Robert Stokes
Selbstständig, Web Developer, Freelance Web Development & Consultancy
Poulton-le-Fylde, Vereinigtes Königreich
Über mich
Highly adaptable and analytical IT professional, with an extensive knowledge and 20+ years' experience of web development. Self-motivated, with excellent time and project management skills and a keen attention to detail, I have worked in various disciplines for organisations of various sizes. I can communicate concepts effectively and work well independently or collaboratively within a team. I am currently looking for an exciting new challenge to allow me to transfer my broad experience to an organisation and further develop my skills.
Werdegang
Berufserfahrung von Robert Stokes
Bis heute 4 Jahre und 11 Monate, seit Aug. 2019
Web Developer
Freelance Web Development & Consultancy
Duties include: ∙ Front-end development and database administration for various clients; ∙ Implementing the transition of a large website to a new content management system; ∙ Improving clients’ ROI with search engine optimisation and pay-per-click advertisting.
4 Jahre und 5 Monate, Apr. 2015 - Aug. 2019
Co-Founder
Different Snow
Duties included: ∙ Creating bespoke skiing/snowboarding and cultural touring holidays to Japan; ∙ Marketing (PR, print, PPC and social media) and conversion rate analysis to boost sales and improve ROI; ∙ Controlling finances – eg. supplier payments, forex contracts – and business administration tasks; ∙ Installing and maintaining the IT, telecoms and website requirements of the organisation.
6 Jahre und 3 Monate, Feb. 2009 - Apr. 2015
Web & Digital Media Manager
Oxford Brookes University
To broaden my skills after largely technical roles, I joined the Marketing Department within the Faculty of Business at Oxford Brookes University. Duties included: ∙ Front-end development of the various Business School websites and digital media channels; ∙ Coordinating marketing projects with academics and department heads; ∙ Copywriting for various media and search engine optimisation; ∙ Social media marketing and overseeing domestic and international pay-per-click (PPC) campaigns.
5 Jahre und 7 Monate, Aug. 2003 - Feb. 2009
IT Manager
Audley Travel
I joined Audley Travel at the beginning of a period of rapid expansion; the company grew from 30 staff to nearly 250 within five years. Duties included: ∙ Responsibility for all IT and telecoms support, budgeting and procurement; ∙ Managing a small support team.
3 Jahre und 2 Monate, Juli 2000 - Aug. 2003
Web Developer
Interesource
Whilst studying at University, I secured my own industrial placement as a web developer for my third year and worked on projects for several clients including the London Stock Exchange, the BBC, Honda and The Telegraph. During my final year, I continued to work for the company part-time and upon graduating, I returned to London to accept a full-time position.
1 Jahr und 4 Monate, Juni 1998 - Sep. 1999
Web Developer & Content Editor
Lancashire County Council
Duties included: ∙ Front-end development and content editing for a new county-wide, web-based kiosk system; ∙ Meeting with key stakeholders, council members and the general public to define requirements; ∙ Continued to assist with the project on a part-time basis during my first year at University.
Ausbildung von Robert Stokes
3 Jahre und 9 Monate, Sep. 1998 - Mai 2002
Computer Science
University of Sunderland
Software Engineering, Database Design & Development, Network Architecture, Systems Analysis & Design, Software Development, Artificial Intelligence, Human-Computer Interaction (UI/UX Design)
Sprachen
Englisch
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