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Senior Front-end Developer
Chris Benge
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Abbots Langley, United Kingdom
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I have 12+ years' experience as a Front-end developer in both agency and product development
environments. In this time I have worked with a multitude of clients across a diverse range of
projects covering the e-commerce, media, property, and publishing sectors. These projects have
enabled me to work as part of a team or individually, using either agile or waterfall delivery
methods dependent on their requirements.
For the last 8 years of my permanent employment, I successfully mentored and managed junior
members of teams which have allowed them to progress in their careers. In previous roles, I have
led the R&D projects as well as being proactive in exploring new and emerging technologies for
my own personal development.
Strong technical ability, communication skills and finding solutions in high pressured situations
are all areas that I have experienced and excelled in on previous projects.
environments. In this time I have worked with a multitude of clients across a diverse range of
projects covering the e-commerce, media, property, and publishing sectors. These projects have
enabled me to work as part of a team or individually, using either agile or waterfall delivery
methods dependent on their requirements.
For the last 8 years of my permanent employment, I successfully mentored and managed junior
members of teams which have allowed them to progress in their careers. In previous roles, I have
led the R&D projects as well as being proactive in exploring new and emerging technologies for
my own personal development.
Strong technical ability, communication skills and finding solutions in high pressured situations
are all areas that I have experienced and excelled in on previous projects.
Markets
United Kingdom
Language
English
Fluently
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Full time contractor
Available
My experience
2016 - ?
job
Owner/Senior Frontend Developer
CWB Web Development Limited.
As well as full-time contract roles, I have taken on smaller projects that allow the exploration of
new and upcoming web technologies. This work allows me to develop my skills and keep up to date within a rapidly developing industry.
● Headless CMS Integration into React Apps and GatsbyJS sites
● Static sites using GatsbyJS & GraphQL
● Experience of using Styled Components and CSS Modules for styling react apps/sites
● Creation of Wordpress themes & plugins to support website builds
● Exploration of new/developing web technologies
new and upcoming web technologies. This work allows me to develop my skills and keep up to date within a rapidly developing industry.
● Headless CMS Integration into React Apps and GatsbyJS sites
● Static sites using GatsbyJS & GraphQL
● Experience of using Styled Components and CSS Modules for styling react apps/sites
● Creation of Wordpress themes & plugins to support website builds
● Exploration of new/developing web technologies
Wordpress, Css, Frontend, React, CMS, Styling, Integration, Graphql, Website, Developer, Apps, Support, Web, UP, ME
2018 - 2019
temp
Contract Senior Frontend Developer
Signet Jewelers.
As the senior front-end developer on an agile project team, we were tasked with the creation of components and a component library that would support two large e-commerce websites -
H.Samuel & Ernest Jones. The components created would be shared across brands and integrated into a new headless CMS system that would be used on major pages across the sites.
● Development & Documentation of component library using Fractal including file SASS,
JS and HTML file/folder structures.
● Integration of components into a Java backend
● Creation of CMS interface using JSON files
07834186560 / chrisbenge@gmail.com / www.cwbdev.co.uk
● Working closely with UX/design team to review designs and running project updates
with marketing teams
● Conducting code reviews through pull-requests and participating in pair-programming.
● Established a working process and development standards for future components
● Introduced and used latest CSS layout techniques such as Grid and Flexbox
● Technology Used: HTML, SASS, JS (ES6 & Modules), Gulp, Handlebars, Rollup, ESLint & Stylelint
H.Samuel & Ernest Jones. The components created would be shared across brands and integrated into a new headless CMS system that would be used on major pages across the sites.
● Development & Documentation of component library using Fractal including file SASS,
JS and HTML file/folder structures.
● Integration of components into a Java backend
● Creation of CMS interface using JSON files
07834186560 / chrisbenge@gmail.com / www.cwbdev.co.uk
● Working closely with UX/design team to review designs and running project updates
with marketing teams
● Conducting code reviews through pull-requests and participating in pair-programming.
● Established a working process and development standards for future components
● Introduced and used latest CSS layout techniques such as Grid and Flexbox
● Technology Used: HTML, SASS, JS (ES6 & Modules), Gulp, Handlebars, Rollup, ESLint & Stylelint
JSON, Backend, Development, Support, Developer, Gulp, Technology, ES6, Integration, Sass, Agile, E-commerce, Css, CMS, Websites, UX, HTML/CSS/Javascript, Frontend, Backend, Java, Layout, Marketing, Html, Design
2017 - 2018
temp
Contract UI Developer
unknown.
I was the lead UI developer on an agile delivery team that had been tasked with completing an
array of templates that could be shared between two De'Longhi group brands, De'Longhi & Kenwood. These needed to support localization for 40+ countries worldwide.
● Lead UI on an agile delivery time
● Creation of a series of templates that allow different brand themes to be applied
● Development of a living style guide/component library for each brand
● Working alongside the UX, Design and development teams to discuss requirements and make recommendations to the client
● Integration of templates into Episerver CMS
array of templates that could be shared between two De'Longhi group brands, De'Longhi & Kenwood. These needed to support localization for 40+ countries worldwide.
● Lead UI on an agile delivery time
● Creation of a series of templates that allow different brand themes to be applied
● Development of a living style guide/component library for each brand
● Working alongside the UX, Design and development teams to discuss requirements and make recommendations to the client
● Integration of templates into Episerver CMS
Design, UX, CMS, UI, Agile, Integration, Developer, Support, Localization, Development, EPiServer, Guide
2015 - 2017
temp
Contract Front-end Web Developer
Supadü.
I have primarily worked on delivering a range of solutions for external property and publishing
clients as well as internally for the Supadü team. During my time there I successfully worked on
and delivered the following:
● A range of Wordpress websites that included the incorporation of custom post types
and the development of plugins
● Led the exploration and subsequent development of a website solution using the Wordpress API and Angular
● Incorporation of e-commerce solutions such as Digital River and FoxyCart
● Management and mentoring of permanent members of staff
● Development of an in-house product to allow non-technical members of staff to create
small to medium sized publishing websites
● Integration of third party APIs, for example, Facebook Live and YouTube
clients as well as internally for the Supadü team. During my time there I successfully worked on
and delivered the following:
● A range of Wordpress websites that included the incorporation of custom post types
and the development of plugins
● Led the exploration and subsequent development of a website solution using the Wordpress API and Angular
● Incorporation of e-commerce solutions such as Digital River and FoxyCart
● Management and mentoring of permanent members of staff
● Development of an in-house product to allow non-technical members of staff to create
small to medium sized publishing websites
● Integration of third party APIs, for example, Facebook Live and YouTube
Wordpress, Angular, Websites, API, Facebook, E-commerce, Mentoring, Integration, Management, Website, Youtube, Developer, Development, Web, LED
2008 - 2015
job
Senior Front-end Developer
World Archipelago Internet Ltd.
During this time I progressed from a junior developer to leading the front-end development team.
I worked on creating and establishing links with agencies such as Dare and Saatchi & Saatchi so
that we could become technical partners for ongoing campaign work. Other responsibilities
included:
● Large scale online solutions for multinational companies such as HarperCollins,
Macmillan, Vodafone & Carter Jonas
● Campaign based projects for clients such as BT & The FA
● Development & planning of an in-house CMS product
07834186560 / chrisbenge@gmail.com / www.cwbdev.co.uk
● Management and mentoring of junior members of staff
● Client facing responsibilities including project pitches, briefing, scoping, progress
meetings and post-delivery reviews
● Creation of a front-end development working process
I worked on creating and establishing links with agencies such as Dare and Saatchi & Saatchi so
that we could become technical partners for ongoing campaign work. Other responsibilities
included:
● Large scale online solutions for multinational companies such as HarperCollins,
Macmillan, Vodafone & Carter Jonas
● Campaign based projects for clients such as BT & The FA
● Development & planning of an in-house CMS product
07834186560 / chrisbenge@gmail.com / www.cwbdev.co.uk
● Management and mentoring of junior members of staff
● Client facing responsibilities including project pitches, briefing, scoping, progress
meetings and post-delivery reviews
● Creation of a front-end development working process
CMS, Mentoring, Management, Developer, Development, Campaign, Online, Junior Developer
2007 - 2008
job
Web Assistant
Burberry Limited.
Working in the Creative services department, I was involved with the day-to-day upkeep of the company website and marketing emails. Implementing Flash video on-site and designing web
based styles for new clothing seasons. I also liaised and briefed an agency in the USA on new
projects and managed all internal web-based marketing assets.
based styles for new clothing seasons. I also liaised and briefed an agency in the USA on new
projects and managed all internal web-based marketing assets.
Marketing, Video, Website, Flash, Web, USA
My education
2003
-
2007
Brunel University
BSc, Multimedia Technology & Design
BSc, Multimedia Technology & Design
n/a
Honours Degree, This was a 4 year Sandwich (Minor in Industrial)
Honours Degree, This was a 4 year Sandwich (Minor in Industrial)
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