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Philip Bene
Address: Flat 0/1, 13 Argyle street, Paisley. PA1 2ET. UK
Phone Numbers: +44 795 774 9374
 Email: phil_ben2002@yahoo.com
Website: http:\\www.philbenwebsolutions.com
Summary: A recent graduate with outstanding academic achievements, high creative and technical experiences; excellent IT and communication skills, team player, and has a passion for advancing and working with the latest technologies. Willing to travel or relocate if necessary.
Availability: Immediate start
Professional Body: A member of the British Computer Society
Computer Skills:
  • Software:
    Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign , Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Flash, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Swish, CorelDraw, QuarkXpress, 3D Studio Max, Microsoft Visual Studio, Rational Rose

  • Programming Languages:
    UML, ASP, ASP.Net, SQL, ActionScript 3.0, JavaScript, CSS, XML, XHTML, DHTML, HTML

  • Miscellaneous:
    Professional use of Digital Cameras, Scanners, Printers; Audio / Video Editing, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
Work Experience:
  • Freelance Web Developer / Graphic Designer
    Generally deal with web/e-learning development, website management, network/desktop support, print design and 3-D modelling.

  • December 2006 - Now: ECF Media, 20 Gordon Street, Paisley. PA1 1XD
    Position: IT Specialist
    Key functions:
    *Design and maintain website
    *Desktop support
    *Advise on IT equipment purchases

  • May 2007 - December 2007: FastStartUp, Suite 253 Embroidery Mill, Abbey Mill Business Centre, Paisley. PA1 1TJ, Scotland.
    Position: Web/Graphic Designer (Contract)
    Key functions:
    * Design, build and maintain websites
    * Design and layout the content of 'Trap2Line' dog racing newspaper.

  • November 2004 - May 2006:  Epson Telford Limited, Hortonwood 30, Telford, UK.
    Position: HAV2 Inspector
    Key functions:
    * Inspecting and measuring the graphics standards of HAV2 products.
    * Updating and managing website.
    * Database Management

  • November 2003 - October 2004: Kwame Nkrumah University Of Science And Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
    Position: Teaching Assistant / Graphic Designer
    Key functions:
    * Assisting and teaching Computer Graphics, Web Development, Corporate Design, Advertising/Conceptualisation, Typography and Graphic Design Production. 
    * Developing and producing the prospectus, brochure, newsletter and departmental magazines.

  • December 2003 - September 2004: Focus Photo Ltd, Adum, Kumasi, Ghana. 
    Position: Graphic Designer / Digital Photographer
    Key functions:       
    * Taking creative studio shots using digital cameras for magazines, billboards, websites, etc.
    * Giving technical advice and training staff in digital imaging
    * Website design

  • February 2001 - November 2003: Goodshepherd Publications Ltd. Kumasi, Ghana. 
    Position: Graphic Designer
    Key functions:
    * Design and layout the contents of newspapers and magazines 
    * Designing corporate identity.
    * Developing layout and illustration for children's textbooks.

  • January 2000 - December 2001: Universal Printing Press And Photo Lab. Aseda House, Adum, Kumasi, Ghana. 
    Position: Graphic Designer
    Key functions:
    * Designing and producing magazines, posters and other publication materials.
    * Producing computer illustrations for books.
    * Designing corporate identity and websites.
Education:
  • September 2006 – December 2008:  University of the West of Scotland, Scotland, UK.
    Course: Msc Information Technology with Web Technology

    Relevant Modules:     Dynamic Web Technology , Website Programming and Production, Fundamentals of Database Systems, Object-Oriented  Analysis and Design, Software Development, Networking for Business, Professional, Legal & Ethical Issues in IT, Research Methods, Dissertation

  • October 2005– March 2006:  Telford College of Art and Technology, Telford, England. European Computer Driving License Certificate

  • August 1999 - July 2003: Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
    Course: Bachelor of Art (Hons.), Graphic Design

    Relevant Modules:     Fundamentals of Web Design, Computer Graphics, Video Production, TV Graphics, Photography, Basic Design, Advertising, Corporate Identity, Marketing/Branding, Typography, Illustration, Editorial Design, Seminar in Design, Graphic Design Production, Art Therapy.

  • September 1997 - September 1999: Wesley College, Kumasi, Ghana. 
    Course: Post-secondary Teacher Training Certificate 

    Relevant Modules:     Education, Mathematics, Science, English language, Physical Education, Graphic Design

  • January 1993 - June 1996: Kumasi Secondary Technical,  Kumasi, Ghana.
    Senior High School Certificate Examination in Visual Art.
Achievements/Awards:

* Completed Postgraduate Degree in Information Technology with Distinction and have been part of the student mentorship 2007, and GOALS representative in the University of the West of Scotland.
* Completed undergraduate degree with First Class
Interests/Hobbies:

* Research
* Computing
* Gospel, Pop and Rap Music
References: Available on request.