in E-marketing |
Pass |
| 02 - 05 | Uni of Central Lancs | BSc Hons in Web & Multimedia with Marketing |
Upper Second Degree 2.1 Hons |
| 00 - 02 | Eccles College | A Levels | Law (C) Business (C) History (D) |
- Referees
| Academic | Personal |
|---|---|
| Chris Hamer ADZ Media Ltd 227 Bury New Road Whitefield Bury. M45 8GW. 0161 351 2000 |
Dave Jackson ADZ Media Ltd 227 Bury New Road Whitefield Bury. M45 8GW. 0161 351 2000 |
