Mike Holman

UI / UX Multimedia Designer from Cheshire

Runcorn, United Kingdom
My name is Mike Holman. I’m a UI designer based in Cheshire, England. Currently, I specialise in UI and app design for the set-top/television market.

I’ve not always designed UIs, for many years I worked as a Multimedia Designer and supported every school in the local borough.

I created promotional videos, ran a recording studio, attended events to capture footage and take professional photographs.

Created websites for school projects and ran media classes for teachers and pupils.

On a daily basis I incorporate UX into my role whilst designing any User Interface.

Work Experience

Core TV Solutions

UI / UX Designer

(TUPE from Inview Technology Ltd). In my current role as UI Designer I create, define and implement solutions for all of Core TVs applications. Conceptualising original ideas, wireframing and prototyping. Creating high fidelity designs and usability/feature specifications. Working with the engineering team in the creation and support of Java layout files and assets. Bug fixing and self-management.

Also, the creation and maintenance of the company’s brand identity, website and digital presentation material.
April 2019 - October 2020 Northwich, United Kingdom

Inview Technology Ltd

Design Manager

During this time I had two roles, managing a team of designers and senior designer.

In my management role I would take customers’ requirements and investigate how to best approach the brief. Responsible for providing time estimates, recruitment, training, prioritising work, attend daily meetings and assigning tasks. Reviewing workload and signing off completed work.

As senior designer I would create mock-ups for prospective clients, design wireframes and prototypes. Fully document all UI functionality and usability, high fidelity images, provide engineer support in the creation and maintenance of screens.
April 2011 - April 2019 United Kingdom

Runcorn CLC

Multimedia Advisor

I created promotional videos, ran a recording studio, attended events to capture footage and take professional photographs. Created websites for school projects and ran media classes for teachers and pupils.

I was involved with the in-house marketing including logos, brochures, posters and signage. Design and planned the creation of the Media Broadcast Centre and ran its use for both film, live video production, audio recording and photography.
April 2004 - April 2011 United Kingdom

Connexions

Web Developer

On completing my HND in Multimedia at Halton College, I was approached by Greater Merseyside Connexions Partnership to undertake a project which involved developing an interactive and engaging website for Sefton Youth service.
2003 - 2004 United Kingdom

Ikon Office Solutions

Field Service Engineer

In my role at Ikon Computers I was responsible for the maintenance and support of computer equipment across the North West, including parts of the UK. As a customer facing role, it was vital to demonstrate a professional approach at all times. I worked without supervision, demonstrating my ability to work on my own initiative, solving problems and ensuring the reputation of the company was maintained.
2000 - 2001 United Kingdom

Rockliff Computers (taken Over By IKON)

Configuration Engineer

During my time at Rockliff Computers, I developed key skills in a number of areas: Hardware upgrades and installations, software installs, virus checking, asset management and license control. I developed and implemented a process to record numerous software versions, hardware models and peripheral variations. The role required a very high level of computer literacy and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work well under pressure.
1995 - 2000 Runcorn, United Kingdom

Education

Halton College Of Further Education

HND Multimedia

Studied full time for a HND in Multimedia at Halton College. Finished course with an overall distinction (19 distinctions).
2001 - 2003 United Kingdom

Skills

Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Apple Motion, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Flash, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Premiere Pro , Apple DVD Studio Pro , Apple Logic Pro, Autodesk 3Ds Max, Final Cut Pro, Joomla CMS, Maxon CINEMA 4D, Swift 3D, Tricaster Series, Wordpress CMS,