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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.

Heres my Background.

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.

I can build you a website
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Freelance Website Services

I can build a new responsive website for your business, with tailored branding, color scheme and to your exact requests.

 

I can also help with SEO optimisation and social media - presenting your business prominently to your customers.

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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.

Development Problem Solving

I am available for more complex development work.

 

Solving operational problems or crafting bespoke sites that fulfil your business needs dynamically.

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CeX Portugal Franchising

a responsive website designed to client brief with regular consultation and iterative improvements. Localised in Portuguese with customised content and optimised for SEO performance.

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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 middleware to translate markdown to html.

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Github Finder UI

a website that accesses the Github API to search users and repos. Built in TypeScript and React, deployed on next.js. The project uses advanced react hooks to handle complexity.

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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.

Business Consultancy

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

Experience

I have 20+ 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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