Our People
A culture of teamwork and a strong commitment to client service provide Vmedia with a strong platform for our talents.
Combining our individual strengths has created a formidable crew, tempering the fresh ideas and energy of youth with the perspective and stability of experience. Our unique approach to our work stems from our varied backgrounds, from creative media such as film, television, design and print publishing, to technical fields such as programming, network architecture and administration.
This is balanced with years of experience in marketing, client service and management to provide our clients with the best possible service, and a truly innovative product.
MANAGING DIRECTOR / PRODUCTION MANAGER
Vernon Schulz – 13 years experience in publishing, through
FirstMedia. 12 years in electronic media, extensive knowledge
and qualifications in a diverse range of multimedia and web
related fields. 3 years training in business finances, leading
people and teams, business excellence and customer relationship
management.
Vern's Favourite
Colour: That colour that you get when you mix all the colours of your plasticine together.
Icecream flavour: Coconut (with gummy-bear mix in).
Childrens story: Captain Underpants books
Place to be: In the snow - preferably in France somewhere.
Article of clothing: RMW Rugby Top
TV show: Scrubs
Gadget: iPod
Widget: Translator
Piece of software: MYOB - it's a worry isn't it! But it has made my life somewhat live-able.
3 things I wish I could do: Not worry about money, Travel overseas more often, Cook.
What's in the boot of my car: First Aid Kit, Simpsons shopping bags and a vanilla tree-airfreshener.
Something unusual about me: This is probably a question to be asking someone else.
Thing I love most about working at Vmedia: The people, and it's close to home.
Favourite Quotes: "I'm not normally a religious man, but if you're up there, save me Superman!" - Homer Simpson
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ACCOUNT MANAGER / PROJECT MANAGER
Amanda Hassett – 15 years experience in electronic media, sales,
supervision, project and account management with FirstMedia.
Qualifications in trade, supervisory and marketing disciplines. 8
years in the internet field, managing projects and accounts.
Amanda's Favourite
Colour: Buttery Yellow
Icecream flavour: chocolate gelati.
Childrens story: Anything by Enid Blyton
Place to be: Deserted beach on a perfect day.
Article of clothing: Astroboy teeshirt
TV show: Rollercoaster (it keeps the kids out of my hair for an hour)
Gadget: Pasta maker, and umm, the wireless dooby that lets me work while I am in the kitchen
Widget: Internode Usage Meter
Piece of software: Second Life Viewer.
3 things I wish I could do: Fly, Dance, Make the kids pick up their stuff without me having to a) make up an outrageous game to entice them to do it or b) turn into psycho hose beast and yell at them.
What's in the boot of my car: LPG tank, emergency toy collection, shopping bags.
Something unusual about me: My heart is not in the correct spot - true!
Thing I love most about working at Vmedia: Work/life/community balance.
Favourite Quotes: "You are all that you can be... go on and be it" "Stretch the mind with a new idea and it will never regain its original dimension"
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SENIOR HTML AUTHOR / PROGRAMMER / ARTIST
Nanou Cabourdin – Qualified fine artist, with 19 years experience
as a graphic artist, mostly in the field of computer graphics. At the
forefront of web design in SA, with comprehensive experience
in web programming and design. Other skills include teaching
(DipEd), and consulting.
Nanou's Favourite
Colour: yellow.
Icecream flavour: Cointreau.
Childrens story: the little prince
Place to be: travelling and discovering new places.
Article of clothing: nightgown
TV show: IT crowd
Gadget: USB desktop missile launcher with Isight camera
Widget: Translator
Piece of software: Google Earth.
3 things I wish I could do: bike riding around Australia, kayacking in Tasmania, going back every winter to France.
What's in the boot of my car: my bike carrier.
Something unusual about me: Did a 500km bike ride in the high Mountain of North Vietnam last year with DeafSa Charity Challenge.
Thing I love most about working at Vmedia: It is our business! It is flexible! and like an extended family where people support each others.
Favourite Quotes: The world is a big jigsaw puzzle with a "Peace" missing
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PROGRAMMER / ARTIST / SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR
Robin Goodfellow – Advanced Diploma of Multimedia, Advanced
Diploma of Arts (visual) with experience in electronic media since
1993, web design since 1995 and programming since 1996. Knowledge, experience and qualifications within a wide
range of publishing and multimedia fields.
Robin's Favourite
Colour: Indigo.
Icecream flavour: Coffee.
Childrens story: The Gashlycrumb Tinies
Place to be: Out Bush.
Article of clothing: Floppy Jumper
TV show: Time Team
Gadget:
Widget: Internode Usage Meter
Piece of software: Default Folder.
3 things I wish I could do: Fly,
What's in the boot of my car: Spare Tyre.
Something unusual about me: Me.
Thing I love most about working at Vmedia: Comeraderie.
Favourite Quotes: "I reject your reality and substitute my own."
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ACCOUNT MANAGER / HTML ARTIST/ SALES
Rodney Hutton – With a Diploma in Multimedia, 7 years in internet
and many more in a customer relations role, Rodney is a valuable
and flexible member of the Vmedia team. Rodney plays a key role in
producing quality work for the company,
liaising
with new customers, as well as managing some of our most important clients.
Rodney's Favourite
Colour: Amber.
Icecream flavour: Rum and Raisin.
Childrens story: Jaws
Place to be: On Stage.
Article of clothing: Voltron (Defender of the universe) T-shirt
TV show: Don't watch it much, Spicks and Specks..
Gadget: My Nokia N95
Widget: Fonelink (syncs up my MacBook Pro with my N95.. )
Piece of software: Garage Band.
3 things I wish I could do: Play piano, dance at a professional level, open soy milk cartons without spilling it all over the place (the ones with the plastic pull out pouring stopper thingy... grrr).
What's in the boot of my car: Bike carrier, blankets, tennis balls, frisbee, cricket bat, tow rope, jerry can, beach chairs.
Something unusual about me: I am Man of Movember SA 2007.
Thing I love most about working at Vmedia: The interaction with people and the variety of work I get to do.
Favourite Quotes: "Laughter is the shortest distance between two people" Victor Borge
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HTML, XHTML ARTIST / TECHNICAL WRITER
Holly Richards – Holly joined the company in 2001, after completing
a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in Multimedia and
Professional Writing.
Holly has several years experience in HTML, CSS, and Javascript coding, as well as a flair for design and graphic manipulation.
Holly's Favourite
Colour: Green.
Icecream flavour: Baci.
Childrens story: The Twits, The Phantom Tollbooth
Place to be: Second Valley.
Article of clothing: Jeans
TV show: Mighty Boosh
Gadget: iPod, Nikon Digital SLR
Widget: Weather
Piece of software: Firefox.
3 things I wish I could do: Draw, Have more free time, Go to India.
What's in the boot of my car: Tissue box I think, oh and a couple of illegal firearms.
Something unusual about me: I often have lucid dreams.
Thing I love most about working at Vmedia: Birthday lunches! And friendly working environment.
Favourite Quotes: "My absolute favourite piece of information is the fact that young sloths are so inept that they frequently grab their own arms and legs instead of tree limbs, and fall out of trees." Douglas Adams
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HTML, XHTML ARTIST / PRINT TO WEB PUBLISHER
Andrew Smith - Joined the Vmedia team in 2008, after completing a bachelor of arts double majoring in Multimedia and print to web publishing. He has experience working on XHTML and CSS web design. Andrew also has skills in areas such as graphic design for Interactive Multimedia, 2D computer animation and film, video and audio production. Andrew is currently gaining skills in data driven web production, Javascript and other programming languages.
Andrew's Favourite
Colour: Blue.
Icecream flavour: rum and raisin.
Childrens story: three little pigs
Place to be: remote island.
Article of clothing: jeans
TV show: David Rabbit Burrow doco's
Gadget: Sony Bravia LCD
Widget: g-ruler
Piece of software: Photoshop.
3 things I wish I could do: 10 million chin ups, fly a jet and predict the lotto numbers.
What's in the boot of my car: spare tyre.
Something unusual about me: Nothing. Im great.
Thing I love most about working at Vmedia: fun, flexible and creative team and environment.
Favourite Quotes: They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time it works, every time. (Brian Fantana - Anchorman)
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