
Web Co-ordinator at London College of Fashion
London, United Kingdom

Web Co-ordinator at London College of Fashion
London, United Kingdom
Web content manager / web designer with experience managing a broad range of web projects. Combination of technical and strategic management of large institutional websites alongside bespoke, freelance web design work for smaller clients. Background in publishing - strong literacy and writing skills. Interested in new projects involving photography, creative design, startup businesses, social media.
Specialities: web project management, web design, web content, client liaison, writing for the web, photography.
Languages / Software: HTML/XHTML, CSS, PHP, MySQL, jQuery, Reddot CMS, Filemaker, Photoshop, Wordpress, Zenphoto.
(Educational Institution; Education Management industry)
September 2006 — Present (3 years 3 months)
Web content management, writing and editing for the web, online multimedia, web strategy, online applications, HTML and CSS design, PHP and jQuery coding, communication, database design, photography.
Achievements:
- enhanced web content to improve traffic to the site (traffic has increased by approx. 30% per year from '06 to '08).
- managed a redesign of the LCF website in line with a wider University of the Arts London redesign.
- incubated a number of developments on the College site that have since been widely adopted across the UAL web family, e.g. Flash video, Wordpress blogs.
- encouraged student engagement with the website via a range of online applications.
(Internet industry)
June 2006 — Present (3 years 6 months)
I have completed a number of freelance contracts over the past 3 years, and presently manage websites for several clients. Much of my work begins with consultation and advice for those looking to develop a web presence.
My skills include front-end design, information architecture, copywriting and light programming (e.g. using open source content management platforms and code libraries). I have worked with graphic designers and back-end developers to deliver more ambitious, complex projects.
Recently I managed a team of Ruby programmers to develop a new CMS application for a client. In the process I learned new skills in project management and code deployment.
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Publishing industry)
May 2003 — August 2006 (3 years 4 months)
Serpent's Tail is one of the UK's most dynamic and original publishers. Although no longer independent, Serpent's Tail's list continues to promote new voices in fiction, popular culture, art, music, film and politics.
http://www.serpentstail.com
My role involved:
- website project management, web content management, writing for the web, database management, UK and international sales, marketing strategy
Graduate Certificate , Enterprise Management , 2008 — 2009
Business plan was a proposal for a student e-commerce platform at London College of Fashion.
Postgraduate Diploma , Publishing Studies , 2002 — 2003
BA Hons - 1st , English and Related Literature , 1998 — 2001
web design, photography, film, mountain-biking, cycling, golf, snowboarding, table football