Hello!
Thank you for taking the time to learn a little bit more about me. I am a multi-talented, enthusiastic individual who enjoys long walks along the beach and delivering consistently high-quality website and graphic solutions.
Email: john.mclaren (at-symbol) auran.id.au
Website: www.auran.id.au
I have developed websites for a diverse range of clients, from the original proposal stage to final publication, working at each stage with the clients to provide exactly what they desired.
I have done a wide variety of graphics work, from complete branding solutions to marketing posters and flyers to online identity packages to artwork for games.
I provided display and control of both interactive and non-interactive playback material for a variety of props on various TV productions.
I am proficient in Photoshop and Illustrator, having used both for various aspects of my website and graphic design freelancing careers since I begun them. I've also used After Effects, Premiere Pro and Soundbooth for my video design and editing work.
I have been handwriting HTML and CSS for at least 5 years in Notepad++ (this entire website is one example of this). I have also done approximately 4 years with PHP and MySQL as a long-term administrator for a vBulletin forum and multiple Wordpress installations. I have also written a couple of plugins for vBulletin.
I'm familiar with JavaScript, having used it sporadically for the past couple of years. I am familiar with the basics of jQuery, working through tutorials to gain new insight into the ways it can be used to enhance websites.
Currently maintaining a Distinction average in my coursework, I was awarded the highest mark in 'Creating Narrative with Multimedia' and one of the highest marks for 'Game Implementation and Techniques'. I have been active in volunteering at events such as Open Day and the Computer Games Boot Camp (since 2010).
A copy of my results is available upon request.
I arranged a semester of study abroad with the support of my course director from Monash. I completed two intensive units on Special Effects and 3D Modelling using Zbrush.
The most reliable way to contact me is via email. The quickest email address to reach me is john.mclaren (at-symbol) auran.id.au. (sorry about that link, I don't like spam)
Please contact me for details of academic and workplace referees.
If you would like a copy of this document that you can print out and frame, you can download a printer-friendly copy here.
