David Barkham Email & Phone Number

Łódź, Pl

Łódź, Łódzkie, Poland

I design no-code web designs from Figma to Framer/Squarespace on a freelance basis, working with small businesses and those requiring personal websites. All designs are optimised for viewing across devices such as tablet and mobile. Examples of my work are coming soon!

Łódź, Łódzkie, Poland

I design fully optimised designs on Figma, with a strong focus on user experience, functionality, and accessibility. As well as web designs and mobile apps, I have a keen interest in signage and wayfinding design, such as for mass transit systems. I work on a freelance basis and am open to working with startups, small businesses, or those requiring designs for personal websites/apps.

Łódź, Łódzkie, Poland

I support B1-C2 level adult tech professionals predominantly based in Russia and Eastern European countries with the Business English and soft skills in relation to interview practice, workplace scenario discussion, behavioural development, writing, and presenting.The vast majority of students desire to relocate to European countries to be employed by large multi-national organisations, including in the IT sphere, working for FAANG companies such as Amazon and Google.Many individuals require a unique approach to building capability in international interview situations with a focus on customer obsession, ownership, reflection and managing failure.Worked with and supported over 500 individuals in building their English language confidence and capability.

In addition to offering calls privately via my website, I also use the English teaching platform, Italki.I also support individuals with a variety of learning needs, from general conversation, British English pronunciation, proofreading, and IELTS/Cambridge/EIKEN exam preparation, many of whom have achieved scores of 7.5-8.5 in IELTS.

Mexico City, Mexico

I ran a Travel and Digital Nomad themed YouTube channel and Website/Blog with more than 38,000 subscribers and over 7,000,000 views, documenting my travel experiences in a variety of countries such as Mexico, Japan, and Serbia. Additionally, I aimed to provide guidance and support to those individuals curious to pursue the lifestyle of a Digital Nomad, including discussion on Teaching Online, building a website, financial planning, and general advice.I produced videos for tour agencies and accommodations in Colombia and Japan, and have featured on local TV stations and in newspapers in Mexico and Serbia.

England, United Kingdom

People Manager in Large store and Convenience formats (Extra, Superstore & Metro) leading all aspects of Human Resources with headcounts ranging from 100 to 600.Dealt with unique challenges around diversity and equality in stores with drastically different demographics (Bishopsgate Metro, Bromley-by-Bow, Yeading Extra)Responsible for building capability of leadership teams and colleagues. Coached and guided 26 colleagues resulting in sign-on to development programmes.Ensured compliance with all Right to Live and Work in the UK legislation including international students.Oversaw a number of large scale recruitment drives, as well as redundancies as a result of structure changes.Delivered hours reduction targets through moving people around the business.Led behaviours and culture in stores, focusing on building confidence and capability of leadership team.Challenged behaviours and decision-making in relation to investigations, disciplinaries, grievances, dismissal, and appeals.Suitably managed the attendance process in stores, including prolonged absence, terminal illness, and Occupational Health, maternity, paternity & shared parental leave, lifestyle breaks, and flexible working arrangements, using empathy to understand colleagues' situations in order to support their attendance. Took the accountability on groups for 'Ideal Schedules'. Viewed as the first port of call in terms of support when collaborating with other People Managers.

London, England, United Kingdom

Led the Cluster process around internal management development, for middle management, senior and store manager levels of the organisation for both East London and West London stores.Arranged cluster sign-ons sessions involving over 50 stores in Express, Metro, Superstore and Extra formats, collaborating with fellow People Managers and Group PMs to encourage participation.Challenged colleagues around development ratios to ensure suitable succession plans were in place.

London, England, United Kingdom

Successfully delivered roll-out of Ideal Schedules in a regional role (secondment), working remotely across London in various store formats (Metro, Superstore and Extra) alongside approximately 40 other coaches located across the country.Took ownership of the Ideal Schedules roll out in each store, involving fully briefing and upskilling store teams. Learnt to adapt my leadership style as a result of working with diverse teams in incredibly challengig environments.Understood the need for balance when delivering a project versus everyday operation demands of stores.Consistently used effective communication skills to successfully deliver the process whilst working remotely.Achieved the best results in the country for amber hour reduction in each of my stores, resulting in increased productivity and ultimately cost-saving.Raised my profile across the business by fostering connections, collaborating, and being vocal about success and progress.

London, England, United Kingdom

Compliance Manager at Yeading Extra and Slough Wellington ExtraResponsible for all aspects of compliance from safe & legal audits, payroll, price integrity, and so on.

London, England, United Kingdom

Various Line Manager roles across a number of locations in West London

A-Level, Business Studies, A

120 Hour Teaching English As A Foreign Language, Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/Esl Language Instructor, Pass

A-Level, German Studies, E

10 Gcses, Maths, Business Stud, German, English, English Lit, Science X2, Music, Geography, Relig Studies, A-C