Experience
With 10 years of professional experience, I've not only been immensely privileged to have worked for some great companies but also very proud to have worked with some amazing clients.
I'm currently self-employed as a freelancer.
Working for agencies and companies in and around Bristol on freelance and/or contract projects.
From January 2008 to April 2010 I was employed at McCann Erickson as an Interface Developer:
At McCann Erickson my role involved coding of XHTML and CSS for major client websites. Some sites included implementation of jQuery techniques. Duties also included building HTML emails, constant monitoring of current web trends in order to pass onto fellow colleagues and managing the quality assurance and user testing of websites.
Clients: GoodyearDunlop (Dunlop Tyres, Dunlop Drivers Club, Dunlop Motorcycle, Dunlop Tyre Testing, HiQ, HiQtv), Kohler (Extranet), Ordnance Survey (MasterMap).
Here are some recommendations given by colleagues whilst at McCann Erickson:
Nick Livingstone, Group Technical Director said:
Steve is a dedicated and quality-driven interface developer. Always ahead of the curve in the latest developments in usability, accessibility and the semantic web. A master of HTML, CSS and UX. Steve has developed skills in all aspects of application interface design, from the ability to communicate IA ideas, both written and verbally, to sweating the details in cross platform delivery. I recommend him highly as an asset to any team serious about quality and intelligence in UX.
Fraser Bradshaw, Managing Director said:
Steve is a dedicated interface developer. He produces great quality work and is proactive and committed. One of life's genuine 'nice guys'.
From February 2007 to January 2008 I was employed at Instant Business Limited as a Web Producer:
At Instant Business Limited my role involved coding of HTML and CSS templates ready for implementation into Instant Business's CMS product. Duties also included building HTML emails. Bringing the development team up-to-date with current standards, techniques and technologies which are used widely across web design/build as well as usability and accessibility guidelines.
Clients: England Rugby Travel, Mike Burton, PruPIM, World Snooker (Extranet).
Here are some recommendations given by colleagues whilst at Instant Business Limited:
Chris Hull, Creative & Marketing Director said:
Steve is a incredibly accurate web producer with an excellent range of skills and a good eye for detail.
Pete Marshall, Lead Creative said:
Steve is a fantastic front end developer with a keen eye for detail and a good appreciation of design, as well as a wealth of accessibility knowledge. He'd always endeavour to find a solution to make tricky designs work for the web, and I hope to work alongside him one day again in the future.
Michael Trim, Senior Producer said:
Steve is an accomplished CSS/XHTML developer, with a great understanding and eye for usability. Coupled with a passionate zeal for standards compliance and usability.
From August 2000 to February 2007 I was employed at Carlson Marketing Group as a Lead Interface Web Developer:
At Carlson Marketing Group my role involved coding of XHTML and CSS for major client websites. All sites were extensively tested across a wide range of browsers and platforms.
Clients: Akzo Nobel (Crown Paint, Sandtex), Arla Foods (Cafmet, Cravendale, Lurpak, Rosenborg), BT (Switched-On), Diageo (Guinness, Johnnie Walker), Dunlop Tyres, Hyundai, Muller, Nutricia (Milupa Aptamil), Planning Portal, Shell (Shellpluspoints).
Here are some recommendations given by colleagues whilst at Carlson Marketing Limited:
Andy Lount, Team Leader said:
Steve has an amazing eye for detail and has expansive knowledge of accessibility. Within the realm of his skills he is always aware of new developments and the best way to tackle a problem.
Steve Kirtley, Web Interface Developer said:
Steve is a talented, versatile web developer. He works well to tight timescales, and always delivers quality, valid and accessible code.
Nik Lazell, Interface Developer said:
Steve's a very experienced and professional Interface Developer. His attention to detail, both in his design and code, is impeccable.
Craig Francis, Web Developer / System Admin said:
Steve is a dedicated developer who has built up a wealth of knowledge on website construction if Steve builds a website, you know it will be done to the highest standard.
Pierre Smolarek, Internet Architect said:
Steve has a high attention to detail and gets the job done right, first time. Quick to adopt new techniques, technologies and processes to better improve quality as well as quantity.
Nic Rodgers, Deputy Technical Director said:
Steve is a fantastic web developer with superb creative flair. He knows what 'works' on the Web and works really well within a development team.
Prior to digital employment I was
Employed as a Publishing Manager at Carlson Marketing Group from February 1999 to August 2000, employed as an Artworker at Brann Limited from February 1996 to February 1999 and employed as a Junior Designer at Earl & Thompson Marketing Limited from September 1994 to February 1996.
