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Blindata was acquired by Ascend in February 2023. Blindata is the leading ERP solution for manufacturers in the window covering industry.

Manchester, Gb

Manchester, Gb

Oversaw the digital delivery of products on a part-time contract basis for clients.

Project: - Led the digital department to two industry awards - Grew the company’s principal offering into the Software-as-a-Service market - Encouraged and led on smarter working, including the modularisation and packaging of useful development tools for broader useBusiness: - Supported the Board and wider operations team to deliver 55% YoY growth - Delivered another double digit YoY growth for digital only revenues - Diversified our event technology offering whilst consolidating and aligning its brand to fall under the main HGA-umbrella - Delivered further digital transformation work to quoting and project management toolsTeam: - Increased head count by 33% - Introduced new ways of working & processes to handle & automate incoming jobs and delegation of work - Introduced a continual, internal training training culture to run along side project work - Defined a digital specific training process for new recruits to follow when joining the team

Team: - Managing the development of individuals - Handling workflow based on strengths, schedule and suitabilityInnovation led: - Migrated the company's web infrastructure to a virtualised environment - Upgraded the company's networking infrastructure - Introduced MDMBusiness focused: - Helped migrate the company to Facebook Workplace - Facilitated a second-year of triple digit growth - Negotiated affordable rates for the business through long-term agreements

Project led: - Deployed the company's first event analytics software - Redeveloped the company's website from bespoke CMS to WordPress - Creation of scalable/packaged registration software solutions - On-site support for events clients - Led on three award-winning digital implementations of event technology - Produced comprehensive how-to guides for WordPress customers - Delivered on-premise training for email marketing and WordPressInnovation led: - Oversaw the business' digital transformation - Procured, negotiated and implemented VoIP telephony - Procured, negotiated and implemented a virtualised working environment - Introduced iBeacon technology in to inventoryBusiness focused: - Grew the digital department through a year of double and a year of triple digit growth - Defined and satisfied the business' native app needs through strategic transatlantic relationships - Responsible for producing and delivering the strategy for company's stand alone digital brand - Increase in team headcount - Creation of internal assets to monitor margins and costings for jobs across the entire business - Established terms, DEP and VPP with Apple

Project led: - Oversaw the company's first conforming WordPress theme/plugin development - Delivered two key projects within a 12-week window from start-to-finish - Managed feedback and amends between client and creativeBusiness focused: - Migrated digital team from WAMP to LAMP - Redefined procedures and approach to web design and development - Helped create and facilitate wider marketing activities

Oversaw promotions and events throughout the triple-site business. Roles included: - Entertainment - Marketing & Promotion - Social Media Management - Event Planning - Event Management

Self-employed contractor providing media and entertainment services.

Stevenage, Hertfordshire, Gb

Frontline entertainment for nightclub tours throughout the Luminar & Nexum Leisure Estates.Noteworthy venues include Ministry of Sound, London, The Syndicate, Blackpool, and Mayhem, Southend-on-Sea.Highlights moments include tour roles with BBC Radio 1, 1Xtra, The X Factor, Britain's Got Talent & Tinie Tempah.

Hamburg, De

On-Air Radio Talent for Bauer's Holiday Rock FM based in the grounds of The Pleasure Beach, Blackpool.

A Level, Business/Commerce, General

A Level, Advanced Computer Theory

High School, Diploma In Digital Applications