Elliot Blanchfield
Summary
Learner focused software development trainer skilled in development & delivery of training material. Aims to empower learners by breaking down complex technical topics into more comprehensible, recognisable segments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Technical Trainer (Software Development)
Just IT
2024.08 - 2025.03
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning through interactive seminars and webinars.
- Developed customised learning materials for improved knowledge retention.
- Incorporated real-world examples into lectures for increased relevance and applicability.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends to deliver relevant information during training sessions.
Technical Learning Specialist
QA LTD
Home Based
2022.10 - 2024.01
- Developed a variety of tasks and challenges to refresh content knowledge and boost comprehension.
- Collaborated with other trainers to create effective class designs focused on participant feedback.
- Learned new skills & disciplines as required, to be able to teach new courses.
- Provided individual support for struggling learners, to ensure all delegates were comfortable with the course contents.
- Ran sessions centered around software development, devops engineering & computer hardware.
- Guaranteed learning environments remained focused, inclusive and supportive.
- Delivered training to groups containing a variety of experience levels.
IT Consultant
QA LTD
2022.05 - 2022.09
- Completed training as both a software developer & devops engineer
- Prepared documentation and training manuals for users and other consultants.
- Supported implementation of company-wide technological changes and updates.
Potions Master
The Cauldron
London, Greater London
2019.02 - 2019.12
- Routinely cleaned work areas, glassware and silverware throughout each shift.
- Immediately reported accidents, injuries or unsafe work conditions to manager.
- Performed in character while serving customers.
Bartender
Crystal Palace Market
London, Greater London
2018.11 - 2019.02
- Stored backup supplies needing refrigeration for later use.
- Immediately informed supervisors of any problems or unusual situations, and took appropriate action.
- Displayed friendly, outgoing and energetic behaviour to create a warm, fun atmosphere for guests.
- Regularly cleaned and sanitised the bar area, beer lockers, and refrigeration and storage areas.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Popular Music
Falmouth University
England, United Kingdom2017
GCSE -
Taunton School
England, United Kingdom2012
Skills
- Programming Languages: Java, Javascript, C#, Python
- Front end technologies: HTML, CSS, React
- Capable of planning lessons for groups of varied experience levels
- Extensive performance background
- Experience working with audio & video
- Familiar with devops technologies
- Comfortable working with Version Control
- Experienced teaching highly technical topics
Additional Information
- Comfortable with multiple audio workstations (Logic Pro, Ableton, Reaper)
- Experience recording & producing Audio
- Editing & proofreading text
- Performance (both music and speech)
Accomplishments
- Member of the 'Combined Cadet Force' army branch from 2010-2012.
- Performance of Poetry and Prose (Vanguard Examination)-Distinction
- Guitar performance Grade 5 (Rockschool)-Merit
Timeline
Technical Trainer (Software Development)
Just IT
2024.08 - 2025.03
Technical Learning Specialist
QA LTD
2022.10 - 2024.01
IT Consultant
QA LTD
2022.05 - 2022.09
Potions Master
The Cauldron
2019.02 - 2019.12
Bartender
Crystal Palace Market
2018.11 - 2019.02
Bachelor of Arts - Popular Music
Falmouth University
GCSE -
Taunton School