james downie

James Downie

 

Personal Info

Professional Profile

I am a determined person with a great outlook on life who has the ability to live with my condition (Ataxia). I now use a wheelchair and still enjoy life to the full. This ability is demonstrated in the activities and roles that I undertake. I have designed websites and worked on all aspects on new media for my own company. I am a qualified youth worker and deliver skills training to young people. Although a wheelchair user I think on my feet and enjoy learning new skills, I am a practical problem solver. I have great people and communication skills. I am looking to develop my career. My interests include technology, media, travel, games, riding my trike and watching/playing sport.

Recent Work
History

jan 2009 - present

Youth Work

Kids Unlimited Leader Whizz Kidz, part time and Surrey County Council Youth Worker, part time


  • Leading (life and wheelchair skills) training for young disabled people.
  • Run a drop in centre for young people with special needs.
  • Lead a group for disabled young people enabling them to do adventurous activities.
  • Work with schools as youth worker taking students on outdoor team activities.

April 2007 - april 2008

Design Company Director

Front Lake Studios, Media Design, full time


  • Building websites, making flyers, publications, logo design etc.
  • Web Hosting and general running of business.
  • Using Apple Mac and Adobe CS Suite, Video Editing and Microsoft packages.

2006 - present

Voluntary Work

Ataxia UK


  • Chairman of Ataxia South Downs.
  • Former Trustee on National Ataxia UK Board.
  • Chair meetings, running fund-raising events and public speaking.

Education, Training & Additional Infomation


  • HND Brighton University 2005 in Multimedia
  • ‘A’ Level Geography & Psychology
  • Retail experience in High Street Bank, Cinema and fashion 1997-2003
  • GCSE 4B’s & 4C’s
  • VRQ level 2 Youth Worker 2009
  • Worked with school children
  • Full UK Driving Licence and car owner
  • Wheelchair user

References are Available on Request