Profile
A disciplined and independent worker with over 20 years of varied professional web development experience. I thrive on incorporating advanced web technologies to benefit project goals. As a self-taught programmer and digital creative from an early age, I bring a unique perspective to every project. Past industry sectors have included marketing design agencies, NHS healthcare, and self-employment. My strength lies in explaining creative and technical aspects with jargon-free clarity. I am a dependable remote worker, ensuring good team communication and updates.
Employment
Senior Web Developer
- Cornwall Marketing Agency (2013 → Current)
- Strategist for defined briefs
- Bespoke handcoded WordPress and WooCommerce solutions.
- Team leader and mentor to junior developers.
- Successfully created holiday booking systems, realtor and lettings listings, and API integrations.
- Initially worked in-house for 6 months, then transitioned to full-time remote work since 2014.
Self-Employment
- Various Web Contracts (2007 → 2013)
- Several major global clients in the Nuclear industries.
- Full-service creation and ongoing management of several large-scale client sites, including engineering recruitment, e-commerce, and holiday letting.
- Responsible for client sales, specification, project management, design, build, testing, server hosting setup, CMS, email, graphic design, video, audio, and SEO.
- Developed bespoke e-commerce and recruitment systems.
Interactive Developer
- Cornwall Agency (2006 → 2007)
- Transformed designs into dynamic handcoded websites of the highest quality.
Web Developer
- Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust (NHS), Cornwall (2001 → 2006)
- Led the countywide development of an Intranet system spanning hundreds of departments.
- Facilitated staff access to all aspects of inter-departmental communication.
Education
International Digital Marketing for Digital Supply Partners certification
- 2015 Chartered Institute of Marketing
Music Technology & Sound Engineering Higher National Diploma (HND) Distinction
- 1995 Square Centre Studios / New College Nottingham
Driving Licence
- 1994 Full / Clean / with own vehicle