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. 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
Languages & Technologies: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript ES6+, Python (currently studying).
Frameworks & Libraries: Bootstrap 5, jQuery, Google APIs, React.js (familiarity).
Front-End Development: Responsive Design, Accessibility (WCAG), UX/UI Principles, Wireframing & Prototyping.
Version Control & Collaboration: Visual Studio Code, ChatGPT, Git, GitHub.
Agile Methodologies: Scrum, Kanban, Project Management (GitHub Projects).
Education & Certificates
Education
Level 5 Diploma in Web Applications Development
Code Institute (City of Bristol College) - March 2025-26
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 - User Experience Design & User Interface Design Fundamentals.
Certificates
Level 2 Certificate in Data Analysis - March 2024
• Data analysis process including GDPR Regulatory Compliance, data collection, processing and interpretation. Result: Pass
Microsoft Excel (Microsoft 365 Apps) - Feb 2024 Level: Associate
Result: 940/1000.
Level 2 Certificate in Digital Marketing - Sept 2023
• Digital marketing strategy including social media, SEO, email marketing and website analytics. Result: Pass
Projects
Milestone Project 1
Forever Ballet (Static webpage) Result: Merit.
Technologies - HTML5, CSS, Bootstrap 5, Git, GitHub and VSC.
Live Demo GitHub Repo
Milestone Project 2
Luxe Atlas (Interactive website) Result: Merit.
Technologies – HTML5, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript, jQuery, Google
API, Git, GitHub and VSC.
Experience
thisisthegeneration.com – Website Editor (Volunteer) Oct – Nov 2025
• Redesigned the user interface using Squarespace enhancing visual design and interactivity.
• Produced new visual content, including dynamic slideshows.
Career Break/Professional Development
Oct 2023 – Oct 2025
Self-Employed – Web Designer
Jan 2020 – Sept 2023
• Developed, launched, and maintained a personal website using a CMS, applying responsive design and front-end best practices to support interactive website with multiple pages.
• Increased organic traffic by over 10% in the first year by implementing on-page SEO techniques and using Google Analytics to inform content strategy and performance improvements.
• Managed hosting, domain configuration, and site updates to ensure reliability and security.
• Utilized social media integration using Hootsuite and Buffer to drive traffic and enhance online visibility.
Freelance PowerPoint Designer
Jan 2015 – Dec 2019
• Managed the end-to-end design and delivery of high-stakes marketing collateral (pitchbooks, presentations) for senior stakeholders and clients (Euromoney Trading, JWT), ensuring strict adherence to brand guidelines and deadlines.
• Produced high-quality data visualisations in Excel and Illustrator, translating complex financial data into clear, compelling visuals for client-facing materials.