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Hire WilliamWilliam Fairey
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WordPress Developer
Helston, United Kingdom
Toptal member since February 9, 2022
Bio
William is a web developer with 15 years of experience, whose skills evolved alongside the web. He has built custom eCommerce systems, integrated and updated websites, and implemented payment gateways. William designed a database for an international theatre company to manage members and plan worldwide events. He built a WordPress-based directory on coastline towns and beaches with 360 panorama views. He enjoys delving deeply into projects to provide solutions that deliver client needs.
Portfolio
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HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, Node.js, PHP, React, WordPress, Payment APIs, Google APIs...
Redfuse Internet Ltd
PHP, Zend Framework, HTML5, CSS3, MySQL, WordPress, Payment APIs...
CNX Web Solutions
PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Experience
- Payment APIs - 17 years
- PHP - 17 years
- MySQL - 17 years
- CSS3 - 14 years
- HTML5 - 14 years
- jQuery - 12 years
- Google APIs - 10 years
- WordPress - 10 years
Availability
Part-time
Preferred Environment
PHP, MySQL, HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, WordPress, Google APIs, Payment APIs
The most amazing...
...bespoke website I developed was a system for local frozen food delivery in a 24hr time window prior to the first lockdown restrictions.
Work Experience
Owner and Web Developer
2012 - PRESENT
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- Designed, developed, and implemented a back-end system for kitchen staff to prepare, cook, and package pastries for nationwide delivery.
- Integrated a bespoke CRM system developed with Gmail and Google Drive using Google APIs and a Chrome extension to simplify staff members' workflow.
- Created interactive interfaces to improve the customer journey with Google Maps APIs.
Technologies: HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, Node.js, PHP, React, WordPress, Payment APIs, Google APIs, MySQL, Photoshop CC, InDesign CC, Premiere Pro CC, Illustrator CC
Web Developer
2011 - 2012
Redfuse Internet Ltd
- Assisted an international theatre company to design and build a database system to manage their members and plan worldwide events. This was tightly integrated with the website I built for an easy-to-use UI for their members.
- Attended agile training courses and implemented the methodology to assist our workflow with bugs and client requests for additional work.
- Collaborated with clients to provide technical solutions at initial meetings, then reviewed stages as the project proceeded, and provided training and support on launch.
- Oversaw a developer's work to assign tasks and break down projects into an efficient workflow.
Technologies: PHP, Zend Framework, HTML5, CSS3, MySQL, WordPress, Payment APIs, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator
Web Developer
2009 - 2011
CNX Web Solutions
- Developed a custom CMS website for a theatre to manage news, events, and content working with an external design agency for design and the client for structure and usability of the project.
- Maintained client bookings and availability calendars.
- Designed and built static client websites for B&B's and hotels.
Technologies: PHP, MySQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript
Web Developer
2003 - 2005
Head2Head Digital Ltd
- Transferred my knowledge from PHP to learn and implement ASP.NET.
- Built an eCommerce system with payment gateways for a national alloy wheel retailer.
- Created a game in Flash to send to our clients as a company Christmas card linked to an online leader board.
Technologies: Active Server Pages (ASP), ASP.NET, SQL, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Flash, ActionScript 2
Experience
Dead Sailor
http://www.deadsailorbmx.co.ukA Bespoke eCommerce system blended into the existing WordPress website to manage products and process orders.
I managed a designer who worked on the design elements to incorporate the templates and mesh the WordPress theme into the shop pages. The back-end system is linked with APIs and data feeds to automate stock levels and import new products without manual data entry. The website has been linked with a third-party payment provider and has custom shipping rules, coupons, and free gift offers built to mesh between their and our system. SEO is an important factor for listing products within Google and to keep up with competitors.
I managed a designer who worked on the design elements to incorporate the templates and mesh the WordPress theme into the shop pages. The back-end system is linked with APIs and data feeds to automate stock levels and import new products without manual data entry. The website has been linked with a third-party payment provider and has custom shipping rules, coupons, and free gift offers built to mesh between their and our system. SEO is an important factor for listing products within Google and to keep up with competitors.
360 Degree Beaches
http://www.360degreebeaches.comA WordPress-based directory site focusing on the coastline towns and the surrounding beaches, this site is an informational directory where people can view a 360 panorama of most beaches with important information to know if you were planning a visit.
The website utilizes custom post types, terms, and metadata to save and serve unique data to the user in custom templates. Google Maps API has been utilized to improve the user interface to help filter and display the required information.
The website utilizes custom post types, terms, and metadata to save and serve unique data to the user in custom templates. Google Maps API has been utilized to improve the user interface to help filter and display the required information.
International Schools Theatre Association
Worked with the client initially to understand the scope and brief for the project.
Planned database structures and features required for the project, i.e., HTML to PDF file conversion, data import, and export interactive form fields within documents. Served as an external designer to design page templates and elements based on the initial brief. I built a bespoke website and CMS for the website portion with a customized database-driven system to manage documents, their members, and automated processes, which was also tightly integrated into the front-end website as a members area.
Planned database structures and features required for the project, i.e., HTML to PDF file conversion, data import, and export interactive form fields within documents. Served as an external designer to design page templates and elements based on the initial brief. I built a bespoke website and CMS for the website portion with a customized database-driven system to manage documents, their members, and automated processes, which was also tightly integrated into the front-end website as a members area.
Best Days Out Cornwall
http://bestdaysoutcornwall.co.ukWorked closely with the designer to plan the structure and layout to produce wireframes for the client and copywriter to understand the project's scope. The website was built within WordPress, utilizing custom post types and terms for additional content and functionality. Google Maps API was used to create filtering and an alternative UI to navigate the content.
Skills
Libraries/APIs
jQuery, Google APIs, TripAdvisor API, Google Maps, Google Maps API, Node.js, React
Tools
Mailchimp, Photoshop CC, Adobe Photoshop, Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), Flash, InDesign CC, Premiere Pro CC, Illustrator CC, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Gutenberg Editor
Languages
PHP, HTML5, CSS3, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Active Server Pages (ASP), SQL, ActionScript 2
Platforms
WordPress, WooCommerce, Magento, FoxyCart
Storage
MySQL
Frameworks
Bootstrap, Zend Framework, Laravel, ASP.NET
Other
WordPress Themes, Payment APIs, Web Accessibility, Google Shopping, Design Systems
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