It's always tricky to list perceived positive attributes about yourself. However I do believe it serves a website well to spell out elements that help potential business partners to decide whether a product or service is suitable for their needs.
With this in mind, here's some key reasons why I might be the right choice for your project...
Committed to getting the job done
I have never given up on a project once it has started for reasons other than contract expiry or relocation of the project team. This is why my CV and the 'Recent UX / IA projects' section of this site is full of successfully completed projects, where commitment and determination have helped win the day.
Safe pair of hands
It may sound obvious, but I'm a strong believer that web projects should be implemented with due care and attention applied as necessary. In other words, making sure big decisions are given the attention they deserve and are dealt with at the appropriate stage in the process.
I have learned to recognise where a decision is of greater importance and to ensure that sufficient effort is applied so that the right course of action is taken.
Interpersonal business skills
Prior to focusing my career on the design and production of websites in late 2001, and following my business degree, I spent 8 years working in a variety of customer focused business roles including sales, account management and project management, generally involved in the delivery of business solutions. During this period I worked with some of the worlds' largest and best known organisations, as well as a wide variety of SMEs.
Politically savvy
Working within large organisations brings inevitable exposure to political sensitivities. Sufficient relevant experience of this has helped me to fine tune my political instincts and to navigate through internal politics when necessary.
Wide range of web skills
As described within the 'Skill set defined' section of this site I have a wide ranging web based skill set allowing me to fully appreciate all aspects of a design solution. This can prove invaluable when seeking to ensure that the best all round design solution is implemented without causing any major design/development/accessibility/usability/SEO headaches.
Wide range of web project experience
As demonstrated in the 'Recent UX / IA section' of this site, I have worked on a wide range of web design/redesign projects, providing me with valuable insight and knowledge of many different web site types. This knowledge can be called upon to help find the best design solutions for future projects.
Bridge between creative and usability
I'm well aware of the conflicts that can arise between the need to innovate and the need to ensure a solution is highly usable. Careful negotiation and mediation is often required to ensure that the best all round solution is found. I believe that I have sufficient understanding of both disciplines to be able to help navigate a project through to a suitably balanced solution.
Flexible availability
I always do my best to fit in the with project time scales. I have completed last minute single day assignments, as well as longer term projects lasting up to 15 months. I'm also happy to consider part-time assignments whereby it may suit my client for me to commit to a given number of days per week for a given number of weeks/months.
I hope that this page has provided information that will help you to decide whether or not I might be a suitable candidate for a forthcoming project. If you'd like any further information please do get in touch.
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