Experience

Presto Music

• United Kingdom
• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Front End Web Developer

  • Dec 2016 - Present



Markerstudy Group

• Front End Web Developer

  • Apr 2016 - Nov 2016

  ■ Updating and bug fixing on multiple existing sites built with a variety of technologies (Umbraco, Wordpress, MVC, flat sites) using HTML, CSS, Javascript and jQuery, working in Visual Studio/TFS.■ Using Bootstrap (including SASS) to build a site from .psd files provided.■ Working with remote development and testing teams to bugfix and test sites.■ Working with SQL and MySQL databases using SSMS and MySQL Workbench.■ Liaising with multiple internal clients to clarify requirements and problems on individual projects.



Coventry University

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Web Development Co-ordinator

  • Oct 2012 - Apr 2016

  ■ Handcoding HTML, CSS and JavaScript to produce responsive modules which can then be iframed onto the CMS-driven website.■ Producing and editing online content using EPiServer CMS using knowledge and expertise to add value to the project, proactively finding areas for improvement and solving problems. Examination of functionality and site performance, and of image and file optimisation. Creation and management of regex redirects; building microsites in Wordpress using some adaptation of code in imported theme.■ Some copywriting and improvement of copy, working with in-house clients to improve site information design and organisation; form design, logical site structure, user journeys and on-page SEO.■ Training other members of staff on EPiServer CMS; helping and advising colleagues on technical queries; improving cross-department communication and processes.



Freelance

• Front End Developer and Designer

  • 2011 - 2012

  ■ Designed and developed a number of sites for small businesses including LandShape Design (landshapedesign.com). ■ Designed and developed a number of sites for small businesses including LandShape Design (landshapedesign.com).



CEL International Ltd

• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Designer / Web Designer

  • 1998 - 2011

  ■ Designed, produced and coded the WSP CEL website consisting of nearly 200 pages; structured, designed and hand-coded HTML and CSS, with CSS-driven flyout resizable text menus. Continued to update and maintain information on the site including changing top-level section names when needed, which involved complicated changes to the menu. Many clients complimented the company on how easy it was to find information on the site. The website is no longer live but a link to a cut-down version can be found here: www.gimaju.net/wspcelweb.php.■ Took responsibility for all graphic material produced by the company, managing multiple projects simultaneously to sometimes very tight deadlines. ■ Set up job bag, archive and graphics storage systems from scratch to facilitate workflow and retrieval of previous job information, artwork and photographs. ■ Obtained quotes from and liaised with printers (litho and digital) and other suppliers including producers of gift items, signage and displays, photographers and external design agencies. ■ Used a broad knowledge and experience of reprographic techniques to support the sales and marketing functions of the organisation and constantly offered advice and technical help to all other colleagues throughout the company about presentations, documents, photographic file formats and logos.



Becta

• E-Learning Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Graphic Designer / Project Support Officer

  • 1994 - 1998

  ■ Responsible for designing and producing internally- and externally-printed documents including several complex projects of multiple printed items■ Produced a variety of other printed items including leaflets, advertisements, posters, and internal and external communications ■ Responsible for designing and producing internally- and externally-printed documents including several complex projects of multiple printed items■ Produced a variety of other printed items including leaflets, advertisements, posters, and internal and external communications