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Jackie Allam

Cape Town, South Africa

Whatsapp: +27 84 220 0777 | UK Tel: +44 7871 151765

Looking for work in the UK

23 years of experience

jackieallam@mailbox.org

Portfolio: jackieallam.github.io/

jackieallam

Hardworking and multi-skilled

Looking for work in the United Kingdom so that I can be near my family. Currently based in Cape Town, South Africa. I have many years of experience in a variety of fields, including IT and general office support/admin.

Skills:

Software EngineeringGeneralOthers

Education

Complete Java Certification Course udemy.com

Oct 2021 to Oct 2021

by Imtiaz Ahmad @ Udemy.com

A practical Java course covering everything from basic object oriented concepts of classes and interfaces, to exception handling, file processing, collections framework, generics, multi-threading, JDBC, streams and memory management.

Python Professional Bootcamp udemy.com

Nov 2020 to Aug 2021

by Angela Yu @ Udemy.com

One of the most comprehensive Python courses available online. Using a number of frameworks, we built a variety projects covering scripting and automation, building websites and web apps, games, and data science.

Full Stack Web Development udemy.com

Aug 2020 to Jul 2021

by Angela Yu @ Udemy.com

Extensively covering HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, Javascript, Node, React, MongoDB and many other tools and frameworks. I found this a necessary and useful upgrade to my basic web development skills.

National Diploma Information Technology cput.ac.za

Jan 1996 to Dec 1998

Cape Technikon

With a focus on programming, this diploma included studies of Database & Information Systems, Statistics, Cost Accounting and a few languages namely - C++, Cobol, Natural and Assembly.

Experience

Amazon.com facebook.com

Jul 2018 to Oct 2021

Customer Service Associate - Digital Cape Town

Worked with customers and leadership to resolve technical issues with their devices and digital services. Emphasis on punctuality, performance metrics.

Consistently recognised as a top performer in my department.

Self-employed

May 2016 to Jun 2018

Business Owner/Manager Cape Town

Created a line of home-cooked Banting-style frozen foods. Cooked all meals, managed all aspects of the business, including promotion and sales.

Steinbuild (now The Building Company) thebuildingco.com

Sep 2014 to Apr 2016

Debtor's Clerk Cape Town

Provided telephonic support for store staff and vetting of new credit applications. Also performed varied admin functions, including monthly reports, filing, email and telephone communications, data capture.

Promoted from Data Capturer to Credit Controller within first year.

Bryanston Veterinary Clinic bryanston-avian-exotic-small-animal-clinic.business.site

Aug 2013 to Jul 2014

Front Desk Receptionist Randburg, Gauteng

Managed Front Desk Reception and Telephone at a busy veterinary clinic, including cashier, receiving deliveries, appointments, as well as general office administration.

Self-employed

Feb 2002 to Jul 2013

PC Support Technician & Webmaster Randburg, South Africa

Provided basic computer support to clients, including hardware and software installation, upgrades & maintenance. Website development and maintenance for a number of clients. Also provided antivirus & malware removal and CD/DVD duplication services.

Various

Mar 1999 to Jul 2001

Data Capturer & General Support (Contract employment) Eastern Cape, South Africa

Mostly a variety of data capture projects, also filling in for ad-hoc duties including general computer and network support, reception, filing, drafting, etc.

The Data Base Approach

Jul 1998 to Jan 1999

Junior C Programmer

Implemented as necessary changes to legacy system code using C and SQL. Updated software documentation manuals. Started development of a new website project.