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Click HERE for some recent MP3 player designs and HERE for some other design-related images.

Over the past three years, I have been designing and maintaining a number of websites, teaching EFL and IT subjects at HND and NVQ level, writing, and putting together multimedia CDRom and DVD Educational Reference material for the UK and North American Heritage, Education and Publishing markets.

Samples of artwork and design can be found in the [ artwork ] section, completed over a wide range of projects for output/use in a variety of print, website, CDRom, touchscreen, and DVD media.

Those work examples, taken alongside the following details, give a general idea of skills, abilities and capabilities. The only things missing are full multimedia, video and audio work... however, should you require a CDRom/DVD that includes those aspects, please ask.

I also run an occasional EFL-based resource site for students/facilitators that can be viewed HERE

Address:

On request

E-Mail :

kevin@epimethean.com

Education:

Riley High School, Hull, England (1973-78).

Hull College of Further Education, Hull, England (1978-80).

University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada (1980-81).

University of Southampton, England (1982-83)

‘O’ Level

(Grade C+):

Art / Communication Studies / English Language / English Literature / Geography / History / Mathematics / Philosophy / Sociology / Media Studies

‘A’ Level

(Grade C+):

Art / English Language & Literature / General Studies / History

Other Qualifications:

MA - Classical Civilization (4th Century Athenian Resettlement) (Ex-OU)

BA Hons - Hellenic & Roman Studies (Soton)

Canadian Examination Board : Classical Civilisation (15CEBun)

Trinity TEFL Certificate (Grade B)

NVQ Level 3 - Use & Support of Information Technology

NVQ Level 3 - Training and Development (TDLB Units)

RSA/OCR D32, D33 & D34 - Assessment & Internal Verification Units - Higher Education Training Awards

Profile:

My immediate objectives are to continue to work in the IT arena in the development and delivery of training, or the design of new media services and products. I wish to obtain career progression in a creative environment which rewards ability, commitment and success with trust, responsibility, stability and continued opportunity for advancement, progression and (importantly) creative outlet.

Current Position:

TC Coordinator

Oct 2005 -

Hull

Brief Details:

Delivering vocational and commercial training across a broad range of subjects to a wide candidate profile. Responsibilities include the design, implementation and delivery of (uniquely) IT-based Technical Certificates; assessment and training of staff / candidates both in-house and within the workplace; alongside the monitoring and reviewing of skills and abilities; full development, complete design and full responsibility for the delivery of Technical Certificate qualifications as well as in-house development and training across a range of IT and Multimedia disciplines.

Last Position:

Multimedia Design & Development : Creative & Technical Director

Jul 1999-

May 2003

Codex UK Limited,

17 Marina Court,

Castle Street,

Hull. East Yorkshire.

Brief Details:

Codex is a dynamic and innovative Computer Systems Solutions Company specialising in cutting-edge new-media design and concept development. As Director, responsibilities include: executive control over all creative, operational and technical development concerning CDRom and DVD-based multimedia resource material, website and graphic image design and conceptual design and marketing strategy. As executive in charge of internal development, responsibilities cover a wide area of technical, conceptual, logistical, and creative design concerns including; concept design and planning, strategic sales marketing and identification, client targeting and first-contact, liaison and contract negotiation; costings, internal finance, capital expenditure & acquisition; resource planning and presentation; staff acquisition, management, training and development. Other work includes PC-based graphics design, project planning, software and hardware analysis, audio and audiovisual component design etc.

As a company, Codex is primarily involved with the delivery of DVD-based retail products aimed at the UK and US markets and those countries directly connected with the DVD subject (Egypt, for example). All DVD material, whether video, audio or still image, is produced in-house from self-gathered resources, manufactured externally in NTSC and PAL formats and distributed to retail outlets. Subsidiary CDRom-based products are also produced for use by libraries and educational institutions. Codex is also active in the Heritage Sector, with expertise in producing touch-screen and other new-media products for use in museums and art galleries - whether for internal staff use, as a visitor attraction unit, or retail item.

Previous Position:

Website, Graphics & Multimedia Designer

Oct 1998-

Jul 1999

Gorgon Design Studio

(Internet-based)

Brief Details:

Having decided to shift from IT training into the arena of new-media, a period of time was spent conceptualising and developing product portfolios and strategic requirements. Gorgon Design Studio was a means of maintaining income through website and graphics design whilst developing the product portfolio and methodology that eventually was to be utilised by Codex UK as forming their core business plan.

Work undertaken during this period  included websites for local authority agencies and art-galleries, as well as private companies and individuals. Design work garnered a number of awards from a number of institutions.

Previous Position:

Senior Tutor / Assessor

Jun 1997 -

Oct 1998

Direct Training Services,

Chariot House,

Carr Lane,

Hull. East Yorkshire.

Brief Details:

Direct Training Services is a Service Provider primarily involved in the delivery of training related to the RSA NVQ Qualifications in a variety of disciplines. Responsibilities within the IT suite included: Course Development and design; delivery of tutelage to a variety of ES and Business students; assessment of ability with regard to both performance and knowledge over a range of IT-related activities; internal verification of internal procedure and candidate portfolios.

Previous Position:

IT & EFL Tutor

1994-1997

Bolyai János Gimnázium,

3100 Salgótarján,

Kissomlyó út 1,

Hungary.

Brief Details:

The Bolyai János Gimnázium is a well-established and prestigious state secondary school placing a strong emphasis on foreign-language learning and computer skills, with all of it’s 540 pupils (aged 12-19) learning English through a primarily grammar and exam-topic oriented syllabus. Other work included: participation in local & national drama festivals; organisation of school presentations and publications (L2 magazines and periodicals); evening-class work on courses attended by adults (minority groups & unemployed - to age 50); ESP teaching at the local Business Polytechnic; private student teaching; design of EFL CD-Rom-based learning-resource and examination aid; initiated the integration of the EFL unit and the Computer Department; designed and implemented IT courses within both the EFL unit and the general school curriculum.

Career Progression:

IT & EFL Tutor

1997-2001

Hull Univ. EFL Unit

(Summer Bridging Courses)

IT & EFL Tutor

As Trainee & Support Teacher

1993-94

ETC Etc.,

Ferensway, Hull.

Sales Manager

1991-92

Great Mills DIY,

Hull. England.

Sales Manager

1990-91

Do It All DIY,

Hull. England.

Store Manager

1988-89

Dungeon Games,

Hull. England.

Museum Assistant

1985-87

Hull Museums,

School Loans Service,

Hull. England.

Software Familiarity:

Extensive :

Developing :

Additional

Information:

• Director, Ultimate Youth Theatre Group, Hull, England (4 years)

• Writer/Actor, Hull Truck Youth Theatre (3 years)

• Member of the Classical Association

• Member of the National Association of Photoshop Professionals

• Member of the HTML Writer's Guild

• Member of the Graphic Artists Guild

• Member of the Society for the Promotion of Hellenic Studies

• Some working knowledge of the Modern Greek Language

• Voluntary tutor to Children & Adults with physical and mental learning disabilities (Hull, 2 years)

• Voluntary tutor to young people (14-20) in the use of Role-Playing in the development of communication skills in conjunction with the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme (Hull, 3 years)

• Voluntary tutor to children in the development of language and communication skills in preparation for LAMDA and RADA theatrical entrance examinations (Hull, 4 years)

• Voluntary Ward Assistant, De La Pole Hospital (Hull, 2 years)

Interests:

Anthropology, Archaeology, Badminton, Board, LAN/WAN and Miniature Wargaming, Christian & Jewish History, Cinema, Classical and Napoleonic History, Computers & Information Technology, Education, Paintball Marking, Photography (particularly early social and archaeological), Reading, Role-Playing, Theatre, Travelling, Writing.

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