b'Karen Higgins\nWeb Developer\nAREAS OF EXPERTISE\n\nPERSONAL SUMMARY\n\nSearch Engine Optimisation\n\nAn ambitious problem solver with a passion for online businesses, and who\nwould like to join a team of like-minded developers. Karen has much\nexperience of creating logical and innovative solutions to complex problems.\nShe is thorough and precise in everything she does, and has a keen interest in\ntechnology, mobile applications and user experience. As someone who takes\nresponsibility for her own personal development, she is continually evaluating\nand upgrading her skills so that she stays at the cutting edge of web\ndevelopment. She is a natural problem solver, who has proven herself by\nsuccessfully completing projects for IT consultancies, software houses, web\ndesign agencies, and IT departments.\n\nIdentifying technical\nsolutions\nClient facing skills\nTroubleshooting\nJavaScript\nWeb graphics\n\nRight now Karen is looking for a suitable position with a company where\noutstanding performance is recognised and where she can work on a variety of\nhigh profile projects.\n\nBug fixing\n\nCAREER HISTORY\n\nBuilding templates\n\nWeb Design Company - Birmingham\nWEB DEVELOPER\nJul 2011- Present\n\nImage cropping\n\nResponsible for working on a range of projects, designing appealing websites\nand interacting on a daily basis with graphic designers, back-end developers\nand marketers.\n\nMaintaining data integrity\nBuilding functionality\nWeb application\ndevelopment\nMobile applications\n\nCAREER STATEMENT\n\xe2\x80\x9cI feel that my greatest\nstrengths are firstly my strong\ncommitment to providing a\nprofessional service to all\ncolleagues with whom I work.\nSecondly my skill at developing\nand maintaining a close\nworking relationship with every\ncompany client, something\nwhich in turn helps me to gain\nan in-depth understanding of\ntheir individual needs. Thirdly\nmy real passion for Web\nDevelopment as a whole, an\nobsession which allows me to\nspot trends and develop best\npractise processes.\xe2\x80\x9d\n\nKaren Higgins\n\n\xef\x82\xb7 Developing and maintaining the front end functionality of websites.\n\xef\x82\xb7 Participating in discussions with clients to clarify what they want.\n\xef\x82\xb7 Designing prototypes for apps and websites.\n\xef\x82\xb7 Creating logos, banners and buttons for websites.\n\xef\x82\xb7 Writing cross-browser compliant XHTML, CSS & JavaScript.\n\xef\x82\xb7 Simultaneously managing several databases and reporting tools.\n\xef\x82\xb7 Contacting external webmasters to confirm link placements.\n\xef\x82\xb7 Provide guidance to other team members on web development issues.\n\xef\x82\xb7 Developing websites that have a consistent feel and look throughout all\nweb properties.\n\xef\x82\xb7 Providing technical support to end users.\n\xef\x82\xb7 Identifying and correcting software deficiencies.\n\xef\x82\xb7 Devising SEO strategies based around specific keywords.\nSEO Company - Coventry\nTRAINEE WEB DEVELOPER\n\nFeb 09 - Jul 11\n\nWorked as part of a multi-disciplinary team, carrying out ad-hoc tasks as\nrequested by the IT Manager. Had a specific brief to ensure the websites build\nfor customer\xe2\x80\x99s precisely matched their requirements.\n\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\xef\x82\xb7\n\nWrote internal and external design specifications.\nPerformed maintenance and updates to existing client Web sites.\nInvolved in creating a comparison site from scratch.\nHelped end users to solve operating problems.\nParticipated in brainstorming sessions to come up with ideas.\nDocumented software and technical specifications.\nProvided guidance and advice to less experienced staff.\nWorked on multiple projects simultaneously to a high standard.\nEscalated operational issues to senior management.\nInvolved in a project to develop a large online gaming website.\nAddressed cross-browser compatibility issues.\nIntegrated websites with Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.\n\n\x0cPERSONAL SKILLS\n\nLocal School \xe2\x80\x93 West Midlands\nOFFICE JUNIOR\n\nAug 2008 \xe2\x80\x93 Feb 2009\n\nCreative thinker\nGovernment Office \xe2\x80\x93 West Bromwich\nImaginative\n\nOFFICE ASSISTANT\n\nEnergetic\n\nClothes Store - Dudley\nSALES ASSISTANT\n\nJun 2007 \xe2\x80\x93 Aug 2008\n\nOct 2006 \xe2\x80\x93 May 2007\n\nDeadline led\nInitiative\n\nLocal Charity - Birmingham\nVOLUNTEER\n\nAttention to detail\nInnovative\nTactful & articulate\nProblem solving\nReliable\nTeam player\nProject management\nAnalytical\n\nPROFESSIONAL\nAdvanced First Aid\nFrench Speaker\nGerman Speaker\n\nJul 2006 \xe2\x80\x93 Oct 2006\n\nKEY COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS\nWeb Development\n\xef\x82\xb7 Knowledge of PHP, XHTML, CSS, XML and JavaScript/jQuery.\n\xef\x82\xb7 Awareness of the Web Development industry, and new technologies.\n\xef\x82\xb7 Social Media Monetisation Strategies.\n\xef\x82\xb7 Developing multi-user applications within a (SOA) service orientated\narchitecture.\n\xef\x82\xb7 Writing up technical manuals and user instructions.\n\xef\x82\xb7 Strategically thinking through all parts of the design process.\n\xef\x82\xb7 Knowledge of payment processing, customs clearance and multi-currency\npricing.\n\xef\x82\xb7 Knowledge of international web standards and protocols.\nProfessional\n\xef\x82\xb7 Able to organise own workload effectively and prioritise tasks.\n\xef\x82\xb7 Can quickly understand business requirements and then translate these into\nfunctional requirements.\n\xef\x82\xb7 Having a passion for customer service & responding quickly to enquiries.\n\xef\x82\xb7 Can manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.\n\xef\x82\xb7 Adaptable and able to quickly pick up new techniques.\n\xef\x82\xb7 Understanding of W3C standards, web accessibility & best practice.\nPersonal\n\xef\x82\xb7 Passionate about doing a good job.\n\xef\x82\xb7 First rate interpersonal and communication skills, able to easily interact\nwith fellow developers and customers alike.\n\xef\x82\xb7 Comfortable with being the \xe2\x80\x98go to\xe2\x80\x99 person in a company.\n\xef\x82\xb7 Strongly committed to all projects from inception right through to the end.\n\xef\x82\xb7 Confident, friendly and easy to get along with.\nACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS\n\nPERSONAL DETAILS\nKaren Higgins\nDayjob Ltd\nThe Big Peg\nBirmingham\nB18 6NF\nT: 0044 121 638 0026\nM: 0870 061 0121\nE: info@dayjob.com\n\nUniversity of Birmingham,\nBA (Hons)\nGraphic Design\n\n2003 - 2006\n\nCentral College Birmingham\nDiploma in Business Studies\n\n2002 - 2003\n\nNorth Birmingham School\nA levels:\nGeography (A)\nMaths (A)\nEnglish Literature and Communication (B).\nHistory of teh Modern World (B)\nPhysics and Science Combined (A)\n\n1998 - 2002\n\nREFERENCES \xe2\x80\x93 Available on request.\n\n\x0cCopyright information - Please read\n\xc2\xa9 This Web Developer resume template is the copyright of Dayjob Ltd 2013. 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