Retired from teaching, now working from home in own studio creating stoneware and Raku pieces.

Currently working on new concept

Returned to part time lecturing post after leaving to take up the role of Head of Creative Arts in Youth Offending Institution.

Award Director - Interactive MultimediaFinal Year Project TutorAdmissions/Year TutorConsultant: HCI /Web Design /Database DesignSenior Lecturer (also P/T Lecturer 2009-2010) Specialist subjects: Human Computer Interaction User Interface Design and Modelling IT for Learning Interactive Learning Systems Developing Interactive Multimedia Advanced Multimedia Systems Creative Communications TechnologyMemberships:• Assoc. for Advancement of Computing in Education.• Broadcast Education Association• Institute for Management of Information Systems• Assoc. for Education in Communications Technology

•Created own B2B leads via face to face/telephone locally and nationally;•Introduced training concept, maintained and developed client relationships to widen participation;•Prepared and delivered training program;•Facilitated expansion into new territory and the delivery of service excellence;•Recruited, trained and supported a field sales team;

Academic: • Oversaw syllabus development and the delivery of a broad range of arts-based subjects;• Demonstrated a passion for the development of people at all levels of competency;• Facilitated group and one-to-one teaching and assessment of students across a range of levels in a maximum security environment. Management and administration: • Provided leadership, motivation and strategic direction to staff whilst aiding in their professional development through the delivery of training initiatives;• Controlled and monitored materials within budgetary constraints;• Facilitated the timely completion of ad-hoc administrative functions;• Implemented practices and procedures to comply with prison rules and regulations. Advancement:• Developed and promoted the department, internally and externally;• Created trainees’ specialist art group, held exhibitions of student work externally;• Winner of numerous Koestler and Youth Justice Board awards.

Attended pre-arranged sales appointments developing client relationships to increase sales opportunities with drive and enthusiasm;Investigated customer's needs and requirements; Advised on design aesthetics, providing optimal design solution within budgetary constraints; Completing sales and associated contracts.Stoke Heath Young Offenders InstitutionHead of Creative Arts 2005 Feb - 2006 June