Alan Dotchin

Web Developer, IT Lecturer

Profile

An ambitious and progressive Web Application Developer with more than 5 years Web Application Development experience. Educated at degree level in a relevant discipline; BA Information Technology Education. Proficient in ASP 3.0, Microsoft SQL Server, HTML, XHTML, JavaScript, as well as some development work in ASP.NET. A knowledge of CSS, Web Standards, Web Accessibility, SEO and Web Analytics. Experience working in the public sector as well private industry. Teaching experience as an IT Lecturer. An ability to work on my own initiative as well as a team. An ability to priorities multiple projects, to work under pressure and deliver results to tight deadlines. Strong verbal and written communication skills, communicating ideas clearly and effectively, and great customer facing skills.

Technical

  • Languages
  • ASP 3.0
  • ASP.NET
  • Databases
  • Microsoft SQL
  • My SQL
  • Software
  • Microsoft Visual Studio 2008
  • Dreamweaver
  • (X)HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript
  • Microsoft Access
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  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Wordpress
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Experience

blp

Web Developer/IT Support Officer

2008-2010

Upkeep of client (Northern Rock, Brewin Dolphin, Ecclesiastical) websites- ordering of brochures and stationery online. Project - redesign of Ecclesiastical current web portal in line with Ecclesiastical own branding, project management. Other: hardware maintenance, support of end users, monitoring of emails, backing up of servers, writing of reports, support of management information systems used for stock control

Jackel International

Web Developer

2008 - 2008

To maintain all group web sites and Internet pages in line with the current marketing strategy and available product lines. To continually improve and develop all web related material used for the Group Internet, Intranet and Extranet sites in response to Group requests. To maintain and update all content, consumer promotions and direct marketing online.

The Building Centre

Senior Web Developer

2006-2008

The redesign, build, development and upkeep of The Building Centre main website as well as several other related websites. Built a Content Management System (CMS) for the upkeep of the main website, using Microsoft ASP 3.0. Integrated an online payment system to the main web site for the purpose of event bookings and the purchase of reports and publications. The build of various reporting tools using ASP.NET for tracking registered users and the number of page views for a particular product manufacturer. Introduced an email software application to track the Building Centre Email campaigns. Integrated a forum to the online product directory. Data collection, data analysis, presentation and report writing. Monitoring of statistics relating to page views, visits, unique visitors, repeat visitors using Web Analytical software, Net Tracker and Google Analytics for the main website. Provided IT support for the staff of the Building Centre.

Durham County Council

Content Editor

2005 - 2006

Content Editor, responsible for liaison with content editors in various Educating Services to ensure that the information on the Durham County Council website supports parents who wish to use the Online Admissions facility. Working with the Web Team to ensure school details are updated from Educational Management System (EMS), providing school photos, links to Ofsted reports, links to school websites. To review the provision and presentation of information for parents and careers about all Education Services.

London to Sydney Overland

2003 - 2004

In May 2003 I embarked upon a journey that would take me through 26 countries, traveling partially through the Old Silk Road in Iran, Pakistan and China. Starting in London and finishing in Sydney, Australia, I covered the whole distance overland using local transportation, either by train or bus and the occasional ferry in Indonesia.

Louisiana Himalaya Association – Dharamsala, India

Sep 2003

Volunteer

Teaching Buddhist monks Microsoft Word and the use of the Internet.

Proximity London

2000 - 2003

Web Application Developer

Experience working for an established leading international direct and digital marketing agency located in central London, developing Web Applications, using Microsoft ASP 3.0, HTML, JavaScript and Microsoft SQL Server. The following is a list of some of the clients I have worked with in developing websites: Pedigree, Emirates, Whiskas, Eastern Energy, Financial Times, Genie, British Telecom, Volkswagen, UCI Cinemas, Outdoor Connection.

Gosforth High School

2000

IT Lecturer

Course: Designing Your Own Website

Heaton Manor School

2000

IT Lecturer

Course: Higher Education Foundation Certificate in Information Technology (HEFC)

Gateshead College

2000

IT Lecturer

Course: Web Design (City & Guilds), Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0 (City & Guilds)

Gateshead College

1997 - 2000

IT Curriculum Support Worker

Responsible for providing first class support to the college's students and staff, supervision of resource based learning. Identifying hardware and software problems and deriving and implementing solutions quickly. Maintenance, servicing, installation and upgrading of systems and equipment.

European Training Services - Frankfurt Airport, Germany

1996

Check-in agent

Trained in the British Airways Departure Control System, dealt with all aspects of airport processing; passenger check-in, aircraft weight and balance, flight assignment, seat availability, boarding procedures, ticketing, passport and visa regulations.

American Institute For Foreign Study, USA

1995

Camp Counselor

Camp counselor, looking after American teenagers, involved working with children 24 hours a day, looking after children in my charge, this necessitated authority and trust.

UNICEF, Middle East Council of Churches, Lebanon

Aug 1994

Camp Counselor

Work camp counselor, working with Lebanese youth in the Beqaa Valley and Tripoli, studying and reflecting on Christian - Muslim relations as a means of living together through role-plays and workshops.

World University Service, West Bank & Gaza Strip

Aug 1993

Volunteer

Work camp counselor, working with Lebanese youth in the Beqaa Valley and Tripoli, studying and reflecting on Christian - Muslim relations as a means of living together through role-plays and workshops.

Science & Engineering Research Council (SERC)

1991 - 1992

Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Didcot, Oxford

Work Placement from University

Industrial work placement from Northumbria University, worked in the Space Science Division. Radiation detection and measurement, conducting experiments, data collection, data analysis, presentation and report writing.

Education

Newcastle College

2010 - 2011

Photo-Image Capture (Level 3)

Sunderland University

1997 - 1999

BA (Hons) Information Technology Education

University of Northumbria at Newcastle upon Tyne

1988 - 1992

BSc Applied Physics and Microelectronics*

North Tyneside College (Tyne Metropolitan College)

1986 - 1988

BTEC Diploma in Computers and Electronics

Longbenton Community College

1984 - 1986

O Levels: English, Mathematics, Computer Studies, German