Until discovering the Interent I could never quite work out what I wanted to do when I grew up which has left me with a vast range of life and work experience to draw upon. Some of this is detailed below.
2002- 2005 Web Design
Since completeing training as an applications programmer I have been working as a freelancer creating static and dynamic web sites for a number of companies and agencies.
2001 - 2001 Web Design
To 'test the waters' as a web designer I volunteered to spend some time working for a Göttingen web design company for a few months. This confirmed my determination to find training and work in this field.
1999 - 2001 Cleaner
When I first came to Germany I worked for a cleaning company while learning German and developing my computer skills.
1997 - 1999 Security Supervisor
Working as part of a small independent team to ensure the safety of a large industrial estate utilizing an extensive CCTV system and street patrols. Duties involved supervising and rostering of staff, report writing, alarm response, liaison with police, clients and other security companies.
1995 - 1997 Self Employed.
Operating a franchised milk round. My work consisted of delivering, ordering, bookkeeping, and sales. The work was very customer orientated requiring high levels of customer care. I took over a declining milk round and against the trend and expectations achieved below the industry's national average decline.
1992- 1995 Factory Operative
Packing and machine operating. I was responsible for quality control and completing production records. During my time with the company I was asked to participate in several working parties looking at developing best practice throughout the site as the company worked toward achieving ISO accreditation.
1991 Bar Manager
Run a busy student union bar. Duties involved serving, stock ordering, stock rotation, cash reconciliation and staff supervision.
