
Front End Developer at Global Radio
London, United Kingdom

Front End Developer at Global Radio
London, United Kingdom
I graduated from the London Metropolitan University in Digital Media two years ago.
I currently work in London for ERM UK (EasyRoommate.com) as a Web Developer as well as a freelance designer.
I have extensive experience and a true passion for web design and coding.
I find beauty in simplicity and i strive to design and develop simple, clean and usable web sites.
I love having a versatile and wide range of capabilities because it keeps me motivated and interested in different ways of approaching design.
I am currently exploring new technologies, developing multimedia applications, widgets, etc.
I also dabble in Graphic Design, Illustration, Typography, Photography and Visual Projection.
I am always on the lookout of freelance work, please get back to me if you need more info!
Design, development, branding, coding
(Privately Held; Broadcast Media industry)
January 2010 — Present (1 month)
My primary responsibility is production of online activity (mainly rich media, microsites) for commercial opportunities integrated with the company's portfolio of radio brand websites.
I'm required to push the limits of web development in order to deliver market leading activity.
Work alongside the commercial team and the rest of the commercial design team as well as other internal departments to ensure consistently high quality deliverables.
Work with the Group Head Commercial Design & Interactive Production and the Commercial Production Project Manager to help clarify project objectives and understand where they fit within the group or interactive strategy.
Flag and help to resolve issues during project life-cycles for themselves and the rest of the team
Help to ensure revenue targets are achieved - through successful and creative output
Help to deliver high quality and innovative cross platform solutions for our advertisers that have strong links to our brands and leverage the functionality of our core online applications
Work to maintain and develop the quality of user experience in our commercial solutions
(Self-Employed; Writing and Editing industry)
October 2005 — Present (4 years 4 months)
I have worked on the different areas of design and web development for a wide range of clients.
Working as a freelance has given me the opportunity of improving and acquiring new web design/development skills. I have used technologies such as HTML, CSS, PHP, MySql, Javascript, AJAX, Flash, etc.
I have also improved my graphic design skills and broadened my project management skills.
At this moment I am still working as a freelance, specializing in Content Management System (CMS) platforms and multimedia software development.
(Internet industry)
August 2008 — January 2010 (1 year 6 months)
Worldwide online portal specializing in flatshare.
Working closely with the development and business teams, developing different products that are geared towards the promotion and improvement of the site.
Some of the different jobs i have carried out:
- Mini sites: Design and development of web sites for specific products.
- Creatives (banners, graphics, photography...)
- Widgets. Examples:
- Re-design: Development of a re-design strategy for the product. The product has just been re-launched with a new design in which I have participated proactively.
Thanks to this position I have been able to acquire a good insight on a profitable online business, and work on very different fields of the profession, with jobs ranging from simple designs to full front-end developments
Examples of my work with EasyRoommate are available on my online portfolio (http://www.jesusherman.com/easyroommate)
(Privately Held; Internet industry)
July 2008 — January 2010 (1 year 7 months)
EasyRoommate.com
Job Description:
Worldwide online portal specializing in flatshare services.
Working closely with the development and business teams, developing different
products that are geared towards the promotion and improvement of the site.
Some of the different jobs i have carried out:
Mini sites: Design and development of web sites for specific products.
Creatives (banners, graphics, photography...)
Widgets. Examples:
Re-design: Development of a re-design strategy for the product. The product has just been re-launched with a new design in which I have participated proactively.
Thanks to this position I have been able to acquire a good insight on a profitable online business, and work on very different fields of the profession, with jobs ranging from simple designs to full front-end developments
Examples of my work with EasyRoommate are available on
(Music industry)
September 2004 — November 2007 (3 years 3 months)
Part of the team managing the full and part-time education courses. This involved liaising with students and assisting in different administration skills.
(Internet industry)
November 2003 — June 2004 (8 months)
Nov 2003, Jun 2004; I was part of the education team which managed all the school's part time and full time education courses. This involved liaising with students and assisting in
different administration jobs.
ASP .Net Web Programming Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist(MCTS): Web Applications 2009 — 2009
BA (Hons) , Digital Media , 2004 — 2007
"Integrated Upper Secondary Education"
BA(Hons) , Digital Media
Web and graphic design,typography,advertising,Politics,art, music,travelling,gadgets