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Throughout my working career I have done many things, but never really felt like I had found the job where I belong. One day on the way to work I started to play with an app called Sololearn and realised, not only did I enjoy software development but that it was going to be the career where I belong. I knew I needed to make a change so decided to put myself through a 3-month bootcamp with a company called Makers where the focus was on best engineering practices and learning how to learn over just learning different languages.

Why I'm not your standard developer

I bring a wide spectrum of experience with me, from managing staff, picking products, working with clients to achieve their goals, developing products, or helping people look good on there wedding day. This diverse background has helped me built great people skills, the ability to work in all kinds of situations, and the ability to quickly adapt. Programming is no longer a career choice but a passion for me, my github profile will prove this and show my commitment to constantly looking for new projects and things to learn

Why should you employ me?

I have proven that I'm driven, have a strong technical mind and a fast learner by moving away from a stable job and learning several different languages, frameworks, and concepts in 12 weeks, to the level that I am confident I can produce quality applications.
I'm also confident in my ability to learn new languages, frameworks, and procedures quickly and effectively should it be needed.

What I’m currently using

• Languages JavaScript/TypeScript | GraphQL | HTML | CSS
  
• Testing | Jest | Cypress
  
• Frameworks | React | NodeJS | Express
  
• CI / CD & Databases | TravisCI | Heroku | Netlify | PostgreSQL | MongoDB
  

What I have used

• Languages | Python | Java | Ruby | C
  
• Testing | Jasmine | RSpec | Capybara | Junit
  
• Frameworks | Sinatra | Rails
  

Key Account Manager - Wine Box Company T/A WBC LTD (October 2014 - April 2020)
• Promoted quickly from part time warehouse staff to full time key account manager
• Able to take a high level customer brief and through meetings, asking the right questions, correct planning and feedback, produce a product that matched the clients’ spec
• Using interpersonal skills, I was able to build strong relationships with my clients to ensure repeat enquiries and custom
• Developed strong problem-solving skills and an ability to foresee and plan for issues as working with foreign manufacturing could often cause delays, sometimes very close to the deadline date. In these cases, I would always endeavour to deliver a solution not a problem to the client.

Traveling around South-East Asia and Australia (2013 – 2014)
• Worked in a number of hostels/bars across Asia
• Worked as a hostel event manager for 3 months in Australia
• Worked on a farm for 2 months in Australia

Personal Trainer (2012 – 2013)
• Studied to become a personal trainer alongside working full time.
• Completed an additional course in Bio-Signature Modulation. Client measurements are tracked and recommendations are individualized to suit the individual.

Assistant Manager - GNC (2012 – 2012)
• Able to quickly and effectively advise and recommend products based on customer needs effectively

Territorial Sales Rep - Crown Lift Trucks (2012 – 2012)
• Generating new leads via phone, email and site visits

Assistant Manager - Slaters Menswear (2008 - 2012)
• Promoted quickly from part-time weekend sales assistant to Assistant Manager
• Provided exceptional levels of customer service while assessing the needs of each customer
• Tailoring and altering clothing according to customer requirements

• Team player - I have played all types of team sports since before I can remember and was even fortunate enough to play AFL for England and Great Britain, because of this I feel at home being in a team of any size in any capacity. Whether that is taking a back seat and getting my head down, helping others, or being at the front and leading.

• Fast learner/ Adaptable - Over the last 3 months with Makers I have had to learn and use several different languages, frameworks, and concepts. Not only this, but the languages and frameworks changed weekly sometimes even at different levels of software development. Because of this, I am confident that I can learn new skills and adapt to any changes quickly and effectively.

• Problem solver - In my spare time I enjoy gaming, especially games that have puzzle elements to them. Because of this, I feel like I have spent the best part of 18 years training my problem-solving skills. I often think outside of the box for solutions and love to find ways to make solutions as optimal as possible

• OOP, TDD, MVC, DDD, SOLID
• Agile, XP
• Pair programming, version control

• Sport BTEC National Diploma - DDM
• Psychology AS Level - B
• Community and Higher Sports Leadership Award

• 11 GCSE at A-C grade