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Summary

I'm inspired by solving complex problems and building solutions that make a real impact. I love to build things from scratch but also take pride in improving existing solutions. I have had a magnificent introduction to professional development, I have learned so much around best practices and optimisation. I look forward to being able to demonstrate my abilities and build on them going forward.
I’m now looking to leverage more than 3.5 years of commercial experience in web development to create, enhance, optimise and innovate on websites that align with business objectives. Promote agile practices to support efficient project delivery while continuously advancing my expertise utilising modern frameworks.

What I’m bringing to the table:

Work Experience

Web Developer

September 2021 - May 2025

Forge Holiday Group

The Forge holiday group is the umbrella company for Sykes Holiday Cottages, Forest Holidays, UK Caravans For Hire and Bachcare, offering thousands of holiday properties to millions of happy customers around the UK and New Zealand. The company goal is simply to unite holiday makers with the best holiday cottages the country has to offer. The company's purpose is to create lasting holiday memories with a positive social and environmental impact. The five main pillars that we strive by are Drive Innovation & Change, Learn and Grow, Earn Trust, Achieve Together, Communicate Honestly.

I began my employment with Sykes Cottages in Sept 2021 as a junior developer. I was promoted to developer in November 2022. The Forge Holiday group was established in January 2024.

Office Manager

September 2015 - June 2017

Max Pro

Max Pro is a car accessories workshop, based in Dubai (UAE), specialising in window tinting and body wrapping.

I was mainly in charge of supporting the MD with the day to day tasks and looking after other employees. Other tasks included processing fees, processing expense forms, maintaining finance records, customer bookings, meeting and greeting customers, re-stocking inventory, taking inbound calls for quotations. I also helped in creating artwork for both the shop advertisement and vehicle paint jobs which attracted further customers.

Junior Software Developer

January 2012 - June 2015

E.J. Shaw Removals

A furniture removals and storage company based in Sydney (Australia).

I was mainly hired to help bring in more work for this furniture removal company. I built a customer booking system which was searchable and held comments on previous jobs for repeating customers. I managed their website and produced flyers for further advertisement. I also helped out with labour at extremely busy periods.

In Dec 2010 I travelled to Australia on a working holiday visa for 2 years and did all sorts of manual labour jobs. Such as landscaping, painting, truck driving, construction using heavy machinery. Some factory work.

Student Ambassador (part time whilst in FT education)

September 2008 - June 2010

The University Of Manchester

Recruitment Administrator

June 2007 - June 208

Interim Performers

A recruitment agency that specialised in interim finance and HR management.

Junior Software Developer

June 2005 - September 2005

Sparta Consulting (formerly known as Sparta Technologies)

A start-up company based in the incubation chambers of the university of Manchester

IT Assistant

April 2002 - June 2005

Impex Trading

A textile manufacturer that traded world wide (import/export).

Call Handler

March 2000 - March 2002

The Automobile Association

Providing emergency breakdown down assistance for vehicles around the UK.

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