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HUGO MANUEL
WEBFLOW DEVELOPER

I’m a 22-year-old Senior Web Designer, currently based in Surrey and working with PromoteUK. I offer freelance logo design, graphic design, and web design services, providing tailored solutions to help businesses build a strong digital presence.

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About Me

I’m a 22-year-old Website Designer based in Dorking, Surrey, with a passion for web design and digital marketing. My journey in design started in my teens when I volunteered with my local football team, Dorking Wanderers F.C., helping with club shop sales, marketing, and graphic design.

After finishing school, I decided to pursue a Digital Marketing course at East Surrey College, where I continued working with the club to design and edit their official match-day programme and manage social media content.

Following two years with Dorking Wanderers, I transitioned into a full-time role at PromoteUK, a web design company. I began as a Live Amendments Designer and, within 18 months, was promoted to Senior Website Designer. In this role, I have been designing and developing websites, creating custom themes, and optimizing user experiences for our clients.

Outside of work, I enjoy traveling, and fitness. I’m also an active member of my local lawn bowls club in Dorking, where I’m the current club champion and represent the Surrey U25s team. As a proud Nottingham Forest fan, I also keep up with football whenever I can.

My Experience

2013-2018

The Ashcombe School

I attended the Ashcombe School in Dorking, where I pursued GCSE-level studies in both Computer Science and Graphic Design. I successfully passed all the required exams includng Mathematics, Science and English Language.

2017

Work Experience

As a teenager, I avidly supported my local team, Dorking Wanderers. I began by volunteering to assist with club shop management on match days. At the age of 15, in 2017, I seized an invaluable work experience opportunity. I assumed the position of Programme Editor for the DWFC Reserves side, and our efforts were rewarded when we won the Combine Counties Programme of the Year award.

2018

Sky Sports Advert

During 2018, one standout moment was my participation as an extra in a Sky Sports advert for the new football season titled 'Take Your Seat'. This memorable experience involved sharing the screen with esteemed Soccer Saturday pundits like Chris Kamara and Jeff Stelling. Securing this opportunity directly through Sky was truly unforgettable.

2019-2021

Dorking Wanderers F.C.

After finishing school, Dorking Wanderers extended a full-time job offer to me as a 'Digital Marketer' apprentice. In this role, my primary responsibilities included editing and designing the First Team match-day programme, alongside assisting with marketing endeavors and creating graphics for social media. On match days, I was an integral part of a proficient and skilled media team, providing live match updates on various social platforms, particularly Instagram, while also contributing to Twitter and Facebook. Our efforts were recognised in the 2019-2020 season when the media team was nominated as finalists for the Football Content Awards in the Best Non-League Club category.

2019-2021

East Surrey College

In addition to my role at Dorking Wanderers, I was enrolled at East Surrey College as part of my 'Digital Marketer' apprenticeship. Unfortunately, the course faced an unexpected setback when my tutor disappeared midway through. Consequently, I made the difficult decision to discontinue the course during the final project stage, despite having completed and passed one out of the three required exams.

2021-Present

PromoteUK

I am currently employed at PromoteUK, a renowned SEO and website company. I initially began as a Live Amendments designer and gradually progressed within the company, ultimately assuming the position of Senior Website Designer. I am now entering my third year with the company. Among my notable achievements is the design of their primary company website, www.promoteuk.co.uk.

2019-Present

Freelance

During my free time, I thoroughly enjoy freelance designing and have had the opportunity to create numerous graphics and websites for businesses throughout the UK. One of my recent projects involved designing the website for Webnotic. With a lot more exciting projects lined up!