WordPress Developer and Consultant
2010 - PRESENTeSanctuary Sagl- Built custom WordPress websites and plugins for clients all over the world.
- Specialized first in Photoshop (PSD) to WordPress website conversions and offered WordPress development and consulting services.
- Skilled in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript conversions of front-end designs to WordPress themes.
- Specialized in the Genesis framework for WordPress and wrote an email newsletter about Genesis, which reaches hundreds of subscribers every week.
- Extended and created plugins from scratch to achieve almost any desired functionality using WordPress as a platform.
- Advised clients regularly on making the best technology choices, including how and when to use WordPress, to meet their business goals.
Technologies: MySQL, jQuery, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, PHP, WordPressHead of Online Development
2008 - 2010ITP- Oversaw the implementation and continual improvement of all web and mobile activities for the largest publishing group in the Middle East.
- Delivered 30+ websites with over 10 million page impressions a month and total annual turnover of several million US dollars.
- Delivered comprehensive mobile strategy, including two iPhone apps.
- Managed a team of over 25 web developers, designers, and production staff.
- Worked with multiple content management systems, including Escenic and WordPress.
Technologies: Escenic CMS, iOS, WordPress, PHPCommunications Manager
2006 - 2008BAA- Worked in the communications department of the UK’s third busiest airport, frequently in the media spotlight for its extensive growth plans.
- Handled website and email messaging for Stansted Airport.
- Worked with colleagues across the airport, the BAA group, and external agencies to deliver multiple complex stakeholder projects to tight deadlines. Briefed and managed design agencies, printers, and others.
- Produced and edited a range of printed publications including planning proposals, consultation documents, and community newsletters.
- Launched a monthly email newsletter for Stansted’s business audience.
- Managed the communications department budget for website and email.
Technologies: Email Marketing, Content Management Systems (CMS)Web Developer
2002 - 2006ACCA- Contributed to the digital infrastructure of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the world’s fastest growing accountancy body with 500,000 students and members worldwide.
- Split work between editorial, technical, and project-based roles on an award-winning website that reaches over 1,000,000 people every month.
- Managed key projects, including a re-launch of all ACCA’s national websites, introduction of site-wide statistics reports and analysis, and launch of a range of monthly e-newsletters to over 400,000 people.
- Selected, generated, and wrote articles, setting editorial agendas and producing content for both internet and intranet websites.
Technologies: CSS, HTMLFreelance Editor
2001 - 2001Tesco- Produced content for the corporate intranet, which is read in stores and across the company.
Freelance Journalist
2001 - 2001ITV Digital- Worked on the sports section of their interactive TV platform, writing stories/features and supervising discussion forums.
Content Manager
2000 - 2001Carlton Television- Managed and made daily updates to the Carlton.com homepage.
- Worked with the editorial team and ensured selection of the most compelling and timely content to maximize traffic across the website.
- Managed the Astrology channel, increasing page impressions/revenue. Developed interactive quizzes, SMS, and premium rate phone services. Assumed editorial responsibility for the ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?’ website.
Technologies: Content Management Systems (CMS), HTMLContent Producer
2000 - 2000Tiscali (World Online)- Wrote, subbed, and researched news stories to tight deadlines for the UK arm of Pan-European ISP Tiscali (formerly known as World Online).
- Edited the sport and music channels of the website.
Technologies: CSS, HTML, Content Management Systems (CMS)Freelance Journalist
2000 - 2000BBC- Worked as a broadcast journalist, completing match reports, news stories, and features to tight deadlines for the popular BBC Sport website.
Technologies: Adobe Photoshop, HTML, Content Management Systems (CMS)