Work
Work Experience
Aug 2011 -
Sept 2024
Web Designer/Senior Front-End Developer
Fellowship Productions - Woolpit
During my thirteen years working for the company, my duties and responsibilities included:
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Write HTML, CSS, PHP & JavaScript to build websites and marketing material from scratch or using existing frameworks
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Combining HTML, CSS, PHP & JS with WordPress or Magento to create tailored CMS website
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Design website and assets on existing sites
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Maintaining and upgrading managed servers for performance, security and vulnerabilities
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Launching and migrating sites to clients specific requirements making sure the transition runs smoothly
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Maintaining existing website by performing software updates or content changes
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Communicating with clients throughout projects with constant updates and forecasts. Staying organised with progress summaries logged in shared project management systems
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Worked individually or as part of a team on projects
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Organising and maintaining equipment provided by the company such as computer and internal servers
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Tracking time expenditure and forecasting work availability for future weeks ensuring continuous flow and availability for critical work
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Learning new techniques and improving knowledge
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Communicating with new or existing clients to build strong relationships and ensure repeat custom
Aug 2009 -
Aug 2011
Web Developer
Lazertype Ltd - Colchester
My role working for Lazertype consist mainly developing websites in raw scripting language or an existing framework. All developed websites were built for internal use helping to grow the company's online present and internal systems.
Nov 1999 -
Aug 2009
Web Designer and Developer
Lizard Design Ltd - Chelmsford
My role within the company was to liaise with the client to discuss the clients website/system requirements. Design website concepts taking the client through the process to finalise designs. Start the website build process while working with colleagues until the completion of the website/system.
Other roles are:
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Maintain a good relationship with clients
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Secure and maintain internal systems
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Maintain and grow clients online present keeping the online content fresh and up-to-date
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Learn and develop new languages and systems
Education
1995 - 1998
Bachelor's degree in General Media Design
London College of Printing - London
During my studies, I specialised in Graphic Design, Typography, Photography and Printing
1993 - 1995
BTEC Diploma in General Art and Design
Braintree Higher Education College - Braintree
During my time at Braintree College, I studies Graphic Design, Programming, Photography, Printing and Typography
1986 - 1993
A Levels & GCSE's
Ramsey School of Secondary Education - Halstead
During my education years at the Ramsey school, I achieved 11 GCSEs and 3 A Levels
Skills
& Expertise
Front-end Development: Proficient in HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Back-end Development: Experience with PHP, Node.js
CMS Platforms: Familiar with WordPress, Magento
Responsive Design: Ability to create mobile-friendly websites