Scott Macfarlane 0439787144 scottmacfarlane@live.com.au www.scottmacfarlane.me Personal Statement I bring to any job a strong work ethic and desire to succeed, a willingness to cooperate with others, and a need to produce quality work. As a result of the knowledge and skills gained through my studies and my industry-based experiences, I will adequately fulfil the requirements of any job that suits my selected skills. I have a special interest in web development and graphic design and have familiarised myself with different web languages and technologies. I have started to greatly develop many of the skills both technical and interpersonal needed for different roles but am also eager to learn more to adapt to my required goals. Education 2007 - 2011 Student at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Bachelor of Creative Industries and Bachelor of Information Technology (Double Degree) Skills/Knowledge Base Adobe Creative Suite Programs Branding E-Commerce Services (PayPal Integration) Editing Graphic Design HTML/CSS Interaction Design Marketing Microsoft Office Programs Online Newsletter Publications (Mailchimp) Offline Newsletter Publications PHP Prototyping Report Writing Social Media Integration Social Media Management Website Development Website Management WordPress Content Management System Work History Kanaloa Swimwear Hartley’s Body Corporate Management My role with Kanaloa Swimwear involved the development, maintenance and functionality of their website which launched at the end of July 2015. Ultilising the websites content management system BigCommerce, I edited a theme the client has chosen with HTML/CSS/ PHP to get the exact look they wanted for their site. I also provided services surrounding their stock database, inputting data and information they required onto the site. My role with HBCM has primarily revolved around the creation of their monthly digital newsletter to be distributed to over 4000 of their clients every month. Each month I update the clients’ website with news articles they have written and compile them together into an EDM Campaign to be distributed through the online newsletter service MailChimp. At the end of each month I analyse readership statistics for each newsletter and document a report on that months results. Online Swimwear Retailer www.kanaloaswimwear.com Web Development/Branding 2015 Body Corporate Management Agency www.hbcm.co EDM Campaigns/Report Writing/Website Maintenance 2013 – Current DEBRA Australia JB Hi-Fi Charity Organisation www.debra.org.au Graphic Design/Web Development/Social Media/Marketing 2013 – Current My role with DEBRA Australia has been their main graphic designer for all promotional material, documentation and other key marketing aspects of the organisation such as digital and print newsletters/brochures. This also includes maintaining and updating their current website through WordPress, focusing on coding the site to their specifications using HTML/ CSS/PHP. The role has also revolved around managing their social media by maintaining DEBRA Australia’s Facebook, YouTube and Twitter accounts. Retail Electronics Store Carindale Shopping Centre Retail Salesperson 2007 – Current My duties at JB Hi-Fi have included customer service, helping customers with their purchases, management of stock levels and ordering stock for the store. During my employment at JB Hi-Fi, I have worked as a team member with both senior and junior staff and have also managed departments, learning leadership skills and how to allocate tasks to other team members. References available on request Scott Macfarlane 0439787144 scottmacfarlane@live.com.au www.scottmacfarlane.me Portfolio Web Development Designed and maintained websites through various content management systems utilising HTML/CSS/PHP. Examples: Kanaloa Swimwear (BigCommerce CMS), Hartley’s Body Corporate Management (WordPress), DEBRA Australia (Wordpress). Scott Macfarlane 0439787144 scottmacfarlane@live.com.au www.scottmacfarlane.me EDM Distribution Compiled, created and distributed multiple EDM Campaigns varying from marketing campaigns to corporate newsletters using the MailChimp online newsletter service. Examples: Promotional Flyer for DEBRA Australia, Community Newsletter for DEBRA Australia, Corporate Newsletter for Hartley’s Body Corporate Management. Scott Macfarlane 0439787144 scottmacfarlane@live.com.au www.scottmacfarlane.me Print Material Designed and printed various marketing materials including flyers, brochures, posters, newsletters and banners. Created using Adobe InDesign. Examples: Charity Event Poster, Newsletter, Promotional Flyer and Brochure created for DEBRA Australia. Scott Macfarlane 0439787144 scottmacfarlane@live.com.au www.scottmacfarlane.me