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Hi, I’m David Wickstead, a versatile designer and web developer based in the UK with over 25 years of experience turning ideas into engaging brands and robust digital solutions. I lead Wicko Web and Design Ltd, delivering ecommerce sites, WordPress/Joomla/Magento projects, app integrations and marketing assets for clients across the USA, South Africa, Malaysia, Ireland and the UK. I enjoy solving problems end-to-end, from branding and print design to frontend development, SEO and site security.
I work closely with clients to deliver secure, mobile-friendly experiences and measurable results, and I’m passionate about helping clients use their CMS tools to stay content-rich and competitive.
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Work Experience
Web and Design Ltd at Wicko Web and Design Ltd
January 1, 2022 - June 7, 2024Built multiple ecommerce websites for small to medium sized businesses. Worked on projects for clients from various countries including USA, South Africa, Malaysia, Ireland, and UK. Managed SEO and maintenance for over 20 websites. Responsible for ecommerce and membership site builds, penetration testing, integration with fulfillment services, and site security.
Web and Design Ltd at Wicko Web and Design Ltd
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022Built new ecommerce website for getgofone.co.uk (Kid-A & Vodafone). Integrated with Ingram Micro for fulfillment and support. Managed security and penetration testing. The site achieved sales exceeding £500K within the first six months. Continued site maintenance and SEO management for multiple smaller websites.
Contractor - Front End Developer at ONI Oxford
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020Built and implemented front end web development on company website using Ginger HTML coding on Haskell server. Managed version control through GitHub pull requests. Later migrated the entire site to WordPress CMS ensuring all styling and functionality matched the original site.
Designer / Developer at Oliver Agency
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2019Worked in house at multiple high-profile clients including Talkmobile, PepsiCo, Britvic, Phoenix, Atos, and 3M. Duties included maintaining and enhancing e-commerce Magento Enterprise sites, managing QA and testing stages, designing packaging, POS materials, animations, email templates, websites, and video production. Ran A/B tests and worked on app developments to optimize customer experiences.
Self Employed Designer at Wicko
January 1, 2007 - June 7, 2024Designed over 40 CMS-based websites ranging from brochure sites to fully integrated online shops and event booking platforms. Developed iOS and Android apps integrated with websites. Provided branding, packaging design, print work, and digital marketing support for various clients including electrical suppliers and office stationery companies. Managed an online magazine focused on office stationery industry.
Head of Digital Media at Holywell Press
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015Built Holywell Press's new Joomla CMS-based website with advanced features including photo manipulation, galleries, news, blogging, bespoke enquiry forms, member ticketing area, meta detail manager, mobile friendliness, search, and filtering capabilities.
Partner at Wickstead Design
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2007Worked with sister in partnership company for 10 years. Engaged in all project aspects including initial brief, concept design, artwork, photography, copywriting, print, and production. Worked with varied clients and brands delivering design solutions such as leaflets, brochures, brand IDs, and packaging construction.
Design and Artwork Professional at Self Employed
January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1996Produced office stationery catalogues, exhibition graphics, vehicle livery, leaflets and brochures, and packaging designs. Completed freelance contracts for design agencies and companies such as Gray Direct and Paul Stead Design.
Associate Director at 2D Concepts
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1993Produced direct mail leaflets and catalogues for major companies such as Hewlett Packard, Motorola, and Mercury Telecommunications at a direct mail agency.
Nickel Software Designer at Electronic Arts
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1991Produced 3D navel graphics for an EA game.
Web and Design Ltd - Developer at Wicko Web and Design Ltd
January 1, 2022 - PresentBuilt multiple ecommerce websites for small to medium-sized businesses, serving clients in the USA, South Africa, Malaysia, Ireland, and the UK. Managed SEO and maintenance for over 20 websites and created several ecommerce and membership websites. Integrated systems for fulfilment and performed penetration testing and security measures.
Web and Design Ltd - Developer at Wicko Web and Design Ltd
January 1, 2022 - July 16, 2025Built an ecommerce website for getgofone.co.uk integrating with Ingram Micro and providing fulfilment and service support. Sales exceeded £500K in the first six months. Continued servicing and maintaining the site while managing SEO and competitor analysis.
Front End Web Developer at ONI
January 1, 2020 - July 16, 2025Contracted to build and implement front-end web development on the ONI website using Ginger HTML coding on Haskell server. Managed work via GitHub pull requests and migrated the entire site to WordPress CMS ensuring all styling and functionality matched.
In House Designer / Web Developer at Oliver Agency
January 1, 2019 - July 16, 2025Worked with teams at Talkmobile, PepsiCo, Britvic, Pheonix, Atos, and 3M. Maintained and developed e-commerce websites, designed packaging, email templates, digital six-sheets, brochures and videos. Led AB testing and app development projects as well as print media and email designs.
Self Employed Designer and Developer at Wicko
January 1, 2007 - PresentDesigned over 40 CMS-based websites ranging from brochure sites to fully integrated online shops and event booking systems. Developed iOS and Android apps integrated with websites. Designed packaging and corporate branding for electrical suppliers and other office stationery clients.
Head of Digital Media at Holywell Press
December 31, 2015 - July 16, 2025Built Holywell Press's new Joomla CMS website featuring photo manipulation, galleries, news and blogging, bespoke enquiry forms, members ticketing area, and mobile-friendly search and filtering.
Partner / Designer at Wickstead Design
December 31, 2007 - July 16, 2025Worked in partnership focusing on leaflets, brochures, brand ID, packaging construction and graphics. Managed projects from brief to production including photography, copywriting, and art direction. Served clients including Coca-Cola, AKURA, Budgens, and Southwark Council.
Design and Artwork Freelancer at Self Employed
December 31, 1996 - July 16, 2025Produced office stationery catalogues, exhibition graphics, vehicle livery for OfficeSMART, brochures, and packaging for BSIA. Completed freelance assignments for agencies such as Gray Direct and PSD.
Associate Director at 2D Concepts
December 31, 1993 - July 16, 2025Produced direct mail leaflets and catalogues for clients including Hewlett Packard, Motorola, and Mercury Telecommunications at a direct mail agency.
3D Naval Graphics Producer at Electronic Arts - Nickel Software
December 31, 1991 - July 16, 2025Produced 3D naval graphics for EA games.
Web and Design Ltd at Wicko Web and Design Ltd
January 1, 2022 - PresentBuilt multiple ecommerce websites for small to medium sized businesses. Worked for clients in various countries including USA, South Africa, Malaysia, Ireland, and UK.
Web and Design Ltd at Wicko Web and Design Ltd
December 31, 2022 - July 16, 2025Built new ecommerce website for getgofone.co.uk (Kid-A & Vodafone). Integrated with Ingram Micro for fulfillment and service support, penetration testing and security. Sales exceeded £500K in the first six months. Continue to service and maintain the site. Manage SEO and maintenance for 20+ other smaller websites. Built various ecommerce and membership websites. Managed SEO and competitor analysis.
Front End Web Developer (Contract) at ONI
December 31, 2020 - July 16, 2025Built and implemented front end web development on the website using Ginger html coding on Haskel server. Managed all work via GitHub pull requests. Later migrated entire site to WordPress CMS ensuring styling and functionality matched.
In-House Designer at Oliver Agency
December 31, 2019 - July 16, 2025Worked in-house teams including Talkmobile, PepsiCo, Britvic, Pheonix, Atos, and 3M. Designed and maintained Talkmobile's Magento Enterprise website, added new products and promotions, redesigned blog using WordPress CMS, ran AB testing projects, and worked on the Talkmobile app. Also designed packaging, POS materials, animated digital sheets, email templates, videos, brochures and presentations for multiple clients.
Self Employed Designer at Wicko
January 1, 2007 - PresentDesigned over 40+ CMS based websites from brochure to fully integrated online shops and event booking sites. Managed SEO, maintenance, iOS and Android app projects, packaging and branding for electrical suppliers. Managed online magazine/blog proficiencypost.com and various corporate branding projects for office stationery dealerships.
Head of Digital Media at Holywell Press
December 31, 2015 - July 16, 2025Built new website featuring Joomla CMS with photo manipulation, galleries, news, blogging, bespoke enquiry forms, ticketing area, meta detail manager, mobile-friendly design, search and filtering capabilities.
Partner at Wickstead Design
December 31, 2007 - July 16, 2025Worked in partnership on leaflets & brochures, brand ID, packaging construction and graphics. Managed all aspects from initial brief, concept design, artwork to overseeing photography, copywriting, print and production for notable clients and brands.
Designer and Artwork Freelancer at Self Employed
December 31, 1996 - July 16, 2025Produced office stationery catalogues, exhibition graphics, vehicle liveries, leaflets & brochures and packaging for various clients. Completed freelance projects working with direct mail agencies.
Associate Director at 2D Concepts
December 31, 1993 - July 16, 2025Produced direct mail leaflets and catalogues for clients including Hewlett Packard, Motorola, Ingres, Mercury Telecommunications, and OfficeSMART.
Nickel Software Producer at Electronic Arts
December 31, 1991 - July 16, 2025Produced 3D naval graphics for EA game projects.
Web Developer / Designer at Wicko Web and Design Ltd
January 1, 2020 - PresentBuilt multiple ecommerce websites for small to medium-sized businesses across countries including USA, South Africa, Malaysia, Ireland, and the UK. Developed ecommerce and membership websites, integrated APIs like Ingram Micro for fulfillment, handled penetration testing and enhanced site security. Managed SEO and maintenance for 20+ smaller websites. Delivered sales exceeding £500K in the first six months for getgofone.co.uk. Provided continuous support and enhancements.
Front End Web Developer (Contract) at ONI, Oxford
January 1, 2020 - August 22, 2025Built and implemented front-end web development using Ginger HTML coding on Haskell server, managed via GitHub pull requests. Transitioned entire site to WordPress CMS while matching existing styling and functionality.
In-house Designer / Web Developer at Oliver Agency
January 1, 2019 - August 22, 2025Worked on-site with clients such as Talkmobile, PepsiCo, Britvic, Phoenix, Atos, and 3M. Maintained and developed Talkmobile’s Magento Enterprise site including new products, promotions, AB testing, and app design. Designed print media, packaging, email templates, animated digital sheets, advertising, brochures, and videos for several large firms. Developed QA and testing workflows before site releases.
Freelance Web and Graphic Designer at Wicko (Self Employed)
January 1, 2007 - PresentDesigned over 40 CMS-based websites ranging from brochure sites to fully integrated online shops and event booking sites, all mobile-friendly and regularly audited for security and updates. Designed iOS and Android apps integrated with services. Designed product range packaging, maintained websites, managed branding and marketing materials for multiple office stationery dealerships and other clients.
Head of Digital Media at Holywell Press
January 1, 2015 - August 22, 2025Built a new Joomla CMS-based website including photo manipulation, galleries, news/blogging, bespoke enquiry forms, members ticketing area, mobile friendly design, search and filtering.
Partner at Wickstead Design
January 1, 2007 - August 22, 2025Worked in partnership for 10 years on leaflets, brochures, brand ID, packaging construction and graphics. Involved from briefing to concept, artwork, photography, copywriting, print and production. Worked with diverse clients including AKURA, Coca-Cola, BSIA, Budgens, and Jeep.
Freelance Designer and Artwork Producer at Self Employed, Twickenham
January 1, 1996 - August 22, 2025Produced office stationary catalogues, exhibition graphics, vehicle livery, leaflets, brochures, and packaging. Completed freelance projects for Gray Direct and Paul Stead Design.
Associate Director at 2D Concepts
January 1, 1993 - August 22, 2025Produced direct mail leaflets for Hewlett Packard, Motorola, Ingres, and catalogues for Mercury Telecommunications and OfficeSMART.
Nickel Software Artist at Electronic Arts
January 1, 1991 - August 22, 2025Produced 3D naval graphics for EA games.
Director at Wicko Web and Design Ltd
January 1, 2022 - PresentDirector responsible for building multiple ecommerce websites for SMEs; served clients across the USA, South Africa, Malaysia, Ireland and the UK; involved in SEO, site maintenance and security.
Director / Web Developer at Wicko Web and Design Ltd
January 1, 2022 - September 16, 2025Built new ecommerce and membership sites; integrated with Ingram Micro for fulfilment and service support; performed penetration testing and security; sales exceeded £500K in the first 6 months; ongoing SEO and maintenance for 20+ sites.
Front-end Web Developer (Contract) at ONI
January 1, 2020 - September 16, 2025Contract to build and implement front-end web development on the ONI website using Ginger HTML on Haskell server; work managed via GitHub PRs; later migrated site to WordPress CMS with matched styling and functionality.
Web Designer / On-site Web Developer at Oliver Agency
January 1, 2019 - September 16, 2025On-site at Talkmobile for 14 months designing and maintaining talkmobile.co.uk; added new products and promotions on Magento Enterprise; redesigned the blog to WordPress; conducted AB testing; contributed to Talkmobile app and various print media and email designs.
Head of Digital Media at Holywell Press
January 1, 2015 - September 16, 2025Led digital media; built Holywell’s new Joomla-based website with photo manipulation, galleries, news and blogging; bespoke enquiry forms, member ticketing, meta detail manager; ensured mobile friendliness and robust search and filtering.
Partner at Wickstead Design
January 1, 2007 - September 16, 2025Partner in a design firm; leaflets & brochures, brand identity, packaging construction and graphics; involved in brief interpretation, concept design, artwork, photography, print and production.
Designer & Artwork at Self Employed
January 1, 1996 - September 16, 2025Freelance design and artwork; produced office stationery catalogs, exhibition graphics, vehicle livery for OfficeSMART; packaging; exhibition graphics and brochures; various freelance work for Gray Direct and PSD.
Associate Director at 2D Concepts
January 1, 1993 - September 16, 2025Direct mail production for Hewlett Packard, Motorola; catalogues for Mercury Telecommunications and OfficeSMART.
3D Graphics Artist at Electronic Arts - Nickel Software
January 1, 1991 - September 16, 2025Produced 3D naval graphics for EA games.
Director / Web Designer at Wicko Web and Design Ltd
January 1, 2022 - PresentBuilt multiple ecommerce websites for small to medium-sized businesses; served clients in the USA, South Africa, Malaysia, Ireland and the UK.
Founder / Web Designer at Wicko Web and Design Ltd
December 31, 2022 - September 16, 2025Built new ecommerce website for GetGoFone.co.uk (Kid-A & Vodafone). Integrated with Ingram Micro for fulfilment and service support; conducted penetration testing and security; SEO and maintenance for 20+ sites.
Frontend Web Developer at ONI
December 31, 2020 - September 16, 2025Contract to build and implement frontend development on their website using Ginger HTML coding on Haskell server. All work managed via GitHub pull requests. Later migrated entire site to WordPress CMS with matched styling and functionality.
In-house Designer / Web Developer at Oliver Agency (Talkmobile / PepsiCo / Britvic / Phoenix / Atos / 3M)
December 31, 2019 - September 16, 2025On-site at Talkmobile for 14 months to design and maintain talkmobile.co.uk (Magento Enterprise); develop new features through QA, SIT and UAT; redesigned the blog with WordPress; conducted AB testing projects and analyzed results; contributed to Talkmobile app and various print media and email designs.
Head of Digital Media at Holywell Press
December 31, 2015 - September 16, 2025Built Holywell’s new website (Joomla CMS); implemented photo manipulation, galleries, news/blogs; bespoke enquiry forms; members ticketing area; meta detail manager; fully mobile-friendly with search and filtering.
Partner at Wickstead Design
December 31, 2007 - September 16, 2025Partner in a design firm; leaflets & brochures, brand identity, packaging construction and graphics; involved in briefs, concept design, artwork, photography, print and production.
Designer & Artwork (Self-Employed) at Independent Studio (Twickenham)
December 31, 1996 - September 16, 2025Produced office stationery catalogs, exhibition graphics, vehicle livery for OfficeSMART; leaflets & brochures, packaging for BSIA; freelance work for Gray Direct and PSD.
Associate Director at 2D Concepts
December 31, 1993 - September 16, 2025Directed direct mail leaflets for Hewlett Packard, Motorola; catalogues for Mercury Telecommunications and OfficeSMART.
3D Naval Graphics Artist at Electronic Arts - Nickel Software
December 31, 1991 - September 16, 2025Produced 3D naval graphics for EA game.
Director at Wickstead Design
December 31, 2007 - September 16, 2025Co-owned design business; involved in branding, packaging, print and production.
Director / Web Designer at Wicko Web and Design Ltd
January 1, 2022 - PresentBuilt multiple ecommerce websites for small to medium-sized businesses; worked with clients in the USA, South Africa, Malaysia, Ireland and the UK.
Web Developer / E-commerce Specialist at Wicko Web and Design Ltd
January 1, 2022 - September 16, 2025Built the getgofone.co.uk site (Kid-A & Vodafone), integrated with Ingram Micro for fulfilment and support; performed penetration testing and security; sales exceeded £500K in the first six months; maintained 20+ other sites; managed SEO and competition analysis; created ecommerce and membership sites.
Contract Front-End Web Developer at ONI (Oxford)
January 1, 2020 - September 16, 2025Built and implemented front-end on ONI's website using Ginger HTML on a Haskell server; workflow managed via GitHub PRs; later migrated site to WordPress CMS with matched styling and functionality.
Web Designer / Front-End Developer at Oliver Agency
January 1, 2019 - September 16, 2025On-site at Talkmobile for 14 months designing and maintaining talkmobile.co.uk (Magento Enterprise); QA/SIT/UAT staging; redesigned blog with WordPress; ran AB testing and analysis; contributed to Talkmobile app; also worked on print media and email designs; further on-site work with PepsiCo, Britvic, Atos and 3M.
Self-Employed Designer / Developer at Wicko
January 1, 2007 - PresentDesigned 40+ CMS-based websites (brochure sites to online shops and event booking); mobile-friendly and regularly audited for updates and security; projects included iOS/Android app integrations and an online magazine (proficiencypost.com); branding, brochures and websites for office stationery dealerships.
Head of Digital Media at Holywell Press
January 1, 2015 - September 16, 2025Built Holywell’s new Joomla-based website with photo manipulation, galleries, news, blogging; bespoke enquiry forms; members ticketing area; meta detail manager; mobile-friendly with search and filtering.
Partner at Wickstead Design
January 1, 2007 - September 16, 2025Co-founded and ran a design studio; leaflets & brochures, branding, packaging, concept design, artwork; involved in photography, copywriting, print and production; worked with AKURA, Coca-Cola, BSIA, Jeep, Budgens, Seldoc and more.
Self-Employed - Design and Artwork at Twickenham Studio
January 1, 1996 - September 16, 2025Produced office stationery catalogs, exhibition graphics, vehicle livery for OfficeSMART; leaflets & brochures; exhibition graphics and packaging; freelance work for Gray Direct and PSD.
Associate Director at 2D Concepts
January 1, 1993 - September 16, 2025Direct mail leaflets for Hewlett Packard, Motorola, Ingres; catalogues for Mercury Telecommunications and OfficeSMART.
3D Graphics Designer at Electronic Arts - Nickel Software
January 1, 1991 - September 16, 2025Produced 3D naval graphics for EA games.
3D Naval Graphics at Electronic Arts - Nickel Software
December 31, 1991 - September 16, 2025Produced 3D naval graphics for EA games.
Associate Director at 2D Concepts
December 31, 1993 - September 16, 2025Produced direct mail leaflets for Hewlett Packard, Motorola and catalogues for Mercury Telecommunications and OfficeSMART.
Designer / Artwork at Self Employed
December 31, 1996 - September 16, 2025Produced office stationary catalogues, exhibition graphics, vehicle livery for OfficeSMART and leaflets & brochures, exhibition graphics and packaging for BSIA; freelance work for Gray Direct and PSD.
Partner at Wickstead Design
January 1, 2007 - September 16, 2025Co-founded a design partnership; worked on leaflets, brochures, brand IDs, packaging, graphics; involved in briefing, concept design, artwork, photography, print and production for multiple clients.
Head of Digital Media at Holywell Press
December 31, 2015 - September 16, 2025Built Holywell’s new website with Joomla CMS; included photo manipulation, galleries, news and blogging; bespoke enquiry forms, member ticketing, meta management and mobile-friendly features.
Partner / Self-Employed Web Designer at Wicko
January 1, 2007 - PresentDesigned over 40+ CMS-based websites (brochure sites, online shops, event booking). Mobile-friendly audits, app integration, branding/packaging work, online magazine management, and client services across multiple sectors.
On-site Front-end Web Designer / Developer at Oliver Agency
January 1, 2019 - September 16, 2025On-site at Talkmobile for 14 months; designed and maintained talkmobile.co.uk (Magento Enterprise); QA, SIT, UAT; redesigned blog to WordPress; AB testing; supported app development and print/media designs.
Front-end Web Developer at ONI
January 1, 2020 - September 16, 2025Contract in Oxford to build and implement front-end web development with Ginger HTML on a Haskell server; project managed via GitHub PRs; site later migrated to WordPress and aligned in styling/functionality.
Owner / Director at Wicko Web and Design Ltd
January 1, 2020 - PresentBuilt multiple ecommerce websites for small to medium businesses; served clients across USA, South Africa, Malaysia, Ireland and the UK; ongoing SEO management and site maintenance for 20+ sites; eCommerce and membership site development; security testing and performance improvements.
Director / Self Employed at Wicko
January 1, 2007 - PresentSelf-employed designer and developer delivering CMS-based websites, ecommerce solutions, branding, and digital media for clients worldwide. Projects include mobile-friendly sites, iOS/Android apps integration, and online magazines.
Web Developer / Designer at Wicko Web and Design Ltd
January 1, 2022 - PresentBuilt multiple ecommerce websites for small to medium-sized businesses. Worked for clients in USA, South Africa, Malaysia, Ireland and the UK.
Lead Web Developer / SEO & Security at Wicko Web and Design Ltd
January 1, 2022 - October 3, 2025Built new ecommerce website for getgofone.co.uk (Kid-A & Vodafone). Integrated with Ingram Micro for fulfilment and service support, penetration testing and security. Sales exceeded £500K in the first 6 months. Continue to service and maintain the site. Manage SEO and maintenance for 20+ other smaller websites. Built various ecommerce and membership websites. Managed SEO and competitor analysis.
Front-end Web Developer at ONI
January 1, 2020 - October 3, 2025Contract to build and implement front-end web development on their website using Ginger HTML coding on Haskell server. All work managed via GitHub pull requests. Later migrated entire site to WordPress CMS and ensured all styling and functionality was matched.
Web Designer / Front-end Developer at Oliver Agency (on-site at Talkmobile)
January 1, 2019 - October 3, 2025In-house teams at Talkmobile / PepsiCo / Britvic / Phoenix / Atos / 3M. On-site at Talkmobile for 14 months to design and maintain talkmobile.co.uk, adding new products and promotions on their Magento Enterprise website. Redesign the blog using WordPress; run AB Testing projects and analyse results. Also working on the Talkmobile app to help customers manage tariff allowances. Designing print media and email templates for Talkmobile team.
Head of Digital Media at Holywell Press
January 1, 2015 - October 3, 2025Built Holywell’s new website (Joomla CMS) with photo manipulation, galleries, news and blogging, bespoke enquiry forms, members ticketing area, meta detail manager, fully mobile friendly, search and filtering.
Partner at Wickstead Design
January 1, 2007 - October 3, 2025Partner in design firm; leaflets & brochures; brand identity; packaging construction; involved in all aspects from brief to concept, artwork, photography, copywriting, print and production. Worked with brands including Coca-Cola, AKURA, 3M, Budgens, and others.
Designer / Freelancer at Self Employed – Twickenham Studio
January 1, 1996 - October 3, 2025Produced office stationery catalogs, exhibition graphics, vehicle livery for OfficeSMART; leaflets & brochures; exhibition graphics and packaging for BSIA; freelance work for Gray Direct and PSD.
Associate Director at 2D Concepts
January 1, 1993 - October 3, 2025Direct mail leaflets for Hewlett Packard, Motorola; catalogues for Mercury Telecommunications and OfficeSMART.
3D Visual Artist at Electronic Arts - Nickel Software
January 1, 1991 - October 3, 2025Producing 3D naval graphics for EA games.
Founder & Director at Wicko Web and Design Ltd
January 1, 2022 - PresentFounded Wicko Web and Design Ltd; built multiple ecommerce websites for small to medium-sized businesses; served clients across the USA, South Africa, Malaysia, Ireland and the UK; ongoing web design, maintenance, SEO and security.
Web Developer / Project Lead at Wicko Web and Design Ltd
January 1, 2022 - October 3, 2025Built a new ecommerce website for getgofone.co.uk (Kid-A & Vodafone); integrated with Ingram Micro for fulfilment and service support; conducted penetration testing and security; sales exceeded £500K in the first 6 months; ongoing site servicing and maintenance; managed SEO and maintenance for 20+ other smaller websites; built ecommerce and membership websites; conducted SEO and competitor analysis.
Front End Web Developer (Contract) at ONI
January 1, 2020 - October 3, 2025Contract with ONI in Oxford to build and implement front end web development on their website using Ginger HTML coding on Haskell server. All work managed via GitHub pull requests. Later migrated the site to WordPress CMS, ensuring styling and functionality were matched.
Web Designer / Front End Developer at Oliver Agency
January 1, 2019 - October 3, 2025On-site at Talkmobile for 14 months to design and maintain talkmobile.co.uk on Magento Enterprise; developed new features via QA, SIT and UAT pipelines; redesigned the blog with WordPress; conducted AB testing and analytics to refine the site; contributed to Talkmobile app; also designed print media and email templates; other projects at PepsiCo, Britvic, Atos and 3M including packaging, leaflets and brochures.
Self-Employed / Wicko at Wicko
January 1, 2007 - PresentDesigned 40+ CMS-based websites ranging from brochure sites to fully integrated online shops and event booking sites; mobile-friendly and regularly audited for security; recent projects include iOS and Android app integrations; ongoing work for office stationery and branding clients; proficiencypost.com magazine.
Head of Digital Media at Holywell Press
January 1, 2015 - October 3, 2025Built Holywell’s new website using Joomla CMS; integrated photo manipulation, galleries, news and blogging; bespoke enquiry forms, member ticketing area, meta detail manager; mobile-friendly with search and filtering.
Partner at Wickstead Design
January 1, 2007 - October 3, 2025Partner in Wickstead Design; leaflets and brochures, brand identity, packaging construction and graphics; managed projects from briefing to production including photography, copywriting and print.
Designer & Freelancer at Self Employed
January 1, 1996 - October 3, 2025Independent studio work in Twickenham producing office stationery catalogs, exhibition graphics, vehicle livery, leaflets and brochures; freelance work for Gray Direct and PSD.
Associate Director at 2D Concepts
January 1, 1993 - October 3, 2025Directed direct mail campaigns; produced leaflets for Hewlett Packard, Motorola; catalogues for Mercury Telecommunications and OfficeSMART.
3D Naval Graphics Artist at Electronic Arts
January 1, 1991 - October 3, 2025Nickel Software; produced 3D naval graphics for EA game.
Owner / Director at Wicko Web and Design Ltd
January 1, 2022 - PresentLeading Wicko Web and Design Ltd; built multiple ecommerce websites for SMEs; served clients across USA, South Africa, Malaysia, Ireland and the UK; focus on web design, eCommerce, SEO, and ongoing site maintenance.
Web Developer / Project Manager at Wicko Web and Design Ltd
January 1, 2022 - October 3, 2025Built the new ecommerce site getgofone.co.uk (Kid-A & Vodafone), integrated with Ingram Micro for fulfilment and service support; conducted security testing; sales exceeded £500K in the first 6 months; continued service and maintenance for 20+ smaller sites; managed SEO and competitor analysis; developed various ecommerce and membership sites.
Frontend Web Developer at ONI
January 1, 2020 - October 3, 2025Contract to build and implement frontend web development on ONI's site using Ginger HTML on a Haskell server; all work managed via GitHub pull requests; later migrated to WordPress CMS with matched styling and functionality.
Web Designer / Front-end Developer at Oliver Agency
January 1, 2019 - October 3, 2025On-site at Talkmobile for 14 months designing and maintaining talkmobile.co.uk (Magento Enterprise); QA, SIT and UAT staging; redesigned blog on WordPress; conducted AB testing to optimise performance; contributed to Talkmobile app and various print/media designs; work extended to PepsiCo, Britvic, Phoenix, Atos, 3M with packaging, video, email design and HTML presentations.
Self Employed at Wicko
January 1, 2007 - PresentWicko - designed 40+ CMS-based websites including brochures, online shops and event booking; mobile-friendly and regularly audited for security; projects include iOS/Android app integrations; ongoing range packaging and office stationery branding; manages proficiencypost.com online magazine.
Head of Digital Media at Holywell Press
January 1, 2015 - October 3, 2025Built Holywell’s new Joomla-based website; integrated photo manipulation, galleries, news and blogging; bespoke enquiry forms; members ticketing area; meta detail manager; fully mobile-friendly with search and filtering.
Partner at Wickstead Design
January 1, 2007 - October 3, 2025Co-founded and managed leaflets, brochures, brand identity, packaging construction, and graphics; involved in all stages from brief to artwork, photography, copywriting, print and production.
Designer / Artwork at Self Employed
January 1, 1996 - October 3, 2025Freelance design studio in Twickenham; produced office stationery catalogues, exhibition graphics, vehicle livery for OfficeSMART, leaflets/brochures, and packaging for BSIA; freelance work for Gray Direct and PSD.
Associate Director at 2D Concepts
January 1, 1993 - October 3, 2025Directed direct mail leaflets for Hewlett Packard, Motorola; catalogues for Mercury Telecommunications and OfficeSMART.
3D Naval Graphics Designer at Electronic Arts
January 1, 1991 - October 3, 2025Produced 3D naval graphics for EA games as part of Nickel Software.
Founder / Director at Wicko Web and Design Ltd
January 1, 2007 - PresentFounded and lead Wicko, delivering CMS-based websites, ecommerce solutions, and digital design. Built the getgofone.co.uk ecommerce site, integrated with Ingram Micro for fulfilment and service support, performed security testing, and drove sales growth. Continues to service and maintain client sites, manage SEO for 20+ sites, and develop both ecommerce and membership platforms.
Front-end Web Developer (Contract) at ONI
January 1, 2020 - October 3, 2025Contract to build and implement front-end web development on ONI's site using Ginger HTML on a Haskell-based server. All work managed via GitHub pull requests, later migrating the site to WordPress and aligning styling and functionality.
Contract Web Developer at Oliver Agency
January 1, 2019 - October 3, 2025On-site at Talkmobile for 14 months designing and maintaining talkmobile.co.uk (Magento Enterprise); added products and promotions; QA/SIT/UAT processes; redesigned the blog with WordPress; conducted AB testing to optimise performance; contributed to Talkmobile app development and various print and email design projects. 8 months on-site at PepsiCo, 8 months at Britvic, plus work for Atos and 3M across packaging, print, and digital projects.
Head of Digital Media at Holywell Press
January 1, 2015 - October 3, 2025Led digital media efforts, building a Joomla-based website with photo manipulation, galleries, news, blogging, bespoke enquiry forms, a member ticketing area, and meta detail manager. Ensured mobile-friendly design with robust search and filtering capabilities.
Partner at Wickstead Design
January 1, 2007 - October 3, 2025Partner in a design agency handling leaflets, brochures, brand identity, packaging, photography oversight, copywriting, print and production. Managed client communications from brief to delivery for high-profile brands.
Designer / Artwork at Self Employed
January 1, 1996 - October 3, 2025Independent design and artwork studio producing office stationary catalogues, exhibition graphics, vehicle livery, leaflets and brochures; freelanced for Gray Direct and PSD.
Associate Director at 2D Concepts
January 1, 1993 - October 3, 2025Direct mail campaigns for Hewlett Packard, Motorola, Ingres; catalogues for Mercury Telecommunications and OfficeSMART.
3D Artist at Electronic Arts - Nickel Software
January 1, 1991 - October 3, 2025Created 3D naval graphics for EA games.
Director / Web Designer at Wicko Web and Design Ltd
January 1, 2020 - PresentBuilt a new ecommerce website for getgofone.co.uk; integrated with Ingram Micro for fulfilment and service support. Performed penetration testing and ongoing security assessments. Achieved first-year sales over £500K. Ongoing service, maintenance and SEO management for 20+ smaller sites. Built various ecommerce and membership websites; conducted SEO and competitor analysis.
Front-End Web Developer (Contract) at ONI
January 1, 2020 - October 3, 2025Built and implemented front-end web development on ONI's website using Ginger HTML coding on a Haskell server; all work managed via GitHub pull requests. Later migrated the site to WordPress CMS, ensuring styling and functionality matched.
Design / Web Development Consultant at Oliver Agency
January 1, 2019 - October 3, 2025On-site at Talkmobile for 14 months to design and maintain talkmobile.co.uk on Magento Enterprise; added products and promotions. Managed site development through QA, SIT and UAT staging before go-live. Redesigned the blog to WordPress; ran AB testing and analysis to refine performance. Contributed to Talkmobile app development and various print media and email designs. Also supported projects for PepsiCo, Britvic, Pheonix, Atos and 3M (packaging, leaflets, brochures, etc.).
Founder / Designer / Web Developer at Wicko
January 1, 2007 - PresentFounder of Wicko; designed 40+ CMS-based websites spanning brochure sites, online shops and event booking platforms. All sites are mobile-friendly and regularly audited for updates and security. Led iOS/Android app integrations with websites. Managed ProficiencyPost online magazine and developed branding for office stationery dealerships.
Head of Digital Media at Holywell Press
January 1, 2015 - October 3, 2025Built Holywell’s new website using Joomla CMS, with photo manipulation, galleries, news and blogging; bespoke enquiry forms; members ticketing area; meta detail manager; fully mobile-friendly with advanced search and filtering.
Partner at Wickstead Design
January 1, 2007 - October 3, 2025Partner in a design studio; produced leaflets, brochures, brand identity, packaging, and production. Oversaw photography, copywriting and print. Worked with clients including AKURA, Coca-Cola, Budgens, Jeep, and others.
Designer / Artwork at Self Employed
January 1, 1996 - October 3, 2025Produced office stationery catalogs, exhibition graphics, vehicle livery for OfficeSMART, leaflets & brochures, exhibition graphics and packaging for BSIA; freelance work for Gray Direct and PSD.
Associate Director at 2D Concepts
January 1, 1993 - October 3, 2025Produced direct mail leaflets for Hewlett Packard, Motorola, Ingres; catalogues for Mercury Telecommunications and OfficeSMART.
3D Naval Graphics Designer at Electronic Arts - Nickel Software
January 1, 1991 - October 3, 20253D naval graphics for EA game titles.
Owner/Director at Wicko Web and Design Ltd
January 1, 2022 - PresentFounded Wicko Web and Design Ltd; built multiple ecommerce websites for SMEs; delivered mobile-friendly, secure solutions; managed projects for clients across the USA, South Africa, Malaysia, Ireland and the UK; oversaw SEO and maintenance for 20+ sites.
Web Developer / Project Lead at Wicko Web and Design Ltd
January 1, 2022 - October 22, 2025Built new ecommerce website for GetGofone.co.uk (Kid-A & Vodafone). Integrated with Ingram Micro for fulfilment and service support; performed penetration testing and security; sales exceeded £500K in the first 6 months; continued servicing and maintaining the site; managed SEO and maintenance for 20+ other sites; built various ecommerce and membership websites; managed SEO and competitor analysis.
Frontend Developer at ONI
January 1, 2020 - October 22, 2025Contract to build frontend web development on their site using Ginger HTML coding on Haskell server. All work managed via GitHub pull requests. Later migrated entire site to WordPress CMS with matched styling and functionality.
Designer / Agency Designer (On-site) at Oliver Agency
January 1, 2019 - October 22, 2025In-house teams at Talkmobile, PepsiCo, Britvic, Pheonix, Atos, 3M. On-site at Talkmobile for 14 months designing and maintaining talkmobile.co.uk (Magento Enterprise); added new products and promotions; QA, SIT and UAT processes; redesigned the blog using WordPress; ran AB testing projects; contributed to Talkmobile app; designed print media and email campaigns; also worked on packaging and digital materials for PepsiCo, Britvic, and 3M.
Self-Employed Web/Graphic Designer at Wicko
January 1, 2007 - PresentDesigned 40+ CMS-based websites ranging from brochure sites to fully integrated online shops and event booking sites. All sites mobile-friendly and regularly audited for updates and security. Recent projects include iOS and Android app integrations; ongoing work for an electrical supplier designing packaging range and maintaining their website; manage proficiencypost.com, an online magazine/blog for the office stationery industry, plus branding, brochures and websites for various clients.
Head of Digital Media at Holywell Press
January 1, 2015 - October 22, 2025Built Holywell’s new website with Joomla CMS; integrated photo manipulation, galleries, news/blogs, bespoke enquiry forms, a members ticketing area, meta detail manager; fully mobile-friendly with search and filtering.
Partner at Wickstead Design
January 1, 2007 - October 22, 2025Co-founded a design partnership; worked on leaflets & brochures, brand identity, packaging, artwork, and print production; involved in brief, concept design, artwork, photography, copywriting, and client liaison. Clients included AKURA, Coca-Cola, BSIA, Torbet Laboratories, Carene, Budgens, Edding, Umbro, Jeep, and others.
Self-Employed - Design and Artwork at Self Employed
January 1, 1996 - October 22, 2025Produced office stationery catalogs, exhibition graphics, vehicle livery for OfficeSMART, leaflets & brochures, exhibition graphics and packaging for BSIA; freelance work for Gray Direct and PSD (Paul Stead Design).
Associate Director at 2D Concepts
January 1, 1993 - October 22, 2025Direct mail agency; produced direct mail leaflets for Hewlett Packard, Motorola; catalogues for Mercury Telecommunications and OfficeSMART.
Nickel Software Graphic Designer at Electronic Arts
January 1, 1991 - October 22, 20253D naval graphics for EA games.
Education
BA hons at London College of Printing
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1999HND at London College of Printing
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1988OND at Worthing College of Art
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1986Certificate at Horsham College of Art
January 1, 1982 - December 31, 1984BA hons at London College of Printing
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1999HND at London College of Printing
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1988OND at Worthing College of Art
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1986Certificate at Horsham College of Art
January 1, 1982 - December 31, 1984BA hons at London College of Printing
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1999HND at London College of Printing
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1988OND at Worthing College of Art
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1986Certificate at Horsham College of Art
January 1, 1982 - December 31, 1984BA Hons Graphic Design at London College of Printing
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1999HND Typography at London College of Printing
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1988OND Gen. Vocational Design at Worthing College of Art
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1986Certificate Gen. Design at Horsham College of Art
January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1984BA Hons Graphic Design at London College of Printing
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1999HND Typography at London College of Printing
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1988OND Gen. Vocational Design at Worthing College of Art
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1986Certificate Gen. Design at Horsham College of Art
January 1, 1982 - December 31, 1984BA Hons Graphic Design at London College of Printing
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1999HND Typography at London College of Printing
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1988OND Gen. Vocational Design at Worthing College of Art
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1986Certificate Gen. Design at Horsham College of Art
January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1984Certificate Gen. Design at Horsham College of Art
January 1, 1982 - December 31, 1984OND Gen. Vocational Design at Worthing College of Art
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1986HND Typography at London College of Printing
January 1, 1986 - December 31, 1988BA Hons Graphic Design at London College of Printing
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1999BA Hons Graphic Design at London College of Printing
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1999HND Typography at London College of Printing
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1988OND Gen. Vocational Design at Worthing College of Art
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1986Certificate Gen. Design at Horsham College of Art
January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1984BA Hons Graphic Design at London College of Printing
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1999HND Typography at London College of Printing
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1988OND Gen. Vocational Design at Worthing College of Art
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1986Certificate Gen. Design at Horsham College of Art
January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1984BA Hons Graphic Design at London College of Printing
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1999HND Typography at London College of Printing
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1988OND Gen. Vocational Design at Worthing College of Art
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1986Certificate Gen. Design at Horsham College of Art
January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1984Bachelor of Arts with Honours Graphic Design at London College of Printing
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1999Higher National Diploma Typography at London College of Printing
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1988OND Gen. Vocational Design at Worthing College of Art
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1986Certificate Gen. Design at Horsham College of Art
January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1984BA Hons Graphic Design at London College of Printing
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1999HND Typography at London College of Printing
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1988OND Gen. Vocational Design at Worthing College of Art
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1986Certificate Gen. Design at Horsham College of Art
January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1984BA Hons Graphic Design at London College of Printing
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1999HND Typography at London College of Printing
January 1, 1986 - January 1, 1988OND Gen. Vocational Design at Worthing College of Art
January 1, 1984 - January 1, 1986Certificate Gen. Design at Horsham College of Art
January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1984Qualifications
BA Graphics
September 1, 1988 - June 30, 1990BA Graphics course competed with merit at the London College of Printing
HND Typography
September 1, 1986 - July 31, 1988HND typography at the London College of Printing
OND in general design
September 1, 1994 - August 30, 1996General Vocational Design course as the Working Collage or Art
Penetration Testing and Security
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022Industry Experience
Retail, Consumer Goods, Telecommunications, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Wholesale & Distribution, Software & Internet, Manufacturing, Education
Website where vineyards can create and manage their own profiles, add events and sell wines. The site is aimed at the growing t=wine tourism trade and hosts over 300 UK vineyards with many also from across Europe and the rets of the world.
Ecommerce website shop based in Witney in Oxfordshire selling board and card games from a physic store and online. Stock was managed and synced between store and online sales. Event booking options added to allow customers to book evening events held at the store.
Website for local company offering Manned Guarding, Key holding, Alarm Response services.
The connect with Google business and has increase visibility for local searches
Built a ecommerce website for Vodafone and Kid-A to sell mobile phone accessories.
Designed and built website from scratch in 3 months, choosing server, website build, add products, integrate with third party fulfillment, payment and other platforms. Site included PEN testing before going live in November 2020.
The site went on to make half £ million in the first 6 months. I continued to maintain and support the site for the next 2 years until totally handing over to Vodafone and Kid-A.
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