About Me
+I'm a helpful and well-mannered person that can work both alone, and as part of a team. I have a willingness to learn and I have great logical and problem-solving skills. I also aim to help people to the best of my ability, and always attempt to improve myself, and my skills wherever possible.
Experience/Employment History
+TJS
+April 2021 - Current
+Position: Developer
+My time at TJS online is spent developing, and maintaining both the front, and back-end of the dozens of client websites, primarily using a Symfony based stack.
+Skills: PHP Symfony SCSS Git Linux NGINX SEO
+Advantage Finance Ltd
+Time: October 2018 - March 2021
+Position: System Developer and Technician
+I worked as part of the DevOps team at the car financing company, Advantage Finance. Whilst there I worked full-stack on the numerous bespoke systems; adding features, working on bug fixes and rewriting legacy code for both desktop and web applications. I also assumed the position of IT support, aiding with general AD and PC issues, along with assisting in the training of new starters.
+Skills: VB6 VB.net ASP Classic SVN SQL Active Directory
+Oxfam
+Time: January 2014 - September 2018
+Position: Volunteer
+While at the renowned charity organisation’s store I handled a multitude of tasks; ranging from working the till, cash handling, tidying and stocking the shop. I was also entrusted with additional tasks such as making bank deposits, opening the store and supervising Saturday’s staff tasks. I also enjoyed holding conversations with many of the customers, helping them feel welcome in the store.
+Tesco
+Time: March 2014 - April 2014
+Position: Personal Picker
+Whilst on the Prince's Trust I did a month’s work experience at a large Tesco store. This involved making 'picks' that were all completed without any errors or customer complaints. I also assisted a number of customers find their desired products and way around the shop.
+Lake Marketing and Events
+Time: January 2013 - December 2013
+Position: (Apprentice) Graphic Designer
+During my apprenticeship I designed a multitude of various prints such as posters, business cards, flyers, etc. for a wide array of local and regional businesses ranging from small start-ups to larger brands such as Subway. I also designed, and wireframed a number of websites, and aided in the development of a few; including the company's own website, and the Lincolnshire Food Festival’s using Wordpress.
+Skills: Photoshop Illustrator Wordpress
+Qualifications
+Degrees
+BSc Computing Technologies
+Location: Grimsby Institute
+Time: September 2014 - May 2017
+Misc
+Prince's Trust
+Time: April 2014 - July 2014
+A Levels/BTECs
+BTEC Level 3 Creative and Digital Media
+Time: January 2013 - June 2014
+GCSEs
+Maths (A), Physics (B), English (C), IT (Merit), Media (B), Biology (C)
+Location: Ormiston Maritime Academy
+Time: September 2007 - September 2012
+Skills
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- Problem Solving +
- Computer Literate +
- Creative Thinking +
Interests/Hobbies
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- Drawing +
- Web Design +
- Fiction +
- Cooking +
- Linux +
- Home Labbing +
Contact
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