TERRY
O’CONNOR- | FARNBOROUGH-ENGLISH / SPANISH
ABOUT ME
I’m a confident, reliable and
enthusiastic individual with a strong
background in web design, web
development, SEO, content and digital
marketing.
After an extensive period freelancing, I´m
keen for a fresh challenge in a permanent
position.
Ideally with the flexibility for remote
working.
SKILLS
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Web Design and Development
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Content Management Systems (CMS)
Graphic Design
Adobe Suite
Content Writing /SEO
Project Management
Keyword Research
User Experience
Website Management
Social Media Management
Google Analytics & Search Console
Microsoft Office
EDUCATION
MASTER CERTIFIED WEB DESIGNER
2005 – 2006
UK IT Training Ltd
HND DESIGN CRAFTS
1996 – 1998
Carmarthenshire College Tech & Art
BTEC 1ST & NATIONAL DIP. ART & DESIGN
1996 – 1998
Basingstoke College of Technology
9 GCSES
INTERESTS
Art, design and illustration, web design,
off-grid living and self-sustainable
homes and lifestyles, festivals, guitars,
gigs, backpacking, and football.
WEB & SEO MANAGER - FREELANCE
Jan 2015 – Present
Remote
I create visually appealing websites with a focus on speed, user experience
and SEO. I also offer ongoing website management and ad hoc consulting to
help clients achieve their conversion goals. This role is fully remote and allows
me to be location independent.
• Complete project management for each client, including design
(launched, redesigned or modernized), build, content writing, graphic
design, SEO and delivery
• Experienced with all major content management and ecommerce
systems, including WordPress, Joomla and Magento
• Complete SEO knowledge, including technical, on-page, off-page, local
and multi-location
• Strong content writing skills for websites, landing pages, white papers
and email marketing campaigns
• Competent skills in social media management
• Working knowledge of PPC campaigns on Google and social media
• Angelicare (2015 – P), Braaiwood UK (2015 – P), FEM (2017 – 2018),
Florida Fabrications (2017 – 2018)
ECOMMERCE MANAGER - CMS PLC
September 2009 – January 2015
Farnborough, Hampshire
Responsible for CMS PLC's entire web presence. This included managing a
large successful online store and several portfolio sites. The work was a fusion
of web design, wire-framing, web development, SEO & SEM, email marketing,
site maintenance and problem-solving.
• Successfully project managed a CMS migration
• Gained traffic YOY by improving the site’s structure
• Increased conversions YOY via on-page improvements
• Created & managed monthly newsletters and mail shots
WEB CONTENT EDITOR - WEBSITE COPY LTD
June 2009 – September 2009
Maidenhead, Berkshire
Performed content analysis and support for the BT business website. This
included rewriting content to be more user friendly and informative to reduce
the demands on nationwide call centres.
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Created the TOV and brand guidelines for content writers
Managed the addition of new content to the CMS
Identified old content to be repurposed
Produced content engagement reports for the director
VARIOUS SHORT-TERM CONTRACTS
February 2009 – June 2009
Hampshire, Berkshire, Surrey & London
Worked in a variety of short-term freelance roles across SEO, web design and
content.
WEB DESIGN & CONTENT EDITOR - IS4PROFIT
January 2008 – February 2009
Farnborough, Hampshire
Responsible for all website updates and email newsletter campaigns and
occasional stand-in main web manager.
• Implemented weekly newsletter as well as SEO researched content
• Managed the addition of new content and engaging landing pages
to the CMS
JUNIOR CONTENT EDITOR & DESIGNER - IQPC
March 2007 – January 2008
London
Marked up and created HTML page structures and landing pages for internal
marketing deparment.
