Freelance front-end code | Dave Rayner

Quick overview of front end web developer skills:

Semantic markup
W3C compliance
Accessible principles and WAI / Section 508
Search engine optimisation principles
Cross platform (Mac and Win) and native browser testing as standard
Mobile layout / responsive behaviour
Happy to work in other environments (Visual Studio, TextPad, Remote Access, etc.)
Comfortable working with developers, designers, project managers...
Clean layout, light code (all hand written) + commenting
Comfortable working pre, mid or post development
Fine attention to detail, swift service.

I have worked closely with developers on many projects:

I've worked closely with ASP Classic, ASP.NET, PHP and J2EE developers
Microsoft CMS & Microsoft SharePoint customisations,
Many bespoke applications (in a variety of languages) – customer-facing & admin,
Proprietary content management systems,
Site templates & entire websites
Email newsletters + MailChimp and CampaignMonitor templates
WordPress and Drupal installations and customisations
Expression Engine installations and customisations
Craft CMS installations and customisations

Front end developer clients (a sample):

Department of Education and Training
National Rugby League (NRL)
Fox Symes and Associates
Blake Dawson
Corality
Tourism Technology
Chandler Macleod
Singleton Ogilvy Interactive
BMF
G2
Sensory Creative
Pixel This
LoveJungle
Bullseye
Citizen Watches Australia
Easy School Resources
Slader.com

If I can help you with your project, call me on 0409 037 250 or send me a message.

Quick facts

Freelance web designer based in the Blue Mountains (just outside Sydney)
Prefer to work from my office
Hour rate: $ contact me
Project rate: $ will quote
I'm passionate about quality
Married, with two great kids

Skill & software overview

Trained graphic designer
19+ yrs commercial experience
User-centred approach
Advanced Photoshop & Illustrator
Advanced HTML & CSS
W3C & WAI compliant
Responsive / Mobile friendly
WordPress customisation
ExpressionEngine customisation
Craft CMS customisation

I have a few PHP, Javascript and CMS experts that I work with when required – which is handy.

Right now I am...

Working with Signet to lift their online presence. Interface design & code, EdMs and digital graphics are all part of the suite of changes underway.
Working with the NRL on an updated event-map application and membership search web-app.

Testimonials

I like the sizing and fonts, I think it's a clean design and the key points are emphasised well! Paul P, Dasck

Mate just wanted to thank you for all your help throughout the second half of 2010. You've been a great help to us and very responsive. I hope we get to continue to use your skills in 2011. Chris R, NRL

Great effort! I really like working with you as you can work off my short scribblings and make sense from the resulting in a cracking web page! Rickard, Corality

Thanks so much for your help with those changes, I really appreciate you turning that around for me on such a short deadline. You've been extremely accommodating and helpful in piecing the product together, and I know everyone over here will be thrilled with the final result. Gina, Manly Sea Eagles

My Hero! What can I say. Finally a person who cares about all the details! Charlie, Charlie Chan Music

Thanks Dave – looks great! We are really happy with the look and feel... Good work team! Courtney & Michael, NRL

Just wanted to say a big thanks for your efforts... it's much much better for your work on it... We're all really pumped to take it to the next level again in 2012. Dom, Team Telstra

Epic! Thank you! Legend... Perfect! Thank you, as always! Reece, NRL

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