Karen Higgins
Web Developer Resume
PERSONAL SUMMARY
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
An ambitious problem solver with a passion for online businesses, and who would
Search Engine Optimisation
like to join a team of like-minded developers. Karen has much experience of
creating logical and innovative solutions to complex problems. She is thorough and
precise in everything she does, and has a keen interest in technology, mobile
Identifying technical solutions
applications and user experience. As someone who takes responsibility for her own
personal development, she is continually evaluating and upgrading her skills so that
Client facing skills
she stays at the cutting edge of web development. She is a natural problem solver,
who has proven herself by successfully completing projects for IT consultancies,
Troubleshooting
software houses, web design agencies, and IT departments. Right now Karen is
looking for a suitable position with a company where outstanding performance is
recognised and rewarded and where she can work on a variety of high profile
JavaScript
projects.
Web graphics
CAREER HISTORY
Bug fixing
Web Design Company - Birmingham
WEB DEVELOPER
Jul 2011 - Present
Building templates
Responsible for working on a range of projects, designing appealing websites and
interacting on a daily basis with graphic designers, back-end developers and
marketers.
Duties:
Developing and maintaining the front end functionality of websites.
PROFESSIONAL
Participating in discussions with clients to clarify what they want.
Designing prototypes for apps and websites.
First Aid Qualified
Creating logos, banners and buttons for websites.
Writing cross-browser compliant XHTML, CSS & JavaScript.
French speaker
Simultaneously managing several databases and reporting tools.
Contacting external webmasters to confirm link placements.
German speaker
Provide guidance to other team members on web development issues.
SEO Company - Coventry
TRAINEE WEB DEVELOPER
Feb 09 - Jul 11
PERSONAL SKILLS
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
Creative thinker
Web Development
Imaginative
Knowledge of PHP, XHTML, CSS, XML and JavaScript/jQuery.
Awareness of the Web Development industry, and new technologies.
Energetic
Social Media Monetisation Strategies.
Developing multi-user applications within a (SOA) service orientated architecture.
Deadline led
Writing up technical manuals and user instructions.
Strategically thinking through all parts of the design process.
Knowledge of payment processing, customs clearance and multi-currency pricing.
Knowledge of international web standards and protocols.
PERSONAL DETAILS
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Karen Higgins
Birmingham North University
2005 - 2008
Dayjob Ltd
Website Development
BA (Hons)
The Big Peg
Birmingham
Birmingham South College
2003 - 2005
B18 6NF
A Levels: Maths (B) English (A) Physic (C) Geography (A)
T: 0044 121 638 0026
M: 0870 061 0121
E:
– Available on request.
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