Resumé

Calvin Dunkley

Welland, Ontario
Canada

Tel: (905) 732 0413
Cell: (289) 407 6486
Email: calvin [at] chipd.net

Objective

To be able to use my knowledge of HTML/XHTML and CSS to develop front end solutions, while at the same time further developing my understanding and knowledge of back end technologies.

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Profile

With the ability to work comfortably, both on my own, and as part of a team, I am a highly motivated and flexible individual. A high level of general communication skills has proven to allow me to communicate at all levels with confidence, but still maintaining the respect that is deserved. Once competent in a specific task, I enjoy the responsibility of a leadership role.

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Fully Competent in...

  • HTML/XHTML
  • CSS
  • Website Accessibility, including Web Content Accessibility Guidelines and DDA compliance
  • Search Engine Optimisation
  • Macromedia Dreamweaver and Fireworks
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Microsoft Office
  • PC Building, Repairs and Upgrades

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Sound understanding of...

  • JavaScript
  • jQuery
  • AJAX technologies
  • ASP/MSSQL
  • Content Management Systems
  • Server side technologies
  • Website analytics

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Career History

April 2008 - Present
TL Design & Marketing
Burlington, Ontario
HTML Developer
Duties include:
  • Creating and maintaining the front-end code for the various client websites using XHTML/CSS/JavaScript
  • Exporting and optimising images from static designs
February 2008 - Present
Freelance
Welland, Ontario
Web Developer
Duties include:
  • Converting static designs into templates and content for Content Management Systems using (X)HTML/CSS
  • Exporting and optimising images from static designs
March 2005 - January 2008
Brightview Internet Services
London, UK
Web Developer
Duties include:
  • Creating and maintaining the front-end code for the various company websites using XHTML/CSS/JavaScript and ASP
  • Assisting in the coding and implementation of product signup pages and account management tools using ASP and MSSQL
  • Creating and maintaining various tools for tracking and management of affiliate data and marketing information using ASP and MSSQL
May 2003 - March 2005
Workthing.com/HotGroup
London, UK
Assistant Designer/Developer
Duties include:
  • Designing company profile pages, micro sites, banners and buttons in accordance with the clients branding
  • Checking and processing digitally supplied media from clients for compliance with the sites technology
  • Assisting in the coding and implementation of corporate career sites
January 2001 - May 2003
Special Reserve
Chelmsford, UK
Senior PC Technician/Shop Supervisor
Duties included:
  • Fault Diagnosis on PCs of all ages
  • Building custom specification PCs
  • Advising customers of the best way to upgrade their PCs
  • Answering Technical Support and Advice queries over the telephone
  • Responsible for the day to day running on the shop
August 1997 - January 2001
Asda Superstores
South Woodham Ferrers, UK
Administrative Assistant
Duties included:
  • Dealing with customers
  • Processing paperwork
  • Inputting data into a computer database
  • Reception duties, including developing a good telephone manner

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Education/Qualification

2001 - 2002
TBG Learning
Colchester, UK
Foundation Modern Apprenticeship
Customer Service
Level 2 NVQ
1992 - 1999
William de Ferrers School
Chelmsford, UK
A-Levels (1999)
TWO
GCSE's (1997)
TEN

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Selected Achievements

  • Recoding the layout, and importing content into the new design of the 80+ page Madasafish website in just 10 days to meet business deadlines. This included working around existing functionality, and cross-browser testing. http://www.madasafish.com
  • I built an award winning webmail interface for the Brightview ISPs when the webmail platform that they were using was changed. I built the HTML/CSS templates that were integrated into the platform. The Madasafish webmail system won "Best Consumer Email" at the 2007 UK Internet Industry Awards. https://webmail.madasafish.com
  • I have designed and built several sites myself for clients and friends, these can be found in the Personal Creations area of this site.
  • Lead on the new customer support site for Brightview ISPs from the user-interface and application design through the build process, testing, and making the sites live. Find out more about my work on the Brightview Customer Support Centre

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References

References are available upon request.

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