Trudy Messingham — CV

Profile

Front-end and Email Developer with 15+ years’ experience building accessible, responsive websites and 10+ years specializing in semantic HTML email development. Expert in cross-client rendering, WCAG/WAI-ARIA compliance, and performance optimization. Adept at creating scalable email templates, landing pages, and microsites that drive engagement and meet brand standards.

Core Skills

Semantic, accessible HTML5 & CSS3 coding
Responsive email development (Litmus, Email on Acid QA)
Table-based layouts optimized for Outlook, Gmail, iOS/Android
WAI-ARIA, WCAG, schema.org integration
Landing pages, microsites & CMS child-theme adaption
Cross-browser QA & performance optimization
Collaboration: JIRA, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office
Version control: Git · Handoffs: Figma, PSD-to-HTML

Professional Experience

LeSHOP Agency (Publicis Groupe UK) — London

2016–2025

HTML & Email Developer

Built and optimized responsive HTML email templates for Google campaigns (Grow with Google, Academy on Air, Rewards, Mastery).
Developed scalable master templates and wireframes for consistent brand deployment.
Ensured cross-client rendering across Outlook, Gmail, iOS, and Android.
Implemented QA workflows, reducing rendering issues and improving campaign delivery.

Celerity Information Services — Dartford

2014–2016

eCRM HTML Email Developer

Coded bespoke email templates from PSDs for desktop/mobile.
Deployed campaigns using Neolane/Adobe, Pure360, Adestra, ExactTarget.
Coordinated with stakeholders, managing multiple projects under tight deadlines.

Branded Frog Web Development — Freelance

2012–2014

Front-end developer (HTML5/CSS3), responsive design, newsletters, and campaign support.

Card Cutters Ltd. — Wandsworth

2009–2012

Operations Manager

Set up operations for startup merchant services firm, managed CRM and client onboarding.

Earlier Career

Various roles in insurance & customer care (1987–2008), plus part-time front-end coding.

Education & Continuing Development

Online courses: Web Science (Southampton), Corpus Linguistics (Lancaster), Community Journalism (Cardiff). Ongoing training in accessibility, semantic HTML, and modern email frameworks.

Interests

Accessibility advocacy, Doctor Who, genealogy, crochet (for crafting and mental health).