Designer - Sustainable systems for living based on Permaculture principles.

Design consultation: Beautiful, sustainable, productive....gardens designed from scratch, or tweaked to fully meet your needs. Urban food production/ large yields from small spaces/ educational and sensory gardens; all designed using Permaculture principles.Community: Community consultation, planning, research and project design to enable the creation of sustainable projects and resilient communities.Education: Workshops and short courses for all ages and abilities, and… Show more Design consultation: Beautiful, sustainable, productive....gardens designed from scratch, or tweaked to fully meet your needs. Urban food production/ large yields from small spaces/ educational and sensory gardens; all designed using Permaculture principles.Community: Community consultation, planning, research and project design to enable the creation of sustainable projects and resilient communities.Education: Workshops and short courses for all ages and abilities, and school projects (consultation, designs, training, and sample lesson plans). Show less

Developing and delivering teaching sessions on BTEC level 1-3 programmes and RHS#courses.

Development and delivery of a creative portfolio of adult and family education courses to engage disadvantaged and marginalised communities experiencing food and fuel poverty/lack of access to nature. Management of an inclusive social enterprise for adults with LDD. Co design of learning programme (with service users) to develop glasshouse production skills and range of accredited Horticulture modules

Reduction of carbon and water footprints - Organisational, Product and Supply Chain, addressing wider sustainability issues and building a business case for carbon reduction within the wider industry.Conducting in depth analysis and LCA of Kenyan export horticultural supply chains. Developing data collection systems for on-farm use, identifying primary sources of carbon emissions, developing and implementing carbon reduction strategies. Supervision of AKTP Associate (trainee)… Show more Reduction of carbon and water footprints - Organisational, Product and Supply Chain, addressing wider sustainability issues and building a business case for carbon reduction within the wider industry.Conducting in depth analysis and LCA of Kenyan export horticultural supply chains. Developing data collection systems for on-farm use, identifying primary sources of carbon emissions, developing and implementing carbon reduction strategies. Supervision of AKTP Associate (trainee), preparing reports. and delivering training. Show less

Post Graduate Research: Developing a practical methodology for low cost and meaningful data collection and analysis of the carbon [and water] footprints of Kenyan Export Horticultural crops. A commercial research project in partnership with Sunripe, Kenya, British Council, FPEAK, Kenya, and JKUATProject based on identified need from prior engagement with horticultural exporters. Kenyan Department of Agriculture and commercial grower associations ( BSc thesis: Measuring and Accrediting the… Show more Post Graduate Research: Developing a practical methodology for low cost and meaningful data collection and analysis of the carbon [and water] footprints of Kenyan Export Horticultural crops. A commercial research project in partnership with Sunripe, Kenya, British Council, FPEAK, Kenya, and JKUATProject based on identified need from prior engagement with horticultural exporters. Kenyan Department of Agriculture and commercial grower associations ( BSc thesis: Measuring and Accrediting the Carbon Footprint of Export Horticultural Produce from Kenya: Industry Attitudes and Capacity)Although ostensibly, a doctoral research project, the underpinning aim was to effect knowledge transfer and build capacity within the Kenyan horticultural sector to measure and reduce carbon emissions and water consumption. The incorporation of training for an MSc Agriculture graduate from the University of Nairobi in the application of a Permaculture design approach, LCA and CBA and the development of test and learn strategies, practical carbon reduction training for farm staff and small independent growers. This was linked to a programme of engagement and awareness raising and training on data collection for Farm managers and pack house staffThe methodology for the overall project was developed using Permaculture design In contrast to many prior LCA studies of Kenyan exports the data collected was gleaned direct observation and mapping inputs/outputs and worker behaviour at every stage of the supply chain from field to UK RDC, a creative test and learn approach to emissions reduction with linked to cost benefit analysis in order to build a business case for carbon reduction. Show less

Tutoring on BSc and MSc Post harvest/horticulture courses. The primary focus of my teaching was linked to my doctoral research, however I also developed and delivered a range of lectures and problem based learning workshops on green logistics, LCA in the horticulture sector, climate change, floriculture, ethical supply chain management and post harvest technology.The balance of my time was spent engaged on a range of commercial contracts and investigations undertaken the Writtle Post… Show more Tutoring on BSc and MSc Post harvest/horticulture courses. The primary focus of my teaching was linked to my doctoral research, however I also developed and delivered a range of lectures and problem based learning workshops on green logistics, LCA in the horticulture sector, climate change, floriculture, ethical supply chain management and post harvest technology.The balance of my time was spent engaged on a range of commercial contracts and investigations undertaken the Writtle Post Harvest Unit Show less

Developing and delivering extended services for a cluster of primary and secondary schools. Main responsibilities included project management, budget holding, fundraising, building cohesive community partnerships and participation in multi agency initiatives. I also developed and delivered a programme of horticultural activities for parents and children with a fellow student, Tim Goodman.

Design, development and management of the 'Get Real Information' one stop information and support service for young people.Securing fundingBuilding effective multi-agency partnershipsRecruiting volunteersManaging information centre Delivering training, individual and group support to young peopleDelivering training and support to schools and other agenciesFeb 1995 to April 2000 - part time youth work coordinator assigned to a range of projects including Duke of… Show more Design, development and management of the 'Get Real Information' one stop information and support service for young people.Securing fundingBuilding effective multi-agency partnershipsRecruiting volunteersManaging information centre Delivering training, individual and group support to young peopleDelivering training and support to schools and other agenciesFeb 1995 to April 2000 - part time youth work coordinator assigned to a range of projects including Duke of Edinburgh's Award, and complimentary education programme for year 9+.April 2000 - June 2003 - coordinator, information and support service (full time)June 2003 - 2005 - casual contract for EU youth citizenship project and consultancy. Show less

Project managementDesign and delivery of innovative arts projects for under 18'sIdentifying and securing funding for directly managed projects and partner organisationsManagement of borough music schools and youth orchestraSecuring the long term sustainability of key services