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Welcome to my portfolio

A JOURNEY OF A THOUSAND SITES BEGINS WITH A SINGLE CLICK.

  • Development

    Developing is were it all started for me and it where my love for all things geeky began. Using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery & PHP/MySQL to create and build web sites and applications with a passion. With technologies ever changing I'm always keen on keep up to date with all the new going's on in the web world.

  • Web Design

    I make beautiful websites that use the latest technical areas in the web design field.

  • Logo Designs

    Logo design is an important part of any project, it is the starting point for your web and print designs, so it is essential that the logo is personalised to your company and conveys the right image.

Hello and welcome to my site, I’m a graphic designer / web developer with over 4 years experience in the industry. I’ve been working at Perform Group for over 4 years now building such sites as World Snooker, FIBA TV, Rangers Football Club and FEI TV. I also work with friends on Red Dot Inc building and supporting cutting edge sites.

imageWeb Design

Developing the simplest static single page of plain text to the more complex web sites, or electronic businesses.

imageWeb Development

W3C compliant XHTML & CSS coding, and a keen focus on website usability.

imageSEO

The process of improving the volume or quality of traffic to a web site.

The Web

Clearly there are numerous reasons why even the smallest of businesses can benefit from a Web presence, but here are five key considerations:

Visibility: With more and more consumers logging onto the Web to research products and services, if they are going to find your business, your business needs to be on the Web.

Reach: With a Web site, you are no longer limited to a customer base that is in physical proximity to your shop. Your place of business may be in London, but your customers can be in Bangkok.

Customer service: When customers can log onto your Web site and easily find the information they want-when they want it-their satisfaction increases.

Competition: A professional looking Web site can level the playing field for smaller companies trying to compete against larger enterprises. It’s also a way to stay in the game; even if people can’t find you on the Web chances are they can find your competitors.

Credibility: When you can point customers, partners, even potential employees or investors to a Web site, it tells them you are a serious business.

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About

All the info you need to know about me

  • Development

    Developing is were it all started for me and it where my love for all things geeky began. Using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery & PHP/MySQL to create and build web sites and applications with a passion. With technologies ever changing I'm always keen on keep up to date with all the new going's on in the web world.

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  • Design

    Design is something that always seems to flow straight to my hands from my mind. I use my self taught skills to turn illustrations into stunning assets for games, and other media.

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I’m am a graphic designer / web developer with over 4 years experience in the industry. I’ve been working at Perform Group 3 years now building such sites as Racing UK, World Snooker, Rangers Football Club and FEI TV. I also work on with my own company building and supporting smaller sites.

A graduate of Business Information Technology with working experience of web development/design a highly motivated individual with proven skills and experienced in web development methodologies. Good interpersonal skills & ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.

My Services

Offering services starting from logo design to full website builds and re-design’s. Using all thelatest technogolies Including CSS3, HTML5 and some really cool jQuery plug ins. Not only do Ioffer site builds but I also help out with making your site SEO friendly, Search engine optimization will help the visibility of your site to world and bring in more visitors to your site through such search engines as Google, Bing, Yahoo, Ask & AOL.

The greatest sporting website of our time!

Barry Hearn
World Snooker

Skills Set

Technical Skills

Skill Using for Skill Level
(X)HTML 6 Years 9/10
HTML5 8/10
CSS 6 Years 9/10
CSS3 7/10
jQuery 3 Years 7/10
JavaScript 2 Years 5/10
PHP/MySQL 6 Years 4/10
XML 3 Years 7/10
Photoshop 5 Years 7/10
Flash 3 Years 5/10

Practical Skills

Skill Using for Skill Level
Usability/User experience 4 Years 8/10
Accessibility 4 Years 8/10
Search engine optimisation 6 Years 8/10
Google Analytics 3 Years 8/10
Semantic web development 6 Years 10/10
Cross-browser support 4 Years 9/10

My CV

Work Experience

June 2007 – Present

Web Developer

Perform Group

Web site support for over 250 web sites which include all of the Football League Interactive group. Liaising directly on a daily basis with account managers, project managers and senior developers of both web and Java technologies. Exposure to several large clients such as Premier League, Chelsea FC, EMI, and Virgin Media Sports.

June 2006 – June 2007

Junior Web Developer Perform Group

Web site support for over 250 web sites which include all of the Football League Interactive group. Liaising directly on a daily basis with account managers, project managers and senior developers of both web and Java technologies. Exposure to several large clients such as Premier League, Chelsea FC, EMI, and Virgin Media Sports.

July 2005 – September 2006

Software Tester Electronic Arts

Test functional aspects of the product in accordance with pre-determined plans and agreed testing methodology.
Report faults found using the correct method and tools.
Test configuration and compatibility of the software on multiple hardware platforms.
Monitor and verify software functionality discrepancies and development corrections.
Provide feedback to the Development team on game play and makes suggestions for improvements.
Test localized software for consistency, relevance, stability and correct languages.
Perform any other duties as requested by the QA team leader, QA project leader or Project Manager.

Education

BSc (Honours) in Business Information Technology

Bournemouth University (2003-2007)

A-Level IT, Business & Law

Bishop Wand 6th Form College Middlesex (2001-2003)

GCSEs

Bishop Wand C of E, Middlesex (1997-2002)

Result: 8 A* – B (including Maths and English)

Websites

Please through my work including Desing and Development of web sites and logo's. Also if you have any request or enquirey regaurding my Services, Vist my Contact page and drop me a message.

  • Greenspace Gardens
    Greenspace Gardens

    A local gardening company wanted a web site to show customers their products and services.

    Greenspace Gardens Greenspace Gardens
  • Lucas Plumbing and Heating
    Lucas Plumbing and Heating

    A simple one page site built for a local plumber wishing to get on the internet.
    lucasplumbingandheating.com/

  • World Snooker
    World Snooker

    Whilst working a the Perform Group I was the lead Developer on the new World Snooker site build. This was a 6 week project with a TV site on the way.
    www.worldsnooker.com

    World Snooker
  • FIBA TV
    FIBA TV

    Whilst working a the Perform Group I was the lead Developer on the new FIBA TV site build. The site is a video site using Flash and a lrage amount of XSLT.
    http://www.fibatv.com

    FIBA TV
  • Blankspace Solutions
    Blankspace Solutions

    A site design and build for my side company Blankspace Solutions, a simple yet colorful site.
    www.blankspacesolutions.co.uk/

    Blankspace Solutions Blankspace Solutions
  • Rangers FC
    Rangers FC

    Whilst working a the Perform Group I was the lead Developer on the new Rangers FC site build. This was a 4 month project with large amounts of intergration between teams within Perform.
    www.rangers.co.uk

    Rangers FC Rangers FC
  • W&L Installations LTD
    W&L Installations LTD

    A new look design for a local Electrical contractors, A updated site including new project page and new newsletter sign up functionality.
    http://www.wlinstall.com/

    W&L Installations LTD W&L Installations LTD
  • Tennis TV
    Tennis TV

    Whilst working at the Perform Group I was one of two developers who helped re-build the TennisTV.com.
    www.tennistv.com/

  • WTA Tennis
    WTA Tennis

    Have complete some major development work for WTA including live stats assets, Homepage Re-build & Re-branding
    www.wtatennis.com

    WTA Tennis

Logo's

  • egg
    egg
  • The Black Street Project
    The Black Street Project

    A concept design for a street dance project group.

  • Orange Tree
    Orange Tree

    A design concept for a on-line gardeners specializing in fruit trees.

  • Sticker Book
    Sticker Book

    A design concept for a sticker book.

  • Flic Photography
    Flic Photography

    A design concept for a photography company.

  • Greenspace Gardens Logo
    Greenspace Gardens Logo

    A new, fresh logo design for a local gardening company founded last year

  • The Small Bear Blog
    The Small Bear Blog

    Designed a header image for a blog, A clean, crisp & fun header.

Contact

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Contact info

Skype: russelltjacob
E-mail: russelltjacob@gmail.com
Website: www.russelltjacob.com

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