"The internet is part of everyday life for millions of us, socialising, shopping, banking, selling and wasting time."

Skills & Qualifications

Overview of Skills

I come from a creative background, starting out in 1999 during the first dot com boom as a web designer. I have a wealth of knowledge in design and development for the web and create websites with emphasis on the end-user experience, accessibility and good clean design using XHTML/CSS.
During the past few years I have progressed into project management and more recently have qualified and am practicing PRINCE2 project management methodology.

Project management/Strategy & Planning

  • Solid online marketing skills with ability to undertake competitor analysis, seek new opportunities and use best practice
  • Ability to plan digital campaigns, build a good strategy and manage through to completion
  • Digital/online strategy planning/wire-framing and reporting
  • Project Management (PRINCE2 Methodology) experience of producing well thought out project documentation
  • Keen eye for detail by having hands-on experience in the design and build of web/mobile sites
  • Proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget

Digital

  • Design/Development for Web
  • XHTML/CSS
  • ASP VBScript
  • Accessibility/Cross-Browser Compliance
  • SEO/PPC/Online Marketing/Google Analytics
  • Mobile Web
  • E-commerce
  • Social Media

Software

  • Microsoft Project 2007
  • Microsoft Visio 2007
  • Adobe Dreamweaver CS3
  • Adobe Fireworks CS3
  • Adobe Photoshop CS3
  • Microsoft Office 2007
  • Google Analytics

Related Skills

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Good organisation skills
  • Excellent presentation skills
  • Excellent client relation skills/ability to form partnerships

Qualifications

  • PRINCE2 Project Management
    September 2008
    ILX Group (Leeds)
  • Advanced Dreamweaver CS3
    May 2008
    Sheffield Hallam University
  • Advanced Web Design
    1999 - 2000
    York College
  • CIM Certificate in Marketing
    1999 - 2000
    York College
  • BTEC National Diploma 3D Design
    1996 - 1998
    York College
  • BTEC Intermediate I.T
    1995 - 1996
    York College
  • 8 GCSE Passes
    1990 - 1995
    Lowfield School - York