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Course leader - BA Visitor Attraction and Resort Management, BSc Business Management (Events), BSc Business Management (Events)Senior Lecturer - Business, Management and Leadership Passionate about Arts and Culture.....Profile - https://www.staffs.ac.uk/people/amanda-payne-1 A committed and dedicated course leader with a proven ability to lead, motivate and direct students to maximum performance by encouraging a positive and energetic environment. My enthusiasm for lecturing stems from the belief that education has the potential to transform lives. Excellent communication skills, a strong leader and a motivated team player with the drive and determination to achieve results. Currently teaching/managing a variety of research, subject specific and management modules (tourism, hospitality and events industry based) to a range of students undertaking their foundation, undergraduate and post graduate qualifications. Passionate about enterprise and business start ups. Education/Research FocusUndertaking a PhD - Poverty Alleviation through Sustainable Art and Cultural Tourism Initiatives and Events. Study Area - South East Asia (Cambodia/Siem Reap) Viva transfer - completed and passed. Currently undertaking primary data collection and analysis. External Activities * Visiting lecturer at Xiamen University (2017-2019)* Visiting lecturer at Chongqing University of Education (2019) External Examiner Positions - * External examiner position (January 2019 - ongoing)* Member of a University Award Board for Exceptions (January 2020 - ongoing)Considering cases such as:• Posthumous and Aegrotat awards• Requests for an extension to registration• Progression outcomes which are exceptional to the University Academic Regulations. * External examiner mentor (May 2020 - ongoing)Personal Profile and History - Extensive commercial background and have acted as a client manager and an event organiser - planning, organising and hosting numerous art events both nationally and internationally.Business owner - BEC Controls - https://becbms.com/ BEC are at the forefront of designing, installing and maintaining superior quality Building Energy Management Systems. Company ambition: increased energy savings, long term financial savings and increased business performance.