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About
I have worked in Web Design since 2003 since graduating with a HND in Multimedia working for many different companies such as Vodafone, EHS Brann, Duke Interactive and Virgin.
Since 2006 I began working on developing Bread and Buddha as a sole trader. Good word of mouth enabled me to grow my client base and then in August 2008 we became 'Bread and Buddha LTD.
We now have many clients including Ruby Wax and Maggie Eyre, a renowned public speaking coach from New Zealand who previously coached the prime minister of New Zealand.
My main passion is helping people with social anxiety, I have set up my social enterprise, Leading Light to give support and affordable help to sufferers. I used to suffer with it myself so I have deep empathy for people who feel this way.
I am a student of the school for social entrepreneurs.
Since 2006 I began working on developing Bread and Buddha as a sole trader. Good word of mouth enabled me to grow my client base and then in August 2008 we became 'Bread and Buddha LTD.
We now have many clients including Ruby Wax and Maggie Eyre, a renowned public speaking coach from New Zealand who previously coached the prime minister of New Zealand.
My main passion is helping people with social anxiety, I have set up my social enterprise, Leading Light to give support and affordable help to sufferers. I used to suffer with it myself so I have deep empathy for people who feel this way.
I am a student of the school for social entrepreneurs.
Haves
Good listener, Creative (Creator in Wealth Dynamics), Design, Ideas, social anxiety, css, html, social entrepereneur
Professional Experience
Aug 2008 - Present
Managing Director
Bread and Buddha LTD
Design
Bread and Buddha LTD
Design
I am the director of Bread and Buddha LTD. "Our mission to empower people's businesses with an affordable on-line presence, and to enlighten and bring joy to everyone at the same time." Specialising in Wordpress webstes...
Sep 2008 - Present
Founder
Leading Light
Health, Wellness and Fitness
Leading Light
Health, Wellness and Fitness
I run a social enterprise for people with social anxiety disorder, shyness and depression. From having these issues myself, I am now helping others though self-help groups and many other avenues.
Dec 2003 - Jan 2004
(1 years)
(1 years)
Junior Web Administrator
Rouse & Co International
Legal Services
Rouse & Co International
Legal Services
Feb 2004 - May 2004
(0 years, 3 Months)
(0 years, 3 Months)
Administrator
City Council Social Services
Government Relations
City Council Social Services
Government Relations
Dec 2004 - Mar 2005
(1 years)
(1 years)
Telephone Operator
Arrow Private Hire
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Arrow Private Hire
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Answering calls for a local taxi firm in Marlborough, Wiltshire.
Jul 2005 - Jan 2006
(1 years)
(1 years)
CMA Developer
HQ, Newbury
Design
HQ, Newbury
Design
Freelance Role (for EHS Brann) The project involved uploading the sales portal of the Vodafone Intranet. I found the role rewarding as I learned a new skill in the process. I had to liaise with the marketing manager at Vodafone as well as the project manager from Euro RSCG (EHS Brann). This included writing detailed daily progress reports to the project manager and discussing progress via phone.
Jan 2006 - Jul 2006
(0 years, 6 Months)
(0 years, 6 Months)
Account/Project Manager - Freelance Role
Duke Interactive, LONDON
Design
Duke Interactive, LONDON
Design
Working for Duke UK in Project Management and on-line advertising. The role involved managing various different projects for the Client Nissan Motors GB, the projects ranged from manually updating the CMS to briefing a designer for an on-line advertising campaign.
Aug 2006 - Sep 2006
(0 years, 1 Months)
(0 years, 1 Months)
CMS Developer - Freelance Role
Royal Mail HQ, LONDON
Design
Royal Mail HQ, LONDON
Design
The role of a CMS Developer involved the use of Microsoft Content Management Server software to implement various pages on the RMG Intranet using HTML.
Oct 2006 - Feb 2007
(1 years)
(1 years)
Helpdesk Advisor
British Telecom
Design
British Telecom
Design
In role as a Technical Support Advisor, I learned a lot through the 3-week training program and also working on the job. I enjoyed helping the customers with their broadband related problems and gained satisfaction from meeting call-handling targets.
Jun 2007 - Dec 2007
(0 years, 6 Months)
(0 years, 6 Months)
Helpdesk Advisor
Fujitsu Services
Information Technology and Services
Fujitsu Services
Information Technology and Services
In my role as a Branch Helpdesk Advisor I had to deal with very tight deadlines as we have to diagnose most of the IT problems that occur for LTSB Branch employees. We often received call volumes of 60 calls per day which involved solving problems such as a password reset to fully configuring 4 printers and adding them to the Branch network using remote access.
Education
2011
Swindon College (High School)
HND Multimedia (Merit Grade)
HND Multimedia (Merit Grade)
2011
GCSE's: 1B, Marlborough, St John's School (High School)
5Cs
5Cs
2011
Marlborough, St John's Community College (High School)
A level Graphic Design (A) & GNVQ Art & Design (Merit Grade)
A level Graphic Design (A) & GNVQ Art & Design (Merit Grade)
2010
N/A, School of Social Entrepreneurs (High School)
Social Entreprise/Business
The principles that underly our programmes are: - practitioner-led
- peer support - practical (or action) learning
- personalisation "Social entrepreneurs are exceptional people. They have a great idea for making their community better places for those who live in them. They have the vision, drive, commitment and determination to change their local communities through practical local action. They are skilled at spotting and re-using underused and abandoned resources such as buildings, equipment and open spaces. Their work often reaches parts of society other policy initiatives do not touch. They are skilled at encouraging local people to get involved. Social entrepreneurs do this for the public good. Since 1997, the SSE has offered a year-long learning programme of action learning tailored to these characteristics. Our programmes are built on learning by doing, an approach that emphasises experience, experimentation and personal needs, and our students have ranged in age from twenty to seventy; from twelve years’ unemployment to running a community organisation full-time."
Social Entreprise/Business
The principles that underly our programmes are: - practitioner-led
- peer support - practical (or action) learning
- personalisation "Social entrepreneurs are exceptional people. They have a great idea for making their community better places for those who live in them. They have the vision, drive, commitment and determination to change their local communities through practical local action. They are skilled at spotting and re-using underused and abandoned resources such as buildings, equipment and open spaces. Their work often reaches parts of society other policy initiatives do not touch. They are skilled at encouraging local people to get involved. Social entrepreneurs do this for the public good. Since 1997, the SSE has offered a year-long learning programme of action learning tailored to these characteristics. Our programmes are built on learning by doing, an approach that emphasises experience, experimentation and personal needs, and our students have ranged in age from twenty to seventy; from twelve years’ unemployment to running a community organisation full-time."
More about steve light
First Name
steve
Last Name
light
Specialities
Good listener, Creative (Creator in Wealth Dynamics), Design, Ideas, social anxiety, css, html, social entrepereneur
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