Jim Callender, Freelance Web Developer

info@jayonline.co.uk
+44 (0) 1273 357 079                                                                               
+44 (0) 7888 701 588


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.
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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

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Portfolio

Please see portfolio page for all sites http://www.jayonline.co.uk/portfolio.htm
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

Awarded Freelancer of the Year (Digital/Media) (January 2007)

by xchangeteam.com in a National competition.
- The competition showcased freelance talent and rewarded the consultants who have demonstrated that they have 'added real value to a clientŐs business'.

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, IR keyboards & mice.
- Management - of time schedule, training new employees & liaising with off site engineers.

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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. 
Self motivated, uses initiative & 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 & has the ability to work under 
pressure.


Interests & hobbies

Holds HSE 4 day First Aid. Mountain Leader Trained. Member of Henley Dragon Boat club (compete nationally). 
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.