About
Highly experienced Website Designer and WordPress Developer with a strong background in graphic design, digital marketing, and brand strategy. Proven ability to deliver end-to-end web projects, craft compelling brand identities, and execute effective digital campaigns that drive engagement and achieve business objectives. Leveraging comprehensive expertise in UI/UX, responsive design, and various CMS platforms to create high-performance, user-friendly digital solutions for diverse clients.
Work Experience
Freelance Designer & Developer
Pō Digital (Self-employed)
Oct 2022 - Present
Hamilton, Waikato, NZ
Led end-to-end digital projects as a sole trader, providing comprehensive design, development, and marketing solutions for diverse clients.
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Designed and developed custom, responsive websites across WordPress, Shopify, and Webflow, enhancing user experience and site performance for diverse clients.
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Created comprehensive brand identity packages, including logos, typography, and style guides, for startups and small businesses to establish cohesive visual presence.
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Managed social media accounts and developed engaging content across Instagram and Facebook, significantly increasing brand visibility and audience engagement.
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Executed targeted digital marketing campaigns on Google Ads and Meta platforms, utilizing static and animated creative with precise audience targeting to drive campaign performance.
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Provided end-to-end client collaboration, from initial brief to project delivery, offering strategic creative direction and ongoing support to realize client visions.
Web Team Lead / Web Designer
Likeable Lab
Feb 2021 - Oct 2022
Hamilton, Waikato, NZ
Spearheaded web project delivery and team leadership, overseeing the full pipeline from client discovery to post-live support.
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Led the end-to-end delivery of complex website projects, from initial client discovery and strategy to successful launch and ongoing post-live support.
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Managed the entire web project pipeline, overseeing client communication, planning, design, development, QA, and seamless project handover.
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Designed and developed high-performance, custom WordPress sites, optimizing for clean UX, responsive design, and achieving client objectives.
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Streamlined internal processes for project scoping, feedback integration, and delivery, enhancing efficiency and ensuring timely project completion.
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Mentored junior team members and facilitated onboarding during team scaling, fostering skill development and enhancing team productivity.
Nov 2019 - Feb 2021
Hamilton, Waikato, NZ
Managed website projects from concept to launch, focusing on client needs and delivering functional, aesthetically pleasing WordPress solutions.
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Managed website projects from conceptualization to launch, directly engaging with clients to align designs with their needs and strategic goals.
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Developed and implemented WordPress websites, leveraging both theme-based and custom-built solutions to meet diverse client requirements.
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Optimized website designs for both aesthetics and functionality, enhancing visual appeal and user-friendliness for improved engagement.
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Produced essential digital marketing assets, including high-converting landing pages, blog templates, and engaging social graphics.
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Cultivated strong client relationships through clear communication and consistent, reliable support, leading to high client satisfaction.
Graphic Designer - Ecommerce
The Warehouse Group (Torpedo7, 1-day)
Jan 2017 - Dec 2019
Hamilton, Waikato, NZ
Designed daily digital assets and visual content for a leading e-commerce platform, supporting promotional campaigns and site enhancements.
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Designed daily digital assets for a leading NZ daily deals site, including homepage banners, category tiles, and promotional graphics, supporting high-volume sales campaigns.
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Produced consistent visual content for Torpedo7's e-commerce site and email marketing, maintaining brand integrity across web, mobile, and social platforms.
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Collaborated cross-functionally with marketing and trading teams, leveraging real-time sales data to inform and prioritize campaign design.
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Developed innovative creative content within strict brand guidelines to support high-impact seasonal and flash sales events.
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Enhanced visual merchandising, contributing to improved Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) and overall user experience (UX) on key site pages.