Experience

Buy Local Norfolk

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • Jul 2020 - Present

  Buy Local Norfolk is a social enterprise. Our purpose is to highlight the hugely important sustainability, diversity and community roles played by businesses that are proudly local and independent to this fine county. All our members are truly local businesses. They love Norfolk and share our desire for better economic, environmental and social outcomes for all that live, work, play and visit here. Buying locally automatically retains money within the local economy, thus protecting, in the most sustainable way possible, the unique flavour and character of Norfolk. Buy Local Norfolk provides a unique accreditation process for genuinely local businesses in Norfolk. Having gained this accreditation, our member businesses are authorised to display the Buy Local Norfolk logo, identifying themselves to the growing number of businesses and consumers to whom buying local products and services is important. With a growing network of member businesses, the Buy Local Norfolk logo has become a recognisable mark throughout Norfolk. The social, economic and environmental benefits of doing business locally are vast: More money flowing within the local economy More local jobs More robust, distinctive local communities A greater choice for local businesses and individuals Reduced carbon footprint. The Buy Local ‘brand’ enables procurement managers, buyers, customers and visitors to make an informed choice about directly investing in the Norfolk economy. If you are you a business owner thinking about becoming a member of Buy Local Norfolk, then there are many benefits. Please contact me for more details.. Show less



CraftyFlair

• United Kingdom

• Business Owner

  • Jan 2019 - Present

  With the home crafting industry continuing to get more and more popular, we have launched CraftyFlair. Initially we are about supplying members of the public great crafting products at low prices, but we are looking to have workshops and possibly create our own kits with guides to allow people to tap in to their crafty creative flair and create their own unique products. With the home crafting industry continuing to get more and more popular, we have launched CraftyFlair. Initially we are about supplying members of the public great crafting products at low prices, but we are looking to have workshops and possibly create our own kits with guides to allow people to tap in to their crafty creative flair and create their own unique products.



Breckland Retail Services

• Director

  • May 2016 - Mar 2021

  Breckland Retail Services (BRS EPOS) is a Norfolk based supplier of retail and restaurant software (EPoS) that serves mainly East Anglia but serves clients nationwide, across the UK. Breckland Retail Services believe that retailers & restaurant owners should have an EPoS solution that works for their business. We work with several vendors of hardware & software to ensure that every customer gets a tailored solution bespoke to them, because no two customers and their requirements are the same. Whether you have a single store requiring one till, or a chain of several shops with cafes with an integrated e-commerce platform, we have a solution for everyone. Breckland Retail Services believe in giving a personal service and that going the extra mile should come as standard and anticipating our clients needs & exceeding their expectations. We consist of a small team of engineers with a huge knowledge of experience, ready to assist you. It's when the installation is complete is when our relationship with the customer really begins, not ends, as we work with you & help your business succeed. Our success is your success. Saving the business money and increasing profitability has always been our ethos. In addition, we also offer great rates on card payment devices, that integrate with our various brands of EPoS Software. If you have a shop or restaurant and you want to upgrade you EPoS system, then we will work with you every step of the way to ensure you have the right system for you. Show less



Eastern Eco Homes

• United Kingdom
• Construction

• Director

  • Oct 2017 - May 2019

  It has taken 30 years of product development, testing and analysis of all aspects of a build system to bring Eco Building GRP to the market. Using MMC we produce a closed panel modular build system. Factory built on a flowline system to minimise build cost, maximise productivity and quality control and eliminating weather constraints. The complete building fabric with all specified components installed is ready for site completion. For sites with difficult access or on route restrictions we dry fit, then dismantle and transport all sections to be re assembled on site. A flexible approach to minimise transportation disruption. At the heart of our Eco Building GRP system is our modern materials of choice, GRP Composite combined with natural aggregates. Materials which do not degrade, do not rot, rust or corrode and are virtually maintenance free both inside and outside of the house and last a lifetime. A different approach to building spacious homes whilst retaining the look and feel of traditional “brick and tile” houses. A fabric first approach to low carbon sustainable homes. Utilising high insulation levels with no thermal bridging and maximum air tightness we produce homes equivalent to level 5 of the code for sustainable homes. Show less



4Networking Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Retail Office Equipment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing Coordinator

  • Nov 2017 - Feb 2018

  4Networking is 50% Social, 50% Business and it works. If you're looking for more clients, suppliers and business partners and want to find them in a relaxed and friendly environment, then 4N is for you. We run meetings in Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire and they can fit around your schedule with Breakfast, Lunch and Evening options. Just PM me if you would like to attend and I'll get you booked in. #4Nworks 4Networking is 50% Social, 50% Business and it works. If you're looking for more clients, suppliers and business partners and want to find them in a relaxed and friendly environment, then 4N is for you. We run meetings in Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire and they can fit around your schedule with Breakfast, Lunch and Evening options. Just PM me if you would like to attend and I'll get you booked in. #4Nworks



ICG Software UK

• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Support Engineer

  • Mar 2014 - Jan 2018

  The ICG Software Group is a company who produces and market information technology with a high innovative level and centres its activities in the development of business management solutions. Today, the ICG products have been translated into more than ten languages and are sold in over thirty countries on five continents. The company develops solutions for very diverse business areas such as Hospitality, with advanced technology for hotels, restaurants, fast-foods, nightclubs, cafeterias...; Retail, with solutions for fashion stores, supermarkets and chain management; Industry and distribution, with a highly configurable ERP solution to satisfy the needs of any company; Planing, with solutions to help companies in their management tracking and scheduling processes, with a CRM and document traceability; and Mobility, taking profit of the current mobile phone development conditions to access the remote information from anywhere and this way obtaining a bigger action capacity to confront the immediate needs in customer care. Specialties POS Software, ERP Software, CRM Software, Business Intelligence, Cloud Services Show less



DIGITAL WIGWAM LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Computer Networking Products

• IT Infrastructure Engineer

  • Mar 2015 - Dec 2015

  What attracted me to this role was that it is based within the logistics sector, which I have always had an interest in. It also uses a mix of new technologies and existing ones I am familiar with, with the intention of expanding. Since starting here, while most of the support has been desktop based, I have been able to use my Windows experience to migrate many customer sites from legacy 2003 systems as well as learning and documenting unfamiliar software and hardware such as Citrix Xen and HP Blade servers. Show less



Myself

• United Kingdom
• Marketing Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance SQL Developer

  • Mar 2014 - Jun 2015

  Offering IT Support and SSRS development to small and medium sized businesses. Specialising in new businesses and those migrating to new servers as well as SSRS for retail customers requiring bespoke reports for their business. Offering IT Support and SSRS development to small and medium sized businesses. Specialising in new businesses and those migrating to new servers as well as SSRS for retail customers requiring bespoke reports for their business.



SystemSense

• Norway

• Technical Support Engineer

  • Jan 2015 - Mar 2015

  I went into this role with the understanding of taking some of the POS support with me, with also good career opportunities. On top of this, I was an IT support engineer for both Windows and Linux systems, supporting many small businesses and primary schools. The bulk of the calls were over the phone with some on site work required mainly for installations. I went into this role with the understanding of taking some of the POS support with me, with also good career opportunities. On top of this, I was an IT support engineer for both Windows and Linux systems, supporting many small businesses and primary schools. The bulk of the calls were over the phone with some on site work required mainly for installations.



Dalebrook Supplies

• United Kingdom
• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee

• IT Development Manager

  • Sep 2013 - Mar 2014

  I progressed into this role to focus on the server implementation and to develop the existing software and infrastructure. One of my first tasks was to make changes to legacy applications to ensure that they ran more efficiently and without manual intervention using a combination of using SQL Scripts, Functions, Procedures along with SSIS to replace legacy DTS. I also oversaw the implementation and setup of a new website for the retail arm of the company, linked into the existing till system for easier support of transactions and stock control. Show less

• IT Manager

  • Apr 2010 - Sep 2013

  I went into this role where my expertise was used to manage and support the migration from a 2003 system up to the latest 2008 R2 system. This primarily involved the migration from Exchange 2003 to 2010, as well as updating the AD environment. Additional I was asked to manage the migration of SQL from 2005 to 2008 and the install of Lync 2010, to allow the company to perform Live Meetings and telephony across the world and to be configurable for a VoIP phone system.Additionally, I am responsible on a day to day basis for ensuring that costs are always kept to a minimum and for purchasing from various suppliers. I also use my experience of SQL to generate various reports for SSRS for the management to easily see the performance of the company. I manage desktop users from XP to Windows 8 across three main sites, split into two domains, with individual international sales offices connected via VPN. On the server side I manage the controlled updates using WSUS, check the backups, monitor the infrastructure and ensure the smooth operation of all machines. I am always looking at ways of improving the existing infrastructure and testing and using new developments of software as it comes available.One of the sites is a retail site, so have also accrued a lot of experience and knowledge using epos systems such as MS RMS as well as managing the migration to a new system of, ICG Software, including the use of Bizerba Scales and Ocius Software on a child domain under the main forest.Skills that were required were:SSRS, SSIS, SQL DBA, Lync 2010, Exchange 2010, 2008R2 Forests & Domains, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, DFS, Remote Apps, PowerConnects, VMware, vSphere, EqualLogics, Exact Globe, ICG Software, Commidea. Show less



PCI Brands

• United Kingdom
• Advertising Services

• Owner

  • 2010 - 2013

  PCI Brands is the company behind the most innovative and unique pre packaged spirit drink in recent years. With it's totally unique blend of Mediterranean favours, it offers drinkers something totally different to what's already out there in the market. Launched in 2011, it has proved a big hit at shows and venues in and around Essex. PCI Brands is the company behind the most innovative and unique pre packaged spirit drink in recent years. With it's totally unique blend of Mediterranean favours, it offers drinkers something totally different to what's already out there in the market. Launched in 2011, it has proved a big hit at shows and venues in and around Essex.



Clifford Thames

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production Manager

  • Mar 2006 - Mar 2010

  From this period, I continued my role in Production (See below), with additional tasks assigned to me in the management of the departments servers, as well as the administrations of the linux based servers. One of main tasks was to take ownership of the existing web servers, and rebuild them using server specific linux software, as well as building new ones. I also had to take ownership of the existing infrastructure, and advise ongoing for the replacement of old servers, as well as finding the best use for existing ones, ensuring that we use what we have in the best possible way. Other tasks given was to rewrite the apache httpd and tomcat configuration in which I attended a course on, as well as configuring mod security. Show less



Peacheys

• United States
• Retail

• Assistant Transport Manager

  • Jun 2000 - Mar 2006

  I worked at Peachey’s delivering fresh produce to numerous locations around the south east of England and central London. I began by driving a 7½ tonne lorry, but I latterly acquired both my LGV2 and LGV1 (Large Goods Vehicle) licenses and drove frequently a 48 tonne articulated vehicle. This position has given me the surprising opportunity to visit and explore literally hundreds of interesting places that I would otherwise have overlooked. During my final years here, I increasingly used my computing and managerial skills to re-organise and streamline many elements of the transport department. Show less



Vauxstyle

• Denmark
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Owner

  • 1998 - 2005

  I founded VauxStyle because my experience within the motor industry had suggested to me that there was an opportunity for a specialist that could supply custom and tuning parts for Vauxhalls. During my time running the company, I negotiated deals to import and supply parts from overseas manufacturers and so provide them with a presence in the UK. Before I sold it, VauxStyle was a mail-order company with an on-line catalogue that was a great success. It earned wide recognition amongst the Vauxhall enthusiast community and it was featured several times in popular magazines. Show less


Luminar PLC
• Beverage Manufacturing
• Duty Manager

  • 2000 - 2002


Rank Group

• India
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Bars Manager

  • May 1998 - May 2000

  I had worked part-time in the leisure industry to supplement my income at college, but enjoyed it so much that when I was offered a permanent position, I accepted. I began as a Bar Support Supervisor, but was rapidly promoted until my final position of Bars Manager, which encompassed four venues linked together at the Festival Leisure Park in Basildon: Ikon, Diva, Jumpin’ Jaks, and Bonds. My duties during this time involved: ordering; stock taking; recruiting; disciplinary hearings; cellar management; front-of-house duties, and devising point-of-sale materials and promotions. As part of these duties, I created and maintained many Excel spreadsheets that helped co-ordinate the business; I used Oracle as part of the ordering system, and I worked with the industry standard EPOS (Electronic Point-Of-Sale) system. Show less