A few team members of Merlin software Ltd
Below is a profile of just some of the Key individuals that Merlin® software Ltd employs and their roles within the company:
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I am Operations Director of Merlin® Software Ltd and am directly responsible for the operational running of the business, working closely with Owen, the Managing Director to implement the strategic plan.
Despite vowing never to have an 'office job' I joined in 1996 during a gap year in my degree and have been working in the business ever since. I have worked my way up from a Telesales/Marketing Assistant role, to Purchasing Manager, then Operations Manager and on the formation of Merlin® Software Ltd nearly 2 years ago became a Director and Shareholder.
I have a son, Dylan, who keeps me very busy outside of work and I also enjoy cake decorating and sugarcraft in my spare time which I do for friends, family and commercially too. I have always enjoyed being creative and sugarcraft was a passion of my grandmothers that she passed down to me several years ago. As if that wasn't enough, I am active in our local Church working with young people and am also studying part time towards a Masters in Business Administration at Huddersfield University.
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I am Managing Director of Merlin® Software Ltd and my primary role is obtaining new business. I also get involved in the design of new systems and upgrades to existing ones. I have been with the company from the outset as I am one of the original founders.
My main hobby is motor cars and I enjoy collecting and restoring classic cars – predominantly Jaguars. I am also a distance runner and still compete at most distances from 10K to Marathon. I am also a level 3 Athletics Coach and worked for a number of years with a local running club.
I have worked with various charities and spent 14 years working with mentally handicapped children at a local youth club.
I am also a football fan and support Leeds United. I got my first season ticket in 1972/73 and have been supporting them ever since.
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My role within the company is as Customer Support and Training Director, which means I deliver customer training programmes both on and off site and help customers with any software issues over the phone or online. I have over 20 years experience in the computer industry, with the last 18 years directly involved within the retail sector.
In my spare time I enjoy running and have completed the London marathon three times. I have 6 grandchildren and love spending time with them and I also put my teaching skills to good use in our local church as a Sunday School teacher.
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I am the Technical Manager and part of my role is responsibility for hardware support and preparing systems for installation, as well as installing systems. I am also part of the software development team so as well as hardware support, I provide software support and programming. I have been involved with retail systems since 1988 when I joined on a job training scheme and have never looked back.
Outside of work I have two children who keep me busy. I enjoy making and fixing things, learning how things work and like to keep up to date with the latest technology.
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My role here at Merlin® is software developer and joined in 2004. As part of the software team I am constantly updating and testing the software to make sure everything runs as smooth as possible for our clients.
In my spare time I have been an active member of the Junior Chamber International (JCI) since 1991. This has taken up most of my spare time, providing me with many of my current friends and social activities, as well as my husband!!
In the past few years however, my main priority has been looking after my little girl Vanessa who is now 4 years old and at school, so currently my only nights out are the occasional game of bingo.
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My role within Merlin is to design, develop and create the E-commerce module and web development within the company. I also run the social network marketing and design and aid in creation of marketing materials and posters for shows. I enjoy this side the most as i get to bring my creative spark into my work.
In my spare time I have way too many hobbies and not enough time to do them all in, however my main passions are music of all kinds, and art. I play several instruments including guitar, bass and drums. I am also a keen artist and enjoy creating pieces of artwork on canvas using acrylics and different techniques for creating artwork. When I can I try and squeeze in going to the cinema and having a boogie on the dancefloor. My new years resolution is still to start back at the gym.... maybe in the summer.
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My sales support role requires me to liaise with potential new clients on the telephone, by email or through face to face visits both on site and at exhibitions. I’m also responsible for sourcing new leads in an ever changing marketplace.
I’m involved in planning marketing campaigns in advance in line with seasonal sales opportunities, working closely alongside Owen and Lee to make sure we’re getting our product seen by as many potential customers as possible, in a variety of different Medias.
Out of work I tend to lead a very outdoors kind of lifestyle, I teach horse riding and am the proud owner of Calico, a very cheeky filly foal. I love spending time with my Partner Danny and our boys, Lewis and Toby. We enjoy days out and trips to the seaside, mainly because they give us an excuse to be big kids again!!
Aside from family, I love spending time with my friends and like to go out, have fun and laugh lots!! Music is my other big love, I don’t particularly have a genre, if I like it, I like it! I will eventually pluck up the courage to sing again, as I quite fancy being the lead singer in an indie band!
As per my last update on here, I still haven’t managed to win the lottery...though it’s not from lack of trying! You will be the first to know when my numbers come up!
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I finished my six month internship at Merlin without doing too much damage and so they let me stay; I am now a full member of the Merlin team responsible for dispensing copious amounts of caffeinated beverage. I also do a spot of programming and light systems administration.
In my spare time I try to keep up with the latest trends in software and improve my programming skills. I enjoy going to the gym; Unfortunately I enjoy going to Greggs and staying in bed more.
I firmly believe that most of the world's problems could be solved by a quiet sit down with a decent cup of tea.
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