Front end web development and design focusing on user needs driven interaction. Producing digital assets including user interface (UI), and user experience (UX) through to front end code (React, JavaScript, SCSS, NPM, HTML, CSS, PHP, Git, Jira, Docker, JSON, etc), animations, and graphical presentation.Worked on many different projects, from modernising older products to creating new applications from the ground up. With one foot in design and the other in development, I am well placed to translate design ideas and customer input into tangible assets and direction for product development. When developing new UI/UX I ensure responsive design and accessibility are baked into the process from the get go.

I work closely with clients to identify core business needs in relation to the web and online media. I have developed successful partnerships across both the private and public sectors and take a collaborative and strategic approach.Focusing on clean user-centred design to produce efficient and flexible websites that are easy to navigate and a delight to use.

Responsible for successful delivery of core STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths) enrichment contracts regionally on behalf of STEMNET, the Nuffield Foundation and the British Science Association. Management of a team of STEM education specialists and around 800 volunteers from a broad cross-section of STEM industry and academic organisations.Development of strategic partnerships with regional and national STEM enhancement and enrichment providers, professional associations, STEM employers and STEM related university departments.Providing up-to-date expertise on STEM opportunities available to schools and organisations supporting STEM within schools.Development of STEM Outreach web and digital marketing; including websites, email campaigns and social media; and the dissemination of STEM advice and guidance to schools, volunteers, and partner organisations.Development of CPD and training for volunteers and teachers.DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) countersignatory and ensuring compliance with DBS and STEMNET procedures for volunteers.Accessing new funding streams; preparing tenders and funding applications within STEM enrichment and public engagement.

Designed and ran a short course to give adults the tools necessary to build their own website. The course covered the basics of the web, HTML, CSS, buying a domain name, finding suitable hosting, common CMS, databases for dynamic content, etc. We also touched on design and usability basics, and graphics. The course was designed to provide a good starting point for people wanting to understand the language of web design and a spring-board for further study.

Freelance web projects to hone my skills and offer affordable web solutions to select organisations and individuals. Working on projects for start-ups, musicians, and freelance creatives.