Reflecting the significant expansion of my role, I now mange the Antiquity and Early Modern Portfolio of Helion and Company. This new role will over see a greater number of strategic operations and an expansion of the various book series I am lead and commissioning editor for.

I am the Series editor and co-creator of the popular ‘Century of the Soldier 1618-1721’ book series that explores all aspects of military history from the start of the Thirty Years War in 1618 to the end of the Great North War in 1721. I shall also be curating a new book series, ‘Retinue to Regiment 1453- 1618’ that will examine developments in military affairs from the fall of Constantinople in 1453 to the eve of the Thirty Years War in 1618’. As Series editor, I am responsible for • building up an ongoing list of titles for both series• managing the list in the current market as well as identifying future markets and new products and titles with commercial potential• researching developing market trends on a national and international level• identifying, developing and supporting projects and authors• meeting with other commissioning editors and senior editors to discuss new proposals• reading and evaluating book proposals and manuscripts offered by authors and agents, as well as assessing their suitability for the list• negotiating contract terms with authors • liaising with authors and copy editors, typesetters and graphic designers throughout the production processes• maintaining a book-publishing programme and monitoring progress throughout the publication and production process• organising book launches, signings and the very popular ‘Century of the Soldier’ annual conference.• working with administration, finance, budgets and strategy• providing data and contributing to marketing and sales activities• establish new working relationships with external partners. These currently include the Royal Armouries and the National Army Museum.

As the acting Museum Development Officer for Shropshire, I was part of the Marches Museum Network, supported by the Arts Council.The role required me to provide support to the joint development and management of a regional programme funded through ACE I was able to do this in a verity of ways. I delivered a county and regional level of an agreed activity plan to meet shared outcomes and key performance indicators. A major part of the role was the managing of a county and joint regional budget, various financial processes such as authority purchasing and procurement, producing data and process analysis to provide technical specifications for third party contractors and specialists.I was responsible to the Shropshire Museum community, supporting them in their own developmental journey through 1-1 advice and mentoring, training and workforce development, bespoke consultancy support, and network developmentI worked alongside other regional MDO’s to help instigate partnerships and links with other cultural and education providers, and developing, supporting and managing projects to meet local need.An essential part of the role was the on-going evaluation and assessment of the impact of our work to demonstrate wider social and economic needs and to advocate this to various stakeholders.

Haughmond Abbey is a unusual example of a Norman Augustinian Abbey in that it is built directly into a hill side. Typical of its kind, it once dominated central Shropshire, being responsible for over 30 mills.As Site Manager, I manage the ruins of the Abbey. I ensure all relevant compliance checks and health and safety requirements are met as well as inspecting the site on a daily basis. My position requires me to act up as a sub accountant and as such I am responsible for cash handling, daily, weekly and monthly cash reconciliation and banking. I also work towards the key performance indicator figures for the site. These include membership sales and recruitment, retail spend per head and guide book sales.I have enjoyed my time with English Heritage, and have enjoyed working with my co-workers and my line manager. I would certainly reccomend anyone interested in heritage issues or perhaps a career in the heritage sector to find out more about what English Heritage can offer.

I edited and updated the 2012 Oxford Companion to Military History. I contributed entries to the original 2003 edition, edited by the late Richard Holmes.

February 2010-August 2010, acted as property manager on a secondment. I managed property finances, ensured that that K.P.I targets were met, and recruited new members of staff. I also established external partnerships with several local heritage organizations, and the ‘heart of Lancashire’ tourism groups. I acted as project manager for several building and refurbishment projects, and worked with the regional buildings department in organizing a plan of repairs and improvements to the fabric of the property. Working with the regional catering manager, I helped develop a new menu for the property café and project managed its redesign and decoration. I also established good working relations with the local BBC television and radio networks. • As House Manager, was responsible for the presentation and care of the house and its collections, and the daily running of the property. I ensured that the visitor had a very positive experience and worked with other staff to improve the visitor’s enjoyment . I also introduced new methods of visitor engagement, such as making the rooms more assessable and having a ‘lived in’ look. I helped organized and led on numerous events, such as Christmas Fairs, Food Markets and Historical re-enactments. I worked with the events manager in developing the properties weddings hire business. • I was responsible for the security of the house, and established weekly fire alarm tests and bi- yearly fire drills. I maintained close links with the local fire brigades. In addition I was responsible for the compliance register • was responsible directly for 4 permanent staff and 8 seasonal staff, along with some 120 volunteers. I interviewed and recruited staff, and introduced a training and induction programme for them. I held regular staff review and planning meetings with staff. Working with other members of the house team, I have carried out National Trust ‘room guide’ training days for the property volunteers’

I developed and taught on two coursesThe English Civil Warsthe course examined the local conflict and also involved two field tripsThe Long Eighteenth CenturyI developed the 10 week course and used a verity of media to teach the subject.The course involved a field trip and guest speaker

I taught on several BA first and second year courses- The English Civil Wars- Wolverhampton- The Normandy Campaign - Wolverhampton- The long and short Eighteenth Century- BirminghamI developed teaching programmes and assessed course work.