simon carter

Freelance design/development work focussing on web, print, video and interactive media. Graphic and Web Design, CMS/WordPress Management, Video Editing, Photography and Photoshop Artist, and Project Management.

Senior Digital Education Producer for the US and Canadian markets, whilst working alongside the Global Education Team on regionalising content for other markets across the globe. Designed courses and content for Small/Medium Business and the Xero Partner channel, consisting of 'Marketing your Business' to multiple certification programs and recert pathways with integrated credits and badging system. Working with Cornerstone and Litmos learning management systems. Courses built using Appitierre's Evolve authoring software using on-brand and responsive design. Production consisted of full scripting/storyboarding, video, instructional design, e-learning development and voiceover/audio production.

Project Manager and Producer of innovative digital experiences, motion graphics and video content management across the BNZ network, apart of the Digital Media Team. Built up a network of freelancers, creatives and external vendors to cater for the variety of project requirements. Worked across internal teams, external vendors and agencies (FaceMe - AI Virtual Assistant, EndGame - Dev/Augmented/Virtual/Mixed Reality, Designworks and Freelancers - Content). Delivered exciting, future-led digital content needs and strategies, to drive forward onboarding, customer journeys, user experience, product education and internal L&D content.

Blended learning & development content, delivered through a Netflix style experience. Using humour and pop-culture we deliver fun, engaging e-learning content through bitesized animations and infographics, that also focus on learner retention and mindfulness.

Retail Manager for Wine Rack (wine, craft beer and sprits), Threshers (wine, craft beer and sprits), and GAME (video games & electronics). Managing teams of between 5 and 15 people (including seasonal staff). Wine tasting events. Staff and store KPIs. Employee reviews and performance. Budgets and targets. Inventory control and stock-taking. Roster management. Weekly price changes, deals/sales and SKU and POS accuracy. Hiring and interviewing for new staff.

Managing of Video Conferencing units and suites, both nationally and globally. App support for clients, Partners & employees covering 7 offices throughout New Zealand.

Xero – beautiful accounting software.See your cashflow in real-time with online accounting, invoicing, billing & banking.Businesses perform better when they have instant access to real-time financials – with Xero you and your advisors can take advantage of business opportunities and avoid problems when it matters.David Stewart of Hunter Orchards says "As a farmer, the last thing I want to worry about is my finance or accounting - and with Xero, I don't have to." https://youtu.be/9fqLPJ3lJo4See what people are saying right now about Xero and the impact it's having on their business: https://twitter.com/xero/likesRanked #1 by Forbes as the World's Most Innovative Growth Company 2014 & 2015: http://ow.ly/Cb0s2Named one of the top 50 places to work in Australia 2014: http://ow.ly/CaZIA

We've built a talented team of creatives, producing beautiful learning content and experiences across the entire population of Air New Zealand. Our goal is to revolutionise learning and be the best internal learning design agency globally. The team achieves this through video, animation, AR/VR, new E-Learning authoring tools, gamification and social learning. We’re introducing new digital experiences and technology to heighten learner engagement and help stakeholders see the future of learning design. We're constantly experimenting, prototyping, testing and gathering feedback. It’s varied, challenging, rewarding and an incredible brand to work for.

* Video editing and production of short promo videos * aimed at our YouTube channel and consumer website smilestore.co.nz. SEO and marketing campaigns focussed at both direct and partner channels. * Print and digital design/marketing. * Advertising and promotional material created for Philips, Harvey Norman and 3M. * Social Media management and content creation. SmileStoreNZ. * Design and production of bimonthly in-house publication. * Design and management of 4 company websites, including SEO and SEM. * Promotional material, event management and booth design for national conferences attended by the company.

GLIC is a multi-million pound state of the art, interactive language centre in the heart of Gloucester City. My role involved video production and editing workshops with groups of students, designed to aid them in the learning of a range of foreign languages. - Oversee and tutor on the use of the 'Green Screen' video editing suite. - Video content creation for video walls, screens and interactive experiences throughout the centre.

* Design and maintenance of two external facing websites and LMS/intranet management (Frog LMS). Creative lead on full website and intranet redesigns. Marketing material and strategy * Presentations, prospectus design, motion graphics and video editing. Adobe Master Suite training and support for both staff and pupils * primarily Adobe Photoshop and Premiere.

Activities and Societies: House Captain Swim Team

BA (Hons) Digital Film and Screen Arts

Media Studies Business Studies Art General Studies