About Me
Summary
Motivated career-changer and Web Designer candidate with a strong foundation in HTML, CSS, JavaScript and Bootstrap, currently completing a Level 5 Diploma in Web Application Development. Experienced in building responsive, accessible, and user-friendly web applications, as demonstrated by two successfully deployed diploma projects demonstrating user-focused design, API integration, user testing and modern development practices. Combined growing technical expertise with 15+ years of proven project management skills, strong business insight from the Financial Services sector (including fast-paced trading floors), and a client-focused approach to deliver solutions that are both functional and visually engaging.
Technical Skillset
Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript ES6+, Bootstrap 5, jQuery, Responsive Design, Mobile-First Development and Responsive UI Components.
UX/UI: Wireframing, Prototyping, User Flows, Accessibility (WCAG 2.1), User and Usability Testing.
Tools: Visual Studio Code, Git, GitHub, Chrome Dev Tools, ChatGPT.
CMS: Squarespace, Wix
Design Tools: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat
Other: Google Analytics, SEO (on-page), Google Maps API, Agile (Scrum/Kanban), GitHub Projects
Learning: Python, Django, React.js fundamentals and Figma.
Education & Certificates
Education
Level 5 Diploma in Web Applications Development March 2025-26
Code Institute (City of Bristol College)
Diploma includes User Centric Front-End Development, Interactive Front End, Back End Development and Full Stack Frameworks with Django.
Additional Courses
Balsamiq Wireframes.
Udemy - Excel Charts, Infographics and Data Visualizations.
Udemy - UX Design & UI Design Fundamentals.
Certificates
• Level 2 Certificate in Data Analysis Result: Pass, 2024
• Microsoft Excel Associate (Microsoft 365) – Result: 940/1000, 2024
• Level 2 Certificate in Digital Marketing Result: Pass (SEO, Social Media, Analytics), 2023
Projects
Milestone Project 1
Forever Ballet (Static webpage) Result: Merit.
Technologies - HTML5, CSS, Bootstrap 5, Git, GitHub and VSC.
• Achieved a 100% Lighthouse accessibility score.
• Implemented structured version control workflows in Git/GitHub to ensure clean commits, traceability, and collaboration-readiness.
Milestone Project 2
Luxe Atlas (Interactive website) Result: Merit.
Technologies – HTML5, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, jQuery, Google
API, Git, GitHub and VSC.
• Reduced map API load time by 20% through script optimisation.
• Customised Google Maps features to improve overall user experience.
Experience
Website Editor (Volunteer) - thisisthegeneration.com
Oct – Nov 2025
• Redesigned UI using CMS to improve layout, readability, and engagement.
• Created new visual assets, responsive components and ensured cross-browser compatibility.
• Supported content updates and site maintenance to ensure consistent user experience.
Career Break/Professional Development.
Oct 2023 – Oct 2025
Focused on completing web development training, project work, and portfolio creation.
Web Designer - Self-Employed
Jan 2020 – Sept 2023
• Designed, built, and maintained a personal multi-page website using a CMS (Wix), applying responsive and mobile-first design best practices.
• Increased organic traffic 10%+ in the first year through structured on-page SEO and Google Analytics insights.
• Managed hosting, domain configuration, and updates to ensure uptime, safety, and site performance.
• Improved cross-browser compatibility and page speed improvements.
• Integrated social media using automation tools (Hootsuite, Buffer) to expand brand visibility.
PowerPoint Designer - Freelance
Jan 2015 – Dec 2019
• Designed high-quality marketing pitchbooks and presentations for senior clients (Euromoney Trading, Havas and JWT).
• Produced accurate data visualisations in Excel and Illustrator, transforming complex datasets into clear, client-ready graphics.
• Worked under tight deadlines with strict brand and compliance guidelines.