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Mark O'Keeffe

 
27 Cunningham Avenue
Guildford
Surrey
GU1 2PE
Date of Birth:        12/03/1986
Mobile:                  07927 627365
Email:                   mark @okwebdesign.co.uk
Portfolio:               www.okwebdesign.co.uk
Full Clean UK Driver’s License and own vehicle

Objective

I am an ambitious web developer/designer dedicated to producing innovative creations. I am seeking a position that requires skill, creativity, ambition and responsibility. I am able to adapt to various environments, working best under pressure whilst applying creative flair to my work.

I have a keen ability to break problems down into their component parts to create effective solutions. I am emotionally mature and maintain an air of calm and equanimity, especially in the workplace. My natural desire to create and construct enables me to get a great sense of satisfaction from achieving goals and bringing my ideas to life.

Key Skills & Other Qualifications

Highly competent in:

Java, PHP, MySQL, HTML, Javascript, CSS,  Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Flash, Fireworks, all Microsoft Office software including Access.

Basic Knowledge of:
Adobe Contribute CS3, Autodesk 3DS Max, ASP and MSSQL

Certifications:

Education

09.07-Current   Bournemouth University
BSc (Hons) Business Information Technology

Average grade after 2nd year: 67.5%
Second year enabled me to apply my key strengths in a large scale team project where I assumed the role of lead developer and project manager. I am eager to achieve an average over 70% for graduation.

First year included a Simulated Business Week in which students assumed specific business roles. My role within the team was web designer and programmer.

Course Content:

 
  • Multimedia User Interfaces (HTML, CSS, Flash)
  • Database Systems (SQL, MySQL, Access)
  • Web Programming (PHP, MySQL)
  • Marketing & Communications
  • Programming (Java)
  • Computer Networks
  • Multimedia Interaction
  • Systems and Interfaces Design (UML)
09.05-06.07     Guildford College
BTEC National Diploma for IT Practitioners

Overall Grade: DISTINCTION, DISTINCTION, MERIT
Course content:

 
  • Website Development
  • E-Commerce
  • Operating Systems
  • Database Management Systems
  • Business Applications
  • Visual Basic Programming
09.04-06.05     Guildford College
BTEC First Diploma for IT Practitioners

Overall grade: DISTINCTION
Course content:

 
  • Microsoft Office Applications
  • Operating Systems
  • Introduction to Databases
  • Visual Basic Programming
09.97-06.02     St Peters Catholic Comprehensive School - Guildford

5 GCSE A-C Grade including Mathematics, English and Science.

Work Experience

06.09-08.10   Mars Information Services - Slough
Infrastructure Support (Placement)

I recently completed a 14 month placement with Mars Information Services. I have gained a vast number of new technical skills in the area of server administration as well as improving my interpersonal skills. Working for a global multi-billion dollar corporation such as Mars has given me valuable insight and experience in the office. My placement involved a mixture of roles including leading my own projects and initiatives.

03.07-Current   O’Keeffe Design - Bournemouth
Freelance Web Designer

O’Keeffe Design is a project that I have been pursuing in my spare time. I have designed several websites, working closely with clients to create fresh innovative designs.

Services include arranging hosting, branding, concept design, and complete site design using HTML, CSS, Flash, ASP and PHP.

10.07-05.09   The Print Room Bar and Brasserie - Bournemouth
Cocktail Bartender

Skills and responsibilities:

 
  • Providing exceptional customer service
  • Working efficiently in a pressured environment
  • Adhering to health and safety regulations in the workplace
  • Maintaining a sanitary working environment
07.07-09.07     Grand Prix Legends - Guildford
Content Management

Skills and responsibilities:

 
  • Maintaining website catalogue and product information database
  • Writing product copy
  • Uploading and editing images
  • Creating advertisement banners
10.04-06.07     TGI Friday’s - Guildford
Chef

Skills and responsibilities:

 
  • Preparing and cooking meals for up to 200 guests a night
  • Acting as the fulcrum of communication between front and back of house
  • Monitoring and expediting orders
  • Upholding morale and the TGI Friday’s philosophy

Interests and Hobbies

I have a passion for life and seeing the world. From swimming with dolphins off the coast of New Zealand to swinging through tall trees in Buxton, I have a taste for adventure and excitement.

When I am at home I like to spend my time coming up with new website ideas, making pencil drawings, creating vector art in Illustrator, DIY, computer games, cooking, playing guitar, watching movies and socialising.

References

 

David Newell
Course Tutor BBIT

Bournemouth University
Talbot Campus
Fern Barrow
Poole


BH12 5BB

  

Andrew Workman
Web Infrastructure Manager

Mars Information Services
4D Dundee Road
Slough
Berkshire


SL1 4LG