Finance

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Technology

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Design

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Creativity

Making complex things

clear

Combining analytical thinking, practical technology and thoughtful design to turn information into meaningful outcomes.

Introduction

A broad perspective. A considered approach

My professional background is rooted in finance, complemented by a genuine enthusiasm for technology, communication and design.

Finance

  • ACCURACY
  • INTEGRITY
  • ACCOUNTABILITY

Technology

  • INNOVATION
  • ADAPTABILITY
  • PROBLEM-SOLVING

Design

  • AESTHETICS
  • FUNCTIONALITY
  • EMPATHY

Creativity

  • IMAGINATION
  • EXPRESSION
  • ORIGINALITY

FINANCE

Finance is the lifeblood of our modern world, driving economic growth, creating opportunities, supporting innovation and shaping the future of individuals, businesses and societies.

TECHNOLOGY

Technology is the driving force behind our modern world, connecting people, transforming industries, enabling innovation and shaping the way we live, work and communicate, both today and in the future.

DESIGN

Good design shapes the world around us, combining creativity, functionality and innovation to solve problems, improve experiences and create solutions that make everyday life simpler, more accessible and more meaningful.

CREATIVITY

Creativity is the spark that drives innovation, inspires new ideas, challenges conventional thinking and transforms imagination into reality, helping us solve problems, express ourselves and shape a better future.

What I bring

Different disciplines
One way of thinking

A blend of commercial judgement, technical capability and creative execution.

01

FINANCE

Financial analysis, reporting, commercial insight, controls and process improvement.

02

SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY

Web development, server administration, automation and practical digital solutions.

03

DESIGN AND MARKETING

Brand communications, campaign materials, visual collateral and thoughtful presentation.

04

PUBLISHING AND CONTENT

Digital publishing, editorial workflows, multimedia production and audience engagement.

What I do

How does it all connect?

I enjoy connecting the dots between disciplines — understanding the commercial challenge, improving the underlying process, and communicating the outcome clearly. This website brings together my professional experience and the independent projects that continue to shape how I think and work.

Tools and platforms

The tools behind
the work

A selection of applications, platforms and services I use. Click on the tabs on the left.

Excel

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Ensuring accurate records.

VBA

MACROS

Automating tasks.

Javascript

BESPOKE SOLUTIONS

Creating organograms.

PowerBI

REPORTING

Providing understandable reports.

SharePoint

FILE MANAGEMENT

Working with files and folders

Unit4

EVENT LOG

Historical activity records.

Web browsers

ONLINE TOOLS

Accessing online systems

Putty

SSH tools

Acessing server systems

BASH

CONTROLLING SYSTEMS

Scripting

Service providers

SELF-HOSTING

Engaging with the world

Web servers

SELF-HOSTING

Choosing the best tool

Linux

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Setting up and using systems

Affinity

DESIGN TOOLS

Image editor and page layout

Canva

DESIGN TOOLS

Building effective collateral

Chat apps

MARKETING

Communicating messages

Image providers

EFFECTIVE IMAGES

Finding the right image

Freeshow

PRESENTATION

Displaying work to audiences

Google Docs

PLANNING

Making sense of options

Davinci Resolve

CREATING VIDEOS

Lyric video production

Reaper

SOUND EDITING

Sermon editing

Podcasting

GETTING THE MESSAGE ONLINE

Providing sermons

Youtube

GETTING THE MESSAGE ONLINE

Providing sermons

Pinegrow

CREATING WEBSITES

Coding multiple websites

Zoho Campaigns

EMAIL MARKETING

Event advertising

Experience in practice

The work behind
the experience

Three dimensions of my experience — professional, community and independent.

Financial reporting
Audit support
Compliance
Accuracy
Training others
Process improvement
Church website
Lyric videos
Collateral & Canva
Website analytics
Email campaigns
Publishing & outreach
Linux server administration
Security & hardening
Web servers & hosting
Self-hosted services
Automation & scripting
Systems monitoring

My background

Experience that
adds perspective

01

FINANCE OFFICER

Manage day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate records, monitoring budgets and maintain effective financial management.

02

FINANCE SUPPORT ASSISTANT

Support the smooth running of financial operations by providing administrative support to ensure financial accuracy, efficiency and compliance.

03

CONTRACT SUPPORT OFFICER

Ensure contracts and funded programmes run efficiently and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements.

How I work


A few things
I believe in

Believing in what we do gives our work purpose, fuels our passion and strengthens our commitment, inspiring us to overcome challenges, strive for excellence and make a meaningful difference.

Working Steps

01

CLARITY OVER COMPLEXITY

02

ATTENTION TO DETAIL

03

ALWAYS LEARNING

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MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Let's connect

Let's make something better

Whether you're interested in my professional background, a particular project or a potential opportunity, I'd be pleased to hear from you.

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