Resume
Peter Keelan
Contact Details
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pjkeel @ gmail dot com |
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Aus Citizen |
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Details available on request |
Qualifications
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Bachelor of Arts (Digital Media studies)
University of South Australia
Majoring in Web Development, Sub-major in media management (Public Relations, writing for the media, document design etc), Minor in Computer Science
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Honours Degree * |
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Thesis subject – Inclusive Designed Websites – The business case: The concept of inclusive design as a process is one where designers design for inclusion by addressing the needs of the largest possible audience. In the context of Web design, inclusive design includes accessibility (Web standards) and usability principles without compromising the aesthetic appeal of the design |
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Grad Dip IT (Networking and Network Security) |
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Cert IV Management (Front line) |
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Cert IV Training and Assessment (3 modules left) |
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Employment
2005 — 2010
- Freelance/Contract work
- Working with a graphics design company eg editing files (predominately PhotoShop)
- Currently developing with same company several Web projects
- Online CV's from template project
- Re-designing existing Websites
- Teaching Web design and related subjects
- University and College levels
- University - Web Design and Development (Undergrad Level)
- College - Web Design (basic - adv)
- From concept to upload
- Managing up 100 sites per week
- Teaching promotes excellent problem
solving and decision making skills at all levels
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The ability to learn quickly and correctly is an imperative
- Training
Developing training for local businesses eg upgrading digital media skill sets
2000 — 2010
- Digital Media Technologies (DMT)
- Personal freelance Web Design / Development / Updating existing sites etc
2000 — 2004
- University Degree – Digital Media – Comp Sci – Print – Public Relations
- Worked part–time throughout studies
- Web Design
- Setting up computers (mainly SOHO)
- Document Design and Publications
1992 — 1999 Origin Energy
- Cathodic Protection & Leak Detection Officer
- Truck driver (class MR)
1989 — 1992 Flight R&D
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Professional Experience
2008 — ... Education sector (current contract finished and ready to work now)
- Developed and coordinated all course work
- All standards compliant (WCAG 2.0 XHTML/CSS)
- Developing CMS
- PHP & jQuery
- Major emphasis placed on both a business and theoretical context
- Liaised information to management (current legislation, Web standards etc); to teachers and to students
- Managed all facets of the Web development cycle (design – upload)
- Delivering Web design courses (basic – advanced) to international students (Adelaide)
2007 — 2008 University of South Australia
- Personal Web development business (see portfolio link currently being updated
- Tutor / Lecturer – University of South Australia
- Honours Thesis – A business case for inclusive designed Websites (currently being assessed)
2002 — 2006
- Degree Bachelor of Arts (Digital Media studies)
- Degree modules – Web Development, Computer Science, Digital Print to Web & Communication and Media Management
- Referee: available on request
2000 — 2002
- Graduate Diploma IT (Networking & Network Security)
- Cert V – Frontline Management
1985 — 1989 School of Engineering
- Qualified 1st Class Fitter Machinist
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Skills
University teacher
Teaching – ‘Computers: Communication & Society’ at the University of South Australia. Tasks included all aspects of teaching including administrative duties; teaching; lecturing and assessment of up to 80 students. The course, which is a core subject, teaches students new to the university essential skills in both electronic (facilitated by computers) and non-electronic areas (such as interpersonal skills at all required levels).
Researching
My Honours thesis undertook extensive research into Websites that are designed inclusively with an emphasis on accessibility, usability and aesthetic principles. One of the key aims of the study was to develop an effective, viable and sustainable business plan that examined the social, legal, technical and financial factors of standards compliant Web design and the benefits to Web developers who engage in inclusive design practices. At this level of research, one is capable of researching and reporting information at a sophisticated and objective level.
Document Design & Documentation
Developing documents as an effective communication instrument for print (Word documents) or electronic media (Web). Implementation such as principles of design, typography, layout, editing e.g. style guides or user manuals (Print or web).
Software
Proficient with many software suites including:
Microsoft Office
- touch typing
- managing formatting large documents
- proficient in most facets of Microsoft Office (taught subjects at University level)
Adobe Suite
- Most common multimedia software suites
Vector Graphics eg Magazine and other publications
Sound Editing
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Personal traits
- Developing documents as an effective communication instrument for print (Word documents) or electronic media (Web). Implementation such as principles of design, typography, layout, editing e.g. style guides or user manuals (Print or web).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent document design skills eg Word processing, Spreadsheets et cetera
- Excellent multimedia software skills eg Dreamweaver, InDesign, Photoshop
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent knowledge of theoretical/application of coding (XHTML/CSS etc)
- Advanced level of Web standards eg current practices (business and legislation wise) eg WCAG 2.0, XHTML/CSS
- Transposing existing sites to XHTML/CSS compliant
- Ability to follow instruction, take initiative, lead meetings, and brainstorm ideas with staff / students
- Reporting accurate / objective information back through chain of command
- Ability to set and meet deadlines
- Honest, trustworthy and hardworking
- Excellent debugging skills
- Capable of researching/learning new technologies
- Good experience with most forms of multimedia eg print; web; digital photography etc
- Ability to research at a high level eg new required skills
- Tenacity; Honest and conscientious; Willing to listen and learn; Open minded; Debugging/problem solving; Self–motivated; Ability to work in groups and independently; Ability to research as required in order to learn new skills personally or for clients.
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Web Dev Examples
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Web Templates
NB: These templates are example layouts that get redesigned to suite clients tastes. All templates are highly adaptable to personal preferences. All examples should look exactly the same in any platform combination, screen resolution or screen size.
Java Script
Template/library examples
CSS Navigation
Examples of CSS lists for Websites navigation
Coming soon
PHP
Flash
Document Design
& Documentation
PhotoShop
Consulting
Peter Keelan:
Specialist Front End Web and Content Developer
Front end Web development specialising in XHTML/CSS, standards compliant Websites
Why XHTML and CSS?
XTHML/CSS can be considered a stricter and cleaner version of its predecessor HTML. The main motivation behind XHTML is to provide documents that can be shared across communities and the different ways that the Web is accessed.
The following list is an overview of the direct benefits businesses can expect from XHTML/CSS Websites
- Platform dependant
- Cross–browser compatibility
- Mobile Web compatible
Standards compliant Websites benefits include:
- Social factors
- accessible to all users; overlapping with the digital divide
- Technical factors
- interoperability; reduction with maintenance and development time; reduced on server load
- Financial factors
- including financial benefits from increased Web use and less server load
- Legal factors
- addresses requirements for Web accessibility from governments and other organisations
