Kia Farnhill
Darwen,Lancashire
Summary
Accomplished web developer with expertise in website optimisation and SEO strategies, custom graphic design, and HTML, CSS, and JavaScript development. Demonstrates strong project management skills and proficiency in PHP programming, ensuring cross-browser compatibility and seamless WordPress development. Committed to enhancing user experience through innovative solutions and aiming to drive digital success for forward-thinking organisations.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work history
Web Designer, Developer, Specialist
Freelance
Darwen, Lancashire
09.2002 - Current
- Conducted thorough testing on live websites to ensure optimal performance.
- Updated existing websites by implementing modern redesigns, ensuring increased traffic and engagement rates.
- Designed custom graphics for enhancing visual appeal of websites.
- Organised regular meetings with clients for project updates, ensuring transparency at all stages of the process.
- Translated client requirements into effective website designs, exceeding customer expectations every time.
- Implemented SEO best practices to optimise website visibility.
- Created custom websites by harnessing HTML, CSS and JavaScript skills.
- Conducted competitor analysis to inform design decisions and innovations.
- Conducted usability testing to refine and enhance user experience.
Web Designer, Developer, Tester
Manchester Commonwealth Games
Manchester
04.2001 - 09.2002
Executed accessibility development for XHTML and CSS to ensure compliance across browsers.
Utilised JavaScript and ActionScript to enhance interactive features.
Developed XML and XSLT solutions to streamline data presentation.
Applied Photoshop and Illustrator skills for effective visual design.
Web Designer / Graphic Designer / Producer
Digital Media (Lancashire Evening Telegraph)
Blackburn, Lancashire
01.2000 - 04.2001
Executed web design projects for LET advertisers, enhancing online presence.
Conducted editorial updates for newspaper portal.
Education
A-Levels - Communication Studies, Psychology, English Literature
Blackburn College
Blackburn, Lancashire /1990 - /1992
GCSEs - 7 GCSE’s C and above, including Mathematics , English and Computer Studies
Darwen Vale
Darwen /1985 - /1990
Skills
- Website optimization and SEO strategies
- Custom graphic design
- HTML, CSS, and JavaScript development
- Project management
- PHP programming
- Cross-browser compatibility testing
- WordPress development
Affiliations
Member of Darwen cricket club, passion for electronic music, avid collector of records and books, and interest in electronics repair
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Web Designer, Developer, Specialist
Freelance
09.2002 - Current
Web Designer, Developer, Tester
Manchester Commonwealth Games
04.2001 - 09.2002
Web Designer / Graphic Designer / Producer
Digital Media (Lancashire Evening Telegraph)
01.2000 - 04.2001
A-Levels - Communication Studies, Psychology, English Literature
Blackburn College
/1990 - /1992
GCSEs - 7 GCSE’s C and above, including Mathematics , English and Computer Studies
Darwen Vale
/1985 - /1990