12 Queens Road Faversham Kent ME13 8RJ D.O.B 22/03/1984 OBJECTIVE Currently seeking a position as a PHP developer that will challenge me and help develop my skills further. KEY SKILLS & ABILITIES I am self-motivated, enjoy a challenge and am able to problem solve. Having recently been working on a freelance and self-employed basis, I am able to not only work as part of a team but also individually. I am organised and able to prioritise tasks. * Programming and scripting languages Proficient: PHP 5, JavaScript (Libs used: jQuery, Prototype), XHTML, CSS, XML Intermidiate: XSLT Used in past: Perl, Java, RealBasic, Actionscript Learning: Ruby On Rails * Databases Proficient: MySQL, Access * Web servers Proficient: Apache Familiar: IIS * Operating systems Proficient: Windows (3.x/9.x/2000/NT/XP/Server 2003), OS X Familiar: Redhat (9/Fedora), FreeBSD, Ubuntu * Misc. Proficient: Usability standards Intermediate: SEO tactics, SOAP, ATOM, SVN, mod_rewrite, MVC design patterns Used in past: Asterisk (Open Source PBX), Smarty (PHP Templating Engine) QUALIFICATIONS All of my computing skills are self taught. I have an ExpertRating Global Certification PHP (Rent A Coder) Expert Level Certificate. I am currently studying for an MSCE qualification and a Zend Certified PHP5 Developer certificate. EDUCATION 1991 - 2001 St Edmund's School, Canterbury, Kent. 9 GCSE passes at grade C or above in the following subjects:- French, Mathematics, English Language, English Literature, History, Geography, CDT, Science (double award) AS passes in Physics, Business Studies & CDT Key Skills Information Technology Level 3 Oct 2001 - Dec 2001 South Kent College, Ashford, Kent. Started HND in Multimedia Computing but gave it up when offered a post at Martin Neame Associates. (I had been accepted onto this course at the end of my L6 on the basis of my computing skills). EMPLOYMENT Mar 2008 - Present Contracting I am currently contracting at various places around the country. July 2007 - Mar 2008 Holiday Extras I was in charge of developing and maintaining the website and backend for Compare Airport Parking (www.compare-airport-parking.co.uk). I developed the new scraper tools, as well as developed a new backend system to control the website content, users, statistics, scraper, product updates and the 3rd party API. I was given a JPEG screenshot and asked to recreate the old site, with the new look and more functionality. Mar 2004 - July 2007 Self Employed Using the latest internet technologies such as PHP, XHTML, DHTML, CSS and JavaScript, I have recently written a large customer database and control panel for a client, using AJAX for a clean interface, all of which is W3C compliant. In addition to other freelance work I have also designed & maintained web sites, produced business cards & advertising materials for clients. Including: IPC Media, Christchurch University, Orbital.net Dec 2003 - Feb 2004 General Work, Hinges and Brackets I worked in the shop in Canterbury, selling all types of ironmongery to both trade and public. My duties involved cashing up at the end of the day, serving behind the counter, dealing with stock control. Money I earned from this job enabled me to setup my own business. Aug 2003 - Dec 2003 Part time work After being made redundant from Martin Neame Associates, I worked for various companies doing part time work to earn money. As I wasn't sure if I wanted to continue with computing, I decided to try different things. Jan 2002 - Aug 2003 Internet Developer, Martin Neame Associates At Martin Neame Associates I was the sole Web Designer in the firm and also managed the hosting department, working closely with RedHat Linux and Apache. Whilst working at Martin Neame Associates I worked on developing an e-commerce system that linked with the Pegasus Opera accounting software, combined with a Windows based control system. I designed and produced posters for Exhibit 2002. I have written bespoke software for Pegasus Opera using FoxPro. I have been responsible for my own client base dealing with them both on site and in the office. My employment for MNA terminated when I was made redundant. 2000 - 2004 Technical Director, NeighbourScan As Technical director of this online company I was responsible for all Internet related aspects of the set up. Initially I prepared a technical report detailing start up costs, hosting and database information, advertising costs and general administration of the company. I advised the Managing Director on suitable hardware. I was responsible for registering the domain name and designing and maintaining the website. The company is no longer trading July 2001 - Aug 2001 General kitchen work, St Edmund's School Working as part of a team I prepared food, served and cleaned during a school vacation. REFEREES Available on request