Employment

Here you will find information about employment positions and responsibilities.

eLearning Instructional Developer (contract):

Jan 2010 - PresentDepartment of Conservation - Wellington, New Zealand

Develop online interactive training and eLearning modules accessible via the company intranet
Import content into flash applications via XML templates
Edit, compress and optimize video and audio content
Ensure XHTML and CSS web pages meet W3C markup validation
Address accessibility issues by providing closed captioning with all learning modules
Implement best practices of content delivery for visual, auditory and tactile preferred learning styles
Incorporate exam questionnaires to gauge the learner's progress to determine areas for future improvement.

Mar 2010 - Apr 2010AIM Proximity - Wellington, New Zealand

Create preliminary mock-ups and compositions
Gather digital assets and create image light boxes based on the client brief
Convert inDesign and Photoshop files into Flash AS3 animations for an engagement platform.

Jun 2009 - PresentSYNC Health and Fitness - Wellington, New Zealand

Redesign the existing website to a commercial standard using current best-practice web techniques
Ensure XHTML and CSS web pages meet W3C markup validation and cross browser compatibility testing
Create organic Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) friendly web pages
Project manage the redevelopment process and migrate all existing content
Implement an interactive photo gallery and scrolling panoramic views to showcase available facilities
Provide downloadable PDF documents of timetables, restaurant menus and directions to the complex
Expand current client base and actively seek ways to attract potential clients
Implement Google Analytics and Google Webmaster Tools for web based statistic gathering purposes
Provide ongoing support on best practices for content creation and publishing.

Mar 2008 - PresentMartin Duncan - Wellington, New Zealand

Design and develop a commercial website using current best-practice techniques
Ensure XHTML and CSS web pages meet W3C markup validation and cross browser compatibility testing
Implement Google Analytics and Google Webmaster Tools for web based statistic gathering purposes
Provide ongoing support on best practices for content creation and publishing.

Dec 2008 - Aug 2009Forturo Design & Forturo Build - Camborne, New Zealand

Implement web and paper based marketing and advertising initiatives for new business opportunities
Ensure XHTML and CSS web pages meet W3C markup validation and cross browser compatibility testing
Expand current client base and actively seek ways to attract potential clients
Redesign the existing website to a commercial standard using current best-practice techniques
Implement Google Analytics and Google Webmaster Tools for web based statistic gathering purposes
Implement an online interactive photo gallery and RSS news feed
Showcase the portfolio of work the company has produced and the process behind how they work
Provide ongoing support and maintenance on best practices for content creation and publishing.

Mar 2009 - Apr 2009Natcoll Design Technology - Wellington, New Zealand

Design lesson plans and handouts for Dreamweaver CS3, XHTML and CSS classes
Instruct classrooms lessons based on current best-practise web standards and technologies
Provide recommendations for further training and development requirements.

Oct 2007 - Sept 2008Department of Conservation - Wellington, New Zealand

Produce weekly HTML based e-newsletter for the greater Wellington region
Edit and publish front page stories, promotional items, notices, intranet content and communication
Convert Word/PDF documents to XHTML web pages
Provide support to Page Owners and Editors on best practices for content creation and publishing
Ensure content meets corporate guidelines/branding and government accessibility requirements.