Hugo King curriculum vitæ
A skilled multimedia graduate with a passion for all things digital and online. A self starter with good interpersonal and teamwork skills and a hunger to contribute and broaden his knowledge.
Education
The University of Sussex; Brighton - 2004-2007
1st class BSc honours in Multimedia & Digital Systems
Ralph Allen Sixth Form; Bath - 2002-2004
A-level Maths, Photography, and Physics
Ralph Allen Sixth Form; Bath - 2 AS-levels, 2002-2004
Ralph Allen School; Bath - 9 GCSEs, 2000-2002
Skills
Digital
Fluent in various web technologies - (X)HTML, CSS, Javascript, CMSes, etc.
Experience with both Microsoft and Apple software systems.
Experience with creative applications - Photoshop, Flash, InDesign, etc.
A real passion for all things digital, online, and tech.
Video production
Full knowledge of the entire video production process, and technically capable in all roles.
Experience of production in various genres for various audiences.
A competent cameraman and editor.
General
A good grounding in many multimedia technologies with the ability to learn and adapt to new ideas and technologies.
Flexible and able to work both as part of a team and independently, and with strong project management skills.
Communicates both creative and technical concepts easily and can relate between these fields.
Comfortable under pressure, working to tight deadlines with initiative.
Interests
Web savvy from an early age. Uses various web 2.0 services and emerging web technologies. Extensive amateur web development experience.
A long-standing passion for TV and film, carried into an interest in video production.
A blogger and all round writer, interested in script writing and copy-writing.
An amateur photographer with a particular interest in digital photography and image manipulation. Conducted dissertation into image processing.
Experience
Project Coordinator, Wunderman; London - 2008
Working as a Project Coordinator for microsites localisation and deployment on the Ford of Europe account. Experience of working closely in a team and collaborating with other agency employees and clients.
Work experience, Kitcatt Nohr Alexander Shaw; London - 2008
A work experience role shadowing the digital project manager in this vibrant creative integrated agency. Gained experience of, and exposure to, agency processes and the role of a project manager.
Work experience, AMV BBDO; London - 2007
Paid work experience in the digital post production lab in-house at AMV. Developed automated digital workflow scripts and observed operations within the lab.
Student ambassador, The University of Sussex; Brighton - 2004-2007
Co-ordinated university open days for the department. The role involved logistical problem solving, communicating with large groups of mixed age, and working within a strict timetable.
Administrative assistant, The Ministry of Defence; Bath - 2006
Responsible for data digitisation and filing. Working in a small team processing sensitive data, following data protection protocols.
Sales assistant, Walters of Bath; Bath - 2004-2005
Responsible for customer service in this photography shop and mini-lab. Experience of working in a customer-facing role in a busy environment.
Room attendant, The Bath Spa hotel; Bath - 2003-2004
Part of the evening housekeeping team at this 5-star hotel. Experience of a high quality of service, customer-facing role.
Achievements
- First-prize winner for a multimedia project for dissertation in image processing.
- Involved in the photography, radio, and film-making societies during university.
- A student mentor and student representative.
- Runner up in web-site design competitions - for the RSPCA and British Museum great court project.
- Holds grade 5 French Horn.
Personal details
- 22 years old
- A full, clean driving license.
- Currently living in Bath but willing to relocate.
