Richard Hallows
Senior Web Developer
Specialising in creating standards-compliant and pixel-perfect websites for creative agencies using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and PHP.
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Maxus Global (Norway)
Conceptualised, designed and implemented the custom Content Management Tool (CMT), at Creative Cherry, using the Zend Framework MVC, Database, and Form components and the jQuery UI library.
Additional Zend Framework components, including Zend_Router, Zend_Navigation, Zend_Locale, Zend_Translate, were used in the seamless translation of the site into Norwegian.
Assured a consistent visual experience, across Maxus sites, by using the @font-face technique to embed fonts. Enhanced the performance of the site through CSS and JavaScript bundling as well as extensive caching.
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Dealerward
Created the site at Applied Works, employing the use of Zend_Amf, among other Zend Framework components, to channel data between the CMT and the Flash-based slideshow.
Ensured pixel-perfect conformity with the grid-based design across browsers, complemented by custom image-processing code, within the back-end, to maintain specific aspect ratios.
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CNN Traveller
Developed the custom WordPress child-theme for the Hybrid framework at Creative Cherry using PHP, HTML, and CSS. The development of the child-theme involved extensive customisation of WordPress in order to achieve the travel magazine aesthetic.
Created the WAI compliant HTML and CSS for the CNN Traveller subscription process sub-website.
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Which?
Developed the interface at Wilson Fletcher, over a 3 month period, using HTML, CSS and jQuery-based JavaScript, for the 'Product Finder' tool which allows users to compare products based on their Which? rating and associated PriceRunner data.
Worked intensively with the Java back-end team to integrate the interface code into the site.
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Adidas Impossible Park
Developed the back-end for the Adidas 2008 Euro Cup TVC competition site at De-construct. The back-end handled the storage and retrieval of user-generated, Flash-based audio commentaries.
Implemented the PHP middleware to validate and process the data between the Flash front-end and a remote ASP-based service for the Adidas central user database.
Offline: Active for the 3 months leading up to Euro 2008.
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JCDecaux
Led the front-end team at Tonic using best practise web standards and progressive enhancement techniques, including the unobtrusive use of Flash & JavaScript and the implementation of an expandable layout to ensure compliance with the Web Accessibility Initiative guidelines.
Headed the development of the extensive custom CMS, designed to manage not only HTML content but also the Flash microsites.
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London Fashion Week
Conceptualised and developed the bespoke CMS and Photo Management Tool at Tonic. This custom CMS provided a unified interface allowing intuitive management of both the HTML pages and the numerous Flash components.
Led the team in the creation of over twenty unique, standards-compliant and accessible HTML templates.
Offline: Active for 4 fashion seasons between 2005 and 2007.
