kumargrant [at] gmail [dot] com | +44 (0) 7737 015 427

Site management

management || consultancy || procurement || training
accessibility || usability || standards

As an experienced website manager I can confidently coordinate both your web team and third party providers.

If you require a highly usable and accessible site, my passion for hand coding, thorough knowledge of web standards, and excellent graphic design skills will ensure your goals are met effectively with style.

See my experience.

web manager

hertsmere borough council | feb '06 to dec '08

  • Coordinated more than 20 web content authors; devised a management plan, trained all to use a Content Management System placing emphasis on writing quality web copy.
  • Controlled a £15k budget; procured crucial third-party applications, training and services; used XHTML, CSS, basic ASP and Photoshop to integrate various components into the site.
  • Produced critical review and developmental roadmap for website (hertsmere.gov.uk), presented to management board, used buy-in to direct a signifcant redesign of the website.

Go to hertsmere.gov.uk.

web manager, developer & artistic director

braindrop | dec '06 to date

  • Hand coded using XHTML, CSS, JavaScript and PHP, designing all artwork and graphics in Photoshop and Illustrator.
  • Created branding and all promotional material.
  • Maintained frequent blog.
  • The monthly music event has since become one of the most successful in London with over 700 attendees and 5000 web visitors each month.

Go to braindrop.co.uk.

web manager & developer

holycross centre trust | feb '08 to date

  • Acting as a consultant critically reviewed old website, then created web strategy and developed a new website.
  • Trained staff to use CMS.
  • Helped management to devise a pragmatic content management programme.

Go to hcct.org.uk.

consultant & temp. web manager

welwyn hatfield council | feb '06 to dec '06

  • Acting as a consultant and temporary web manager, I ensured Welwyn Hatfeld Council met government objectives before a tight launch deadline.
  • Educated staff about official standards and guidline for the national e-Gov program.
  • Trained all in how to use CMS and directed the population of site content.

Go to welhat.gov.uk.