New venture starting this year doing guided tours of Berwick and writing about my fabulous home town.

Part of a small team, I assist the curator in all aspects of museum work drawing upon a wide variety of skills and knowledge.I project managed complex exhibitions which involved assisting with research and turning the curator’s vision into a working project within budget and deadline and enjoyed by thousands of people. I have been part of the delivery team of community outreach projects which were major tourism events.I install and maintain environmental control, sound and light systems. I am in charge of general security and created a disaster plan for the museum.Created and maintained museum website.I assisted in the delivery of an education programme that regularly reached every KS1 and KS2 child within the catchment area. I give talks, demonstrations and guided walks to local schools and adult groups.In the past, was deputised to supervise and co-ordinate part-time members of staff and volunteers.I advise local groups and assist members of the public with their enquiries.

I have been in charge of liaising with volunteer groups at Blyth Battery and Seaton Sluice Watch House including the assessment, monitoring and completion of a £250,000 HLF scheme.I am responsible for Heritage Open Days. This involved encouraging people and groups throughout Northumberland to take part in this national event and co-ordinating with the national team and (as one of a national team of twelve) contributing to the HODs blog.I was responsible for the update of details of heritage attractions on the Northumberland County Council website.I attended many meetings around the county, advising groups and organisations.I was responsible for assessing and cataloguing the smaller heritage assets held by the Council.

I was a key member of the delivery team of large events (Riding of the Bounds, Royal Border Bridge Illuminations). I was crucial to the event logistics and I was in charge of associated art and education projects, organising a timetable of events in local schools, delivering presentations and assisting in the art work.I worked with local groups developing and promoting heritage, performing arts, sport and tourism within the area. I advised them of Council services and support, how to obtain funding and inform them of other individuals and groups in the wider area that might be of interest to them.I was instrumental in increasing the visitor offer during Heritage Open Days by increasing the number of participating events; of the 130 sites and events taking part in 2010, approximately 25 were initiated through my efforts.My extensive knowledge of local people, and the history and the arts fields in particular supported other officers and line management at a County level.