ICWebsites

Website designer and graphic designer. CSS, PHP, JavScript, HTML and more. Just as happy coding by hand, tidying up in Dreamweaver, or managing Web CMS such as WordPress, SiteKreator, BusinessCatalyst, Joomla et al. MY WORK HISTORY (Most recent first. Detailed resume available upon request) - 2 Years as a Freelance Website Designer and Graphic Designer - 10 Years as a Corporate Computer Training Consultant (projects were mostly with large multi-national businesses) - 3 Years as a Corporate Computer Trainer in Spain (I trained computer users in Spanish) - 3 Years as a University Course Administrator - 7 Years as an English teacher (and as I am a British-born, native speaker, you will note that my English is perfect!) SAMPLE WEBSITE DESIGNS (I created most of the graphic design on these sites) 1. [login to view URL] 2. [login to view URL] 3. [login to view URL] 4. [login to view URL] 5. [login to view URL] 6. [login to view URL] 7. [login to view URL] 8. [login to view URL] 9. [login to view URL] 10. [login to view URL] SAMPLE WRITING Blog Posts and Articles - TITLE: What Are The Top 5 Ways To Bring Extra Clients To Your Website? [login to view URL] - TITLE: 7 Important Questions to Ask Before You Start Writing Your Website's Text [login to view URL] - TITLE: Managing Depression [login to view URL] - TITLE: How to Create a "Stop 'Em In Their Tracks!" Home Page [login to view URL] - TITLE: Here's a business plan for you to follow [login to view URL] - TITLE: May I be Honest and Truthful with You? (Website Review) [login to view URL] - TITLE: [login to view URL] [login to view URL] Website Copy - [login to view URL] (I wrote the website copy for this site) - [login to view URL] (I wrote the website copy for this site – both the English and Spanish versions) - [login to view URL] (I wrote the website copy for this site) ABOUT ME Along with a total of thirty years of computer experience, I've also collected a degree in Business Internet Technology, and 10 years of experience as a Corporate Software Training Consultant, writing software training manuals and delivering presentations. Over the years I've worked on many IT projects within multinational organizations such as Kellogg's, British Petroleum, and Barclay's Bank before becoming a freelancer. I'm a Web Developer, a Graphic Designer, a writer, an amateur photographer and jewellery designer. I like to make stuff! I enjoy taking things apart and putting them back together again - only better. That's why my website redesigns for clients who want to wipe out the old and start over with something new and modern are so successful. WHAT I DO A. Web Design: - Website design, programming and development - Ecommerce 3rd party software integration - Site maintenance - Search Engine Optimization - Online Marketing B. Graphic Design, Corporate ID and Pring Materials - Logos - Flash and static static banner ads - Postcards, brochures, billboards, flyers, print ads, menus - CD covers, business cards, brochures, flyers, catalogues - E-book covers, printed book covers, and magazine covers C. Video - Writing and creating promotional videos - Creating or supplying royalty-free music as accompaniment D. Copywriting and Translation - Translating English/Spanish text - Writing site text/content and copywriting - Writing blog posts and SEO articles - Fluent (near-native level) Spanish speaker - Six years living and working in Spain, Mexico, Costa Rica and Panama - Professional Diploma in Business Spanish - 'Outstanding' awarded by the Spanish Chamber of Commerce E. A few companies I've worked for over the years: - Barclays Bank - Kellogg's (UK & Spain) - Transport for London - Accentua - Smithkline-Beecham - United Business Media (formerly CMPi) - Logica - Aston University - Wolverhampton University - Her Majesty's Prisons Dovegate, Winson Green, Featherstone & Feltham (training in the Human Resources & Development Department) F. Preferred Payment Methods - PayPal - Escrow G. Payment Terms For projects less than $3,000 50% upfront 50% on delivery of final stage For projects between $3,000 - $10,000 40% upfront 40% on delivery of intermediate milestone 20% on delivery of final stage For projects over $10,000 30% upfront 30% on delivery of intermediate milestone 40% on delivery of final version For long term projects, milestones and related payments will be negotiated on an individual basis. H. Communications: Best time to catch me via phone: 11:00am - 10:00pm Monday - Friday US Central Time Weekends, I am available via email. In fairness to GetAFreelancer, and out of respect to their rules, my email address is not available here. Please PM me through their system. Note also that none of the above links lead to my website. Thank you!