A qualified professional with a wide ranging experience in the public, private and voluntary sectors. I have a proven track record of achievement as formerly head of Design Services and latterly at a high level within the Private Sector. Success has been achieved through high-level commitment and effective strategic management in an environment of rapid change. My management training and experience has ensured a clear commercial focus. I remain a member of the SCALA. I formerly represented the Federation of Property Societies on the Local Government Association and was a member of the Joint Contracts Tribunal. I am a trained assessor for the European Federation of Quality Management and have been appointed to CABE as an Enabler. Since joining the Private Sector in September 2002 I have contract managed healthcare projects, developed management procedures, established PFI specification methods and been involved within company management. I have extensive experience of the BSF programme, contributing to the successful BSF Lancashire and Newcastle bids. In addition to this I have successfully managed collaborative frameworks within Education and Healthcare.My primary goal is to utilise my expertise and experience to enable better architecture to be delivered, particularly within the fields of Education, Healthcare and Social Housing.Specialties: Guidance in the procurement process of buildings within the Public and RSL sectors. Design and delivery of complex projects.