James Astell

Experience

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  Casa Hotel

  Jan 2017 - Oct 2020

  Conference & Banqueting Assistant
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  Renishaw Hall & Gardens

  Aug 2018 - Sept 2019

  Catering Assistant
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  Tesco

  Jul 2021 - Sept 2021

  Customer Assistant
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  B&Q

  Sept 2021 - Feb 2023

  Design Consultant

  Meet with clients to ascertain the intended functions and appearance of each space, inform clients of additional features which may be of use based on experience, and assist them during every stage of the process to ensure the highest level of customer service. This experience has contributed significantly to the development of excellent interpersonal communication skills with both clients and colleagues and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems/environments.

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  Wiley Edge

  Feb 2023 - Jul 2023

  Software Engineer Trainee

  Software development training programme that provided hands-on experience in Java programming and in-depth object-oriented programming concepts, using the Spring Boot framework for the backend functionality, Thymeleaf for template rendering, MySQL for database management, JDBC Template for data access, and incorporated MCV architecture for building scalable and maintainable web applications.Demonstrated strong technical proficiency in using these technologies through the successful completion of various projects, assignments, and assessments during the training.Acquired a deep understanding of software development best practices, including version control, debugging, testing, and documentation, and applied them to build robust and efficient web applications. Show less

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  Target Information Systems Limited

  Jul 2023 - now

  Graduate Software Developer