1. Paul Houghton
Eidsbergveien 626, 1890 Rakkestad
Tel: 458 00 228 - Email: pauledwardhoughton69@gmail.com
Previous Experience 2015
Driver Hire
Unit CU12
Warrington Business Park
Long Lane
Warrington
WA2 8TX
Previous Work History and Skills
Personal statement
I am an experienced and self motivated web developer with a strong technical background who
possesses self discipline and the ability to work with the minimum of supervision. I am customer
focused and I am able to play a key role throughout a product journey, providing a positive customer
experience. While able to work alone I am a good team player who thrives on creating engaging
creative solutions, I am deadline orientated and have the ability to produce detailed technical
specifications from client requirements. I am quick learner who can absorb new ideas and can
communicate clearly and effectively.
Key Skills
• XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, Flash and ActionScript, Visual Basic. HTML 5
• Proven track record in front end design and development using CSS and HTML
• Technical Skills: AS3, PHP, MySQL, Adobe design products including Dreamweaver
• Flash Designer with experience of Actionscript 3 and HTML5
• Experience of managing multiple projects to tight deadlines
• Have a track record of high quality web application interfaces and design implementations
• 7 years experience with a leading digital company
• Experience in dealing with customers directly
• 10 years SEO experience
• Knowledge of best SEO practices and demonstrated ability to create quality content as per
SEO requirements for better search engine performance
• PPC

2. • Cerco Certificate in PC Support (2007)
Employment History
Auto Trader
Digital Designer & SEO
(April 2007 – 2014)
Primarily joined as digital support, my role was to make amendments to customers existing websites
or branding, this could involve speaking to customers directly.
I was promoted after 6 months to a website designer, we had a deadline of one website per day.
• Provided effective and functional web designs to customers that met their specific
business/personal needs while adhering Web standards
• Developed graphic images and effects to achieve design goals.
• Worked directly with customers
• Performed routine updates, upgrades and overall maintenance of websites.
• Ensured accuracy of website content by thoroughly editing, cross-checking and cross bowser
checking.
I was seconded to the Razsor team for SEO advice on a new CMS product.
• Advised on best practices for SEO implementation
• Off site SEO - Link building, Social Media management, publishing written articles for
blogs/websites and content management
Currently I am a creative designer designing Flash banner products including rich media, microsites,
skins, mobile and HPTO
Web Design & SEO (Self Employed)
(Feb 2000– April 2007)
Web Design and SEO
I had a contract with SISCO developing online solutions for businesses that wanted to promote
their services to European countries
Web Design and SEO Services to clients as far afield as the Shetlands.
Basic PC support and networking for some of my clients
I built multiple financial advice websites, I would create quality on topic content as per SEO
requirements for better search engine performance, this would generate income from Google
Adsense and online applications, I also built websites selling products on a dropship basis.
Older Work History
(1985 – 2000)

3. Various jobs including:
• Airport Transfer
• Multi-Drop
• Courier
• Laboratory Technician
• Studio Engineer
• Bands
• Organising Jam nights in multiple venues
Education
Padgate High School
(September 1980 – June 1985)
8 GCSE's
All A-B
Hobbies & Interests
I am keen skier and visit my friends in Norway during the winter.
References
Auto Trader Group plc
1 Tony Wilson Place
Manchester
M15 4FN
+44 (0) 161 669 9888
Or
First St, Manchester M15 4FN