Cala Group - IT Support Engineer - November 2021 – Present
As part of a team of 11, I provide comprehensive IT support across multiple national offices via phone, email, and in-person interactions. My responsibilities include procuring hardware for new hires, managing stock for user deployments, and spearheading the development of an internal IT knowledgebase.
Photos By Charles – Founder and Photographer 2020 – Present
Established in 2020, Photos by Charles is a self-employed photography business specializing in event and wedding photography services. I provide professional photography services during weekends, capturing memorable moments at events and weddings. Responsibilities include client communication, project management, and delivering high-quality photographs.
Supporting Education - Service Desk Analyst - December 2019 – November 2021
In a team of 3, I delivered level 1 and 2 IT support to various companies within our group. Beyond handling front-line support duties, I played an instrumental role in office relocations and new hardware deployments. Notably, I led a critical project during the pandemic, transitioning 30 sites to remote work throughout August 2020 for the Covid 19 pandemic
Galaxkey Limited - Customer Support Engineer - June 2018 – December 2019
My role involved providing application support to corporate clients, end users, and the general public. I served as the primary point of contact for support issues, utilizing Zendesk, email, and phone channels. Additionally, I took ownership of creating support resources such as instructional videos and self-help systems while contributing to product quality assurance.
Blue Square Marketing - Level 1 IT Engineer - March 2017 - January 2018
Within a dynamic environment supporting 120 head office and 800 field employees, I managed Level 1 IT support via email, phone, and Freshdesk. My tasks included handling Office 365 administration, such as email management and account provisioning. I also initiated projects aimed at improving shared drive organization and server infrastructure.
ITS Digital - Remote Technical Support January 2016 - March 2017
In this role, I provided remote IT support to NHS surgeries across Hertfordshire, Luton, and Bedfordshire. Leveraging remote tools, I resolved the majority of issues remotely and managed hardware dispatch for efficient service delivery. My focus encompassed clinical systems and resolving Windows-related challenges.
The Sele School - IT Apprentice - February 2015 – January 2016
I supported staff, students, and visitors within a secondary school setting, assisting with IT issues and server upgrades. Notably, I led server upgrades from Windows Server 2008 to 2012 R2, including domain controller migration and virtualization on VMware ESXi.
CJ's Mobile Disco - Founder and Manager - May 2007 - December 2017
Establishing and managing an entertainment business aimed at private parties, I prioritized exceptional customer service while managing all aspects of event inquiries and execution.