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Software Developer


Now what you see is not a test, I'm coding to the beat...

Keeping users on your site for even a minute is DIFFICULT these days. If they’re not hooked immediately, they’re off before you can type “CU L8R”. But it doesn’t stop there. If you’re unsure what the PROBLEM is, how do you fix it?

That’s where I come in. FULL-STACK WEB DEVELOPER here at your service. And I’ve got a background in copywriting to seal the deal. If it’s keeping you awake at night, then I’ll do the graveyard shift. Using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery, your front end is covered. This means that you’ll have an attractive, responsive, and professional website. Moreover, it will GUARANTEE you stand out and drive your peers nuts.

But we’re not finished. Using PHP, MySQL and XAMPP, we can build a backend for you together. Your website will be dynamic and SECURE. It will do everything it says on the tin. You will feel more RELAXED and have more time to spend doing what you love.

Skills

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React
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TailwindCSS
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HTML
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CSS
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JavaScript
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Bootstrap
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jQuery
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PHP
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SQL
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Git
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Github
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Leaflet
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XAMPP
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Figma

Interests

Reading

Writing

Electronic Music

Travelling

Health & Fitness

Self Improvement

Cafe Culture

Crypto

Lightbulb Moments

Peace & Tranquility

Chess, Sudoku, etc

YouTube

Curriculum Vitae

React Developer | Full-Stack Software Developer

Summary

Steven Brooks

Multi-skilled, analytical, adaptable, and driven software developer and content creation professional. Showcasing experience spanning web development, search engine optimisation and copywriting. Proven track record of driving engagement, content readership, and brand voice consistency. Precise and concise communicator, collaborator, and leader, spearheading diverse experts/teams toward accelerated progress, tangible results, and rapid business value.

IT Skills

React | Tailwind | HTML | CSS | JavaScript | Git | GitHub | jQuery | Bootstrap | PHP | MySQL | XAMPP | Figma | Microsoft Office Suite

Core Competencies

  • Lesson Planning & Delivery
  • Individualised Instruction
  • Student Performance Evaluation
  • Intercultural Communication
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Copywriting & Content Creation
  • Blog Writing & Storytelling
  • Proofreading & Editing
  • Fact Checking & Research
  • Brand Voice Consistency
  • Creative & Analytical Thinking
  • Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)

Education & Professional Development

Full-Stack Engineer Traineeship

2022 - 2023

IT Career Switch

HND Media Production

2007 - 2010

Salford University, Greater Manchester

Professional Experience

CHINGU | AUG 2023 - SEPT 2023

Frontend Developer (Voluntary)

Chingu is an online platform which supports thousands of developers every year by assembling teams of professionals to construct realworld projects.

  • Collaboration & Execution: Liaise with team members to plan and implement an innovative and creative application following precise specifications and parameters. Employ best practices of JavaScript and CSS.
  • Deliver Minimum Viable Product: Attend weekly team meetings to determine how best to accomplish objectives and deliver final solutions for acceptance by team leaders.

VIET LIMBO | VIETNAM | JAN 2023 - MAR 2023

Frontend Developer (Contractual)

Viet Limbo is an online language resource dedicated to the mastery of Vietnamese. Currently in its infancy, the site receives occasional updates of resources to aid learners in honing their language skills.

  • Design & Construction: Plan and execute simple, easy-to-navigate web design boasting captivating and visually-appealing elements and resources contributing to aesthetics and user experience.

FREELANCE | 2013 - 2022

Copywriter | Blogger | Proofreader

Working across a range of media platforms, including renowned publications like Lifestyle Collective, craft compelling copy, engaging blogs, and execute meticulous proofreading, primarily within the travel sector.

  • Copywriting & Content Creation: Expertly fashion captivating web content, transforming brands' narratives into compelling stories, driving traffic, generating interest, and converting audiences into brand advocates, boosting client engagement.
  • Blog Writing: Pen engrossing travel-centric blog posts that invoke wanderlust, inform readers of global hotspots, and offer insightful travel tips, amassing significant reader engagement and boosting organic website traffic for various clients.
  • Proofreading & Fact-Checking: Maintain ultimate responsibility for proofreading and fact-checking, ensuring content accuracy, coherence, and adherence to brand voice, contributing to a marked improvement in content quality and reader satisfaction.

References Available Upon Request

Portfolio

My Projects

React Noughts & Crosses game

Built with React and TailwindCSS

React Todo List

First Application Built with React

Gazetteer

My first full-stack application

Company Directory

A simple company database application

Meteor App

A comprehensive guide to meteorite landings

Blog

A read-only tech blog for now...

Contact

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