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Michael Norris

Freelance Web Developer

Most Recent Projects

Below you'll find thumbnails for projects I've recently worked on. On top there will be a brief description and a button to view a slideshow of the key elements of each project.

Client

Greenline Veg - Wholesaler

Greenline Veg is a fresh fruit and veg wholesaler located within the North East of England. A director for Greenline Veg contacted me regarding a new website for his business, to look more professional, and this is the end result.

Friendly

Cloud CollaborAIt

Cloud CollaborAIt is an online IDE collaboration tool designed to help school/college classes work together in real-time, built by a good friend of mine. I helped build the advertising website while he focused on the system itself.

Education

Saggezza Expenses

Saggezza Expenses is an online tool for employees at Saggezza. It was built as a means of employees being able to submit expenses real-time, wherever they are. This works on mobile, tablets, and desktop.

About Me

I am an adaptable and responsible undergraduate seeking a position in the web development industry, which will utilise the knowledge I have gained in multiple web languages over the years.


In my time studying my current degree, I have been able to mix my studies with work, as well as other commitments, which shows I am self-motivated and capable of working under pressure. Throughout my years of computer usage, I have successfully built several computers for myself, including my current PC, as well as computers for family members and friends catering to their specific needs; this shows I’m capable of listening to people’s requirements and finding the parts to match said requirements, whether they be the minimum or the recommended.

HTML5 & CSS3
PHP & MySQL
JS/jQuery
Photoshop

Work Experience

Previous Jobs

Bartender

Hadrian's Tipi
October 2018 - January 2019

Hadrian's Tipi was a pop-up bar located in the heart of Sunderland during the Christmas period. It originated in Newcastle and it was so well received, the owners decided it was time to expand their horizons and open one in Sunderland.

Key responsibilities:

  • Opening the bar and organising the outer area on morning shifts
  • Closing and cleaning the bar and outer area at the end of a night shift
  • Ensuring the bar was kept clean at all times
  • Serving customers in a polite and timely manner
  • Reporting any major issues to the bar manager or any available authority

Bartender

Fusion Microclub
April 2017 - May 2018

Fusion Microclub is a small nightclub situated in the centre of Sunderland, just down from the bus interchange. The club has been operating for over 20 years and is considered the go-to club for pre-drinks on a night-out.

Key responsibilities:

  • Setting up the downstairs smoking area at the beginning of the night
  • Putting the downstairs smoking area in the cellar at the end of the night
  • Setting up the bar, ensuring the speed rails were organised and had the relevant stock
  • Restocking the fridges whenever stock was running low
  • Restocking the back of the bar, which is where the premium spirits were situated
  • Serving customers in a timely and polite manner, ensuring people weren't waiting to long to be served - reducing the chance of conflict

Assistant Technician

Zi-Fi
May 2016 - July 2016

Zi-Fi was a computer repair shop situated 5 minutes outside of the city centre. They specialised in repairing laptops and desktops, while occasionally working on phones and tablets. During my time there, I was able to brush up on my then basic knowledge of computers by repairing client devices.

Apprentice Web Developer

Creative North
June 2015 - February 2016

Creative North was an apprentice recruitment agency in Gateshead. Creative North was responsible for recruiting apprentices in the digital sector and finding suitable jobs for them; this could be in filmmaking, journalism, marketing, or even web/software development. CN primarily focused on the film side of things, so I spent most of my time teaching myself more about web development.

Junior Full Stack PHP Developer

Daykin & Storey
Sep 2015 - Nov 2015

Daykin & Storey is a Digital Marketing Agency situated in the Gateshead Baltic Business Quarter.

Education

Academic Career

BSc (Hons) Networks & Cybersecurity

University of Sunderland
Sep 2017 - Present

I'm currently studying towards a Bachelor of Science degree in Networks & Cybersecurity. During my first year, I received a majority of 2:1 results in subjects such as Web Development, Software Programming, and Computer Systems & Networks. In my second year, I am expecting an average result of 2:1 or a 1st.

Access to HE in Computing

Newcastle College
Graduated in 2017 (1 Year)

I’ve graduated Newcastle College with an overall merit in Access to HE in General Computing. The course was a yearlong and was comprised of 10 units. This course was designed to help me get into Higher Education, whether it be at college or university.

BTEC Level 3 Software Development

Gateshead College
Sept 2014 - June 2015

I studied BTEC Level 3 Software Development at Gateshead College, but left early due to starting an apprenticeship at Creative North. Within the time I was at Gateshead College, I learned a lot of valuable skills required to fulfil my career aspirations. I also gained a GCSE qualification in Maths at grade C whilst I was here.

BTEC Level 2 Diploma in IT

Sunderland College
Sept 2013 - June 2014

I studied a BTEC Level 2 Diploma in IT at Sunderland College, Bede Campus. During my time here, I gained a qualification in Level 2 IT with an overall Merit grade, allowing me to progress onto Level 3 at Gateshead. I also received a Level 2 Functional Skills in English.