Richard Hersley, BA ,
120 Kensington Rd.,
North Vancouver, BC,
V7N 1P1
(604)-990-9337 ...........see portfolio 
Objective :
To create spectacular and simple websites and videos that really work for business and individuals and to break new ground in website design, meaning and vernacular. To work with individuals and organizations to help them reach and surpass their goals.
Relevant Skills
- Over 15 years of hands-on computer experience and 10 years of web development / internet experience.
- 10 years experience as multimedia producer for the internet / 20 years experience as television producer.
- Extensive knowledge of HTML, XHTML, CSS, PHP, ASP, JavaScript, AJAXL, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, Flash and more.
- Comprehensive Internet background including e-mail and ftp.
- Strong personal skills including focused listening, logical thinking, and working in a high-pressure team-oriented environment. Rapidly adapts to new technologies, standards, and ideas.
Employment History
October 2000-
Present |
MOTION VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS
Web Designer/Developer - Video Producer/Director - MultiMedia / Graphic Artist . Creating multiple products and projects for the public and private sectors including web designs and multimedia / video. Producer specializing in creation of corporate marketing products including video and web. Production artist – web design / graphic design / desktop publishing / logos / layout etc. Writing, design, strategies and management of corporate communications and advertising.
*Select Clients - Health Canada / Can west Global Television / BCTV / The Knowledge Network / City TV / Eureka Vacuums / ICI Glidden Paints / The United Church / Vancouver Coastal Health / The BC Treaty Commission / M.D. Multimedia - newsmd.com / Graphically Speaking |
December 1998 -
Present |
FREELANCE
Web Designer / Developer Creation and maintenance of many Web sites and applications for corporate, non-profit and other clients. Performed the full spectrum of Web-related tasks, including rapid prototyping, design and layout, graphics creation and optimization, server-side programming (primarily PHP), AJAX interactivity, standards-compliant XHTML and CSS, testing, training, hosting, security, traffic generation and ongoing updates. |
August 2001-
October 2005 |
EMR LOGIC / OD PROFESSIONAL SOFTWARE
Sr. Web Developer - Marketing /Communications Producer / Designer. Design, writing, creation and management of company web sites and all audio-visual materials. Corporate marketing and communications – strategies, product labeling. Design, presentation and creation of company profile and identity and more. |
August 1999 -
August 2001 |
ENVIROCOATINGS CANADA INC .
Web Design Specialist Webmaster / Marketing for all aspects of external corporate Web site and Web-based applications, including implementation, dynamic PHP and ASP applications, Flash intros, image optimization, HTML programming, UI, template creation, and video production. |
May 1998 -
August 1999 |
CANWEST GLOBAL TELEVISION NETWORK
Producer / Director / Writer / Camera / Editor (Various contracts ... National). Administration, planning, budgeting and development of television products. Research, writing, creative and technical creation of professional television for national broadcast. Photographic direction, script and music coordination, graphic design, editing and special effects. Promotion and marketing of these products nationally and internationally. |
Education
| December 1999 |
Macromedia - Vancouver, BC
Completed Macromedia Flash 4 Hands-On Training program. |
| 1984 - 1988 |
University of Wpg - Wpg., Manitoba
Graduated BA |
Key Skills :
-Communications - working with people and organizations. Really listening and understanding what you are saying.
-Educational includes a post-secondary degree in writing and communications.
-Over twenty years of practical writing, editing and production work in a professional environment.
-Excellent writing, editing and communications skills.
-Strong mechanical writing as well as editing skills, and a passion for writing.
-Demonstrated multimedia production skills.
-Excellent knowledge of media technologies such as Flash, Dreamweaver and Photoshop.
-Ability to create original content.
-Good understanding of content management.
-Affinity for technology tools.
-Good project management skills.
-Understanding of Internet marketing techniques.
-Strong client service skills and the ability to work in an advisory capacity with internal clients.
-Ability to manage external supplier relationships.
-Creative and innovative problem solving.
-Ability to prioritize effectively, managing multiple projects
Select Awards:
CanPro- SILVER MEDAL / American Indian Film Festival / Native American Journalists Association / Dream Speakers / Canadian Cable TV Association / Buckskin Video Festival
References :
References available upon request
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