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Paul Davidson

Glasgow

Summary

Frontend & WordPress Developer with hands-on experience delivering responsive websites, redesign projects, and freelance client solutions. Strong background in React, modern CSS frameworks, and WordPress customisation, combined with real-world experience in hosting, deployment, and client communication workflows. Known for translating business requirements into user-friendly digital solutions and managing full project lifecycles from concept to launch. Frontend & WordPress Developer with hands-on experience delivering responsive websites and redesign projects. Managed full project lifecycles, implementing structured client communication workflows and optimising deployment processes. Translated business requirements into user-friendly digital solutions, enhancing client satisfaction and engagement.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance WordPress Developer

Planetary Service
12.2025 - Current
  • Led the redesign and redevelopment of the company WordPress website, improving layout clarity, responsiveness, user navigation, and custom code to meet specifications.
  • Managed full development workflow, including LocalWP staging environment, asset management, and deployment preparation.
  • Implemented a structured client communication flow using Notion dashboards and shared asset management via Google Drive.
  • Assisted with domain and hosting configuration, ensuring smooth migration, and SSL setup.
  • Delivered client training and documentation for ongoing site content management.

Customer Service Representative

E.ON Next
01.2023 - Current
  • Resolved complex customer technical issues, maintaining a 95% satisfaction rating, while handling 50+ daily interactions.
  • Prioritised urgent service requests, developing efficient problem-solving skills applicable to debugging code.
  • Communicated technical concepts to non-technical customers, honing the ability to translate complex information.

Voluntary Frontend Design Project

POS PADI
02.2025 - 03.2025
  • Developed a responsive landing page and dashboard using React and Tailwind CSS, boosting user engagement by 30%.
  • Designed and implemented a role-based access control system for secure user interfaces.
  • Ensured UI consistency by transforming designer wireframes into pixel-perfect components.
  • Project URL: https://pospadi.com.ng/home

Voluntary Frontend Design Project

Chingu
11.2024 - 01.2025
  • Created a solar panel landing page with an interactive quote feature, increasing lead conversion by 25%.
  • Integrated an address-based API for instant personalized quotes.
  • Utilized HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript to ensure cross-browser compatibility.
  • Practiced agile methodologies, meeting all deadlines.

Delivery Driver

Royal Mail
01.2020 - 01.2023
  • Optimised delivery routes independently, developing strong problem-solving and logical thinking skills.
  • Maintained 99% on-time delivery rate while managing high-volume workloads under strict deadlines.
  • Documented delivery exceptions systematically, demonstrating attention to detail and process adherence.

Hotel Manager

Travelodge
01.2014 - 01.2020
  • Managed team of 15 staff members, creating efficient schedules and providing performance feedback.
  • Streamlined customer complaint resolution process, reducing response time by 40%.
  • Analysed operational data to identify improvement opportunities, increasing customer satisfaction scores by 25%.

Voluntary Frontend Design Project

ZTM
11.2024
  • Built game features and character integration using JavaScript and RESTful APIs.
  • Developed an AI-powered self-study prompt system, enhancing user retention by 40%.
  • Led a cross-functional team, resolving technical issues to meet project timelines.
  • Project URL: https://zero-to-mastery.github.io/ZTM-Quest/

Education

Frontend Developer Career Path -

Scrimba
12.2025

UI/UX Design Course -

Scrimba
12.2025

Frontend Web Development Course -

Zero to Mastery Academy
12.2025

Responsive Web Design Certification - HTML5, CSS3, Flexbox, Grid, and responsive design techniques

freeCodeCamp
12.2024

JavaScript Algorithms and Data Structures Certification - ES6+, functional programming, debugging, and core JavaScript algorithms

freeCodeCamp
12.2024

Docker Foundations Professional Certificate -

Docker/LinkedIn

Ubuntu Linux Professional Certificate -

Canonical/LinkedIn

Agile MBA -

The Job Hackers

Skills

  • HTML5
  • CSS3
  • JavaScript (ES6)
  • PHP (Working Knowledge)
  • WordPress
  • React
  • Tailwind CSS
  • Sass
  • Bootstrap
  • Git
  • GitHub
  • GitLab
  • Figma
  • CI/CD tools
  • LocalWP
  • CPanel/Hosting Setup
  • SQL
  • REST API Integration
  • CRUD Application Development
  • FastAPI (Prototype Development)

Projects

Solar Quote Landing Page (Chingu Team Project) | HTML, CSS, JavaScript, API Integration | 2025
Built interactive solar quote generator integrating address lookup API for real-time personalised estimates. Increased conversion rates by approximately 25%. Developed fully responsive cross-browser compatible UI.

Full Stack Portfolio Features (Personal Development Project) | PHP, MySQL, CRUD, Shopping Cart | 2026 – Present
Developing custom CRUD application and eCommerce-style shopping cart to demonstrate backend integration and database management skills. Focused on strengthening PHP fundamentals and full-stack architecture.

Timeline

Freelance WordPress Developer

Planetary Service
12.2025 - Current

Voluntary Frontend Design Project

POS PADI
02.2025 - 03.2025

Voluntary Frontend Design Project

Chingu
11.2024 - 01.2025

Voluntary Frontend Design Project

ZTM
11.2024

Customer Service Representative

E.ON Next
01.2023 - Current

Delivery Driver

Royal Mail
01.2020 - 01.2023

Hotel Manager

Travelodge
01.2014 - 01.2020

Frontend Developer Career Path -

Scrimba

UI/UX Design Course -

Scrimba

Frontend Web Development Course -

Zero to Mastery Academy

Responsive Web Design Certification - HTML5, CSS3, Flexbox, Grid, and responsive design techniques

freeCodeCamp

JavaScript Algorithms and Data Structures Certification - ES6+, functional programming, debugging, and core JavaScript algorithms

freeCodeCamp

Docker Foundations Professional Certificate -

Docker/LinkedIn

Ubuntu Linux Professional Certificate -

Canonical/LinkedIn

Agile MBA -

The Job Hackers
Paul Davidson