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Hi. I'm Andy Wood.

I create full stack web applications and I'm available for hire,
Whether you're looking for Web Development,
Leadership, Management or Business Consultancy.
I'm here to help.
let's work together.

Find out more.

About me.

My professional background is in Leadership and Management at CeX, where I've spent 10+ years in senior business operations.

As a people focused leader, I’ve always had an interest in problem-solving and have worked on a number of high-impact projects. I've enjoyed a lot of success in delivering solutions.

As a freelance software engineer, I also solve tech problems.

My software development portfolio
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Web Development

Website Design, Software Engineering and Application Development.

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CeX Portugal Franchising

Responsive website designed to client brief with regular consultation and iterative improvements. Built with HTML/CSS/Javascript and JQuery/Sass Template. Localised in Portuguese and optimised for SEO performance.

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Recruitment RESTful API, Client and Guide

a RESTful API built on node.js and express with mongodb hosted on Azure API Services. The API allows curation of a db of behavioural recruitment questions. MVP Under development.

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React Tenzies - React / Typescript

Packaged with Vite and deployed on netlify. This simple dice game uses React hooks like useEffect/useState and NPM middleware to add a confetti effect.

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React App Notes - React / Typescript

A Vite app deployed on netlify. This notes editor uses React Hooks and localStorage with showdown and middle ware to translate markdown to html.

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Full-Stack React NPS Feedback UI

a simple but effective and interactive UI Built with React and react-hooks. I adapted the app to be full-stack with node/express and MongoDB serving from the backend with react-router.

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mytraveljournal - React / Typescript

Built in Typescript with React as a framework, packaged with Vite and deployed with netlify CLI a simple MVP view that could be adapted to full-stack.

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SnapEasy Card Game

a javascript program that lets you play the card game - snap, against the computer. Features the Deck of Cards API and session save with localstorage, use of timers and audio.

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Welcome to Cocktail Club Marina Del Rey

Cocktail recipe site, Search for a cocktail and receive a showcase of recipes based on your search complete with photos. Features APIs, local storage and image carousel.

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Starfinder RPG Character Choice Tool

Scratch built with HTML/CSS/Javascript. This online tool supports character creation in Starfinder aiming to make exploring a new character idea quick, easy and fun!

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Bizzick's Lounge Bar and Grill

Responsive multi-page website for a bar in Leeds, West Yorkshire. Project featured google maps API integration for location services and Drive PDF API for client customisable menus.

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Learn 'N' Drive

Responsive website for a driving school based in West Yorkshire.

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Quick Klean

Responsive website for a cleaning business based in West Yorkshire.

Business Consultancy

I'm a leadership and management professional with project management and business improvement experience.

Experience

I have 10+ years experience in retail and e-commerce business management. As a leader and project manager - I work well with teams, understanding what it takes to make things work and adding value for you and your customers.

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Professionalism

As a Chartered Manager, I subscribe to the high standards of professionalism and self management required for CMI Membership. I add as much value as possible for clients and act with humility, integrity, respect and confidence.

Problem Solving

I like helping people solve problems while training, coaching and collaborating with teams. Let's have a discussion so we can work something out tailored to you and your company's individual needs.

Business Operations Projects

Delivering Change through People Leadership, Continuous Improvement and Business Project Management.

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Expansion Program Management

as a Strategic Lead, I provided business analysis and project management support working nationally and internationally with cross-functional teams. We delivered 53 new retail sites in the UK & 16 in Portugal. Significantly increasing Sales Performance

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Behavioural Recruitment Systems

Agile Project Manager for reform of internal recruitment processes. Delivered applicant tracking systems, with KPIs & delivered a nation-wide training program for operations teams. Reduced time to recruit by 8x and cut vacancies from 14% to 6% in 6 months

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Performance Targets & KPI Systems

Developed, deployed & maintained performance management dashboards for an international start-up. Enabled problem solving, KPI setting and continuous improvement. Increased annual store net profit from €219k in 2016, €941k 2019 to €1.74M in 2022

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