Charlotte Payne ([email protected])
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Having always had a keen desire to create and build things with my own hands I have loved learning to code at Makers Academy. I am particularly enjoying JavaScript and am eager to explore more design patterns. From day one, I've documented my learning experience here on Instagram.
I have spent 10 years in the media and entertainment industry and have crept closer to tech products while becoming more and more curious about how they work and how to improve them. With interests spanning music, film, fashion, literature and design I'm looking for a junior developer role that will enable me to learn constantly, build my skills and benefit from my previous industry know-how.
I am determined to apply myself to the growth of a dynamic organisation – not just fulfil a job specification.
| Project | Description | Technologies | Testing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donate, Period | Week 11 & 12 (of Makers Academy) full stack group project using the JustGiving API to create a charitable donations platform with React front-end built from scratch (rather than create-react-app) | React, Node, Express, Sequelize, Webpack, Bootstrap | Jest, Enzyme, Mocha, Chai, Cypress |
| Bank Tech Test | Week 10 simple terminal app showcasing test driven development and Object Oriented Design principles | Ruby | RSpec |
| News Summary Feed | Week 7 single page web app to summarise the top headlines via the Guardian API and the Aylien Text Summary API | vanilla JavaScript | vanilla JavaScript |
| Rock Paper Scissors | Week 3 single player web app | Ruby, Sinatra | RSpec, Capybara |
| Word Map | Work in progress. Personal passion project exploring text and mapping text based data with the aim of an interactive graphical visualisation | Ruby, PSQL | RSpec |
You can see all work to date at GitHub.
- Getting stuff done (in previous roles I was always the person people looked towards to make things happen)
- Attention to detail (I love how my git config keeps my commit summary to maximum 50 characters)
- Communication (I've spent a decade writing emails and talking for a living!)
- Iterating and improving on things (it's taken a year of effort but I can finally do a wheel in yoga, and hold it)
I see code as a visual artefact and clean code can even be a beautiful abstract pattern (amplified by the Dracula theme).
- Implementing the principles of DRY and SOLID
- Advocating consistent commit style and reviewing code for readability on group projects
I prioritise taking the time to understand the other person's needs and goals in order to set up a shared approach to the task.
- Received consistent peer feedback stating that I'm considerate and thoughtful while remaining focused on the goal and having a methodical approach
- Regularly seek out senior developers to pair with in personal time
- Dedicated to the emotional intelligence curriculum at Makers
Planning and execution is my thing. I thrive on making sure my high standards are upheld, delivering in a fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders.
- Worked with the likes of The Prodigy, Rita Ora, Take That, Zoella, KSI and Tanya Burr.
- Routed and planned large music tours across the world.
- Built and led three person team of project managers delivering influencer marketing campaigns.
I have gained expertise in social media, online advertising and online video with particular focus on how influencers can work collaboratively with brands. About 8 years ago I gave up buying print media and switched to online alternatives, with a clear trajectory in my consumption: magazines and newspapers >> blogs and Instagram feeds for culture and inspiration >> YouTube videos for instruction.
- Generated +160 million YouTube views and engagements on brand sponsored projects including H&M, Pandora, Disney, Visit The USA, EE and Rimmel.
- Developed trust with media agency teams at Zenith, OMD, Publicis and MediaCom through sharing of specialist knowledge in the influencer space and dedicated client servicing.
Makers Academy (May 2018 to August 2018)
- Immersive and highly selective software development course.
- Focused on OO design in Ruby, React, JavaScript and Java.
- TDD approach to software across Jest, Mocha, RSpec, Capybara, Cypress, Jasmine and Junit.
- Daily pair programming and multiple team software projects.
- Committed to using Git.
Head of Sales Operations: Studio 71, London (March 2017 - May 2018)
- Overseeing the delivery of all influencer marketing campaigns for our brand partners.
- Building and managing a small but fast-growing project management team.
- Responsible for reporting and P&L on all campaigns.
- Building finance and legal process for all sales under the new UK business entity.
Talent Manager: Maker Studios, London (February 2015 - March 2017)
- Managing a roster of top international YouTubers.
- Identifying and negotiating talent for brand partnerships, original programming and IP distribution.
- Developed creator onboarding workflow and implemented across seven new offices in 18 months.
Live Events Manager: Gleam Futures, London (October 2014 - February 2015)
- Planning and delivering 7 large live events for top British YouTubers including Zoella, Alfie Deyes, Sprinkle of Glitter and The Saconne Jolys. Decided to not continue past probation.
Assistant Music Agent: William Morris Endeavor Entertainment, London (February 2011 - October 2014)
- Client facing on rosters including The Prodigy, Rita Ora, Take That, Wiley and Cheryl Cole.
- Handling booking requests, negotiating financial deals and confirming shows around the world.
- Building professional relationships with promoters and venues and generating new business.
Administrator & Press Agent: Moseley Folk and Mostly Jazz Festival, Birmingham (March 2009 - February 2011)
- Single-handedly delivered festival PR campaigns generating TV, radio, online and print coverage.
- Responsible for all digital marketing; used social media to directly engage headline act to perform.
- Secured media partners and sold advertising space in festival programme to raise extra revenue.
YouTube certified in Content Strategy, Channel Growth and Digital Rights (May 2015 - Present)
Commercial strategy and rights management for brands operating on YouTube.
Black and White Photography – Film and Darkroom, Central Saint Martins (July - August 2016)
Introduction to working with film and darkroom printing techniques.
Board of Directors for Town Hall and Symphony Hall, Birmingham (February 2011 - October 2013)
On the board for the charitable organisation that runs two of the UK’s leading performance venues.
University of Birmingham (September 2005 to July 2008)
- B.A. English and History with Honours (First Class)
- Awarded annual prize - Most Proficient in English Literature
Art & Design (which means scrolling the internet and when I really love something adding it to my Pinterest boards or countless folders of photos and screen shots)
Cooking (and creating table settings to match, favourite cookbooks are Bar Tartine, Anna Jones and Ottolenghi)
Learning Danish (unfortunately not so useful)
Reading (I read fiction every day. Favourite books include I Capture The Castle, The End of The Affair and Vile Bodies)
Being Active (I hate the confines of a gym so running, pilates, yoga, swimming and speedminton)
Minimalism (if it’s not useful or super beautiful, why bother buying it, keeping it, making it or spending time on it)