I have a real passion for writing and a vast amount of experience in business writing including business reports and communications, website copy, marketing leaflets and the creation of HR policies and procedures as well as management and employee guidelines. I also created and wrote a large amount of the content on the What’s Next For Me website to support those going through career transition.I am a contributor to Breathe Magazine which is sold in the UK and around the world and is part of GMC Publications. I am in the process of writing my first novel.

I offer a portfolio of skills and services. I can help your business in my role as HR Consultant, providing HR specialisms such as set up of HR infrastructure, HR policy & procedure creation and development, change management, restructuring, communications strategy, conflict management, recruitment and selection services.Specialist coaching includes career, leadership, new to role, confidence and presentation skills coaching. I can also assist with outplacement services.

Provision of HR generalist services to managers and staff within the Hospice as well as putting into place an HR infrastructure to align with Hospice goals, values and organisational requirements. Duties• Development of new Rec & Sel process incl. creation of policy and associated supporting paperwork• Policy creation and development including, Disciplinary, Grievance, Rec & Sel, E&D, Flexible Working, Annual & Special Leave, Probationary & exit arrangements• Managerial and Employee Guidelines relating to policy development• Support and advice to managers on operational people issues• Employee survey, collation of results and attendance at feedback meetings• Review and update of contracts of employment• Organisational change programme including guidance on the consultation process, communication briefings, FAQs, financial statements, template letters, confirmation of redundancy notifications, liaison with Payroll• Attendance and contribution at HR Steering Group, Corporate Services Working Group, North West HR Hospice Group• Comparison of Terms and Conditions of Employment • New initiatives linked to retirement and long service awards• Development and ongoing relationships with external suppliers

Worked on the set up and launch of What's Next For Me? an online portal supporting individuals facing redundancy and career change. Prior to site launch, I created website content including interactive exercises and questionnaires to help people conduct their job search, write and develop their CV and be prepared for interviews. As well as creating the materials, I also worked with IT and marketing consultants on design, layout, and implementation of the site.As Director and Lead Consultant, I was responsible for ongoing site development and business development including attendance at launch at the CIPD exhibition. I also held the role of Company Secretary for the business.

SL Investment Management specialises in low risk, secure investment funds. I held responsibility for all people related strategic and operational activities. In addition I was part of the Leadership team which involved contributing to and supporting implementation of overall business strategy and objectives.

Crown Castle International provide wireless infrastructure in prime locations. They own and operate all the BBC's domestic analogue Radio and Television Transmitters. They also provide Telecommunications facilities for mobile communications purposes. My role here predominantly focussed on recruitment, including a review of the Company's recruitment policy and processes.

SDA Partnership Ltd is an Architerctural and Design Practice. I worked for them on a freelance basis, writing contracts of employment and their Company Handbook

Responsible for co-ordinating the training and development activities across three sites

I volunteered for a variety of Non-Profit Organisations in New York, including the New York Women's Foundation, Housing Works (an Aids charity) and the YWCA. I provided HR consultancy services to these organisations including writing handbooks and policy review and attended Board meetings of the NYWF.

Having an interest in photographic art, I volunteered my services to the Leica Gallery. I held responsibility for running the gallery in the absence of its owners, liaised with Photographers exhibiting work, helped set up exhibitions and wrote marketing material.

Generalist HR role providing personnel support and services. In 1994 I headed up the HR function at the Bloxham site when DB7 production began.