CV · Lee W

Profile

20+ years building websites, landing pages and digital solutions.

I started at News UK as a teenager, becoming The Sun’s youngest staff member, and spent 13 years under intense newsroom pressure. I launched their video department, wrote for the paper, and built tools and SOPs still used today.

In 2019, I went all-in on freelance work, focusing on SEO, digital marketing and web development, working on everything from wellness retreats to adult social networks.

Nowadays I run Brixels, a digital marketing agency for tradesmen, whilst taking on select client projects.

You’ll likely find me in a café, coding, blogging, or building something random with AI.

My journey

News UK

2001–2019

2001
Work experience begins
At 15, started work experience at News UK (The Sun), learning Photoshop and design with the night graphics team.
2006
Youngest staff member
Became The Sun’s youngest staff member at 19 as a Web Production Assistant, working with HTML, CSS and JavaScript for The Sun, Page 3 and DreamTeamFC websites.
2007
Video department launch
Launched The Sun’s video department, shooting, editing and directing content, making it a major revenue driver.
2011
Early social video
Created After Effects animations and “20 Second Stories” for Snapchat, predating TikTok and Reels.
2015–2019
Senior digital role
Wrote travel articles, built custom editorial tools, designed video and graphic templates, and led migrations (CMS to WordPress, video software, SEO integration) under tight deadlines.

Freelance

2019–2020

Left News UK after 13 years to freelance, specialising in SEO, marketing and web development.

Covid taught the rest of the world that you can be just as productive outside the office.

2019
Serene Cosmetic
Rebranded a celebrity medical clinic with a modern website and digital strategy.
2020
Phuket Cleanse
Revamped the website for Thailand’s top wellness retreat, living on-site with a focus on stress management until COVID-19 forced its closure.

Agency and product

2021–2024

Navigated the closure of an OnlyFans rival due to legal issues, gaining expertise in app development and team leadership.

2021–2024
Glamourfans, CMO
Managed marketing and automation for an adult social network, guiding teams to reach MVP. Provided tech expertise for app development, integrating AI and ClickUp CRM systems.
2023–2024
Cre8 Digital, Digital Consultant
Advised on adult social networks and modelling agencies, developing systems and marketing strategies.
2023–present
ThaiFlames.app, Founder and CTO
Built Thailand’s first AI-powered fansite, reaching 70,000+ organic followers using React, Next.js, TypeScript and Supabase.

Indie developer

2025–present

2025
Beyond Breaking Free
Developed a Kajabi course platform for a 12-week programme.
2025
Hushy Talent
Set up a GoHighLevel system, marketing campaigns and a full rebrand.
2025
SE1 Picture Frames
Dominated Google Search for a London picture shop.
2025–present
Brixels, Founder
Launched a digital marketing agency offering websites and local SEO for tradesmen.

Creative Web Dev & Digital Strategist

Profile

My journey

News UK

Work experience begins

Youngest staff member

Video department launch

Early social video

Senior digital role

Freelance

Serene Cosmetic

Phuket Cleanse

Agency and product

Glamourfans, CMO

Cre8 Digital, Digital Consultant

ThaiFlames.app, Founder and CTO

Indie developer

Beyond Breaking Free

Hushy Talent

SE1 Picture Frames

Brixels, Founder

Tools