Chris Third

Introduction

My name is Chris and I've been developing websites for over 10 years.

I've worked in pretty much every area of digital media from strategy and planning through to programming and animation.

Through this experience I have a full end to end understanding of developing and delivering projects.

I have a broad understanding of User Experience and Information Architecture methodology and a commitment to relevant, user focussed design

I'm passionate about understanding user behaviour and needs in the online environment and how through my work I can develop users relationship with the organisations and services I work for.

Overview

Digital media consultant with a focus on developing organisations engagement and communication with their audiences in an online context.

User centred approach to design with a strong interest in usability and user experience.

Extensive knowledge and understanding of the online environment and user behaviour within its many contexts.

Over ten years experience working in the interactive field covering most areas of digital media servicing clients across the public and private sectors.

Strong understanding with practical knowledge of the technologies and methodologies involved in the development of interactive experiences.

Skill set

Technologies / Software

Experience

Head of digital, 2006-2009
999 Design www.999design.com

Over almost four years I developed the digital department within the agency building up to a team of four staff offering a full service digital consultancy. The department serviced a wide range of clients from the public and private sectors with a focus on online brand development and corporate communications.

Clients included

Arts Council England, BBC, British Telecom, Black Horse Finance, Victoria Beckham, Digital UK, Glasgow City Marketing Bureau, Highland Spring, Puma, Radley, Reebok, Warburtons, 19 Entertainment

Head of digital, 2005-2006
One O'clock Gun www.oneoclockgun.com

Serviced digital media requirements within One O'clock Guns existing client base developing a range of projects covering websites, interactive games and CD-ROMs

Clients included

Edinburgh Solicitors Property Centre, Scottish Executive, Scottish of Organic Producers Association, Noble Asset Management, Standard Life

Freelance Consultant, 2002-2006

Ran a successful consultancy service for design and marketing agencies in the central belt of Scotland providing full suite of services from strategy through to implementation. Built up extensive experience of specifying and delivering relevant solutions within the creative agency environment.

Clients included

BBC Scotland, Curious Group, Edinburgh Film Festival, Glasgow City Council, D8, Hub Design, Loco Foco, One O'clock Gun, Sunderland Golf, Virgin, VNU Publications, Delacruz Golf, Matthews Marketing, Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society, Student Loans Agency, 55 Degrees, 999 Design

Director of New Media, 1999-2002
Anemotion

Within the existing digital animation agency Anemotion I set up a full service digital department servicing a wide range of clients across the public and private sectors with a focus on delivering supportive services to design and marketing agencies.

Clients included

BlackID, Curious Group, EDP consulting, Garrad Hassan, Grampian Fire and rescue service, Hydro Electric, Loco Foco, Orange, Scottish Enterprise, Scottish Executive, Scottish Tourist board, 55 Degrees , 999 Design

Samples of recent online work

Contact details

Chris Third

Internet Professional
Glasgow, Scotland

Web: krs3.com
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