Experienced Front-End Web Developer with 28 Years of Expertise in High-Profile Agency Work, Contract Projects, and Multimedia Production

Since 2009, I've been a producer at Launch Pad Music, crafting audio solutions for global production companies. I manage social media, amplifying our artist roster to over one million annual streams, and strategizing placements in films and TV shows for maximum exposure. My versatile skill set spans web development, customer service, and administration across various sectors, delivering impactful results.

Producer and Web Developer for Launch Pad Music Services (Self Employed)

As founder and owner of Launch Pad Music Services, I designed, built, and maintained the platform serving production companies in London, Los Angeles, and New York, providing tailored solutions for commercials, films, and television drama, video games, and web promos. I also oversee the in-house social media marketing, actively promoting our artist roster, whose annual streaming figures consistently surpass one million.

Additionally, I manage the promotion of our placements in various movies and TV shows, and I am responsible for managing payments for both the company and our artists. This includes handling invoices, processing royalties, and maintaining detailed records to provide smooth financial operations. I ensure that all documentation is accurate and up-to-date, contributing to the successful operation of all services and I am proficient in compiling and organizing documents using Google Docs and Microsoft Office and facilitating efficient record-keeping.

June 2022 to Present 

Record Label Manager for Deathray Music (Self Employed)

As the label manager for Deathray, I am responsible for the ongoing promotion of the music as well as the branding, design, and press releases. I also manage the catalogue and coordinate the film and TV licensing, and I provide the artists with the necessary feedback, enabling them to complete their work. In addition to this, I am involved in the composition and production, and I oversee the audio mastering.

July 2009 to August 2009

Front End Designer & Developer for Moveme.com (Contract)

Being one of two front-end developers in a small team, my duties involved designing promotional pages and HTML emails, as well as doing general updates and amendments to the web site. After losing their in-house developer, Moveme.com asked me to take ownership of the day-to-day tasks on a temporary basis.

April 2009 to July 2009

Lead Front End Designer & Developer for Education & Youth Services (Contract)

Working as the sole designer and developer, I was responsible for improving the existing design, not only to modernize the look and feel but also to improve the layout and make better use of space for both the navigation and content elements.

April 2008 to September 2008

Lead Front End Developer for Best Invest Brokers PLC (Contract)

Working as the lead front-end developer for Best Invest, I was responsible for rewriting the XHTML and CSS within their existing web site in order to simplify the code base and improve its cross-browser compatibility. My task during this period of the project was to re-style the content to fit with the new templates and build additional sections using the new styles.

January 2008 to April 2008

Lead Front End Developer for The Royal Free Hospital (Contract)

As the sole developer for The Royal Free Hospital, I was brought in to implement a new web-site front-end that had been designed by an outside agency. I was also required to clean up and simplify the CSS and HTML code base in order for future developers to easily be able to make changes and updates.

January 2006 to May 2006

Front End Designer & Developer for the Arcadia Group (Contract)

While working for the Arcadia Group, I was tasked with re-styling the web site front-end for a number of their retail brands, including Dorothy Perkins, Top Man, and Top Shop. The role was entirely CSS-focused, as I did not have access to the HTML code base. Since there were no designs for me to follow, I was also responsible for creating various background images, buttons, and logo variations based on the brand guidelines for each of the stores.

March 2004 to June 2004

Front End Designer & Developer for Agency.com (Contract)

As the only contractor, my role at Agency.com involved liaising with the project managers, copywriters, and occasionally the management team in order to carry out additions and updates to various websites within their client roster. I was also asked to oversee tasks that were outside of the skill set of the full-time employees.

March 2003 to September 2003

Lead Front End Designer & Developer for French Connection UK (Permanent)

As lead developer for French Connection UK, I was responsible for maintaining a Flash-based web site that was produced by a previous employee. My tasks involved updating the imagery for each new season of clothing and adding items to the online product catalogue. I also worked closely with various members of the management team in order to write and produce promotional emails.

October 1997 to November 1998

Front End Designer for AKQA (Permanent)

As part of the development team, I was responsible for maintaining web sites for BMW, Microsoft UK, and Orange. My duties included implementing redesigns, updating content, and creating new pages. I was also tasked with overseeing the work of newly appointed developers and helping them where necessary.