Senior Web Designer, Sage (UK) Limited.
Primary skills: All imaging and front end design software, XHTML, CSS, Content Management, web standards CSS, accessibility for the web.

CSS main skill set focused on developing Web sites that use the most modern techniques for achieving accessibility, branding, and sophisticated usable design. Specifically involved in adapting HTML templates into content management systems using CSS and exploring balance between semantically correct markup, CSS and consistency of brand in a corporate environment.

Evangelist for web based technology and valid standards-based design with cross-browser compatibility and style.

Adaptable, self-motivated and pro-active in methodology. Experience with large scale sites (+3000) pages. CMS: Immediacy, Enable, Word press, Alfresco.

2000 – present:
Work as part of IS Web Team for ftse 100 company analysing and evaluating front-end design challenges/usability issues and implementing effective design and template solutions. Online brand ambassador working closely with marketing teams to develop, champion and promote the corporate brand.

1997 – 2000:
Freelance web designer. Handled multimedia and web projects for clients such as the Highways Agency, local council, MMT telecommunications and many private company websites.

1995 – 1997:
Professional musician recording and touring with The Wedding Present throughout USA, Europe and Scandinavia.

1990-1995
Professional artist: Co-founder and member of Other Art Studios in Leeds, UK.

Education:
MA Fine Art, Leeds University, June 1997
Specialising in digital media.

Volunteer – The Cinnamon Trust
Property Owner Residents committee member

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