Damien Collis
63 Pyrland Road, Stoke Newington, London N5 2JA
Tel (mobile): 07813 720189
E-mail: spinkowalski@hotmail.com
Date of Birth: 6th September 1970.

• Current position (March 2009 - Present)

Freelance Web Designer
Based in North London, I am a freelance web designer. Specialising in creating clean, usuable (W3C standards compliant) websites using web standards such as XHTML and CSS. I am involved in detailed consultation,, delivery of web and print projects, project management, seo, marketing and graphic/branding design.

I employ the following applications : -

Dreamweaver CS4
Photoshop CS4
Illustrator CS4
Swift 3D
Flash CS4
Adobe Acrobat Pro

• Previous Experience

Sales Manager for Ideas In Time (September 2005 - March 2009)
Liasing directly with the public in Covent Garden's Apple Market.
Responsibilities: To set up and run the business on a daily basis. Direct selling skills, handling cash/ credit card transactions (inc. banking), making the clocks, design advice, web site creation.

Djing (1997 - 2007)
Co-ordinating and promoting specialist club events across London.
Consistent residencies at clubs, bars, festivals and venues across London & UK
Responsibilities: Liasing with clients/radio/media, working with concepts for fashion & interior design companies to create a fusion of media and music, press and media, A&R, artworking and design.

Serious physical illness with total recovery (1992-1997)
The experience taught me many valuable life-skills such as determination, compassion and appreciation.

Accounts Services Supervisor for LloydsTSB (1988 - 1990)
Responsibilities: Handling of both customer and staff accounts, opening/closing accounts, waste supervision (balancing spreadsheets), cashier (handling large amounts of money), customer enquiries.

1990-1995
Loco record shop, Kent. Dealing with queries, stock taking, and ordering (1995)
Assisting and presenting specialist pilot radio shows for Radio Medway (1995)
Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Company (1990-1992)

• Education/Qualifications

Diploma in Sound Engineering @ IMW, Islington (1997)
6 O Levels.
Grade 6 Saxophone.
Diploma in Transport & Shipping (1987)

1-year (2-year BTEC equivalent) in Digital Media/Multimedia Design. Modules include: -

3D Animation with Maya.
Interactive design for CD-ROM and the Internet.
Graphic Design, Print Design & Desk Top Publishing.
Digital Video and Film Production.
Web design & Animation.

Software List:-

Maya
Final Cut Pro
Premiere 6.5
Director MX
Flash MX
Dreamweaver MX
Go Live CS
Photoshop CS
Image Ready CS
Illustrator CS
In Design CS

• Additional Information

Advanced Internet skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel. Office & Word.
Full UK driving license.

• Hobbies & Interest

Film and the Arts.
Collector of vinyl records.
Sports including cycling and tennis.
Checking out live music.
Spending quality time with friends.