Skills & Competencies

Adam Sumner Bsc(hons) MRICS

My main areas of competence within web design fall into 3 main areas; Internet Marketing, Design and Development which break down as follows:

Internet Marketing

• Search Engine Optimisation
  • keyword Research
  • Coding keywords into websites & content
  • Natural link building strategies
• Google Analytics
• Email Marketing
• RSS Feeds
• Social Networking Marketing

Design

• Software used: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator & Adobe Fireworks
• Projects
  • Web Design
  • Logo Design
  • Design for print - Business cards, advertisements etc
  • Photo Editing

Development

• Software used: Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Flash Professional, Adobe Flash Catalyst
• 3rd Party Software: Joomla!, Mail Chimp
• Scripting Types:
  • HTML & CSS
  • JavaScript & JQuery
  • XML
  • ActionScript 3.0
  • PHP - Intermediate level

Previous Skills & Competencies

Commercial Chartered Surveyor

Qualifying in 2005 I have 8 years surveying experience covering a range of work including;

• Valuation of development, commercial & residential properties
• Sales & lettings of development & commercial property
• Rent reviews & lease renewals of commercial property

Bushcraft Instructor

I hold a NCFE Level 3 qualification as a bushcraft instructor. This was a one year course covering a wide range of bushcraft skills together with teaching theory and practice and leading groups in the outdoors and in learning environments.