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Craig Ward
Freelance Web Developer (Cheshire and Manchester)
 
Bio
Hi, i'm Craig, A freelance web developer working in Cheshire and Manchester
I specialise in creating functional, accessible web sites using clean, simple, semantic HTML5, CSS and PHP. I build all sites with Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) in mind at all times.

During my time at various agencies I have built sites for all kinds of clients. Ranging from Wordpress sites, large Content Management System driven sites to back-office systems for the government.
 
Location
Sandbach, Cheshire
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Experience
 
 
Company
de Poel
 
Position
Developer
 
From
Aug. 2011 - Present
 
Location
Knutsford, Cheshire
 
Website
http://www.depoel.co.uk
Company
Boomerang PR Ltd
Position
Senior Developer
From
Apr. 2011 - Aug. 2011
Company
Ultimate Graphics Ltd
Position
Web Developer
From
Apr. 2010 - Apr. 2011
Description
Developer on numerous projects for Ultimate Creative Communications including:

Backend systems developer for the Cyber Security Challenge (cybersecuritychallenge.org.uk) which is backed by the Cabinet Office, the Metropolitan Police, Qinetiq, Royal Holloway college and the Institute of Information Security Professionals. Due to launch May/June 2011.

Developed an interactive eLearning site for European law firm FFW

Wordpress 3 blog creation for The Funding Store (fundingstore.com) and Stewart Room (stewartroom.com), one of the UK's most prominent data
Company
British Cycling
Position
Systems Manager
From
Feb. 2009 - Feb. 2010
Description
British Cycling is the national governing body for cycle sport in the UK. During my time at the organisation I have mainly been involved in high level projects to update the IT infrastructure. I had to asses the current IT setup, servers, network and the way it was supported. I then made and implemented my recommendations on what was required to bring the IT infrastructure up to a standard befitting British Cycling. I had full responsibility for one direct report and an external contracting company who are used for project work and our outsourced helpdes
Company
de Poel Consulting
Position
ICT Manager
From
Jan. 2005 - Jan. 2009
Description
de Poel consulting is one of the fastest growing consultancy firms in Europe and a leader in its field. I have enjoyed a varied role, which requires me to multi task and prioritise my workload whilst achieving tight deadlines. During my time at the Company I have managed many projects and implemented numerous technologies into the business infrastructure. I have full responsibility for specification and procurement of the current Company IT infrastructure. This means making and maintaining relationships with various external suppliers and contractors and
Company
de Poel Consulting
Position
Helpdesk Administrator / Web Developer / IT Administrator
From
Jan. 2004 - Jan. 2005
Description
I was originally hired by de Poel to manage all the Company e-solutions, internal systems and the Company website. This was a diverse job with a steep learning curve that I enjoyed tremendously. Working with the client account management team it was my responsibility to plan the import of new client data onto the e-tips system. This required studying the client’s business model and inputting all jobs, job rates and users onto the system ensuring all data is accurate. I was also responsible for the Company PC’s and servers and managed external IT companie
Company
Resource Team
Position
Web Designer / IT Administrator
From
Jan. 2003 - Oct. 2003
Description
Redesign existing sites, online and print adverts, banners and new websites.
Design of the company logo and produced the company letterheads and business cards.
Worked closely with the development team
Worked closely with the marketing team on matters of content management.
Development using PHP, MySQL and Dreamweaver.
Banner development for pay per click campaign or affiliate schemes.
In charge of purchasing the software and hardware
Installation of new client machines.
Installed and configured Microsoft Small Business Server with Exchange, Wifi p
Company
Toybugs.com
Position
Web Developer / Web Master
From
Jan. 2001 - Dec. 2002
Description
Customised an “off the shelf” package to incorporate the client’s requirements for the web site by hand coding the site to fit the client brief.
Prepared Hi-Resolution images for national newspapers such as the “Daily Mirror” and “Telegraph” for use with features on Toybugs.
Designed adverts for print for use in local magazines and papers and business cards for the company.
Set up e-mail accounts, checked and maintained the website Liaised with customers either by phone or email about order problems, technical difficulties and general enquires.
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Education
 
 
School
Remarc
 
From
2006 - 2006
 
Fields of Study
2272C: Implementing and Supporting Microsoft® Windows® XP Pr
School
Remarc
From
2006 - 2006
Fields of Study
2273B: Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2
School
Remarc
From
2006 - 2006
Fields of Study
2275C: Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environme
School
Remarc
From
2006 - 2006
Fields of Study
2276C: Implementing a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network
School
Remarc
From
2006 - 2006
Fields of Study
2277C: Implementing, Managing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Network Infr
School
Remarc
From
2006 - 2006
Fields of Study
2278B: Planning and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2
School
Remarc
From
2006 - 2006
Fields of Study
2279B: Planning, Implementing, and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Active Direc
School
Remarc
From
2006 - 2006
Fields of Study
2830A: Designing Security for Microsoft Networks
School
Sheffield Hallam University
From
1996 - 1999
Fields of Study
Computer Science
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