Marvin Bartley

Experience

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  PD3

  Apr 2005 - Jan 2006

  Design and Visual Consultant

  Develop design solutions for visual briefs and concepts for forthcoming projects proposals. This also included working with clients and channel partners to deliver smooth concept to completion within deadlines and budget.

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  Apple

  Jan 2006 - Aug 2018

  Mac Specialist/Business Specialist/Trainer

  At Apple, thinking outside of "the box" has been the foundation of success. Having the willingness to learn, trying things you've never done before and being resourceful.my responsibilities included; -Creating new owners of the Mac platform, as well as technical support and troubleshooting, face-to-face, as well as over-the-phone support. -Keeping up-to-date with the latest technology, protocols and setups being able to identify issues between hardware, software, device versions platforms to effectively support customers and clients alike.-Setting up and configuring computers to suit the needs of the user, transferring data.- Performing presentations in private, and public sessions, tutorials and organising events. Being to comprehensively translate 'techie-talk' into layman terms.- Leading and mentoring teams to encourage, and raise standards of the teams the knowledge base. - Business consultations to find solutions to; setup and workflow technologies, workflow to improve workflows and systems, account management.- Providing clients with, support and advice with their business needs, and how to implement technology into their field, from sole traders to small-med size businesses. - Connecting clients with appropriate third-party services to further enhance their on-site business needs.- Training new staff, tenured staff and clients on Mac and iOS platforms and devices, as well in Pro and Consumer Apple Branded software. - Piloting new methods and technologies and providing feedback to technical teams and management.- In-store technical support to maintain staff technology, troubleshooting, and management to company guidelines Show less

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  GetMarvin

  Mar 2008 - now

  Freelance Photographer

  Working with different clients.PortraitureWedding photographyUtilising the classic skill of dark-room and film processing with 35mm and 120mm film as well as digital.Working with available light as-well-as strobe lighting.Digital Editing with Photoshop and Lightroom CC

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  Locum Vision

  Feb 2019 - Feb 2020

  Social Media & Technology Support

  In-house support for Technology systems. Responsible for 40 workstations. Including maintenance, upgrades, installing and licensing software. Also, support for configuring hardware and troubleshooting.

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  The Extra-Unordinary Salon

  Sept 2022 - now

  Director

  Working with talents in the Hair and Beauty Industry, working with professional stylists and creatives to make our clients feel fantastic.