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Exeter, UK
John: http://twitpic.com/128sqx - My MOO cards have arrived! 2 hours ago via Twitter
Blogger: writes about film, television, interactive entertainment, and more in the geek galaxy!

Professional Summary

An early childhood fascination with media production began when my parents took me to see Star Wars in 1977. Shortly afterwards I was bought an Hitachi portable tape recorder as a Christmas gift. I started recording off television, my favourite television shows, and listening to the sounds back without the picture (mentally envisaging a different version). I would narrate stories and record conversations and sounds. It became a form of education via entertainment.

After graduating from the University of Bournemouth, in June 1996, I joined global news agency Reuters working as an online journalist. In 1999 the division was merged with Dow Jones to form Dow Jones Reuters Business Interactive. A broad spectrum of skills, and a willingness to develop new ones, proved an invaluable asset when facilitating the aims and objectives of editorial.

Successfully battled for justice on behalf of my late mother and dependants. My legal action culminated in an out of court settlement with the RD&E NHS Foundation Trust Hospital, which was reported in the press. The Chief Executive apologised for any deficiencies in my mother's care!

Donations, made to Lucerne House Care Centre, in memory of my mother, have been used to fund equipment for the computer room on Alphinbrook Unit! In view of my computer expertise, I was able to provide input, with the General Manager’s support, on suggested computer peripherals to provide assistive technology for residents. I also offered bespoke training to each resident, whom expressed a desire to use the computer (including setting up e-mail addresses, etc).

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Work Experience

Amos Lighting / Online Content Management
2008 - 2008
Working alongside the marketing manager and web developer, I'm overseeing the successful launch of an e-tailing platform and providing support to/and the education of staff members with regards all aspects of online retailing and customer service.
Thomson Reuters / Data Analyst
2003 - 2003
Data Analyst capturing annual and interim company reports (UK and International) for their forthcoming Reuters Knowledge product.
DEFRA / AO
2001 - 2002
Reporting directly to the EU Audit accountant, I liaised with line managers to improve data accuracy, procedures and training new team members. And acted in a unique co-ordination facility, with the Carlisle-based software engineers, on the development of their bespoke Financial Data Management system.
Dow Jones / Online Journalist
1999 - 2000
Appointed to Editorial and Product Development. Online journalist editing financial data newswires.
Thomson Reuters / Online Journalist
1996 - 1999
Recognised for editing, with a high degree of autonomy, media titles including trade papers Broadcast and Daily Variety. Seconded to Reuters Financial Television in June 1997. RFTV, 200 Gray’s Inn Road, London WC1X 8XZ.
BBC / Studio Assistant
1998 - 1998
My role included foley and sourcing original and pre-recorded material from The Soundhouse's extensive library.

Education

Media Production, Video, 1996
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John Hood http://twitpic.com/128sqx - My MOO cards have arrived!       2 hours ago via Twitter

John Hood @pcolnaghi Would be interested to know your thoughts on Aperture 3.       2 hours ago via Twitter

John Hood Super Mario Bros. clone Giana Sisters bounces onto App Store: http://bit.ly/ceL4V5 (iTunes link)       2 hours ago via Twitter

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John Hood @happymonkeyshoe *lol* Technics direct-drive turntable for the win!       3 hours ago via Twitter

John Hood @pcolnaghi Will you be getting Aperture 3? iPhoto is chockfull of features that more than meet my modest needs.       3 hours ago via Twitter

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