Curriculum Vitae

Complete responsibility for the design and development of clients' sites. Some sites are static and simply used as showcases for clients business whilst others are full e-commerce sites integrated with WorldPay. I also buy and set-up domain names, e-mail accounts, etc for clients. All our new sites are created using table-less layouts and with accessibility and disabilities legislation in mind. Depending on the site they may only use HTML and CSS, or these along side JavaScript, PHP, MySQL and Flash, which I create using Dreamweaver. I also carry out some SEO work upon sites where clients request it, so I have a broad base of skills, although I believe my main skills are in development.

Employed primarily as a PHP developer I created database connected web pages to allow remote database interaction with both SQL Server and MySQL databases using Dreamweaver and creating and using Stored Procedures. Also as part of my employment I tested new pieces of software that the company was having developed by an outside developer. As part of my role as a tester I kept both the developer and the company updated on a regular basis on any issues that arose as part of the testing, created and maintained records of all problems, which arose. I worked as liaison between the two parties to resolve any issues that arose from different opinions as to how the software should perform in a given circumstance. I was also involved in researching new pieces of software to be used/purchased based upon company requirements.

Responsibilities included:

• Testing software based on company requirements
• Reporting test results to Developer in a clear manner to allow further development
• Design and Production of Help Documentation
• Review and Reporting on software to allow purchase decisions

Initially employed to implement web development work utilising PHP, MySQL and HTML, also involved in development work on the company’s existing software products using Delphi. For example, one project involved the design and implementation of a piece of software to allow the DHP software to communicate with Microsoft produced documents, such as Word documents and Excel spreadsheets, at the .COM level. Other responsibilities have involved carrying out support activities including working on the Helpdesk, producing implementation documentation and help guides for DHP’s software, training clients on the use of the software and the production of the teaching materials used to carry out training sessions.

Responsibilities included:

• Logistics, Design and Implementation of software using Delphi
• Development and design of front-end software for Oracle, MS SQL and Interbase databases
• Design and Production of Administration Guides and Help Documentation
• Client Training and production of Training documentation
• Helpdesk Support

Design and implementation of a new database system and front-end, using Access and VBA, to allow remittance creation and recording for the implementation of a BACS payment system. Another database system was also designed and implemented to enable allow recorded to be maintained and mail-shot letters to be sent out to customers who were overdue with their payments. Other responsibilities included the writing of the User Guides and training users in the use of the new systems.

Responsibilities included:

• Logistics, Design and Implementation of Database using Microsoft Access
• Design of user friendly front-end interface
• Design and Production of User Guides
• Training users in the use of the new systems

Initially employed on a temporary basis to provide cover for maternity leave, then retained on a part-time basis to provide clerical assistance as required by various members of staff throughout the office.

Responsibilities included:

• Customer and Supplier Payment Processing (via cash and cheques)
• Invoice processing

Employed to add additional scope to an existing website through the use of PHP scripting and MySQL database integration, whilst maintaining the existing look and feel of the original web site.

• Design and implementation of a web based database, using MySQL
• Creation and use of CSS scripts to maintain the overall look of the site
• Design and writing of additional pages using PHP scripting to integrate with database
• Creation of additional pages to enable easy updating of the database by the end-user.

Employed on a part-time basis as a Lecturer, delivering courses in Computing and NVQ Computing.

Responsibilities included:

• Presentation of Lectures and Teaching
• Planning and Implementation of Lesson Plans
• Creating and/or providing Work materials for students

This position was to design Databases to store details of members of specific groups, and create mail shots to send out to the client membership on specific dates. This later included the design and implementation of a user-friendly interface to allow non-technical users to be able to input data and create the mail shots.

Responsibilities included:

• Logistics, Design and Implementation of databases using Microsoft Access
• Design and Creation of Various Forms

Employed as a Senior Secretary with this City Centre based Insurance Broker, where I carried out secretarial duties to the four Directors and Associate Director, and supervised and monitored the workloads of the junior secretaries, who carried out work for the Brokers.

• Logistics, Design and Implementation of databases using Microsoft Access
• Designing and Production of Literature, Specific to Individual Groups
• Implementation and Maintenance of Spreadsheets for Company Budgets
• Design and Creation of Various Forms
• Training of new staff members
• Supervision of secretarial staff
• Workload allocation

Initially employed as a Technical Assistant to the Technical Director, including reviewing potential new products for this soap and toiletries manufacturer. I then progressed through the company to take on the additional roles of Purchase Officer and finally Administration Assistant, for two Directors, which is the position I held on leaving the company.

• Logistics, Design, Implementation and Maintenance of Product Certification System, initially a paper based system, which I transferred to being fully computerised.
• Liaison with the Quality Control Department regarding Ingredient Quality
• Developing and Recommending New Ideas and Ingredients for New Products
• Negotiating with Suppliers to get the Best prices
• Sourcing possible Suppliers for the Companies New Product Components
• Logistics, Design, and Proof-Reading Artwork for Ingredient Labelling

Project: Website Development

A Commercial Project; implemented using MySQL, PHP and HTML to design, advertise and sell jewellery.