Resume of Freelance Web Developer, Jim Callender

Objectives

To continue a successful career in freelance/contract web development. To further experience in commercial environment of web based projects, dealing directly with clients & web designers/developers.

Excellent design & coding skills, also well established organisational, communication & problem solving skills.

I am not looking for a Permanent position in the web industry.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE.

Skills

Skills and experience include:

Standards Compliant HTML/xHTML
CSS
XML
JavaScript/DOM
ASP
Microformats
Ruby on Rails

Accessibility and usability best practice
Public blogger
Adobe programs
Subversioning
APIs, web services, developer network design - toolkits and libraries

Portfolio

Please see the portfolio page for full listing on web sites
www.royalmailgroup.com - The Royal Mail Group plc
www.timesonline.co.uk - Times Online (2007 redesign)
www.travelbag.co.uk - Travelbag (2007 redesign)

Career History

Freelance Web Developer (May 2005 - Present Day)

In freelance Web design/development roles for companies in London and South East England.
Search Engine Optimisation Consultant (SEO) and Freelance Web Developer
Promotion of own business in the web community and created self promotion of skills and services of bespoke web solutions offered.
Project management of initial enquiries to after sales solutions of web packages.

Volunteering and travelling in India (Nov 2004 - Apr 2005)

LexisNexis UK (Apr 2001 - Nov 2004), Web Designer

Coding html to W3C standards ensuring compatibility with different browsers.
Working closely with customers, developers & designers to produce the best possible implementation of any web project. Communicated design concepts to these clients.
Quality control, training & support of external freelance resources to guarantee desired levels of compliance.
Regularly working on concept designs & corporate branding.
Use of staging, IIS & live servers for testing of HTML, ASP feeds & bug fixes.
HTML email alerts, weekly bulletins to external customers.
Expertise in UI, accessibility, & navigation using CSS based sites.
Kept the LexisNexis sites up to date by allocating updates to design team colleagues, in the absence of design manager.

Compaq Europe (Dec 2000 - March 2001), Network Support Consultant

Based at Nortel Networks for Infrastructure services. Responsible for effective operation of a combination of ~ 2000 laptop & desktop PC's, later moving to the design/development team.
Correlated & verified technical information & communicative style in test procedures written by engineers & technical writers. Improved & streamlined operating procedures within the department.
Developed & maintained both internet & intranet sites with exposure to design side, using Photoshop, dreamweaver > Authoring, testing & FTP bug-fixing code.
Software installation & configuration - From server & CD Rom. MS operating system software - 95, 98, 2000 pro, NT, Office 2000, drivers for printers, palmtops, wireless devices.
Management - of time schedule, training new employees & liaising with off site engineers.

Achievements

Awarded Freelancer of the Year (Digital/Media) by xchangeteam.com in a National competition.

Regular columnist for 'The Insight', local Brighton magazine. Also contributor for Freelanceuk.com

Judge for Brighton and Hove Web Awards 2007. Recognising the best websites in Brighton and Hove.

Education

The University of Salford > BSc Biological Sciences
The University of Bristol > BTEC HND Applied Biology

Personal

Keeps in touch with the latest web standards, accessibility, usability and information architecture developments. By attending conferences and local networking events.
Self motivated, uses initiative and proactive team player.
Has a smart, tidy appearance, is reliable, responsible & punctual. Enjoys working as part of a team, as well as using own initiative too. Likes to keep busy and has the ability to work under pressure.
Awarded Full University Colours at the University of Salford for fundraising activities.

Interests & hobbies

Holds HSE 4 day First Aid. Mountain Leader (Summer) trained 2004. PADI Open Water Scuba Diver, British Canoe Union Level 2 coach (open canoe), 3 star kayak. RYA level 2 Sailing & Powerboat.
Leads volunteer projects in UK & abroad. Also enjoys Mountain biking, tennis, travelling, hill walking, swimming, & camping.

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