Alexander Altemeyer

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Flensburger Straße 20
48147 Münster

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Profile summary

As a web designer and web developer with a focus on PHP- and JavaScript-based web applications, I have focused primarily on the implementation of digital web solutions over the past 10 years.

Work experience

01/2013 – present

Freelance Web Designer & Web Developer
Münster

Implementation of digital projects for companies, agencies and public-sector clients, with a focus on, among others:

UI/UX design

  • Conceptual design and creation of user-friendly interfaces for websites, web applications, online shops and apps
  • Creation of wireframes, mockups and prototypes
  • Focus on usability, user guidance and accessibility

Web development

  • Implementation of modern and responsive frontends using JavaScript, PHP, HTML5 and CSS3, including the use of frameworks and libraries
  • Development of custom themes and backend solutions as well as standalone plugins for WordPress

Project management & client communication

  • Independent planning, coordination and implementation of digital projects
  • Working in agile teams (including Jira and Confluence)
  • Coordination with clients, external partners and technical service providers

Graphic design & brand development

  • Development of logos and corporate design systems
  • Design of digital and print media as well as creation of illustrations

Knowledge transfer & training

  • Instructor for graphic design workshops
  • Conducting employee training sessions & workshops (including Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, Microsoft 365)

10/2010 – 12/2012

Freelance Graphic Designer, Münster

Implementation of projects for SMEs, non-profits and public-sector clients

10/2010 – 12/2012

Q Media Servies e.V., Münster

Founding and board member

05/2010 – 07/2010

Münster Marketing Convention Bureau, Münster

Internship in conference and convention marketing

07/2009 – 08/2009

Swiss River Adventures, Ilanz (Switzerland)

Internship in management and tourism marketing

02/2009 – 04/2009

Geographical Commission for Westphalia, Münster

Internship in editorial work and cartography

Education

2005 – 2012

University of Münster
Diploma in Geography (Grade: 1.4)

  • Focus areas include:
    • Urban and regional studies
    • Economic and transport geography
    • Applied social geography
    • Geoinformatics
  • Diploma thesis: “The use of mobile technologies and services as a marketing tool in culture-oriented urban tourism. Success factors and recommendations for municipal tourism marketing using the city of Münster as a case study.” (Grade: 1.1)

2004

Higher education entrance qualification (Abitur)

Key skills and core competencies

Technical skills

Programming languages

  • PHP – advanced proficiency
  • JavaScript – advanced proficiency
  • HTML5 – advanced proficiency
  • CSS3 – advanced proficiency
  • TypeScript – basic knowledge
  • SQL – basic knowledge

Frameworks & Libraries

  • Tailwind CSS – advanced proficiency
  • Bootstrap – advanced proficiency
  • GSAP – advanced knowledge
  • React – basic knowledge
  • Next.js – basic knowledge
  • Vue.js – basic knowledge

CMS & eCommerce

  • WordPress – advanced proficiency
  • WooCommerce – advanced proficiency
  • Shopify – advanced proficiency
  • ProcessWire – advanced proficiency
  • Kirby – advanced proficiency

Methods & collaboration

  • Git – advanced proficiency
  • Jira – advanced knowledge
  • Confluence – advanced knowledge
  • Scrum – advanced knowledge
  • Kanban – advanced knowledge

Software

  • Figma – advanced proficiency
  • Photoshop – advanced proficiency
  • Illustrator – advanced proficiency
  • InDesign – advanced proficiency
  • Microsoft 365 – advanced proficiency

Personal competencies

  • Resilience: solution-oriented and reliable work even under high pressure
  • Communication skills: strong teamwork abilities and clear, goal-oriented communication
  • Flexibility: interdisciplinary work at the intersection of design and development
  • Structured working style: analytical and structured approach in complex projects

Languages

  • German – native speaker
  • English – fluent
Alexander Altemeyer