Associate Lecturer in the School of Design, Communication and IT teaching into the Bachelor of Communication degree. - Course Co-ordinator of CMNS2620 - Media Ownership and StructuresAcademic Assistant in the School of Design, Communication and IT providing support for academics in the discipline of Communication - review and QA first year core courses in Bachelor of Communication degree - provide marking relief

I examined how print journalists in Australia interact with cultural, social and individual structures in how they produce, or create, their work.Thesis submitted 6th July 2011.Doctorate awarded 29th November 2011.

Teaching experience in first and third year undergraduate subjects in Communication disciplineCMNS1090 – Introduction to professional writingCMNS3310 – Creativity, communication and cultural production

2011 Research AssistantAssisted in data collection for the research project: 'Globalising screen production curricula: a cross-cultural study'2009 Research Assistant – Course DevelopmentReviewed, edited and updated content for first-year university level course in professional writing.Courses updated - CMNS1090 Introduction to Professional Writing2007 – 2009 Research AssistantProvided support to Dr Phillip McIntyre, Head of Discipline of Communication and Media in the School of Design Communication & IT at the University of Newcastle. 2007 Research Assistant – ProofreadingAnalysed, proofread and corrected academic paper for Dr Mira Park

Previously known as The Vital Call Centre Newcastle. The company restructured in March 2010.This is a family owned business that we have been involved with since 1990. I am the Company Secretary and a Director of the company.Duties include: - Administration manager - Payroll - Marketing and public relations - Advanced computer skills - Staff supervision - Customer service - Maintaining databases

This was a family owned small business and I was the company Secretary/Director. The business restructured in March 2010 and became VitalCom Newcastle.