We write books, organise events, build LEGO models for corporate and private commissions, design and install touring exhibitions, give talks and much, much more. Books:Brick CityBrick WondersBrick FlicksBrick Vehicles / Brick WheelsBrick HistoryBrick AnimalsBrick Cars & TrucksBrick-by-Brick SpaceBrick-by-Brick DinosBrick City, LondonBrick City, ParisBrick City, New YorkEvents:UKLUG, 2007- 2013: International annual IT… Show more We write books, organise events, build LEGO models for corporate and private commissions, design and install touring exhibitions, give talks and much, much more. Books:Brick CityBrick WondersBrick FlicksBrick Vehicles / Brick WheelsBrick HistoryBrick AnimalsBrick Cars & TrucksBrick-by-Brick SpaceBrick-by-Brick DinosBrick City, LondonBrick City, ParisBrick City, New YorkEvents:UKLUG, 2007- 2013: International annual IT conference, based in the UK, that requires the co-ordination of up to 300 delegates, 50 sponsors and 50 speakers.AFOLCON & The LEGO Show / BRICK / BRICK LIVE - 2011 - 2017:LEGO Extravaganza comprising Adult Fan Convention & Public Exhibition.2011: MOSI, Manchester. Event City, Manchester. ExCeL, London. NEC, Birmingham. SEC, Glasgow.Awesome Bricks 2017 - present. In partnership with The National Museum of Scotland, at the National Museum of Flight.Some of our clients:BBCIBMRMDThe LEGO GroupVisit DenmarkArcellorMittal OrbitForth Road BridgeDellRIASPaisley MuseumLife, NewcastleInverness MuseumScottish Historic Buildings TrustLow Parks MuseumWoodhorn Mining MuseumNational Museum of ScotlandNational Museum of Flight, ScotlandMedical Air Technology, MATDFDS Show less

Owner & Programme Director of AFOLCON & BRICK 2014:5-day LEGO Extravaganza comprising Adult Fan Convention & Public Exhibition.2014: November, ExCeL, London, 22,000sqm. 47,000 visitors.

PA to the CEO & Directorate Team:Providing Personal Assistant support to the Chief Executive & up to 4 other Directors.Committee secretariat & Governance for the Board of Trustees & sub-groups.Formal complaints investigations co-ordinator.Co-ordination of numerous cross-organisational working groups, strategic projects and events both social & business.Managed a 6-figure European Structural Funding claim.Support Services Administrator:Providing administration… Show more PA to the CEO & Directorate Team:Providing Personal Assistant support to the Chief Executive & up to 4 other Directors.Committee secretariat & Governance for the Board of Trustees & sub-groups.Formal complaints investigations co-ordinator.Co-ordination of numerous cross-organisational working groups, strategic projects and events both social & business.Managed a 6-figure European Structural Funding claim.Support Services Administrator:Providing administration support to the 2 Service Managers & 9 Service Leaders.Creation, implementation & documentation of systems to manage administrative processes across the Department & training of staff in their use.Recruitment administration: application pack distribution and receipt; interview administration; PVG (criminal records checks) applications; reference requests etc.Management of the staff's Team Memberships and consequent budget implications for individual care packages.Management of the paper files of people we support: ensuring the care plans, risk assessments, team meeting notes etc are up to date for the annual inspection by the Care Inspectorate. Show less

Part of the fan group who helped to build LEGO Universe.

International annual IT conference, based in Ireland, that requires the co-ordination of up to 500 delegates, sponsors and speakers.

roject Manager:Project Management for client projects: Creation of project documentation, risk & issue logs, meeting minutes, change controls, sign off sheets etc. Tracking to ensure that all actions are completed and objectives are met.Bid Manager for Responses to Tender and client proposals.Executive Assistant to the Directors:Committee secretariat for the Board of Directors.Conference and event organisation.Created the Employee Handbook & undertook Human Resources… Show more roject Manager:Project Management for client projects: Creation of project documentation, risk & issue logs, meeting minutes, change controls, sign off sheets etc. Tracking to ensure that all actions are completed and objectives are met.Bid Manager for Responses to Tender and client proposals.Executive Assistant to the Directors:Committee secretariat for the Board of Directors.Conference and event organisation.Created the Employee Handbook & undertook Human Resources administration. Show less

Faculty Manager:Providing Executive Assistant support to the Dean. Committee secretariat for 4 board-level committees.Development, implementation, documentation & maintenance of common administrative processes & procedures across the 2 Faculties and 9 Departments.Influencing policy development within the Faculty, drafting documents to support the same & involvement in strategic planning process.Faculty Officer: Providing Executive Assistant support to the Dean… Show more Faculty Manager:Providing Executive Assistant support to the Dean. Committee secretariat for 4 board-level committees.Development, implementation, documentation & maintenance of common administrative processes & procedures across the 2 Faculties and 9 Departments.Influencing policy development within the Faculty, drafting documents to support the same & involvement in strategic planning process.Faculty Officer: Providing Executive Assistant support to the Dean including undertaking research for policy documentation. Committee secretariat for 2 board-level committees.Creation of procedures for increased efficiency & professionalisation of administration & involvement in working groups relating to the administrative arena.Projects Officer:Co-ordination & inputting of Research Assessment Exercise 2001 submission data.Committee secretariat for 1 board-level committee.Production of database for tracking of postgraduate enquiries. Show less

Temporary role through Search Recruitment. Liaising with clients, Danzas offices, airline companies and HMRC globally to track shipments.

Temporary role through Search Recruitment. Providing Personal Assistant support to the Head of Department.Inputting staff training records onto a database. Facilitating Computer-Based-Training sessions with staff.Cataloguing the Library & training programmes.

Role ran concurrently with that of General Secretary. Director of Union's limited company.Planning business strategy & development of 5 year plan.Monitoring of monthly balance sheets.Decision-maker on staff bonuses and pay increases.

Elected role for one year.Responsible for administration of the Students' Union consisting of 22,000 members and 60 staff.Designer & editor of Students' Union publications. Organiser of Graduation Ball for 1600 attendees. Liaison with external companies/suppliers for events. Co-ordinator for the introduction of 'smart' (cash-loadable) cards.Liaison between senior University staff and the Students' Union.Committee servicing for 5 committees (2x board-level) and… Show more Elected role for one year.Responsible for administration of the Students' Union consisting of 22,000 members and 60 staff.Designer & editor of Students' Union publications. Organiser of Graduation Ball for 1600 attendees. Liaison with external companies/suppliers for events. Co-ordinator for the introduction of 'smart' (cash-loadable) cards.Liaison between senior University staff and the Students' Union.Committee servicing for 5 committees (2x board-level) and chairing of 3 committees. Show less

Roles ran alongside my studies. Two years working for the Students' Union.Spokesperson for students on education & communication.Responsible for Social Calendar & organisation of the

Boyswear (11-16) Department:Assisting customers with choices and purchases.Customer complaints, exchanges, refunds etc.Till operation; cash-handling, change & float management, credit card purchases.Taking telephone orders and arranging deliveries.Organising clothing alterations for customers purchases that needed hemming etc.Keeping the sales rails tidy to assist customers finding items & maximising sales.Keeping stock room tidy.Liaising with other departments to… Show more Boyswear (11-16) Department:Assisting customers with choices and purchases.Customer complaints, exchanges, refunds etc.Till operation; cash-handling, change & float management, credit card purchases.Taking telephone orders and arranging deliveries.Organising clothing alterations for customers purchases that needed hemming etc.Keeping the sales rails tidy to assist customers finding items & maximising sales.Keeping stock room tidy.Liaising with other departments to collect clothes stock or replenish carrier bags etc. Show less

Work Experience.Assisting Technicians taking EEG reading from epileptics & those with other neurological disorders.Assisting with the calibration of EEG machines. Keeping children occupied during readings.