In September 2008 I became the Technical Director for Carrot Media. In this role, I am responsible for all future web development at Carrot Media and must keep in touch with the latest advancements in our industry to ensure that we are working with the latest and best tools, methodologies and technologies that are available to us.

In addition to improving the skills that I gained whilst working as a Web Developer, I have been also been able to learn new skills, specially in relation to Linux Server Management, Ruby on Rails and jQuery.

The Young Professionals Forum (YPF) is an organisation for North East based professionals aged around 35 or under, and provides a vehicle for those who wish to meet with business peers and form lasting business relationships in an informal setting.

Initially, I joined the existing web development team at Carrot Media as a Junior Web Developer. Working with the Lead Developer, I was able to quickly develop my skill set whilst gaining real world experience of web development. The role provided me with a lot of responsibility early on and gave me the opportunity to grow within the organisation. Primarily I was working in PHP/MySQL development along with javascript, xHTML and CSS.

Designed, implemented and maintained a website for the company.

Maintained all of the company’s computer systems and their infrastructure.

Dealt with a range of hardware and software issues from printers not printing to help in using a particular software package, in some of these cases I was away from work and had to use remote desktop to provide assistance to the user.

Implemented Windows Small Business Server at the company’s two offices to provide roaming profiles and a more secure system.

Began driving Mercedes Sprinter vans on multi drop routes throughout the UK.

Responsible for planning routes effectively to ensure that all jobs were completed safely, efficiently and on time.

Communicated appropriately with customers maintaining the highest level of customer service.

Successfully completed two training courses and driving tests to drive both rigid and articulated large goods vehicles up to 44 tonnes.

Dealt with booking pallets in and out of the warehouse, the relocation of pallets within the warehouse and selecting stock from the warehouse for customers.

Loaded vehicles with outgoing products, ensuring that products were in the correct order for delivery, distributed evenly and secured to the vehicle.