Ian Perks
Online Marketing & Web Executive at Northumberland Tourism
- Location
- Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
- Industry
- Information Technology and Services
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Ian Perks's Overview
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- Online Marketing Executive at Northumberland Tourism
- Past
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- Tourist Information Centre Staff at Northumberland County Council
- Manager, Chef, Barman, Waiter at Masons Arms, Warkworth
- Single Payments Scheme Agent at Rural Payments Agency
- Alnwick Ambassador at Alnwick Community Development Trust
- Bar Staff at Sun Hotel, Warkworth
- Steward & Projectionist at Alnwick Playhouse
- Work Experience Yr10 - Classroom Assistant at St Cuthbert's RC First School, Amble
- Education
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- Northumbria University
- Connections
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118 connections
- Websites
Ian Perks' Summary
An ambitious individual pursuing a career in online media marketing and development. Possessing excellent IT skills which have been acquired through education and self-learning. The combination of experience in the tourism sector and IT qualifications give me the advantage of being able to plan, develop and market campaigns for online tourism product development.
Education results and work experiences demonstrate my ambition and ability to reach and exceed for goal-orientated objectives. I have achieved the highest possible results in all three university degrees.
My experience of working with a diverse range of colleagues and the public has enhanced my communication skills and verbal clarity when discussing complex computer-based systems.
My specific skills and knowledge include an ability to create PHP driven sites with MySQL database interaction and an understanding of database architecture, understanding of good usability practices, UI/GUI and cross-browser knowledge. Technical requirements include familiarity with working in a LAMP environment (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP), using SVN/OWL for revision control, experience of creating database-driven CMS solutions and bespoke system amalgamation cross-compatibility coding, as well as familiarity with configuring secure web servers/networks.
I am able to write standards compliant code that passes security testing, and also have a good level of HTML/CSS experience. Additional skills include Flash (ActionScript) and ASP.
Specialties
PHP, MySQL, HTML, XHTML, CSS, web design, web implementation, web management, image libraries, bespoke revenue systems, information screens, online marketing, booking systems, reservation systems
Ian Perks' Education
Northumbria University
MSc & BSc & HND, Computer Science, Applied Computing, Internet Computing
2005 – 2009
2009 – MSc Computer Science (MSc with Distinction)
2007 – BSc Hons Applied Computing (1st)
2006 – HND Internet Computing
Ian Perks' Experience
Online Marketing Executive
Northumberland Tourism
Public Company; 1-10 employees; Hospitality industry
October 2009 – Present (2 years 8 months)
Online marketing for the county of Northumberland, UK. Development and maintenance of VisitNorthumberland.com official visitor website. Development of bespoke revenue systems, image library & public screen info systems.
Tourist Information Centre Staff
Northumberland County Council
Government Agency; 10,001+ employees; Government Administration industry
April 2007 – October 2009 (2 years 7 months)
Working in Alnwick, Amble and Craster Tourist Information centres to greet visitors to the area and offer local information. At Alnwick TIC there were several colleagues working at the same time, at Amble and Craster I was working on my own.
Single Payments Scheme Agent
Rural Payments Agency
Government Agency; 1001-5000 employees; Government Administration industry
January 2006 – May 2006 (5 months)
(Office Angels Temp Agency)
Call centre-based – Land Payment Allocation
re: Single Payment Scheme
Also IT skills were recognised and I suggested HCI-related upgrades for Oracle system UI’s
Alnwick Ambassador
Alnwick Community Development Trust
Nonprofit; 1-10 employees; Nonprofit Organization Management industry
August 2003 – September 2005 (2 years 2 months)
Mobile tourist Info throughout the town of Alnwick
Interacted with people of many cultures/backgrounds
Adapted to many environments and scenarios
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