Celebrated Five years at Havas Lynx
I am now the longest serving member of staff in the Havas Health Software team
Graduated from Salford University with a 1st
Taken on permanently by Creative Lynx
After a successful work placement at Creative Lynx, I was taken on as a full time member of staff and the company agreed to pay for me to complete my studies on a part time basis.
Started Placement year at Creative Lynx
Returned to University to continue Studies
Studies interrupted to care for relative
BSc Hons Computer Science at Salford University
I started my degree studying full time and continuing to work part time.
I particularly enjoyed Object Oriented Programming in Java
Read MoreStudied Access to IT course
Returning to education, I completed a 1 year Access to IT course at City College, Manchester, in order to gain a place at Salford University. I achieved 28 credits, more than the 24 credits required to claim my place.
This was my first introduction to programming, building windows form applications with Visual Basic 6. I built a whac-a-mole style "Santa Chase" game and an interactive Christmas card with a customisable message, randomised tune, flashing christmas tree lights cover
Read MoreStarted as Revenue Officer at HMRC
After my temporary role finished, I secured a full-time job at a higher pay grade.
My role was working in a Call Centre that covered various areas of taxation including Pay As You Earn (PAYE) enquiries, helping customers complete Self Assessment tax returns and later, tax credits.
I learnt valuable soft skills dealing with customers that were often upset or angry. I enjoyed the challenge of solving difficult problems for customers and explaining complex legislation to customers from many different background in a way that was easy to understand.
Read MoreStarted at Inland Revenue
I started a temporary role at Inland Revenue that involved filing and general office duties. This role was initially for 3 week but was extended several times until I left in April 2002.
Read MoreLeft Bury College due to personal circumstances
Studied at Bury College
Studies A levels in English Language, Psychology and Media Studies.
In the second year I dropped Media Studies for AS levels in History and Philosophy.
I was also the Editor of the College magazine and an active member of the debating society.
Read MoreFinished School
Left Parrenthorn High School with 10 A-C GCSE's including A for History, B's for Double Award Science, Geography, English Language, French etc.
Outside of school I was a member of the Interact Club of Prestwich and Whitefield. Interact was the junior affiliation of the Rotary club, an organisation of local businesses that raise funds for good caused in the local area. In my time I occupied the prestigious roles of Treasurer and President.
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