MATT.EXE — PERSONNEL FILE EJECT ⏏

MATTHEW HAMPSEY

FILE 001-MH // OPENED 1998 // REVISION 2026

RETRIEVING IDENT RECORD … OK

Halftone portrait of Matthew Hampsey
CLEARANCE GRANTED
Designation
Senior Front-End Developer / Digital Technical Lead
Field time
7+ years
Base
United Kingdom
Baseline
STABLE
Voight-Kampff
DECLINED
Coffee level
CRITICAL
Status
ONLINE
Systems Lead Product Builder CLM Specialist Creative Technologist

SUBJECT ASSESSMENT: Builds websites, internal tools and the occasional unnecessary side project, design through to development. Known to take a messy idea and a folder of marketing material and return something that actually works.

Operates across design and code without picking a side. Approach with caffeine.

ASSIGNMENT LOG // 9 RECORDS ON FILE // 2016 — PRESENT

Digital Lead

Ministry of Fish REC 009
Full-timeHybridWinchester, UK

Runs the digital side of the agency: websites, CMS builds, Veeva systems, and the automation that stops the same job being done twice.

  • Shipped work into 15 international markets, design through development — Veeva systems, automation and multiple languages, in an industry where nothing goes live until compliance has signed it off.
  • Led the team and the integrations, tightened up security, and ran training so the knowledge stopped living in one person’s head.
Web DevelopmentDesign Briefs

Guest Lecturer — Digital Development

University of Winchester REC 008
ContractOn-siteWinchester, UK

Ran a 6-week front-end workshop covering HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

  • Guided students through building portfolio websites, from wireframing to final deployment.
  • Created accessible, beginner-friendly materials — coding cheat sheets and interactive demos.
  • Provided individual support, building hands-on experience with practical coding tasks and real workflows.
TeachingFront-EndMentoring

Account Manager

Ministry of Fish REC 007
Full-timeWinchester, UK

Managed international accounts, then started quietly picking up the digital delivery work as well.

  • Managed international digital accounts across web, CMS, and content systems in compliance-heavy environments.
  • Scoped and built digital products from first brief to launch, keeping design, development and the client pointed at the same deadline.
Web DevelopmentDesign Briefs

Content Creator

Giganet REC 006
Full-timeGoole, UK

Built CMS pages, cleaned up interfaces, and made the campaign assets for web and marketing.

  • Designed and produced UI, presentation, print, and video assets — improving user journeys and increasing conversion from ~25% to 51%.
Social Media MarketingMotion GraphicsCMS

Creative Producer

Brightful Ltd REC 005
ContractWinchester, UK

Created artwork and creative pieces for clients including Winchester Creatives and Dr Martens.

Design BriefsArtwork

Graphic Designer

Winchester Creatives REC 004
ApprenticeshipWinchester, UK

Design apprenticeship — the training ground for the BIMA-recognised “Mend the Gap” campaign on record under COMMENDATIONS.

Design Briefs

Freelance Graphic Designer

MattsDesignsAreCool REC 003
FreelanceWinchester, UK

3 yrs 9 mos of freelance design under a company name the subject stands by to this day.

Design Briefs

Digital Technician

Yoke Digital Ltd REC 002
Full-time
Web DevelopmentDesign Briefs

Hybrid Designer

Studio Republic REC 001
ContractWinchester, UK
Web DevelopmentDesign Briefs

APTITUDE SCAN // 10 DOMAINS MEASURED // SELF-REPORTED, CALIBRATION ONGOING

Front-End Development88 / 100

HTML, CSS, modern JavaScript, responsive UI, performance optimisation, interaction-heavy builds.

Platforms & CMS84 / 100

WordPress (multisite, MU-plugins), Drupal, Webflow, Cvent, WIX, Squarespace, governed content systems.

Client & Delivery82 / 100

Digital systems across 15+ international markets, compliance workflows, regulated platforms, stakeholder training.

Automation & Scalable Systems78 / 100

Internal tools, workflow automation, Git, certificate generation, modular compilation.

AI & Workflow Integration80 / 100

Embedding AI into workflows — automating content production and internal processes.

Analytics & Tracking74 / 100

GA4, GTM, Looker Studio, CRM analytics, dashboarding, conversion optimisation.

Backend & Integrations66 / 100

PHP, Node.js, REST APIs, webhooks, CRM integrations, payment flows, custom internal tools.

Application Development70 / 100

Custom web applications and tools — internal platforms, interactive systems.

Event Platforms & Delivery72 / 100

Registration builds, live event support, international event delivery.

Creative & Production76 / 100

Adobe Suite, After Effects, Premiere Pro — campaign assets, motion, presentation design.

TRAINING + COMMENDATIONS ON RECORD

INSTITUTIONAL TRAINING

University of Winchester

Master’s Degree — Merit

Bachelor’s Degree — First-Class Honours, Award for Overall Academic Achievement

COMMENDATION // BIMA-RECOGNISED CAMPAIGN

“Mend the Gap” — Winchester Creatives

BIMA Award Winner. Copy, illustration, web, SEO and fundraising, all of it in-house — 25 young creatives into full-time roles, and £7.25 of social value per £1 invested.

COMMENDATION // KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER

Guest Lecturer — Front-End Development

Taught a 6-week front-end programme at the University of Winchester, and stayed with the students from first idea to a portfolio that was actually online. Plus annual industry talks over 5 years.

COMMENDATION // COMMUNITY IMPACT

Charity Builds & Fundraising

Charity website builds, plus the fundraising to go with them — half marathons included — raising £2,500+ across several charities.

WITNESS STATEMENTS // 5 ON FILE // ALL VERIFIED

Verified

Matt is highly versatile across design, digital, and strategy, with a strong work ethic and a proactive approach to problem-solving. He brings enthusiasm, reliability, and a willingness to go beyond expectations.

Richard Coope — Founder, Brightful / Co-founder, Winchester Creatives

Verified

Matt is extremely competent across all areas of design and consistently demonstrates enthusiasm, initiative, and a strong work ethic. He thrives in fast-paced environments and takes ownership of challenges.

Dan Benham — Head of Communications, Sea Ranger Service

Verified

Matt’s versatility and expertise across digital platforms, design, and development make him a standout. He consistently delivers seamless solutions while contributing far beyond his core role.

Ella Brown — Senior Events Account Executive, Ministry of Fish

Verified

Matt’s mentorship and guidance played a key role in my development. He combines creativity with problem-solving and has a natural ability to teach and support others.

Isabel Stanhope — Marketing & Communications Officer, West

Verified

Matt has an exceptional ability to translate complex ideas into clear, practical guidance that anyone can understand. His depth of knowledge across digital systems is impressive.

Rebecca Wilson — Junior Account Manager, Ministry of Fish

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