Skills

I am an IT professional with experience and skills in many disciplines including software development, project management, website design & management, content creation and digital marketing.

A conscientious team player with an eye for detail and a desire for innovation, I have a real passion and enthusiasm for IT, digital media and all aspects of technology, in particular, the possibilities afforded by the internet and the convergence of all types of digital media.

Website Development & Digital Marketing

  • Responsible for the design and development of websites- from basic concept to finished product.
  • Experience of designing and developing responsive & accessible websites – ensuring that they meet all guidelines and legislation regarding accessibility, ease of use, etc.
  • Designed and developed database driven websites using hand-coded, standards compliant HTML &CSS along with PHP & JavaScript, using various data sources including Informix, MySQL and MS Access.
  • Use of commercial and open source  Content Management Systems to manage large-scale website content on a day-to-day basis, ensuring that this content is always current and correct. This includes writing and editing content in a form suitable for publication online.
  • Experience of integrating multimedia content within websites, including creating this content – from photography to filming & editing video.
  • Managed the integration of social media into an organisation’s online marketing strategy and co-ordinated content publication across multiple channels.
  • Used social media to build a large online audience that actively engaged with the organisation through its online activities.
  • Analysis of the effectiveness of digital media & marketing activities using appropriate analytical tools.
  • Experienced in digital photography & video, plus 360 degree photography & video. Experienced in photo and video editing.
  • Skills in graphic design & Photo editing. Used mainly for website design but have also used these skills for online and print document design, such as leaflets, posters, etc.

CMS Experience

  • WordPress and WordPress page builders such as Elementor.
  • Sitekit CMS for corporate website management.
  • Custom developed Content Management Systems to suit individual requirements.
  • Basic experience with Magento and WooCommerce for e-commerce applications.

Software Development

  • Responsible for the management of software development project. In charge throughout the entire project life-cycle, from specification & Design, through development to implementation & testing.
  • Extensive experience of the design & development  of software using a variety of development environments and languages.
  • Developed call-centre and CRM applications using appropriate industry-standard tools and have also deployed these applications over a a variety of contact channels.

Systems Administration

  • Administered apache and IIS web servers, as  well as databasessuch as Informix& MySQL.
  • Responsible for the installation and maintenance of MS Windows PCs, networks and applications.

Training

  • Delivered training to colleagues on website and intranet content management using a number of different content management systems.
  • Developed and delivered training courses on correct corporate social media use.
  • Delivered training courses For Microsoft Windows and associated applications.
  • Developed and deleivered training courses for Computer Aided Design systems.
  • Used my experience and skills to assist less experienced team members whenever necessary.