I am a great problem solver, I enjoy seeing challenges through and am not easily deterred by pitfalls. I work very hard and am passionate about what I do, I value quality and find producing things that I am genuinely proud of incredibly rewarding.
| Front End | Back End | Languages |
|---|---|---|
| React.js | Ruby on Rails | Ruby |
| Next.js | PostgreSQL | Typescript |
| Styled Components | Sinatra | Python |
| Jest | RSpec, Jasmine | SQL |
| React Router | HTML, CSS |
North Parade Publishing (July 2020 - April 2021)
Shopfitting
- Working during the UK lockdown to help with the refurbishment of the company office
- Helping out with logistical challenges when the warehouse was going through a busy period
Place Settings (November 2018 - January 2020)
Team Leader & Offsider
- I joined as an Offsider. During my time at Place Settings I took on an increasing amount of responsibility, becoming the youngest Team Leader in the company.
- Delivering designer hire furniture for high profile private and corporate events, Melbourne Open, Formula 1 and The Presidents Cup
- Leading small teams on site, having to solve complex issues quickly and to the satisfaction of the client
- Maintaining a professional attitude while working discreetly and quickly in busy environments
Regional Work Australia (April 2018 - October 2018)
Deckhand & Farmhand
- I took on the responsibility to be left alone for over a week at a time as the only person on the property, using my initiative to find solutions to problems
- Able to get along with people in a small area for a long period of time
- This work was an amazing opportunity to learn about myself and to have the privilege to live inside an Indigenous community in a remote area of Australia, it is an experience I will never forget
North Parade Publishing (August 2016 - February 2018)
Operations Assistant
- Managing the online website, creating product listings and sending out orders
- IT support for the office
- Using InDesign to create a weekly marketing email that would circulate to our entire customer base informing them of the new products that had arrived into the warehouse that week
Robert Frederick (July 2014 to February 2015)
Operations Assistant
- Working at and constructing stands at large UK trade shows - Autumn & Spring fair (NEC), Harrogate Book Fair & London Book Fair
- Providing Assistance with building and restoration projects
Sainsbury's Supermarket (October 2011 - September 2013)
Customer Service Assistant
- Learnt valuable lessons about the world of work, including developing strong customer service skills
- Developed financial skills, earning and saving money
Makers Academy
A 16-week intensive coding bootcamp
Languages: Ruby, JavaScript, SQL, HTML/CSS
Frameworks: Rails, RSpec, Jasmine, React, Sinatra
DBMS: PostgreSQL
- Clean code
- Agile/XP values
- Test Driven Development (TDD)
- Object-oriented programming (OOP)
- Model, View, Controller structure (MVC)
- Project planning (MVP, modelling, wireframes, collaboration tools)
- Self-directed learning
- Pair programming (240+ hours)
- Weekend challenges
- Feedback culture
- Holistic learning
- Mentoring
Brunel University
Year One - History BA
Sheldon School Sixth Form
A Levels
Economics - B
Government & Politics - B
History - B
General Studies - B
10 GCSE's
graded A-C, including Maths, 3 Sciences and English.
Travel : I've been privileged enough to spend a significant part of my adult life travelling and working abroad.
Bouldering : I love the problem-solving aspect of bouldering, it is something I can do while truly switching off from the outside world.
Cooking : Love experimenting with new recipes and trying new foods!
Gigs : One of my favourite weekend activities is going and listening to some live music.
Gaming : A great way for me to wind down and catch up with friends.