September 2022–present
Web Communication Executive
University of Warwick
Work with university departments on content, information architecture, UX, SEO and accessibility. Build and improve pages, analyse evidence and support content owners.
Career timeline
Experience built
across people & platforms.
A career in digital communication, web delivery and education, with transferable experience in management and training.
Rolf Schwarz · Birmingham, UK · rolf_schwarz@hotmail.com
Professional experience
February 2019–August 2022
Web Adviser
Warwick Print · University of Warwick
Developed and maintained external and internal websites, social media, digital signage and print-ordering systems; produced guidance and performance reports.
January 2013–January 2019
Web & VLE Developer
George Salter Academy
Developed and maintained the website, redesigned the Frog learning environment, and supported multimedia and social media.
2012
Implementation Executive
Tradedoubler
Digital implementation role.
February–September 2012
Web Developer
Solas Consultants Ltd.
Rebuilt company websites, created multimedia and introduced a structured project approach.
August 2008–July 2011
College Web Manager
University of Birmingham · College of Social Sciences
Managed a team of four; developed college web strategy; led recruitment, performance reviews and CMS migrations, including 22 websites and around 5,300 pages.
2007–2008
Web & Marketing Coordinator
University of Birmingham · School of Education
Worked on website structure, content, marketing and the move to a content management system.
2006–2007
e-Learning Project Coordinator
University of Birmingham · School of Education
Supported web and e-learning delivery.
April 2004–2006
e-Learning Technical Administrator
University of Birmingham · School of Education
Supported online learning and web administration.
2000–January 2004
German Teacher / Senior Teacher & IT Manager
Berlitz · Birmingham
Taught German; promoted to Senior Teacher in June 2001. Built and maintained websites for four language centres and supported IT and marketing.
September 1996–June 1999
German Instructor / Senior Teacher
London School of Modern Languages · Prague
Taught general and business German; promoted to Senior Teacher in September 1998, supporting courses and a department of four teachers.
Earlier experience
Teaching, study
& practical work.
1992–1996: part-time Logistics Supervisor at Hans Heinrich Petersen, Hamburg, alongside university study.
1992: Lecturer in Politics with the German Red Cross, Münster.
1991–1992: Foreign Language Assistant at Lowfield School, York.
1990–1991: Care Assistant with Malteser Hilfsdienst, Hamburg, as alternative national service.
Earlier temporary work included postal services, retail, insurance administration and cleaning.
Alongside employment
International
volunteering.
SCI volunteering has been part of my life since the mid-1980s. From 1994, my experience has included camp leadership, project organisation and training other camp leaders.
In Prague, I also served on the Caledonian Society committee in 1998–1999, helping organise cultural and social events.
Selected qualifications
Learning behind
the practice.
MA in Sociology, University of Hamburg (1996); Professional Diploma in Web Development (2008–2009); ILM Award in First Line Management (2009–2010); PRINCE2 Foundation & Practitioner (2011); Google Analytics GA4 (2023).
Full qualifications & learning