Liam Newmarch

Programming and Design for New Media

Contact information

D.o.B	: 1st December 1987
Hometown	: Stockton-on-Tees, Teesside
Address	: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Website	: http://liamnewmarch.co.uk
Phone	: 07799 401398
Email	: liam@liamnewmarch.co.uk

Skills : Technical

I have many years of programming experience and am quick to adapt to new languages. I mostly develop in PHP 5, Javascript and Actionscript 3 (Flash).

XHTML and CSS as a basis for website design
PHP 5 and MySQL for database-driven websites
Javascript for dynamic webpages, including AJAX and jQuery
Adobe Flash animation and applications in ActionScript 3
I am also keen on new technologies such as the new HTML5 and CSS3 specs

I also have experience with other languages, some I have used in the past, some I am learning now.

I was taught ColdFusion in my university course (I have since moved to PHP)
I am also currently learning Python in my spare time
I was taught programming principles in (but no longer use) Borland Delphi and Scheme

I manage a Linux web server which I use to host liamnewmarch.co.uk and my third-year university project videoblip.tv, and am not afraid of using a command line.

Skills : Design

I was taught design principles using Adobe CS3 and CS4 software. This involved working on design briefs to a deadline, occasionally working in groups as a team. This taught me valuable skills like research, generating ideas, delegating tasks and presenting a finalised product.

Flash for animations, games and web-advertisments
Photoshop and Fireworks for posters and static advertisments
Avid for video editing

Skills : Theoretical

My University course focused on the history and social implications of communication technologies, particularly New Media. I learned about putting modern technologies into perspective to know their potential. I also learned how to generate ideas as a team and develop them into viable products as well as the importance of planning and documentation.

Experience

Feb to May 2010

As one of the strongest programmers on our course I was offered a job helping second year students with their projects - mainly ActionScript based; some in ColdFusion. This was an excellent opportunity that allowed me to think about and solve programming problems that I might not ordinarly come across, as well as making me think on my feet, all whilst helping others.

June 2009 to Present

I manage the web server I use to host my personal website liamnewmarch.co.uk, and my third-year project videoblip.tv. The server runs Linux, Apache, MySQL & PHP configuration and has taught me about domain registration, DNS management and a broader understanding of what is and isn't possible on the web.

Education

2007-2010, University of Leeds
New Media BA	2:1 (hons)
2003-2006, Egglescliffe Sixth Form (A Level)
English Language	A
Computing	B
Mathematics	B
Physics	C (AS Level)
1999-2003, Egglescliffe Secondary School (GCSE)
Fine Art	A
Science (Double Award)	A / A
Mathematics	A
English Language	B
French	B
Geography	B
General Studies	B
Information & Communication Technology	B
Religious Studies	B
English Literature	C
Design & Technology	C

Employment

WPA-Pinfold : Since June 2010 I have been working as a Web Designer for WPA-Pinfold, building and maintaining websites for clients such as the University of Leeds, npower and T & R Theakston.
University of Leeds : While studying my third year in 2010 I worked in secoond-year students' lab sessions, helping them with their (mostly) Flash based projects.
Brewers Fayre Pub/Restaurant chain : Worked as a front of house employee from 2004-2005. My duties involved taking food to tables, collecting glasses, etc. I worked directly with customers gaining valuable people skills.
AMEC Engineering House : This was my work experience in 2004 where I saw how 3D modelling and CAD software was used by a design team. I was taught how to use the software to construct plans in 3D and gained an insight into how things work in an office hierarchy.

liam newmarch : cv